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Start with a Student in MindStart with a Student in Mind

System of SupportSystem of SupportSystem of SupportSystem of Support

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The Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate Goal

The ultimate goal in school improvement is for the people attached to the school to drive its continuous improvement for the sake of their own children and students.

The ultimate goal in school improvement is for the people attached to the school to drive its continuous improvement for the sake of their own children and students.

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What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?

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Proximal variables matter most –

the people closest to Evan and

what they do and the systems

(people) that support them

Proximal variables matter most –

the people closest to Evan and

what they do and the systems

(people) that support them

It’s really very simpleIt’s really very simpleIt’s really very simpleIt’s really very simple

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The student’s –• prior learning, which teachers have provided;• metacognitive skills, which can be taught;• motivation to learn and sense of self-efficacy, which a

teacher nurtures;• effort and time on task, which a teacher expects;• interaction—academic and social—with teachers and

students; and,• family’s engagement and support for learning, which a

teacher curries.

The teacher’s -• instructional planning and classroom management;• instructional delivery through a variety of modes;• personalization (individualization) of instruction for each

student; and,• taught and aligned curriculum, designed by teacher teams.

The student’s –• prior learning, which teachers have provided;• metacognitive skills, which can be taught;• motivation to learn and sense of self-efficacy, which a

teacher nurtures;• effort and time on task, which a teacher expects;• interaction—academic and social—with teachers and

students; and,• family’s engagement and support for learning, which a

teacher curries.

The teacher’s -• instructional planning and classroom management;• instructional delivery through a variety of modes;• personalization (individualization) of instruction for each

student; and,• taught and aligned curriculum, designed by teacher teams.

Proximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learning

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We have large responsibilities.

But we all aren’t very “proximal” to students.

We have large responsibilities.

But we all aren’t very “proximal” to students.

We are all part of that systemWe are all part of that systemWe are all part of that systemWe are all part of that system

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Seeing change through to the Seeing change through to the classroomclassroom

Seeing change through to the Seeing change through to the classroomclassroom

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Maybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like this

Evan’s Parents

Evan’s Schoolmates

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Evan’s family’s role is to:

• Love him and talk with him every day• Read to him and listen to him read• Teach him to be kind and to behave in school• Aspire for him to succeed• Expect him to do his best• Build his habit of studying at home• Stay in touch with his teacher• Know his friends and their parents

Evan’s family’s role is to:

• Love him and talk with him every day• Read to him and listen to him read• Teach him to be kind and to behave in school• Aspire for him to succeed• Expect him to do his best• Build his habit of studying at home• Stay in touch with his teacher• Know his friends and their parents

Evan’s FamilyEvan’s FamilyEvan’s FamilyEvan’s Family

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Evan’s teacher’s role is to:

• Know Evan well and care about him• Know the subjects well and how to teach them• Meticulously plan every detail of every day• Set and reinforce clear expectations for students• Know what Evan already knows and what he needs

to learn• Adapt instruction for Evan and for each student• Inspire Evan to love learning and do his best• Stay in touch with Evan’s parents and support them

in their role

Evan’s teacher’s role is to:

• Know Evan well and care about him• Know the subjects well and how to teach them• Meticulously plan every detail of every day• Set and reinforce clear expectations for students• Know what Evan already knows and what he needs

to learn• Adapt instruction for Evan and for each student• Inspire Evan to love learning and do his best• Stay in touch with Evan’s parents and support them

in their role

Evan’s TeacherEvan’s TeacherEvan’s TeacherEvan’s Teacher

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Evan’s teacher’s team’s role is to:

• Add flesh to the bones of the aligned curriculum• Develop and share instructional plans, strategies,

and activities• Monitor the progress of their students• Adapt their plans, strategies in response to

assessments• Mentor new teachers• Observe each other’s teaching and make

suggestions• Contribute to each other’s professional growth

Evan’s teacher’s team’s role is to:

• Add flesh to the bones of the aligned curriculum• Develop and share instructional plans, strategies,

and activities• Monitor the progress of their students• Adapt their plans, strategies in response to

assessments• Mentor new teachers• Observe each other’s teaching and make

suggestions• Contribute to each other’s professional growth

Evan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s Team

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Evan’s principal’s role is to:

See that Evan has the best teachers possible by: Hiring good teachers

Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for teachers

Monitoring teachers’ performance

Evaluating teacher’ performance, especially through classroom observations and student achievement

Providing teachers with opportunities for growth aligned with their evaluated performance

Removing inadequate teachers

Monitor student and school progress and make adjustments Coordinate the work of teamsManage the “business” of the school’s operationSet the tone of attitude toward students and their families

Evan’s principal’s role is to:

See that Evan has the best teachers possible by: Hiring good teachers

Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for teachers

Monitoring teachers’ performance

Evaluating teacher’ performance, especially through classroom observations and student achievement

Providing teachers with opportunities for growth aligned with their evaluated performance

Removing inadequate teachers

Monitor student and school progress and make adjustments Coordinate the work of teamsManage the “business” of the school’s operationSet the tone of attitude toward students and their families

Evan’s PrincipalEvan’s PrincipalEvan’s PrincipalEvan’s Principal

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The role of Evan’s division’s support to his school is to:

• Provide a rich, aligned, articulated curriculum• Provide periodic assessment with timely and

meaningful reporting to teachers• Maintain regular two-way communication with

Evan’s principal• Monitor the school’s operations and performance• Provide mentoring and professional development

for the principal aligned with the principal’s needs• Provide professional development for teachers

aligned with their collective and individual needs

The role of Evan’s division’s support to his school is to:

• Provide a rich, aligned, articulated curriculum• Provide periodic assessment with timely and

meaningful reporting to teachers• Maintain regular two-way communication with

Evan’s principal• Monitor the school’s operations and performance• Provide mentoring and professional development

for the principal aligned with the principal’s needs• Provide professional development for teachers

aligned with their collective and individual needs

Evan’s Division’s Support Evan’s Division’s Support to his Schoolto his School

Evan’s Division’s Support Evan’s Division’s Support to his Schoolto his School

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Evan’s superintendent’s role is to:

See that Evan’s school has the best principal possible by: Hiring good principals Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for principals Monitoring principals’ performance Evaluating principals’ performance, especially through school

operations and student achievement Providing principals with opportunities for growth aligned with their

evaluated performance Removing inadequate principals

Organize and monitor the delivery of district support forEvan’s schoolServe as channel of informed communication among districtconstituenciesManage the “business” of the district

Evan’s superintendent’s role is to:

See that Evan’s school has the best principal possible by: Hiring good principals Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for principals Monitoring principals’ performance Evaluating principals’ performance, especially through school

operations and student achievement Providing principals with opportunities for growth aligned with their

evaluated performance Removing inadequate principals

Organize and monitor the delivery of district support forEvan’s schoolServe as channel of informed communication among districtconstituenciesManage the “business” of the district

Evan’s SuperintendentEvan’s SuperintendentEvan’s SuperintendentEvan’s Superintendent

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Evan’s school board’s role is to:

Establish policies with Evan in mindNegotiate contracts with Evan in mindProvide the resources necessary for Evan’s successProvide the best superintendent possible by:

Hiring a good superintendent Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for the

superintendent Monitoring the superintendent’s performance Evaluating the superintendent’s performance, especially in

district operations and student achievement Providing the superintendent with opportunities for growth

aligned with their evaluated performance Removing inadequate superintendents

Evan’s school board’s role is to:

Establish policies with Evan in mindNegotiate contracts with Evan in mindProvide the resources necessary for Evan’s successProvide the best superintendent possible by:

Hiring a good superintendent Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for the

superintendent Monitoring the superintendent’s performance Evaluating the superintendent’s performance, especially in

district operations and student achievement Providing the superintendent with opportunities for growth

aligned with their evaluated performance Removing inadequate superintendents

Evan’s School BoardEvan’s School BoardEvan’s School BoardEvan’s School Board

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Evan’s SEA’s role is to:

• Provide information • Set standards (credentialing, learning, etc.) • Distribute resources• Monitor compliance • Assist with division and school improvement• Intervene to correct deficiencies • Establishing conditions for constructive change• Evaluate the System’s efficiency and• effectiveness

Evan’s SEA’s role is to:

• Provide information • Set standards (credentialing, learning, etc.) • Distribute resources• Monitor compliance • Assist with division and school improvement• Intervene to correct deficiencies • Establishing conditions for constructive change• Evaluate the System’s efficiency and• effectiveness

Evan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education Agency