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DEVELOPING BUILDING ANDDISTRICT LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE PLCS
Penny Grotting, Assistant Superintendent Columbia Gorge ESD
COSA Principal’s ConferenceOctober 2015
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An
EXPLOSIO
N
of initiatives
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One teacher’s perspective
http://youtu.be/NMkHtwnYVOg
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The Challenge Multiple initiatives
Fragmented/overlapping services & activities
Ineffective/inefficient practices
Poorly developed & implemented support systems
Incomplete agreement/implementation
Inefficient approach to decision making
Unpredictable/inefficient & non-data-based
Inadequate number of minutes
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When our efforts aren’t integrated and aligned…how likely is our actual progress?
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The likelihood of progress increases when we integrate essential elements of new initiatives, using a systems approach to align our efforts.
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Strategically
Supporting Student Learning
Selec
t Effec
tive
Prac
tices t
hat
Integ
rate
M
anda
tes Train Teams
Capacity
Investment
Sustain
CCSSEducator
EffectivenessRTI
Be selective about who is
trainedBe clear about
your purpose for the training
Start with willingnessHave a roll-
out planDetermine how to get coaching support
and feedback
Administration, Build Capacity,
Monitor, Support, Data7
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Objectives
Reflect on your current practices Establish rationale for integrating initiatives Determine strengths and areas of need Identify resources to support an integrated
approach
Coach
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Smart Words
“As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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An ongoing process in which educators (teachers and administrators) work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to support the learning of each and every student.
What is a PLC?10
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A Team in Action
http://y2u.be/gstTTpZmssg
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How do you create and maintain a climate for effective PLCs?
Building a system of support
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Before:
Start with willingnessCreate a leadership team with representatives
from each grade level Identify a team that goes deep to become
trainers and/or a model teamTime is dedicated, nothing takes priority over PLC
timeTraining—provide initial training, ongoing coaching
with specific feedback for meeting and next stepAccountability—before, during and after the
meeting
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During:
Go deeper—have a clear process
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During:
Starting the process:At the beginning: Set the focus of each
meeting and set the state for the meeting (purpose and goal)
Provide guided practice and gradual release
Fishbowl observations using the observation form
Check in with teams and provide next steps, clarification and questioning
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Leading by example16
Principal Ralph Wisner, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
http://youtu.be/jVQOBaYptlM
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After:
Accountability SystemReview minutesAgenda for next meetingWalkthroughs
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One District’s Plan18
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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
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School Monthly Site Visits21
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School Monthly Site Visits22
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What Do We Have in Place?
Strategic plan Protected time for teams to meet The expectation that all teachers
participate in a collaborative team configuration
Monitoring of team function via monthly site visit questions
Support for strategy implementation
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The Approach
Data RetreatAttended in teams with principal and
instructional coach One SIG School Five FOCUS Schools Five “Other” schools, including two high
performing Title 1 schools for school partnerships
Follow up training and planningAction planning by school teams
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The Goal: Going Deeper
Starting with standards Assessing current performance (pre-
assessment) Crafting lesson plans based on student needs Deciding on instructional strategies from
analysis of student work in relation to the standards
Providing instruction using identified strategies Checking in (Is it working?)
Post assessment and follow up Team Observation Form
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Helpful Resources
Educational Excellence– Training and tools for implementation: www.educationalexcellence.org
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L2 Matrix
Understanding Antecedents of Excellence
Achi
evem
ent o
f Res
ults
Lucky
Losing Ground
Leading
Learning
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… to meeting the needs of each student and supporting staff?
Take a moment to begin your plan for next year.
What’s Your Approach …29
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Planning time
Discuss at your table:Discuss the following:
Do we have a systemic, strategic approach to reaching each student and supporting staff?
What pieces are missing? What would be a quick win? What are two long-term goals?
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ACTION!
Step 1: At your table, write:
3 things you learned, and you expect to use
2 resources you want to explore
1 burning question you would appreciate another perspective on
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ACTION!3-2-1 Exercise
Step 2:Get up and share information with people you don’t know
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+, Complete a plus, delta before you leave:
+ What worked to support your learning and doing this morning?
What changes would improve your learning and doing this afternoon?
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