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Vision and Mission in the Middle School

Vision and Mission in the Middle School. Rhonda J. Mull Director of Middle Schools New Albany, IN RMULL@NAFCS.K12.IN.US 812-542-2141. “Effective teaching may be the hardest job there is.” -William Glasser. “This We Believe . . .and Now We Must Act”. Create task force Read the research

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Vision and Mission in the Middle School

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  1. Vision and Mission in the Middle School Rhonda J. Mull Director of Middle Schools New Albany, IN RMULL@NAFCS.K12.IN.US 812-542-2141

  2. “Effective teaching may be the hardest job there is.” • -William Glasser

  3. “This We Believe . . .and Now We Must Act” Create task force Read the research Visit other schools Attend conferences Reach out to community Communicate the vision Develop mission MY ADVICE: Be careful! A school can spend a lot of time with these activities and not accomplish any academic achievement!

  4. VISION AND MISSION “Without a shared vision and a mission statement that is understood and supported by all stakeholders, a sense of aimlessness may prevail and limited harmony exist.” -This We Believe . . .and Now We Must Act, p. 26 But what are other ways to create a sense of focus??

  5. Professional Learning Communities-Rick DuFour Vision =“an acute sense of the possible” PLC leader’s vision- example from Scribner read to staff August ‘01 and August ‘06 Setting specific goals and their importance to the vision/mission with specific action goals

  6. Scribner Middle School VISION – “Believing and Achieving!” MISSION – SMS will educate all students to higher levels of academic performance in a safe, secure, and caring environment. Our school, in partnership with the community, provides opportunities that allow students to develop a positive self-image and make effective use of their diverse talents and abilities. (Let’s look at better examples. . .)

  7. SMS BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe it is our responsibility to apply every strategy and intervention possible for student learning. We believe all students should be given opportunities through a variety of relevant and challenging instructional techniques to learn and to demonstrate their accomplishments. We believe students, parents, and teachers share a working relationship to create an environment for maximum student achievement. We believe in fostering positive growth in behaviors and attitudes.

  8. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” • -Thomas Edison

  9. PLC-Four, Critical Questions What are we teaching? How do we know if kids “got it?” What are we doing for those who didn’t get it? What are we doing for those who need enrichment?

  10. Meaningful Assessment Common Formative Assessments Daily Math Reviews Unit Essentials Framework for English/Language Arts Alignment of High Ability Program

  11. Unit Essentials 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

  12. Todd Whitaker’s “Three Categories of Teachers” • Mediocres -often negative, not self-starters -could be replaced by a more effective teacher • Backbones • -solid and consistent instruction • -remain positive most of the time • Superstars -problem solvers, positive effect on staff, self-starters -you simply can’t replace them!

  13. “You should never feel guilty about doing what is best for the young people in your buildings. You should only feel guilty if you don’t.” • -Todd Whitaker

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