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March 26

Leading Change:  More than the flavor of the month Carol Geary and Chris Fisher, pleasant Valley School District

7 traits of highly effective schools (see slide ) Their data is impressive- reading scores moved from 42 percent to 92 percent They began by forming a leadership council including support staff, so that everyone knows their role. Monthly meetings with specific focus on their part. They created team building activities over the span of 2 years with a focus of communication, camaraderie, cooperation and commitment. (marshmallow challenge) used to build cooperation. iterative prototype-always had the marshmallow on top. High stakes have a negative impact. M challenge helps to find the hidden assumptions......marshmallow.com

Focus on the leaders first so that leadership is on the same page, next work with staff. Build shared vision and core values- Scaredy Squirrel read and share out the meaning of the story  to acknowledge to staff that change is difficult. Management Santa Claus

Develop a plan- Data collection set realistic goals short and long term Monthly leadership meetings to discuss progress Develop a literacy plan Invest in professional development- in class coaching/modeling Explicit instruction is important, data is provided to help staff understand the importance Leadership also takes part in the PD for staff Leadership roles were redefined to instructional leaders Student intervention plans-everybody works together to support kids

Teacher leaders: Needs to be able to stand alone for awhile until others join. Nurture the first few followers, make it about the movement not about you. Leadership secrets of the dancing guy. Individualized PD plan at the beginning of the year so that everyone can be present. Build teams strategically, separate nasty nancyies.

Ka Piina reflection: From this session I learned that having regular team building activities will help to address the uneasiness associated with change of large magnitude. Also having everyone knowing about the vision and knowing their part or role in meeting the goals is an important for making the change, especially if it means redefining their job.