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Collaboration Changes Culture

Seaford Middle School. Tough Times Don’t last…Tough teams Do!. Collaboration Changes Culture. About Us . Jean 7 th & 8 th Grade - ELA Teacher Nikki 6 th Grade – SS Teacher Stephanie Principal Brenda Media Specialist. Our School. Grades 6-8 Approx. 750 students FARM rate – 71%

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Collaboration Changes Culture

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  1. Seaford Middle School Tough Times Don’t last…Tough teams Do! Collaboration Changes Culture

  2. About Us Jean 7th & 8th Grade - ELA Teacher Nikki 6th Grade – SS Teacher Stephanie Principal Brenda Media Specialist

  3. Our School Grades 6-8 Approx. 750 students FARM rate – 71% Spec Ed - 21%

  4. School Goals Achievement Goal Climate Goal Parent Involvement Professional Development Technology

  5. How does your school tackle its goals?

  6. What’s in your head about the term DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP? In the box, list the words you correlate with distributed leadership.

  7. Our Story

  8. 2005-2006 • Brand new administration • Under “School Improvement” due to state test scores. • Hired 21 new teachers

  9. 2006-2007 • Trying to move from under “School Improvement” • Create a better reputation for our school • Hired 18 new teachers

  10. Our Veteran Crew! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of this crew! I am excited about sailing this year with SMS because…..

  11. Message In A Bottle

  12. A Step Further... Using Creative Themes to Develop Teams!

  13. 2007-2008 • Distributed Leadership Team • Pit Crews were based on Marzano’s, What Works in Schools • Staff meeting time to report out • Hired 7 new teachers

  14. Our Veteran Pit Crew! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of the pit crew at SMS! If I were sponsored by a company or product it would have to be…

  15. My Part In The Pits… A Pit Crew Promise!

  16. Accomplishments in the Pits District Teacher of the Year Superstars In Education Award OUT!!!!!

  17. 2008-2009 • Tack Forces to focus on components of School Success Plan • Hired 4 new teachers

  18. Our Veteran Cowpokes! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of the ranch at SMS! If I were starring in a Western Film the title would have to be…

  19. Common Assessments Item Analysis Delaware Student Testing Program Data Scholastic Reading Inventory

  20. Staff Surveys Professional Development Learning Focused Strategies Peer Visitations

  21. Staff Surveys Peer Observation Data “Go To” List New Teacher Support

  22. Staff Surveys Sharing Information Developing Support

  23. Discipline Data Positive Behavior Support Data “Spotlight On Success” Data Attendance Data

  24. Parent Surveys Tracking Involvement Alertnow Data Planning Events

  25. My Role On The Ranch… Roping In Results In 08-09!

  26. “There is just a feeling in the air.”

  27. Results on the Ranch!

  28. 2009-2010 • Construction Crews to focus on School Success Plan • Hired 2 new teachers

  29. What will my road crew results be? What am I going to do differently this year so that I can help my students achieve more in 09-10?

  30. The road to success is always under construction…

  31. Tough Times Don’t Last…Tough Teams Do! Positive Attitude No complaining without brainstorming for a solution! Image is everything!

  32. Shapes 1 thing I loved –Heart 4 things I learned about Distributed Leadership – Square 3 things I can take back to my school – Triangle 1 summarizing statement - Circle

  33. Our Website http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/schools/sms

  34. Helpful Resources • Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement by Joseph Murphy • Distributed Leadership in Practice by James P. Spillane & John B. Diamond • DASL: Delaware Academy of School Leaders

  35. Thank You!

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