For INV 1, you will need…

1. For INV 1, you will need… ATL.CM.FD.2012 --> #CMIM Handouts --> Week1.Handouts --> CS Handouts --> PathtoCultureofAch.HO.CD.HANDOUTS.2012 Sit with Kid Group 

2. INV 1 The Path to Culture of Achievement

3. What do they deserve?

4. What would the teacher need to do?

6. Key Questions • What does a Culture of Achievement look like in terms of Ss’ actions, habits, and mindsets? • What is the relationship between strong culture and long term student success? • What strategies can we use to build a strong Culture of Achievement here at Institute and in the region?

7. GOT???

8. Consider: Why is it that the student outcomes we’re working toward go beyond mastery of rigorous content? The deeper the investment, the more empowered Ss are to continue to achieve after they leave us. TAL Impact Model

9. Building Vision What does a Culture of Achievement Look Like?

10. Do you believe that students are likely to emerge from this classroom on a path of expanded opportunities due to being part of this classroom culture? If so, what are the students saying, doing, or believing, in this classroom that makes you think this? As the leader of your classroom, what do you think will be necessary to make your vision of achievement a reality for your students? Deeply internalized quantitative and qualitative goals Peer relationships are strong Experiencing authentic joy in learning content A sense of urgency amongst students in classroom Learning and excelling in skills and mindsets that are applicable well beyond the walls of this classrooms? Building a Culture of Achievement Video Reflections Evidence • What purpose does this discussion of Taylor’s classroom serve? • Never lower our expectations • Motivating vision

11. Institute Culture of Achievement Vision

12. Every Step Counts • Building a Culture of Achievement is challenging and takes time to fully realize. • Start now because every step counts.

13. Culture of Achievement Pathway • Culture of Achievement occurs along a continuum • It is NOT a set path • Most classrooms fall somewhere among these descriptions

14. Culture of Achievement Pathway Read Handout 3 soft copy pg. 3 • Goals: • 100% “interested/ hard working” • *Push for “urgent, passionate, joyful, and caring* • What does this mean for us? • Keep a vision of CofA so we don’t lower expectations • Have a motivating vision for now and over time W/ a partner: (2 mins.) Why is it important that we get 100% of our classrooms to “interested and hard-working” and as many as possible to urgent, joyful, passionate, and caring?

15. Handout 2 soft copy pg. 2 Why is it important to hear from our kids? Will administer this during Week 4 Ask students questions throughout Grade level aligned surveys Tool kit walk through to come Let’s Hear it from the Kids! • Visit a classroom from institute last summer • Consider: • Where is this classroom on the path to a Culture of Achievement? • What student and teacher actions, habits and beliefs did you notice that led you to believe that?

16. Path to a CofA: Best Practices

17. Consider: What teacher actions contribute to C of A? EVERY row of TAL will have an impact. To be transformational we must take EXPLICIT actions to invest Ss. TAL Impact Model

18. There’s no one way to invest… • Research shows… • No singular teacher personality or teacher style that “works” • Leveraging natural personality strengths in an authentic way is critical • Must truly believe in own investment plan • Are there trends? • Common Investor Profiles

19. Complete the quiz at your table independently Don’t think too hard about your response. Go with your gut instinct Investor Profile Quiz:

20. This is NOT a good assessment! Scoring: • A: Showmanship • B: Relationship building • C: Straight talk and tough love • Handout 4 : Investor Profiles soft copy pg. 4 • May be a combination • Brag on yourself: What natural talents do you bring to the classroom that you think you can leverage to invest your Ss?

21. Your Investment Plan

22. Summer Overview • How will I invest Ss at Institute? • Build relationships with students and families • Investing students in vision and goals • What tools are available to me? • Investment Plan • Investment Toolkits • Staff • Other ideas?

23. Investment Plan Deep Dive Handout 5 soft copy pg. 6 • Plant the seeds • Keep it Alive • 4 minutes • Questions

24. Tool Kit Time

26. Key Questions • What does a Culture of Achievement look like in terms of Ss’ actions, habits, and mindsets? • What is the relationship between strong culture and long term student success? • What strategies can we use to build a strong Culture of Achievement here at Institute and in the region?

27. EXPLORE!!! • Work time with your kid groups! • Review resources • Plan away

28. In Closing… “I’ve come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized.” -Dr. HiamGinott Bottom Line? Investment is the key to a life changing impact on students.

29. Due Dates • Now that you know about the ingredients in your Investment Plan, you can return to the questions on your Management Plan that referenced a Class Theme • Investment plan draft due to CMA Friday morning! • Happy Planning! • Office Hours: 6-7 pm in Bunche Room

30. Shout outs…