Leadership!• An expectation of this
training is that you go back to your school and:– 1.) Create a model classroom – 2.) Over time… help lead others and
assist in the implementation of continuous improvement at your school
• Are you ready to lead?
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Reading Test Scores - Brazosport ISD
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All Students
Hispanic
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EconomicallyDisadvantaged
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Writing Test Scores - Brazosport ISD
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WhiteAll
Students
Math - Aldine ISD
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What The Successes Have in Common
A total systems framework
Aligned processes
Data-driven decisions
Strong/shared leadership
A customer focus
PDSA cycles of improvement
When school districts apply When school districts apply the principles and the principles and
techniques of continuous techniques of continuous improvement over time, improvement over time,
positive and lasting positive and lasting changes in all parts of the changes in all parts of the system (including student system (including student
learning) are dramatic.learning) are dramatic.
Ground rules created by students
Classroom mission
statements
Classroom and student
measurable goals
Quality tools and PDSA used regularly
The Continuous
Improvement Classroom
Classroom data centers
Classroom meetings
facilitated by students
Student-led conferences
Student data folders
• How will you help your school incorporate the following:– Quality tools used on a regular basis
– Continuous improvement in the classroom
– How will you sustain your efforts so that continuous improvement becomes your new way of doing business?
– What other assistance and support is needed?
Future Planning
Planning For Leading!• Take some
time to plan out your next steps.
• How will you take what you learned and apply it? Lead it?
Planning• Finish your Cause & Effect Diagram
• Create your team agenda for the afternoon– School-wide implementation issues?
– Individual teacher planning? (Wksht C)
– Don’t forget to use quality tools when needed
• Follow your agenda- keep notes/actions
• Report out by school at 2:30pm
Reporting Out - Sharing
• Share the highlights and commonalities from the “Planning for Implementing & Leading Continuous Improvement”
Application• How will you apply this
training to your classroom… your school?
• Create a “top 5” list for each
• Each table will share 1 of the columns (classroom or school) with the group
Ground rules created by students
Classroom mission
statements
Classroom and student
measurable goals
Quality tools and PDSA used regularly
The Continuous
Improvement Classroom
Classroom data centers
Classroom meetings
facilitated by students
Student-led conferences
Student data folders
How will you respond to this question when it is asked of
you???
• Why quality and continuous improvement?
Radar Chart Revisited!• Update radar chart using a different
color (look back to Day 1)
• Discuss growth and progress with others at your table
Essential Outcomes• Increase your knowledge and skills for:
– Continuous Improvement process/tools
– PDSA
– Quality Classroom/4 Quality Levels
• Create a “Model Classroom” for quality
• Be prepared to provide support for and help lead quality in your school!