collaboration changes culture. jean 7 th & 8 th grade - ela teacher nikki 6 th grade – ss...
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Collaboration Changes Culture
Seaford Middle School
Tough Times Don’t last…Tough teams Do!
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About Us Jean
7th & 8th Grade - ELA Teacher
Nikki6th Grade – SS Teacher
StephaniePrincipal
Brenda Media Specialist
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Our School
Grades 6-8Approx. 750 students
FARM rate – 71%Spec Ed - 21%
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School Goals• Achievement Goal• Climate Goal• Parent Involvement• Professional Development• Technology
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How does your school tackle its
goals?
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In the box, list the words you correlate with distributed leadership.
What’s in your head about the term DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP?
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Our Story
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2005-2006• Brand new
administration
• Under “School Improvement” due to state test scores.
• Hired 21 new teachers
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2006-2007• Trying to move
from under “School Improvement”
• Create a better reputation for our school
• Hired 18 new teachers
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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…..
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Message In A Bottle
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A Step Further...
Using Creative Themes to Develop Teams!
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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
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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…
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My Part In The Pits…
A Pit Crew Promise!
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Accomplishments in the Pits
District Teacher of the Year
Superstars In Education Award
OUT!!!!!
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2008-2009
• Tack Forces to focus on components of School Success Plan
• Hired 4 new teachers
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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…
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Tack Force – The Spurs
Assessments
Common Assessments
Item Analysis
Delaware Student Testing Program Data
Scholastic Reading
Inventory
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Tack Force – The Bridle and Bit
Best Practices
Staff Surveys
Professional Development
Learning Focused Strategies
Peer Visitations
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Tack Force – The Saddle
Collegiality and Professionalism
Staff Surveys
Peer Observation Data
“Go To” List
New Teacher Support
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Tack Force – The Stirrups
Response To Intervention (RTI)
Staff Surveys
Sharing Information
Developing Support
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Tack Force – The Reins
School Climate
Discipline Data
Positive Behavior Support Data
“Spotlight On Success” Data
Attendance Data
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Tack Force – The Horseshoe
Parent and Community Involvement
Parent Surveys
Tracking Involvement
Alertnow Data
Planning Events
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My Role On The Ranch…
Roping In Results In 08-09!
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• Task/Time Agendas
• Facilitator• Reps report out
• Share SLT Info• Discuss
Curriculum specific issues
• Tie their efforts to school goals
• Facilitate crews• Serve on SLT
• All staff• Areas of
Interest/Expertise• Each area
represented
Crews
RepsSchool
Leadership TeamDepartm
entMeetings
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“There is just a feeling in the air.”
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Results on the Ranch!
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2009-2010
• Construction Crews to focus on School Success Plan
• Hired 2 new teachers
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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?
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The road to success is always under construction…
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Tough Times Don’t Last…
Tough Teams Do!Positive Attitude
No complaining without brainstorming for a solution!
Image is everything!
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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
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Our Websitehttp://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/schools/
sms
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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
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Thank You!