“ Developing Schools for the 21 st Century” WELCOME SUMMER SESSION West Virginia Institute for...

“Developing Schools

for the 21st Century”

WELCOMESUMMER SESSION

West Virginia Institute for 21st

Century Leadership

Leading Students into the 21st Century

We Officially Convene the 2007-2008

West Virginia Institute for 21st

Century Leadership

Leading Students into the 21st Century

The Beginning of the Journey…

Chuck Heinlein,Residential Director

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A Look at the Class of 2007-

2008

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ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMATIC

LEADERSGroup IROSE KELLYROGER BARKERGroup IIJANE ROBERTSDEBBIE BEVER

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MIDDLE PROGRAMMATIC

LEADERS

Group 1JIM NAPOLILLOGroup 2WOODY YODER

High SchoolGroup I

High School Group II

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMATIC

LEADERS

Group 1LEONARD BOLTONGroup 2PAULA POTTER

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STAFF

CRITICAL FRIENDS Elementary

Muriel SummersMiddle Jerry Valentine Don HackmannHigh School Steve Edwards

WVDE SUPERINTENDENT’S CENTER FOR 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS

Special Assistant to the State Superintendent: Karen Huffman

Executive Director: Richard Lawrence

Department Based Staff

Cheryl BelcherSharon FlackJay Johnson

Chuck HeinleinRenee Hodges

Jay Johnson Donna Landin

David PriceDave ScraggJeff TakarshLiza Youell

Field Based StaffMary Jane AlbinBill FurgasonMary Lu MacCorkleDale McVickerRegina PhillipsSally PiepenbrinkGlenna Plymale

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Purpose of the Institute

Dr. Karen Huffman,

Special Assistant to the State

Superintendent

Institute Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of the need for and practices of 21st century schools

(Summer)

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Institute Objectives

2. To develop the leadership skills necessary to transform current schools into 21st century schools (Fall)

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Institute Objectives

3. To develop the skills of strategic planning and school improvement

(Spring)

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Institute Objectives

4. Develop pride and a sense of efficacy regarding the importance of the principalship in developing 21st century schools (All Year)

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Institute Objectives

5. To create a networking and support system for school leaders comprised of colleagues, experts and WVDE staff.

(All Year)

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Institute Objectives

6. To develop knowledge and skills related to the use of 21st century technology tools.

(All Year)

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WHY 21ST CENTURY

LEARNING?…

THE BACKGROUND

West Virginia was the second state in the nation selected as a member of the

Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

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Background

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WHO IS THE PARTNERSHIP?

WHY WAS IT FORMED?

This Partnership represents a coalition among Governor Joe Manchin III, the West Virginia Legislature, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, key businesses, WVEA and AFT.

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21st Century PartnershipStrategic National Partners

This places West Virginia in the enviable but

challenging position of leading national education reform.

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Introduction of 21st Century Frameworks

and Overview of Agenda

A broad overview ofthe practices and processes used by highPerforming 21st century schools

WHAT’S A FRAMEWORK?Leading Students into the 21st Century

“Everyone in the education family has an

important role; to be effective, we must

define those roles and make sure they come together in the best interest of our kids.”

-Dr. Steven Paine

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FRAMEWORK FOR 21st CENTURY SCHOOL SYSTEMS

FRAMEWORK FOR FOR 21ST CENTURY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

FRAMEWORK FOR

21ST CENTURYMIDDLE LEVEL

SCHOOLS

FRAMEWORK FOR FOR 21ST CENTURY

HIGH SCHOOLS

FRAMEWORK FOR 21ST CENTURY

MIDDLE LEVEL CLASSROOMS

FRAMEWORK FOR 21ST CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS

FRAMEWORK FOR 21ST CENTURY ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS

21st CENTURY GRADUATES

A LOOK AT THE FRAMEWORK SECTIONS…

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Framework OverviewGraduates Prepared for the 21st Century

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The Frameworks are the basis

of the Institute

Curriculum

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A Look at the Agenda…

Day 1-2 Urgency for ChangeDay 2-3 School CultureDay 3 Effective SchoolsDay 4 CurriculumDay 5 InstructionDay 6 Student Support

Why this Institute?Rarely, does an

organization improve without knowledgeable,

capable and visionary leadership.

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“Leaving Your Thumb

Print”Jerry Valentine,Middle Level Critical

Friend

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“A Gift of Belief in YOU”