STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAMThe SLT met at least bi-monthly from September through January

86 total membersTeachersParentsStudentsCommunity Members

THE TASK

Unlearn constructivism leadership theory and learn transformational leadership theory.

Cast a vision that prepares students to be productive members of society (Transformational / Legacy building)

Establish a shared leadership plan to embed the vision in practice

“The illiterate of the future are not those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -Alvin Toffler

HOW DID THE SLT COME UP WITH THIS PLAN?

Members read Transformational Leadership Theory Members did online research Members visited other schools Members listened to kids Members listened to parents Members discussed what we want for kids

VISION AND MISSION

Mission Preparing wise students who

master standards, lead by example, and embrace social responsibility.

VisionInspired Learning, Leading and Living

THE FRAMEWORK

Globally Effective Students 21st Century Professionals Healthy and Responsible Students Innovation 21st Century Support Systems

1. GLOBALLY EFFECTIVE STUDENTSAchieve our 3 BIG GoalsBecome a Distinguished district in the state accountability

modelGrow career pathway partnerships with businessesSystematically support self-regulated learning and

acceleration without barriers Integrate curriculum across contents – “Stuff we learn needs

to make sense.”Assess learning through capstone projects that demonstrate

student wisdomAdd incremental growth in creativity, collaboration, critical

thinking and communication to the Steps to College and Career Readiness

Assess learning through 21st Century Skills - creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication

2. 21ST CENTURY PROFESSIONALSCreate more time for teachers to grow as professionalsLearn through 21st Century skills - creativity, collaboration, critical

thinking and communication – in order to model learning for students

Make personal digital tools available to staff and studentsRegularly embed training in the use of digital toolsSupport life-long pedagogical growthSupport content specific growthSupport students as growing professionals

3. HEALTHY AND RESPONSIBLE STUDENTSProvide Leader in Me training for all staffTeach Leader in Me practices to all students Increase student voice in school leadershipTeach digital responsibility Implement student-maintained digital networks Implement standards-based grading district-wideStructure schedules to include peer teaching and mentoringAdd service-oriented opportunities to our Steps to College and Career

Readiness

4. LEADERSHIP INNOVATION Provide needs-based scheduling for studentsEncourage performance-based learningSupport student choice in ways to demonstrate mastery – prove itRe-invent libraries as innovation zonesSupport virtual learning, virtual discussionsSupport blended learningSupport flipped classroomsReplace computer labs with 1:1 computing Implement a Career Academy – maximize the potential of the Area

Technology CenterEngage partners to implement a community-wide Ready for Kindergarten

program

5. 21ST CENTURY SUPPORT SYSTEMSMaximize access to our wireless systemMaximize digital efficiency –software, firewalls, cloud-based toolsRepurpose workspaces to encourage and support creativity,

collaboration, critical thinking and communicationDesign a funding plan to support 1:1 digital conversion through

rental/lease agreements designed to keep current devices in the hands of our students

Develop, implement and monitor a digital conversion master plan

VISION AND MISSION

Mission Preparing wise students who

master standards, lead by example, and embrace social responsibility.

VisionInspired Learning, Leading and Living