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Schools Of Excellence Recognition Program . for 21 st Century Learning. Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns. Where Do We Begin?. Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns. Section 1. Get Ready to Write. Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us. Section 1. Before you Write!. Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

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  1. Schools Of Excellence Recognition Program for 21st Century Learning Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

  2. Where Do We Begin? Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

  3. Section 1 Get Ready to Write Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  4. Section 1 Before you Write! Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  5. Section 1 Get support! Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  6. Section 1 Overview Get Support How to Begin Sell the Product Divide & Conquer Team Selection Strategic Plan Timeline Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  7. There needs to be a support mechanism established in your school district/county. Have a discussion with and get these support persons involved with your effort.

  8. 1 – Superintendent of Schools 2- Assistant Superintendent (If applicable) 3- Curriculum Director (If applicable) 4- Title I Director 5- Director of Special Needs

  9. Sell Your Product WV Schools of Excellence needs to be a team effort. Be sure to include on your team representatives from

  10. Section 1 What next? Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  11. Selecting Your Planning Team There needs to be representatives from your school community on your team. How do you get them?

  12. Strategic Planning Your planning team will need to put together a strategic plan for completing the SOE Application.

  13. Formulate A Work Timeline September Assemble planning team October Meet with planning team to discuss and layout entire planning process Set specific schedule/dates forNovember, December, January and February November Brainstorming session to clarify questions and determine data collection needed Review data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-committees December Collect data from sub-committees

  14. Formulate A Work Timeline January Work on rough drafts Complete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions February Presentation of Sections A-D to planning committee Return Sections A-D to editors Presentation of Sections E-H to planning committee Return Sections E-H to editors Send all Sections to editors for final revisions Final presentation of document to the entire planning team Take to board president and superintendent for signature Submit three copies to WVDE (original and two copies) ample:

  15. Section 1 How to begin the process? Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  16. How to begin the process? • Get organized. • This has to be a team effort in order to have the opportunity for success. • Divide the work load into several smaller pieces. • Get your subgroups to work.

  17. Divide and Conquer Some suggestions for assembling your subgroups.Grade level Interest Subject Matter Sections of the Application Areas of Expertise Professional Learning Communities Others

  18. Compilation Process Strategic Planning Team Writers Editors Group Facilitator A H B G C F D E

  19. Clarification In our discussions we have made reference to two groups: 1 – Strategic Planning Team Selected few 2- School of Excellence Team Everyone that wants to be a part BREAK

  20. Section 2 Strategies for Assembling Your Document Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns October 30, 2008

  21. Section 2 Overview Brainstorming Answering Questions The Process Sample Question Strategic Plan- Working December & January Working February Questions Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

  22. Brainstorming Your team will need to brainstorm to

  23. Brainstorming Your sessions might end up looking similar to the chart below.

  24. Why Brainstorming? • Brainstorming session to clarify questions and determine data collection needed • To give all stakeholders the opportunities for input • Review data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-committees

  25. Answering Questions When you begin to assemble your document, remember the process. Utilize your sub-groups to assist with gathering data for the document.

  26. Answering Questions • Read each question carefully before answering • Break down the questions and examine the criteria/descriptors listed below the question • Answer the question thoroughly and completely • Flowering or philosophical statements without supporting data do not score very high

  27. Sample Question Basic Question A2. QUESTION: What comprehensive student support system is available for addressing student physical, social and emotional needs? How does the school intervene when student personal needs are preventing academic success? CRITERIA: Describe any developmental guidance and counseling programs, character education, healthy lifestyles and health services, safety and drug prevention programs, tutoring or mentoring services, dropout prevention programs, or other student support initiatives. Descriptors

  28. Compilation Process Strategic Planning Team Writers Editors Group Facilitator A H B G C F D E

  29. Working in December/January December Collect data from sub-committees January Work on rough drafts Complete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions

  30. Working in February • Presentation of Sections A-D to planning committee • Return Sections A-D to editors • Presentation of Sections E-H to planning committee • Return Sections E-H to editors • Send all Sections to editors for final revisions

  31. Working in February • Final presentation of document to the entire planning team • Take to board president and superintendent for signature • Submit three copies to WVDE (original and two copies)

  32. Do you have any questions? Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns October 30, 2008

  33. Contact Information Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns Email gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us Office Phone 873-3294 Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

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