Keys to Success for Districts

Lois Myran ADI ShepherdMarch 25, 2014Indistar Summit

Teamwork = Success

District Leadership

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State Leadership

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School Leadership

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Students

State Leadership Team

Plans and Leads state support for district and school implementation, including training and coaching.

Consistent TrainingsDifferentiated CoachingContact Team at the SEA

State Leadership Team

Provides clear, written expectations for coaches, districts, and schools.

Clearly defines benchmark and report expectations and timelines for submissions Develops clear expectations for coachesProvides training and guidance for coaches, districts, and schools

District Leadership TeamCreates district Leadership Team and works through SEA expectations

Works with and reviews the school Leadership Team’s:Meeting agendas and minutesAssessment and Implementation of indicatorsImplementation of plans and tasksProgress of form completion and submission

Data mines across schools in district

Uses Data Queries to assess progress

Reviews forms or indicator work before it is submitted

Reviews SEA reviewer comments

District Leadership Team

Reviews the work of the school Leadership Team to determine where district supports and resources might be applied.

School work aligned to district goalsResource allocationStaffing needsCoaching supportSupport and encouragementBetter understand the work of the school

District Leadership Team

Dialogues with the coach via coaching comments and reviews

Provides district expectations for school coaches Conducts effective feedback training and guided practicePeriodically reviews coaching comments for the purpose of supporting coaches

District Liaisons

Regularly reviews the work of the School Leadership Team

Periodically attends School Leadership MeetingsProvides coaching comments from the districtRecognizes school success Provides district support for struggling schools

Superintendent ProvidesDirection for the District Leadership team

Assists in building leadership capacity for districts and schoolsFocuses on District support for school improvement Demonstrates support by being involved in the processGenerates reports for the school board using the guest login

Stakeholders

School board members, district and school personnel and district stakeholders reviewreports through the GuestLogin to stay abreast of theevolving district and school plans and offer feedback.