Phase 1: Consensus Building

1. Phase 1: Consensus Building Shannon Harken Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant Heartland AEA 11 sharken@aea11.k12.ia.us

2. Prep for Presentation Find the Consensus Building Title Page, Activities 1-5, and the Optional Activity An overview of these �activities� will be provided Time will follow with �team time� to engage in the completion of these tasks. ADDITIONAL TIME will be needed to complete the tasks�Today is about �BEGINNING the journey!�� This is a journey, long distance in nature and not a sprint.

3. Blueprint

4. Three Phases Three Phases Consensus Building (Commitment) Infrastructure Development Implementation

6. Consensus Building Objectives for Schools: Schools have times and support available to build consensus Schools need access to consensus building tools Schools understand the process and importance of building consensus before moving forward with infrastructure building and implementation

7. IMPORTANCE of Using an Action Plan Throughout the RtI Phases

8. Don�t Commit Assume-i-side Don�t �assume� we can SKIP this phase Don�t �assume� we have enough commitment to go forward Don�t �assume� the staff will just be compliant

9. Consensus Is� derived from Latin roots meaning �shared thought� a process for group decision-making a gathering and synthesis of ideas arriving at a final decision acceptable to all achieving better solutions

12. Effective Consensus Process All group members contribute - everyone�s opinions are voiced, heard and encouraged Differences are viewed as helpful Everyone agrees not to sabotage the action or decision made by the group Members agree to take responsibility for implementation All group members contribute: may need to build in specific process, such as Round Robin to get all voices �out there�. We will be modeling several different tools throughout the day. All group members contribute: may need to build in specific process, such as Round Robin to get all voices �out there�. We will be modeling several different tools throughout the day.

13. Consensus does NOT mean: A unanimous vote A majority vote Result is everyone�s first choice Everyone agrees Conflict or resistance will be overcome immediately You try to light the fire within�but if you can�t, the fire under �it� will get some people movingYou try to light the fire within�but if you can�t, the fire under �it� will get some people moving

14. Consensus-Building Tools At-A-Glance Building Consensus (Fist-to-Five) Process/steps to reach consensus- Generic Formula for Success Tool to begin analysis of key RtI components Managing Complex Change Tool to begin addressing elements of complex change Shared RtI Vision: PATH Multiple options to accomplish this goal: Initial Development On-going Commitment

15. Building Consensus - Fist-to-Five Fist-to-Five Quick Check

16. Fist-to-Five Quick Check 5 fingers All for it�I can be a leader for this decision 4 fingers All for it�You can count on me to support this no matter what. 3 fingers For the idea�I will support it in concept but may not be out in front of the gang leading in implementation. Page 95 The Handbook for Smart School Teams After you have restated or written down the pending decision, ask group members to indicate their level of support by raising one hand either closed in a fist or with one to five fingers raised. Model: Review the decision Ask team members, �Do you feel you can support this decision both inside and outside the group? Indicate your level of commitment using the Fist-to-Five Quick Check. If anyone holds up a fist or only one or two fingers, the group has not reached consensus. You will need more discussion or dialogue. If you get all three, four, or five fingers showing, you can declare consensus. Page 95 The Handbook for Smart School Teams After you have restated or written down the pending decision, ask group members to indicate their level of support by raising one hand either closed in a fist or with one to five fingers raised. Model: Review the decision Ask team members, �Do you feel you can support this decision both inside and outside the group? Indicate your level of commitment using the Fist-to-Five Quick Check. If anyone holds up a fist or only one or two fingers, the group has not reached consensus. You will need more discussion or dialogue. If you get all three, four, or five fingers showing, you can declare consensus.

17. 2 fingers I�m not sure�But I trust the group�s opinion and will not sabotage the decision. 1 finger I�m not sure�Can we talk some more? Fist No�We need to find an alternative. Fist-to-Five Quick Check

18. HOW to USE it: Someone makes a statement that he/she needs consensus on If anyone holds up a fist, or only one or two fingers, the group has not reached consensus. You will need more discussion or dialogue. If you get all three, four, or five fingers showing, you can declare consensus. Fist-to-Five Quick Check Tool

19. Consensus-Building Tools Building Consensus (Fist-to-Five) Formula for Success Tool to begin analysis of key RtI components Managing Complex Change Shared RtI Vision We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the IDM phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for IDM teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when. We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the IDM phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for IDM teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when.

20. SEE Consensus-Building ACTIVITY 2 PACKET Formula for Success

22. Review terms, particularly types of assessments. Review terms, particularly types of assessments.

23. See Consensus Building Activity #3 Review Packet Can be used for a simple �needs assessment� activity Steps 1-4

24. Consensus-Building Tools Building Consensus (Fist-to-Five) Formula for Success Managing Complex Change Tool to begin addressing elements of complex change Shared RtI Vision We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the RtI phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for RtI teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when. We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the RtI phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for RtI teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when.

25. Change is Hard for Some

26. Managing Complex Change

27. Managing Complex Change WE WOULD NEED TO MAKE A COPY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IF WE USE THIS SLIDE> TOO SMALL TO SEE WITHOUT IT> WE WOULD NEED TO MAKE A COPY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IF WE USE THIS SLIDE> TOO SMALL TO SEE WITHOUT IT>

28. See Consensus Building Activity #3 Review Activity Ranking Challenges Steps 1-3

29. Managing Complex Change

30. Consensus-Building Tools Building Consensus (Fist-to-Five) Formula for Success Managing Complex Change Shared RTI Vision Multiple options to accomplish this goal SEE Consensus Building Activity 1 We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the RtI phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for RtI teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when. We will be going over 4 consensus building tools/processes that have been successfully used throughout the RtI phases. Some tools are more suitable and used more frequently at certain phase(s). It is vital for RtI teams to know and understand what tools they have available, how to use them, and when.

31. RtI Vision �is the capacity to create and communicate a view of a desired state of affairs that induces commitment among those working in the organization. Thomas Sergiovanni, 1984 A vision is a compelling picture of a preferred future that motivates us to act. Some refer to vision as a hope or a dream. But a vision is more than that. It might start as a hope or a dream, but it doesn�t become a vision until there is some specificity about what that dream will look like in reality. What distinguishes a dream from a vision is the detail of the vision in action, something people can see or envision themselves doing. That is what makes a vision compelling. That is why vision motivates us to act - sometimes in ways that are very different than we ever would have imagined. Shared vision captures the collective imagination of everyone in the school. It is a vivid picture of a place that could potentially be very different because the school community has collectively committed to creating it together. What the school and its community would like to achieve. A vision is a compelling picture of a preferred future that motivates us to act. Some refer to vision as a hope or a dream. But a vision is more than that. It might start as a hope or a dream, but it doesn�t become a vision until there is some specificity about what that dream will look like in reality. What distinguishes a dream from a vision is the detail of the vision in action, something people can see or envision themselves doing. That is what makes a vision compelling. That is why vision motivates us to act - sometimes in ways that are very different than we ever would have imagined. Shared vision captures the collective imagination of everyone in the school. It is a vivid picture of a place that could potentially be very different because the school community has collectively committed to creating it together. What the school and its community would like to achieve.

32. Having a Shared Vision Shared vision provides incentive to all involved. Shared vision provides coordination and focus to your actions. (Drives your decisions!) Shared vision promotes sustainability. The RtI vision for your school/district must be specific but connected to your district vision, mission, core values, goals etc. The RtI vision for your school/district needs to be shared. Having a shared vision makes the work easier and more meaningful. Think about who needs to be part of your �vision� conversation. Who needs to be part of the shared vision? The RtI vision for your school/district must be specific but connected to your district vision, mission, core values, goals etc. The RtI vision for your school/district needs to be shared. Having a shared vision makes the work easier and more meaningful. Think about who needs to be part of your �vision� conversation. Who needs to be part of the shared vision?

33. Question Has your team engaged in RtI related visioning activities (time to think, interact and dream together about the desired state) prior to today?

34. See Consensus Building Activity #1 Review Steps 1-5 First activity, NOT by accident VITAL to this work

35. Managing Complex Change

36. Consensus Building Act. 4 Reviewing NASDSE document Action Plan-Next Steps * Page 49: Self-Assessment on Consensus Building One book per school provided

37. Consensus Building Act. 5 Review activity 5 Steps 1-4 Even if you have completed a RtI overview for your stakeholders, consider revisiting, and continuing the conversations

38. the bottom line�perception is about emotion� Educational change depends on what teachers do and think. It�s as simple and as complex as that. Michael Fullan

39. Consensus Building Activities Designed to foster the VITAL conversations Tools that need to be revisited BEGIN with Activity 1 unless you have an RtI Vision Statement and you have consensus on that statement.

40. Three Phases Consensus Building Infrastructure Development Implementation

41. Question/Answer Time and Work Time

42. Thank you for the slides adapted/used for this presentation:  Dave Tilly, Heartland AEA11 Wendy Robinson, Heartland AEA 11 IDM Development Team, Heartland AEA 11 George Bastche, Michael Curtis, & Clark Dorman, PS/RtI Project - DOE/University of South Florida Amelia Van Name Larson, Pasco County Florida