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MARCH 22-23, 2017CHICAGO, IL
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“There is scant evidence that isolated initiatives are the best way to solve many social problems in today’s complex and interdependent world. No single organization is responsible for any major social problem, nor can any single organization cure it.”
- John Kania and Mark Kramer“Collective Impact”Stanford Social Innovation Review (Winter 2011): 38-39.
District Leaders Peer Learning Community
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Renee WelchDirector, eLearning & Instructional ServicesEducare Learning NetworkOunce of Prevention Fund
District Leaders Peer Learning Community
Introduction to Peer Learning
It Takes a Village:Cultivating a Community of
Practitioners
Renee Jones-Welch, PhD
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DEFINING COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
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Wenger & Lave
Adopted from Full Circle Associates
http://www.fullcirc.com/2008/09/07/communities-of-practice-series-with-darren-sidnick-1/
Wenger & Lave
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Adopted from “With Friendship” Online Photo Galleryhttp://withfriendship.com/user/sathvi/community-of-practice.php
Collective IntelligenceCollective Intelligence
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STRATEGY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Professional Growth
These learning communities, or "communities of practice" (Lave & Wenger, 1991), can be powerful
vehicles for personal growth and learning, settings in which knowledge is developed
collaboratively based on common interests, practices, tools, discourses, and shared values,
goals, and activities.
(Pea & Gomez, 1992; Reil and Fulton, 1999; Ruopp, et al., 1993).
Professional Growth
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Components of a Social Theory of Learning: An Initial Inventory. Etienne Wenger
http://withfriendship.com/user/sathvi/community-of-practice.php
Social Learning Theory Components
Social Learning Theory Components
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NONE OF US KNOW WHAT ALL OF US
KNOW
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Adopted from Allan, Belinda Professional Development for Chinese National Teachers of English
. http://masters.bilbea.com/extras/Chinese_teacher_PD/Chinese_teacher_PD_final.html
Cultivating Practitioners
“A community of practice relies on the joint enterprise and activity of its members; without it the community dies. The community is like a
living entity such as a tree naturally growing with the help of water and nurturing. Left to nature, the tree fights for survival, but within someone's garden being tended to, the tree
thrives and continues to grow. The joint enterprise or activity of its members are at the
roots of the tree. Without enough roots, the tree dies. Also, by fertilizing and tending to the roots of the tree, the tree grows its tallest and
healthiest”
Cultivating Practitioners
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In Closing…
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District Leaders Peer Learning Community
• Foster a collective commitment to continued learning about how best to serve local families and communities
• Structured opportunities to share challenges and strategies for implementing early learning and alignment best practices
• Transfer of new knowledge to practice
• Expand supportive relationships with peers in other districts
Goals of the Peer Learning Community
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District Leaders Peer Learning Community
• District Leaders Peer Learning Advisory Group
– Convene quarterly over the phone
– Provide input on planning peer learning opportunities, including:
• Conference calls• Webinars• Excellence in the Early Years: District Leadership Summit
– Facilitate peer learning conversations
– Lead communities of practice
District Leaders Peer Learning Advisory Group
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District Leaders Peer Learning Community
• Community of Practice on Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
– Connect with other district leaders to address the problem of chronic absenteeism
• Peer Learning Conversations
– Suggest topics for other peer learning conversations, which may grow into communities of practice
Community of Practice Conversations
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District Leaders Peer Learning Community
• District Leaders Online Peer Learning Community
– Share challenges, strategies, and resources with other district leaders
• District Leader of the Month
– Have your work featured to share with other districts
Online Peer Learning Community
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District Leaders Peer Learning Community
• Network with other district leaders
• Explore the online community and register to join
• Volunteer to have your work featured on the online community
• Sign up to take part in the community of practice on Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
• Sign up to participate on the Advisory Group
• Let us know if you would like to lead or participate in a peer learning conversation by filling out the form on your table
• Ask questions
Sign up!
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Excellence in the Early Years: District Leadership Summit
• What is your vision for your district and community?
• What strengths and assets can you build from; what are the challenges and gaps you need to fill?
• What specific strategies can you advance?
Questions for Reflection
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Excellence in the Early Years: District Leadership Summit
• Complete our post-Summit evaluation
• Look for Summit materials on our website: www.theounce.org/summit
• Visit our District & Community Initiative website for more resources: www.theounce.org/district
• Reach out to share questions, ideas, or updates:
– Angela Farwig: [email protected]
– Kyrsten Emanuel: [email protected]
Next Steps
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THANK YOU!
