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Ninth Grade Academies Enhancement Development Project. The NGA Coordinator A Distributed Model of Teacher Leadership. STILE Winter Institute South Plantation High School VALOR Freshman Academy Dr. David Basile, Principal Donna Rose, NGA Director February 29,2012.
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Ninth Grade Academies Enhancement Development Project The NGA Coordinator A Distributed Model of Teacher Leadership STILE Winter Institute South Plantation High School VALOR Freshman Academy Dr. David Basile, Principal Donna Rose, NGA Director February 29,2012
A non-administrative teacher leader whose primary goal is to create and support a successful and sustainable Ninth Grade Academy What is IT ???
An NGA Director guides teachers in a structure that supports kids Coordinate Organize Create Support Sustain First line of support for teachers, students and parents Keeping the Boat Afloat
Define the needs of the student population Identify and implement reform initiatives Create curriculum supports /safety nets Review ,analyze, evaluate and report data Identify and manage team leaders Procure necessary resources and materials Provide professional development Coordinate and monitor team meetings Promote qualitative and quantitative discussion Coordinate development of action plans Tasks and Role
Meet unique needs of each incoming class Rigor, relevance, accountability Listen and guide 8thto 9thgrade /9thto10thgrade Staff and students Facilitate • Scheduling • Curriculum • Discipline • Transition • Growth
1. Brainstorm with the Leadership Staff 2. Create the job to fit the need 3. Advertise it to the staff 4. Interview 5. Top 2 Monster.comThe defining and hiring process
NGA Leadership Qualities • Dedicated • Vision • Vested in the school • Risk taker • Trustworthy • Project management experience • Maintains a professional demeanor • Effective communicator • Flexibility with beliefs
Principal commitment Dedicated space Research materials Long distance access Freedom to choose staff Guidance support Access to data What is Needed ? • Resources • Freedom • Oversite • Time • Risk Taking • Trust
Sustainability of Reform Efforts Ownership Increased student achievement Collaboration Leadership Effect Benefits
Safety Nets Scheduling Access to Real World Experiences Personalization Differentiated Instruction Student Centric Products
Vertical Alignment MS to HS Focus on Freshman/ Freshman Orientation Cross-Curricular Studies Global Citizenship Initiative Community Outreach/Parent Institutes Program Centric Products
A Supportive and Responsive Principal Scheduling Teaming Common Plan A Commitment To Make It Happen What Makes This Work?