FOCUSED LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS Diana Moon, Ph.D. Denver, Colorado

FOCUSED LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS

FOCUSED LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS

Diana Moon, Ph.D.Denver, Colorado

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FLS Reform Model

We work with school and district teams to create a sense of urgency around school change that results in improved student

achievement.

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We measure our success

by how well students perform!

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FLS Reform Model

What do we do?

Assist teams in identifying their current reality through courageous conversations and

assessments; creating their preferred future; and charting a course to get there

Creating ownership in the process

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FLS Reform Model

How do we do this?

Changing the culture

Developing intentional/focused learning communities

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FLS Reform Model

Focus on teaching and learning

Focus on individual student learning by collaborating around student achievement and implementing early interventions

Empowering leadership teams

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FLS Reform Model

Most principals spend from 40 to 80 percent of their time in or around the office area 23 to 40 percent is spent in hallways and

on the playground 11 percent is spend off campus 2.5 to 10 percent is spent in classrooms

…even though we know that classroom observations, problem solving with teachers,

and facilitating teacher reflections can significantly impact student achievement

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FLS Reform Model

Relationships, relationships, relationships!

When relationships improve, student achievement improves

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FLS Reform Model

Work with district office team

Setting expectations for the focus on teaching and learning

Holding principals accountable for student learning

Keeping the learning alive between FLS visits

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FLS Reform Model

The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of our teachers

This IS our job - to assure quality

teachers in every classroom

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FLS Reform Model

RESULTS NOW: How we can achieve unprecedented improvements in teaching and learning?

Mike Schmoker

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We draw from the work of:

William BridgesRick DuFour

Michael FullanRoger GoddardBob Marzano

Mike Schmokerand others

Focused Leadership Solutions

Dave Benson bensondavid@comcast.netMike Galvin mikegalvin17@gmail.comDiana Moondrdianamoon@comcast.netMary Rubadeau mrubadeau@gmail.com

www.focusedleadershipsolutions.com

Denver, Colorado