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THE ROLE OF THE TTIPS DISTRICT SHEPHERD. LEADING THE FLOCK:. MARK EMANUEL MENDOZA, DIRECTOR, TEXAS TITLE I PRIORITY SCHOOLS EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. WHO AM I?. WHAT THE HECK IS A DISTRICT SHEPHERD?. THE DISTRICT SHEPHERD. Regularly monitors progress of 90-day action plan
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THE ROLE OF THE TTIPS DISTRICT SHEPHERD LEADING THE FLOCK: MARK EMANUEL MENDOZA, DIRECTOR, TEXAS TITLE I PRIORITY SCHOOLS EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
THE DISTRICT SHEPHERD • Regularly monitors progress of 90-day action plan • Provides feedback to principals when needed • Responds promptly to principal requests for assistance • Holds scheduled meetings with transformation principals • Assists principals in problem solving • Serves as a liaison between the LEA and TEA/SIRC • Secures Operational Flexibility from the LEA
CREATING A BATTLE PLAN • BATTLEFIELD ANALYSIS • DEFINE THE MISSION • ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM • CREATE YOUR BATTLE PLAN • MOBILIZE • IN PROGRESS REVIEWS • AFTER ACTION ANALYSIS
BATTLEFIELD ANALYSIS • Know your district. Supports? Barriers? • Know your campuses. Strengths? Limitations? • Know your grant. Timelines? Critical Success Factors? Milestones? • Know your budget. Is the money in the right place?
ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM • Given the mission, what skills are needed? • Secure a multidisciplinary team. • Pick skillfully and carefully.
DEFINE THE MISSION • Involve all stakeholders. • Begin with the end in mind. • Why are we here? Where do we want to be? • What does success look like?
CREATE YOUR BATTLE PLAN • GIVEN THE MISSION: • How are we going to get there? • When are we going to get there? • What stands in our way? • How do we clear the road?
OPERATIONS MANUAL • IN THIS MANUAL: • Job Descriptions • Assigned Responsibilities • Meeting Schedules • Policy and Procedure • Expectations • Timelines
THINGS DON’T GO THE WAY YOU PLANNED… Sometimes…
OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY…BE BRAVE! BE BOLD! • Sometimes, the ‘way things have always been done’ stands in the way of progress. • Fight for your principles and YOUR PRINCIPALS. • Have a BACK UP PLAN.
KNOW WHEN TO FOLD ‘EM • Listen to Kenny Rogers’ song “The Gambler.” • Read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. • “Wise is he who know when to fight and when not to fight.”
IN PROGRESS REVIEWS • Communication is Vital. • Meet Often. • Identify Barriers. • Make Mid Course Corrections.
TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE • Recognize Accomplishments. • Praise Your Team. • Publicize Victories • Reward Effort. • Celebration Breeds Motivation
SUCCESS IS THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION. QUESTIONS?