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Rigorous Schools and Classrooms: Leading the
WayBarbara R. Blackburn, Ph.D.
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Importance of
Vision
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Raise Expectations
Vision Letters
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What is True Rigor?
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Rigor is creating an environment in which
each student is expected to learn at high levels; each
student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates
learning at high levels.
COMPASS Model for Leading ChangeC - Culture
O – Ownership and Shared Vision
M – Managing Data
P – Professional Development
A - Advocacy
S – Shared Accountability
S - Structures
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Culture • Shapes norms and behaviors• Visible through daily activities
Aspects of Culture
Rituals and Ceremonies Heroes and Heroines Stories and Tales Rewards and Reinforcements
Adapted from: Bolman & Deal (2003); Peterson & Deal (2002)
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Ownership and Shared Vision• Important to involve stakeholders• Built on shared vision for rigorous school• Reduce isolation through collaborative work
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Ownership and Shared Vision
• Hot Air Balloon•Vision Letter
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Draw a triangle and divide it into thirds.
Answer the questions below (be sure to number your sections).
1.What are teachers doing in a rigorous classroom?
2.What are students doing in a rigorous classroom?
3.What is your biggest challenge related to rigor?
Sample Shared Vision StatementMerrimack Public Schools
Guideline for understanding and applying the concept of RIGOR as it relates to both the instructor and the learner.
Raising expectations of quality learningIndividual growth along the continuumGuarantees meeting the needs of all learnersOptimizes learning with ongoing assessmentsReal-world applications
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Managing Data • Four-Step Approach
- determine what you know- decide how you will collect data- analyze data/results- set priorities and goals based
on analysis• Use multiple data collection tools
Managing Data
Data Analysis
Student Shadow Studies
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Professional Development• Focus on results• Develop shared language• Practical, hands-on activities
Tool 3: PRESS Forward
• Purpose• Relationships and Connections• Expected Outcomes• Steps to Take• Support Needed• Forward
COMPASS Model for Leading ChangeAdvocacy• Build shared accountability• Planned public relations
Elevator TalkOne Page Fact Sheet
COMPASS Model for Leading ChangeShared Accountability• Students, Parents, and Teachers
Grading and Completing Key Assessments
COMPASS Model for Leading Change
Structures to Support Success
COMPASS Model for Leading ChangeC - Culture
O – Ownership and Shared Vision
M – Managing Data
P – Professional Development
A - Advocacy
S – Shared Accountability
S - Structures
