1. Discovering Charter School Leadership: The Heart of Student Success Lynn Black, Office of Charter Schools, Ball State University John Brendza, ORGANIZATION, Affiliation Jeff Swensson, Educational Leadership, Ball State University

2. Beginning with the end in mind GOALS FOR THIS PRESENTATION Sharing a Baseline: Leadership & Achievement Exploring CO & IN Charter Leadership Collaborative Dialogue: Quality & Next Steps Moving into a Bright Future

3. Our Interactive AGENDA The Realities of Charter School Leadership—John The Realities of Charter School Authorizing—Lynn The Realities of Quality Leadership & Research— Jeff

4. Realities…Charter Leadership Let’s talk about… Xyz. Abc. Rst. Uvw. Xyz. Lmn. Etc.

5. Realities…Authorizer Leadership Let’s talk about… 123. 890. 763. 826. 273. 494. 305.

6. Ball State University & Indiana Charter Schools The Office Of Charter Schools at Ball State University Authorizer Schools & School Characteristics State Impact

7. Realities…Research Says Let’s talk about… 123. 890. 763. 826. 273. 494. 305.

8. Let’s Talk Research: Charter Leaders & Time

9. Let’s Talk Research: Leaders & Student Achievement

10. A “Leadership Selfie”

11. Our “Information Selfie” DIRECTIONS #1Abc. #2

12. A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #1 What is your charter school role? 1. Principal or Head of School5. Member of Local Board 2. Member of CMO/EMO Board6. Authorizer 3. State Agency7. Parent 4. Community Member8. University

13. A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #2 How did you preparation for your role? 1. Charter courses @ College6. Staff development at school 2. Charter certificate @ College7. Non-Charter college degree 3. Charter degree from College8. Workshops & Conferences 4. Training from CMO/EMO9. On-the-job experience 5. Business experience10. Teaching/Leading in TPS

14. A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #3 Your years of experience in charters? 1. 0 – 3 years 2. 4-5 years 3. 6-10 years 4. 10-15 years 5. More than 15 years

15. A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #4 In which area of charter leadership are you MOST knowledgeable? 1. Finance/Budgeting6. Board Relations 2. Curriculum & Instruction7. Parent Advocacy 3. School Governance8. Communications/PR 4. Facilities/Operations9. Staff Development & Evaluation 5. Personnel10.

16. A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #5 In which area of charter leadership are you LEAST knowledgeable? 1. Finance/Budgeting6. Board Relations 2. Curriculum & Instruction7. Parent Advocacy 3. School Governance8. Communications/PR 4. Facilities/Operations9. Staff Development & Evaluation 5. Personnel10.

17. A Fast “Information Selfie” QUESTION #6 How do you share the knowledge/expertise that you have? 1. Providing staff development at my school 2. Sharing via conversation/meetings with my staff 3. Networking with other charter leaders 4. Writing for charter publications 5. Presenting at charter conferences/workshops 6. Giving information to my Board

18. A Fast “Information Selfie” QUESTION #7 What resources do you use to improve your knowledge/expertise? 1. Networks of charter school leaders 2. Expertise of colleagues at school or on my Board 3. University/College courses 4. Charter publications 5. Charter conferences/workshops 6. General information sources about leadership

19. LEADERSHIP MATTERS!

20. OUR DIALOGUE WHAT MAKES A GREAT LEADER? WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR HIGH LEVEL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT? WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO MAXIMIZE CHARTER LEADERSHIP SKILLS? WHAT MAKES A GREAT SCHOOL?

21. NEXT STEPS What should we be doing to realize the intent and promise of charter school leadership?