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Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate and Culture

Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate and Culture. Pine View Middle School Presenter: Charlotte Tillman July 6, 2011. Today’s Agenda. 9:00 am-9:15 am- Welcome, Introductions, Agenda and Refreshments

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Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate and Culture

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  1. Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate and Culture Pine View Middle School Presenter: Charlotte Tillman July 6, 2011

  2. Today’s Agenda • 9:00 am-9:15 am- Welcome, Introductions, Agenda and Refreshments • 9:15 am-9:20 am- Ice Breaker • 9:20 am-10:00 am- School Culture Part I • 10:00 am-10:05 am- BREAK • 10:05 am-10:45 am- School Culture Part II • 10:45 am-10:50 am- BREAK • 10:50 am-11:30 am- School Culture Part III

  3. Interactive Activity #1:Ice Breaker: Random Interview(5 minutes) Directions: • Stand beside your chair • On the count of 3 turn for 5 seconds and stop • Make eye contact with an individual and begin the interview Questions: • Who was your favorite teacher and why? • What’s your worst school/classroom memory and why? • What’s your favorite school/classroom memory and why? • Report to Community

  4. Goals and Outcomes • Participants will understand and be able to apply the elements of positive school culture strategies. • Participants will learn the research-based dimensions of school culture associated with higher levels of student achievement. • Participants bring common values to life to support their school community. • Participants will learn how to establish and maintain a positive school climate and culture.

  5. Vocabulary • Beliefs- assumptions and convictions that are held to be true in support of the school community. • Values- core beliefs that guide and motivate actions and attitudes within a school. • Norms- consistent behaviors that provide a general set of expectations that work to define the overall culture and climate. • Expectations- strong beliefs of behaviors and actions to occur within a school. • Goals- future expected outcomes of a school.

  6. Our Community Norms • Actively Participate • Listen Attentively to Others • Show Appreciation for Others • Show Mutual Respect

  7. Establishing and Maintaining aPositive School Climate and CulturePart I: The Overview Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. - Henry Ford

  8. The Research on School Culture Since the mid 1970’s, education researchers have compiled various and impressive evidence on the subject of school culture. Healthy and sound school cultures correlate strongly with increased student achievement and motivation, as well with teacher productivity and satisfaction.

  9. Layers of Positive School Culture • Surface (Layer 1)- Culture relates to such things as physical settings, language and stories. • Deeper (Layer 2)-Culture refers to the ceremonies/customs and symbols (such as uniforms and logos) as well as the accepted standards of behavior (rules and procedures). • Deepest (Layer 3)- Culture refers to such things as the fundamental assumptions and core values of both individuals and the organization. Goals and expectations are discussed daily.

  10. Interactive Activity #2:Think, Pair, Share (5 minutes) 1. Define school climate and school culture. 2. Compare and Contrast school climate and school culture.

  11. School Climate / School Culture School Climate The communication of a school’s norms, beliefs, and values through various behaviors and interactions with the primary focus being on students. It is driven by daily interactions of the the school community. School Culture Norms developed over timebased on shared attitudes, values, beliefs, expectations, relationships and traditions of a school that cause it to function or react as it does.

  12. Positive Culture vs. Toxic Culture Positive Culture Toxic Culture Widely shared sense of purpose Norms of continuous learning and improvement Collaborative relationships Opportunities for reflection, inquiry, and share of best practices Lack of clear sense of purpose Norms that reinforce inertia or resistance to change Collaboration restricted Staff “cliques” that work against building relationships

  13. An Example of Moving from a Toxic Culture to a Positive Culture • Video: Remember the Titans

  14. How to Become a Positive Player on the School Team • Foster a climate of commitment to staff and student learning • Build positive relationships through collaborative activities • Recognize, support , and actively participate in quality professional development • Address negativity directly, replacing negative stories with positive examples • Maintain professional loyalty to your school community • Align your goals to that of your school

  15. Interactive Activity #3:Put Away Put Downs (10 minutes) Negative Language: Write down a word or action that is or could be toxic to school culture and climate. Discuss.

  16. 5 Minute Break and Door Prize

  17. Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate and Culture:Part II- A Closer Look A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle. - Japanese proverb

  18. Interactive Activity #4: Round Table (10 minutes) What are the benefits of building and maintaining a positive school climate and culture? Create a list of benefits using the Round Table cooperative group strategy.

  19. The Benefits of Building a Positive School Climate and Culture Research shows schools with an established positive climate and culture have: • Few discipline referrals • Good student attendance rates • Good teacher attendance rates • High teacher retention rates • More parent involvement • Academic achievement

  20. 7 Strategies That Develop a Healthy School Culture and Climate: • Prevention and Pro-Active Initiatives • Enforcement of School and District Rules and Policies • Accountable Consequences • Creative Problem Solving • Supportive Interventions • Life Skills and Habits of Learning • Restorative Justice Strategies

  21. 6 Keys to a Positive School Climate and Culture • School Safety • Student Behavior Management • School Wide Values, Beliefs, and Expectations • Peer Culture & Student Development • Faculty Culture & Personalized Adult Support • Setting SMART Goals

  22. Goal Setting SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely

  23. Interactive Activity #5:Goals Quilt (5 minutes) • Write down a goal that you would like to accomplish within the school year and place your goal square on the quilt.

  24. Interactive Activity #6:Culture of Popular Organizations (10 minutes) In cooperative groups, please select one of the following organizations and discuss their mission, core values, motto, expectations, uniform, logo etc.: • Wal-Mart • All State Insurance Company • United States Armed Forces • Burger King • Home Depot • Target • Starbucks • UPS

  25. Marketing a School What sets Pine View Middle School apart from other schools? Let’s take a closer look.

  26. Interactive Activity #7:Partner Writing (10 minutes) Write the following information regarding Pine View: • Mission/Vision • Motto • School Colors • School Mascot • PBS Expectations • Norms • Core Values • Belief Statements

  27. Beliefs and Values • Video: 300

  28. Belief/Value Statements Sample Belief Statements: • Teaching and learning is the highest priority. • Each child has worth and is capable of learning at higher levels. • Each child has the right to an appropriate and quality education. • Family involvement is essential for student learning. • Community commitment enhances student learning. • Diversity is a strength. • Education is a total community responsibility. • Education is a life-long process.

  29. Interactive Activity #8:Group Discussion (5 minutes) In your group, make a list of belief statements and values. Discuss and publish.

  30. 5 Minute Break and Door Prize

  31. Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Climate Culture:Part III- Bringing It to Life None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful. - Mother Teresa

  32. The Effective School 10 Principles of Effective School Design • Clear Focus and High Expectations • A Rigorous Instructional Program • A Personalized Learning Environment • Instructional Leadership • School Based PD • Meaningful Assessment • Partnerships with Organizations • Parent and Caregiver Engagement • Student Voice and Participation • Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning

  33. School Culture in an Effective School Characteristics: • Consistent Rituals and Ceremonies • Established Core Values • Recognition and Celebrations • Reflective and Inquiry Based • Set and Maintain High Expectations

  34. Building Intentional Positive School Culture • School Vision and Mission • Core Values • School Motto • Community Meetings • Promotion of College • Promotion of Diversity • Recognition and Celebrations • High Expectations • PBS/ School Wide Behavior Management • Extracurricular Activities • Creative Arts Integration • Promote Collaboration

  35. Interactive Activity #9:Gallery WalkCreate a Model School (15 minutes) The school must have the following: • Mission Statement • Core Values • Belief Statements • Outline of Instructional Focus • School Colors • School Mascot • Policies/Procedures • Special Activities/Celebrations • Parental Involvement Plan • PBS Plan/Behavior Management Plan

  36. The First Day of School Compare and Contrast: The First Day of School Videos: • Lean on Me • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

  37. Interactive Activity #10:Group Discussion (10 minutes) • Discuss and ideal first day of school at Pine View.

  38. Interactive Activity #11:Exit Ticket(5 minutes) What I learned today.

  39. Final Thought Video: Shawshank Redemption

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