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School School TurnaroundsTurnarounds: :
Cross-Sector Cross-Sector Research Research
& Evidence from & Evidence from ChicagoChicagoChairs:
• Julie Kowal, Public Impact•Lauren Morando Rhim, Public Impact; Center on Innovation & Improvement
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
Successful Turnarounds: The Cross-Sector Evidence– Leader actions– Environmental support
Background on the turnaround initiative in Chicago, 2006-2008
Perspectives from Chicago:– Early Wins– Replacing Staff– District Support
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SOURCES
• Literature related to turning around low-performing organizations
• University of Virginia School Turnaround Specialist Program--Interviews with national experts
and turnaround specialists
• Field Research in Chicago and Philadelphia
SUCCESSFUL SUCCESSFUL TURNAROUNDS: TURNAROUNDS: CROSS-SECTOR EVIDENCECROSS-SECTOR EVIDENCE
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WHAT IS A TURNAROUND?WHAT IS A TURNAROUND?
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
Failing Schools Can Be Turned Around
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
School Leaders Matter
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OVERVIEOVERVIEWW
Environmental Context is Critical
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LEADER LEADER ACTIONSACTIONS
Specific Leader Actions Lead To
Dramatic Change
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Concentrate on
EARLY WINSEARLY WINS
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Deviate from Norms to Get the Job Done
LEADER ACTIONSLEADER ACTIONS
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LEADER LEADER ACTIONSACTIONS
Analyze and Problem-Solve
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LEADER ACTIONSLEADER ACTIONS
Drive for Results
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LEADER LEADER ACTIONSACTIONS
Influence Inside and Outside
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LEADER ACTIONSLEADER ACTIONS
Measure and Report
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Environmental Context is Critical
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTCONTEXT
Recruiting & Selecting Leaders
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Timing Matters
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Freedom to Act(aka “the big Yes”)
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTCONTEXT
Develop Supportive & Aligned Systems
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXTENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Engage the Community
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Failing Schools Can Be Turned Failing Schools Can Be Turned AroundAround
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CHICAGO’S SCHOOL TURNAROUND CHICAGO’S SCHOOL TURNAROUND INITIATIVE 2006-08INITIATIVE 2006-08
Turn around 6 of the city’s lowest-performing schools– 5 schools began in 2006-07– 1 school began in 2007-08
Using parallel strategies: – 4 overseen by the Chief Education Office
(CEdO)– 2 overseen by the Office of New Schools (ONS)
and operated in partnership with the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
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CHICAGO’S SCHOOL TURNAROUND CHICAGO’S SCHOOL TURNAROUND INITIATIVE 2006-08INITIATIVE 2006-08
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PARALLEL STRATEGIESPARALLEL STRATEGIES
Differences with regard to oversight, training and staffing:
CEdO ONS
Oversight
Traditional district structure; support from additional consultant
Schools managed by AUSL
TrainingUniv. of VA School Turnaround Specialist Program
None specific to turnaround
Staffing
Principals may fill vacancies but followed contract and traditional regulations for terminations
Received authority to require the entire teaching staff to reapply for their jobs
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SHERMAN & EARLE: SHERMAN & EARLE: BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
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EVIDENCE FROM EVIDENCE FROM CHICAGOCHICAGO
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RESOURCESRESOURCES
• School Restructuring Handbook (2007). Center on Innovation & Improvement. www.centerii.org/restructuring/
• School Turnarounds: A Review of the Cross-Sector Evidence on Dramatic Organizational Improvement (2007). www.centerii.org/restructuring/resources/turnarounds.html
• School Turnarounds: Actions And Results. (2008) www.centerii.org/restructuring/resources/turnarounds.html
• School Restructuring Under No Child Left Behind: What Works When? A Guide for Educational Leaders (2006). www.centerforcsri.org/files/RestructuringGuide.pdf
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Contact InformationContact Information
• Sam Redding, [email protected]• Marilyn Murphy, [email protected]• Julie Kowal, [email protected]• Lauren Rhim,
[email protected]• Adrian Willis, [email protected]• Lionel Allen, [email protected]
Visit the CII website at www.centerii.org