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Growing to the Next Level
Continuous ImprovementFacilitated by
Tezella G. Cline,Professional Development
forSenior Staff
Instructional Effectiveness TeamSchool AdministratorsTeachers of the Year
Presented by Tezella G. Cline, Professional Development Specialist
Lenoir County Public Schools
Our Ultimate Outcome
To build and maintain a highly effective educational organization with a culture for
continuous improvement
Getting StartedTopic: Revising and/or writing our Mission
Statement and developing a Vision Statement
Why? Why Now?What outcomes might we expect?Let’s explore…
The question of Continuous Improvement… Are we up to the challenge of continuous
improvement?
We accept the challenge of continuous school improvement!As was stated in the book…
“We are not prepared to accept the conclusion that it is impossible to improve schools. Nor do we believe that improvement can only happen when parents provide schools with a better class of students and society has solved all of its problems.”
DuFour, Richard, & Eaker, Robert (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Pg. 12
Guiding Principles Guiding principals provide boundries for work, behaviors, and attitudes among stakeholders. The work of the district stakeholders. These principles should guide all decisions, actions, and thoughts as we work. – Seek what is in the best interest of all students – Establish, preserve, and enhance relationships– Ethical / Professional /Legal – Commit to high quality in all that we do– Foster a culture for improvement (Reflection, Questioning,
Collaboration, Data analysis, Planning, Self assessment)– Model what we teach and what we expect
Outcomes
To foster ongoing collaboration among all stakeholders
To magnify the focus on student achievement and effective teaching
Objectives• To reflect on and list personal beliefs about
teaching and learning• To think critically about school improvement
(mission and vision)• To distinguish between mission and vision
– Who are we?– Why do we exist?– What do we want to look like in the future?
• To examine a process for developing these statements
• To identify next steps as we move forward
Process for Developing a Mission & Vision Statement
Bring representatives from each school together
Each representative return to their
schools to discuss
Representatives return to district level to bring and discuss each schools input
A common district statement should be developed
The district vision statement should be reviewed and endorsed by each school
The personnel in each school should be asked to develop their own statements for their schools
“This strategy offers the best hope for both consistent direction throughout a school district and teacher ownership of the final product”.
DuFour, Richard, & Eaker, Robert (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
A district vision statement is finalized and shared with schools
Stakeholder Input
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Table
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Schools
Superintendent
Senior Staff
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SchoolBoard
School Administrators
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Teachers of the Year
Senior Staff
Superintendent
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My Personal Beliefs
It starts with you!
Beliefs…Driven by what we Feel and Think
Beliefs about student achievement and teaching
Beliefs about continuous improvement in education
Beliefs about education
Personal Beliefs
Why do you have these beliefs?
What do you value?
TGC/ PD/ LCPS, 2009
Beliefs – Table #___Directions:1. Write individual beliefs about education on tree map
(handout) Next, do the metacognitive frame by reflecting on what you value most and why hold these beliefs.
2. Each person selects two beliefs that you value most and place each one on an index card
3. Discuss personal beliefs and share your two beliefs and place index cards on chart
4. Write title on chart - Chart Title: Beliefs – Table I5. Finally, work as a table group to look for beliefs that overlap
or repeat (remove those) then, agree on and write two beliefs for each table that you could never let go of.
6.Post those two beliefs on sentence strips and post them. (Two sentence strips per table)
7. Post the two strips at the bottom of the chart below the index cards
Beliefs – Table #1All Students
can learn
All students and Staff should have a safe environment
All students should Have access to technology
Values• Clarify how we intend to make our shared
vision a reality
• Identification of specific– Attitudes– Behaviors– Commitments that must be made in order to
advance toward the vision
Once the shared vision is developed, educators must agreed values they intend to promote and protect.
DuFour, Richard, & Eaker, Robert (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Pg. 89 – 93.
National (NCLB/ 21st Century Framework/ Advanced Ed Standards)
State(DPI) – State Mission and Goals
Local(LEA) – Local Strategic Plan, Mission, Goals
The guiding mission of The North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century.
Preparing all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy.
We must also keep in mind…
• New North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
• North Carolina Ethics for Educators
• Our own values and beliefs
My Personal Beliefs
Mission
values
purpose
philosophy
identity
The Mission Statement
Every organization needs to define its fundamental purpose, philosophy, and values. The mission statement clarifies the essence of an organization’s existence. It describes the needs an organization was created to fill and answers the basic question of why it exists.
Why have a mission statement?The mission statement provides the basis for
judging the success of the organization and its programs. A powerful mission statement attracts donors, volunteers, and community involvement. It helps the organization and its stakeholders to verify whether the organization is doing its intended job and making the right decisions. It provides direction when the organization needs to adapt to new demands, helps the board to stay true to its primary purpose, and serves as a touchstone for decision making during times of conflict. The mission statement can also be used as a tool for resource allocation.
The Mission Statement
A missions statement is a brief statement written about a group organization, business or club that gives the…
NAME OF THE GROUP and…
PURPOSE OF THE GROUP (why it was formed)
A Mission Statement
• States the purpose of the company. • Impresses the public. • Motivates the existing employees and
those who seek employment. • Reflects the work, purpose, principles
and goals of the organization Is short and simple.
• Avoids jargon.
Characteristics of a mission statement
An effective mission statement is concise, to the point, realistic, operational, inspirational, motivational, informative, and even emotional. It is not too abstract or even too intellectual. The mission clearly states the purpose of the organization. It is forward-thinking, positive, and describes success. It is clear and focused so that the reader can identify with the statement. It reflects the organization’s values, and clearly enumerates the reasons why the organization exists.
School Mission Statements
A typical Mission Statement…
• Proclaims the belief that all students can learn
• Acknowledges that the school has been established to ensure that learning takes place
Creating and revising a mission statement
• Should be referred to continuously• Should be reassessed on a regular basis • Should be present everywhere: on letterhead,
brochures, the Web site, and other official documents.
• Should be referred to in the articles of incorporation and the bylaws
• Before joining a board, all potential board members should review the mission statement to verify whether their understanding of the purpose of the organization is compatible with their own beliefs.
Samples of mission statements
• When developing a mission statement, the drafters should think of what the organization is trying to accomplish rather than how it will get done. Note the following examples:
Examples
NO: “Our mission is to provide free books to local schools.”
YES:
“We want to stimulate love of learning and reading in young people.”
Examples
NO: ”Our mission is to assist people in searching for their roots and draw their genealogy chart.”
YES: “We hope to enrich people's lives by helping to enhance their link to their past.”
Bedrock School District Mission Statement
Bedrock Public Schools educate all children to their unique potential by teaching, modeling, and supporting the skills and attitudes that contribute to their development as globally and socially responsible citizens.
The Mission
• Mission – Why do we exist?
• Who are we?
• What is our purpose?
• What are we here to do together?
• Key Focus- to educate
As a table group, use the worksheet provided to create a mission statement.
National (NCLB/ 21st Century Framework/ Advanced Ed Standards)
State(DPI) – State Mission and Goals
Local(LEA) – Local Strategic Plan, Mission, Goals
The guiding mission of The North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century.
Preparing all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy.
Mission StatementTable # _____
Please record names of table members on the back of this sheet.
Mission Statement Group # ____
(Table #____ & Table #____)
Stakeholder Input
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Table
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Schools
Superintendent
Senior Staff
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SchoolBoard
School Administrators
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Teachers of the Year
Senior Staff
Superintendent
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A Shared Vision
Provides us with a compelling, realistic picture of the school district we are trying to create
The Vision• Vision – What do we hope to become?
• Provides a sense of direction by asking…” If we are true to our purpose now, what might we become at some point in the future?”
• An effective vision statement articulates a vivid picture of the organization’s future that is so compelling that the members will be motivated to work together to make it a reality.
Effective Vision Statements
• Are based on relevant background information and research
• Desirable, feasible, and credible
• Focused on clarifying direction and priorities
• Easy to communicate
• Developed through a collaborative process that promotes widespread ownership
Benefits of a Clear, Shared Vision
A Shared Vision…• Motivates an energizes people
• Creates a proactive orientation
• Gives direction to people within the organization
• Established specific standards of excellence
• Creates a clear agenda for actionDuFour, Richard, & Eaker, Robert (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Bedrock Vision Statement
All students know their individual learning styles and talents, think creatively and critically, act responsibly, communicate effectively, and apply knowledge in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Vision StatementTable # _____
Please record names of table members on the back of this sheet.
Vision Statement Group # ____
(Table #____ & Table #____)
Developing a Mission Statement
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/hpkit/pdf/build_ws2.PDF
Basic template to guide the work
The faculty’s responsibility…
They must wrestle with and answer two very significant questions:
1. What is it we expect all students to learn?
2. How will we respond when they do not learn?
Stakeholder Input
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
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Schools
Superintendent
Senior Staff
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SchoolBoard
School Administrators
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Teachers of the Year
Senior Staff
Superintendent
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Possible Resources
http://www.teachertube.com/files//support/1790.doc
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=12272&title=A_Vision_of_K_12_Students_Today
New Vision for teaching/ learning
Growing to the Next Level
Continuous ImprovementFacilitated by
Tezella G. Cline,Professional Development
forSenior Staff
Instructional Effectiveness TeamSchool AdministratorsTeachers of the Year
Presented by Tezella G. Cline, Professional Development Specialist
Lenoir County Public Schools
