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Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Center for the WiregrassCenter for the Wiregrass

(ELCW)(ELCW)

School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)October 19, 2010

ELCW Governing BoardELCW Governing Board

◦ Dr. Tommy Bice, Deputy Superintendent, State of Alabama◦ Dr. Robin Bynum, Associate Dean, Troy University-Dothan◦ Mr. Andy Kelley, Superintendent, Daleville City Schools◦ Mr. John Edge, President, Wiregrass Foundation◦ Dr. Fran Kochan, Retired Dean, Auburn University◦ Dr. Cynthia Lumpkin, Retired Dean, Troy University-Dothan◦ Mr. Michael Patton, Retired Principal

Educational Leadership Center Educational Leadership Center for the Wiregrassfor the Wiregrass

Five County Region (Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston Counties)

11 School SystemsPremier Education Leadership CenterStrong Professional Development and

Support Center


Mission: To strengthen and improve

student achievement through the development of knowledgeable, effective, and creative leaders.

GoalsGoals To impact positive change in student performance and

achievement as assessed through an integrated quantitative and qualitative evaluation plan.

To increase the number of talented, accomplished professional educators currently employed in or aspiring toward leadership positions in Wiregrass public schools.

To effect measurable improvements in the comprehensive leadership skills and abilities of superintendents, principals, assistant principals, instructional directors, teacher leaders, and aspiring leaders.

To develop and support instructional leaders who are

proficient and dedicated to continuous school improvement.


Four Components:Fellows Program

Special Events ComponentResearch Component

Networking Component


Utilizes research-based modelsForwards instructional leadership, visionary

leadership, and community leadership within a transformational leadership model

Based on Alabama State Standards for Leadership, National Standards of Professional Development, and Alabama Standards for Effective Professional Development

Recognizes adult learning theory

Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Center for the WiregrassCenter for the Wiregrass

The Center will provide area administrators with the best possible professional development opportunities that:

Follow and forward a philosophy of continuous improvement

Give administrators access to first-rate professional development and implementation strategies

Positively impact school performance

Are recognized as having integrity, relevance, applicability, and rigor

InvestigationsInvestigations

ResearchLiteratureBest PracticeExpert InputStakeholder Input

Led to the guiding philosophy of continuous improvement

Typical School Improvement ModelTypical School Improvement Model

‘Flat’ models of improvement: typically encompass four to five steps centered on: a) planning b) implementing the plan c) evaluating the impact of the actions d) adjusting the strategies to better meet the criteria

Typical School Improvement ModelsTypical School Improvement Models

‘Flat’ models of improvement: typically encompass four to five steps

Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement

Spiral; upward and onward with:Visionary leadershipAttention to factorsQuality teachingSuperior professional developmentCommunity support

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Vision looks inward and becomes duty. Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration.

Vision looks upward and becomes faith.” Stephen S. Wise

Continuous School ImprovementContinuous School Improvement

◦Vigorous

◦Dynamic

◦Pervasive

First steps: gaining a solid understanding of each school; acquainting Fellows with the program and processes; acquiring new knowledge

Fellows Cohort 1Fellows Cohort 1 Lori Beasley, Headland Middle School Charles Corbitt, Selma Street Elementary School Charlotte Eagerton, Thompkins Early Childhood Center Gary Glass, New Brockton High School Mike McDuffie, Daleville High School Twyla Pipkin, College Street Elementary School Jami Seay, Mulkey Elementary School Scott Stephens, Houston County High School Aneta Walker, Cloverdale Elementary School Lisa Welch, Long Elementary School

Fellows Cohort 2Fellows Cohort 2 Harold Birge, Geneva County High School Jason Bradford, Headland High School Vicki Davis, Highlands Elementary School Scott Faulk, Honeysuckle Middle School Tracey Horn, Abbeville Elementary School Matthew Humphrey, Dothan High School Chris Mitten, Windham Elementary School Donna Stark, Mixon Elementary School Terry Weeks, Kinston School Debra Wright, Faine Elementary School

International Center forInternational Center forLeadership in Education (ICLE)Leadership in Education (ICLE)

Founded in 1991 Supports schools and districts in implementing organizational

changes that translate into world-class curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems

Works with schools/districts/state agencies to equip educators with the tools and knowledge to support continuous school improvement models

Works with schools/districts/state agencies to prepare all students for success in school and the world beyond

Represents expert consultants who have supported K-12 teachers and leaders in thousands of schools and districts

Maintains an extensive database of research on successful practices

ELCW and ICLEELCW and ICLE

Developed a unique program with the ELCW for the Wiregrass Region

Developed profiles of each of the schoolsProviding information, tools, models, and

resources to support: leadership growth, continuous improvement in the schools, and student success

Leadership Growth …Leadership Growth …a key element…a key element…

“Leaders establish the vision for the future and set

the strategy for getting there; they cause change.

They motivate and inspire others to go in theright direction and they, along with

everyone else, sacrifice to get there.”

John Kotter

Quadrant D LeadershipQuadrant D Leadership1. High Levels of Knowledge and Application2. Transformational - Adaptive and Collaborative3. Reflective and Innovative4. Coherent Vision5. Committed to Preparing All Students for His/Her

Future6. Staff and Students are Empowered to Take a

Significant Leadership Role

Change Model

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Learning Criteria - Success Beyond the Test

Foundation AcademicsStretch LearningLearner EngagementPersonal Skill

Development

Rigor

Relevance

Relationships

• Core/Foundation Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school)

• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigor and relevance learning beyond the minimum requirements)

• Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning)

• Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

Learning CriteriaLearning Criteria

Embrace Common Vision and Goals

Inform Decisions Through Data Systems

Empower Leadership Teams to Take Action and Innovate

Clarify Student Learning Expectations

Adopt Effective Instructional Practices

Address Organizational Structures

Monitor Progress / Improve Support Systems

Refine Process on an Ongoing Basis

Components of School ExcellenceComponents of School Excellence

Learning Criteria to Support 21st Century Learners

Core-Foundation Academic Learning

Stretch Learning

Learner Engagement

Personal Skill Development

Components of School

Excellence•Embrace a Common Vision and Goals•Inform Decisions Through Data Systems•Empower Leadership Teams to Take Action and Innovate•Clarify Student Learning Expectations•Adopt Effective Instructional Practices•Address Organizational Structures•Monitor Progress/Improve Support Systems•Refine Process on an Ongoing Basis

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Rigor/Relevance Framework

◦We Surveys

◦Data Analysis Report

◦Learning Criteria Rubric (Self and BLT)

◦Components of Excellence Rubric (Self

and BLT)

◦Alabama Standards of Instructional

Leadership Indicators (Self)

On-going AssessmentOn-going Assessment

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Percent of Students in Achievement Levels III & IV - ARMT

Jerry Lee Faine Elementary SchoolMathematics - Grade 4 - All Students

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The percent of all students at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School meeting or exceeding standard (Levels III or IV) averaged 53% over the past four years.

The percent of students performing at Levels III or IV rose 46% from 2007-08 to 2008-09 and was 91% in 2008-09.

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Percent of Students in Each Achievement Level - ARMT

Jerry Lee Faine Elementary SchoolMathematics - Grade 4 - All Students

6% 5%3%

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Level I 6% 5% 3%

Level II 53% 60% 53% 9%

Level III 28% 26% 30% 34%

Level IV 13% 9% 15% 57%

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Evaluation of Cohort 1 (June 2010)

Goals 1 and 2: Leadership DevelopmentFinding:Leadership skills and abilities of the leaders grew; leaders were more proficient in and dedicated to continuous school improvement

(self-assessment; We Lead© Survey; Focus Group; observation)


Goal 3: Student Performance Findings:

Increases in elementary reading and math as a region

Increases in middle school reading and mathIncreases in targeted high school areas

(ARMT and AHSGE; other data)


Goals 4: Develop LeadersFinding:

Teacher EmpowermentBuilding Leadership TeamsSpecial Events 2 Assistant Principals Principals

Other Program Notes:

1.ACLD – PLUs 2.Troy University – graduate credit3.Doctoral Program (2 possibilities)4.Troy RIC Credit5.ALSDE – RTTT Applications6.ICLE and Others – Publication for

Replication

Funded for Year 3Story to be continued…

Thank you for your time and kind attention.

Funded for Year 3Story to be continued…

Thank you for your time and kind attention.

Diane T. Murphy, Ed.D.Executive DirectorEducational Leadership Center for the Wiregrass1532 Whatley DriveDothan, AL [email protected]

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