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Continuing the Journey to World Class: Creativity, Vision, Leadership Administrative Retreat 2014

Continuing the Journey to World Class: Creativity, Vision, Leadership Administrative Retreat 2014. Leadership Focus. July 15, 2014. Reflections. Grateful Humbled Amazed Honored Energizing Passionate Impactful Second To None Models of Excellence Focused Dedicated Committed

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Continuing the Journey to World Class: Creativity, Vision, Leadership Administrative Retreat 2014

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  1. Continuing the Journey to World Class: Creativity, Vision, Leadership Administrative Retreat 2014

  2. Leadership Focus July 15, 2014

  3. Reflections Grateful Humbled Amazed Honored Energizing Passionate Impactful Second To None Models of Excellence Focused Dedicated Committed World Class

  4. 2013 – 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  5. 2013 – 2014 Accomplishments • Quarterly report implementation • Skyward – purchase and implementation • Early registration events • TNCPE • Examiners • Application • D-B 2.0 • D-B EXCEL • STREAM Vision

  6. 2013 – 2014 Accomplishments • Technology Vision • Student devices • Edvance 360 • BYOD • Wireless network completion • Bus wireless • Customize degree – solicited proposals • Associate principal mentoring logs • School Net – Benchmark assessments

  7. 2013 – 2014 Accomplishments Communication avenues expanded Data dashboard selected Principal PLC training Teacher-leader initiative Microsoft licensing Robinson parking lot Kennedy library Stadium project Pridemore theatre audio system

  8. 2013 – 2014 Accomplishments D-B library project Innovation rubric 8th grade pre-AP science Additional AP courses at D-B STREAM camp Info Snap TN SCORE Finalist New teacher compensation model Chinese language

  9. 2013 – 2014 Accomplishments Strategic plan Synergy in motion Planning process Annual report Expanded parent engagement

  10. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy

  11. Beliefs • The Role Of The Central Office Needs To Be One Of A Service Provider • The Way An Organization Conducts Its Business Sets The Standard For All Other Activities • The Best Innovation Can Be the Way An Organization Is Configured And Run

  12. Beliefs We Are A School System, Not A System Of Schools The Effective Integration Of Technology Into The Instructional Program Is Crucial. Global Awareness Is A Vital Component Of Student Preparation Resources Must Be Allocated For Areas Of Most Need/Greatest Impact Instead Of Allotments

  13. Beliefs The Importance Of Student Success In The Early Grades Can’t Be Overestimated Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities Play An Important Role In A Well-Rounded Educational Experience And Provide Students Who Might Not Be As Successful Academically To Shine And Feel A Part Of The School Differentiated Instruction Is Difficult To Accomplish But Worth The Investment

  14. Beliefs • Professional Learning Should Have A System View But Individually Focused On School/Teacher Needs • Job-embedded • Just Enough, Just In Time • Principals Are The Most Powerful Change Agents In A School System

  15. World’s Best Performing School Systems Build instructional skills of teachers Improve skills of principals Assess students Improve data systems Revise standards and curriculum Develop reward and remuneration structure for teachers and principals Peer-to-peer Professional Collaboration Process Oriented

  16. Creating Transformational School Leaders Extraordinary leadership is an essential ingredient for today’s schools Vital to develop and retain the most promising leaders over time Requires a broader range of skills and competencies than ever before Leadership is second only to classroom instruction among school-related learning factors Number 1 priority of superintendent is an outstanding principal for every school

  17. Creating Transformational School Leaders • Roadblocks • Encourage too few high-performing educators to pursue leadership roles • Stepping-stone roles fail to develop necessary leadership skills • Aspiring leaders receive inadequate coaching and training on key skills • Leadership roles are not managed systematically as a talent pipeline • The hiring process is disconnected from performance management

  18. Digital Innovation Effectiveness • Three forces to combine for whole system reform • Technology • Pedagogy • Change Knowledge

  19. Digital Innovation Effectiveness • Role of teacher • Facilitator - .17 effect size • Activator - .60 effect size • Activator = change agent • Over 3 times impact • Teaching should drive technology use • Evidence not excitement is key

  20. Digital Innovation Effectiveness • Best in class include • Continuous professional learning • Technical • Pedagogical • Digital tools • Engaging • Co-creative • Collaborative • Expand options • Personalize learning

  21. Personalized Learning • Devices and Technology vs. Systems Change • Need to transform teaching and learning • To prepare students for jobs that haven’t been created • Meet diverse needs • Accommodate learning styles • Expand/change role of teaching

  22. Personalized Learning • Enables • Adjusting the pace • Adjusting the approach • Increased student engagement • Raises achievement levels • Learner-centered environments • Students drive learning • Students are responsible

  23. Personalized Learning • To meet demands of knowledge-based economy • High-functioning employees • Flexible employees • Project-based • Student voice • Student choice • Brings meaning

  24. Personalized Learning • Importance of assessment • Know objective • Know current status • Know desired target • Multiple avenues for success • Role of technology • Delivery • Ways to demonstrate competence • Varied media available • Immediate feedback

  25. Personalized Learning • Role of Technology (cont’d) • Can augment instruction • Amplifies reach • Outcomes • Preparing learners for an unknown future • Expert learners • Higher levels of success • Culture of learning for all • Teacher Efficacy • Empowerment • Expanded leadership opportunities

  26. 2014 – 2015 Priorities

  27. Priorities • Literacy Program Revisions • Technology Vision Implementation • Professional Learning • Student Devices • Focused on Instruction • Advocacy • D-B EXCEL • Regional Science & Technology Center

  28. General Expectations

  29. General Expectations

  30. Cabinet Expectations

  31. Cabinet Expectations

  32. Elementary Expectations

  33. Middle School Expectations

  34. High School Expectations

  35. Evaluation Assignments

  36. E3 Awards

  37. Topics for Discussion Associate Principal Term Innovation Focus Eastern States Consortium – Gulfport, MS – September 28-30 Potential State Waiver Requests

  38. “Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.” Charles Mackey

  39. “Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” Harry S. Truman

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