Ninth Grade Academies Enhancement Development

Project

The NGA CoordinatorA Distributed Model of Teacher Leadership

STILE Winter InstituteSouth Plantation High SchoolVALOR Freshman AcademyDr. David Basile, PrincipalDonna Rose, NGA DirectorFebruary 29,2012

What is IT ???

A non-administrative teacher leader whose primary goal is to create and support a successful and sustainable

Ninth Grade Academy

Keeping the Boat AfloatAn NGA Director guides teachers in a structure that supports kids

CoordinateOrganize

CreateSupportSustain

First line of support for teachers, studentsand parents

Tasks and RoleDefine the needs of the student populationIdentify and implement reform initiativesCreate curriculum supports /safety nets

Review ,analyze, evaluate and report data Identify and manage team leadersProcure necessary resources and materialsProvide professional development

Coordinate and monitor team meetingsPromote qualitative and quantitative discussionCoordinate development of action plans

FacilitateScheduling

Curriculum

Discipline

Transition

Growth

Meet unique needs of each incoming class

Rigor, relevance, accountability

Listen and guide

8thto 9thgrade /9th to10thgrade

Staff and students

Monster.comThe defining and hiring process

1. Brainstorm with the Leadership Staff

2. Create the job to fit the need

3. Advertise it to the staff

4. Interview

5. Top 2

NGA Leadership Qualities

DedicatedVisionVested in the schoolRisk takerTrustworthyProject management experienceMaintains a professional demeanorEffective communicatorFlexibility with beliefs

What is Needed ? Resources Freedom Oversite Time Risk Taking Trust

Principal commitment Dedicated space Research materials Long distance access Freedom to choose

staff Guidance support Access to data

Benefits

Sustainability of Reform Efforts

Ownership

Increased student achievement

Collaboration

Leadership Effect

Student Centric Products

Safety Nets

Scheduling

Access to Real World Experiences

Personalization

Differentiated Instruction

Program Centric ProductsVertical Alignment MS to HS

Focus on Freshman/ Freshman Orientation

Cross-Curricular Studies

Global Citizenship Initiative

Community Outreach/Parent Institutes

What Makes This Work?

A Supportive and Responsive PrincipalScheduling

TeamingCommon Plan

A Commitment To Make It Happen