1. How well do you listen and communicate?

2. Chapter 2 – Communicating Ideas Effectively with Precise and Straightforward Language

3. Crisp & Concise language Everyday Language Communication Media Feedback Listen

4. Misconception that the very talented depend on innate skills. Successful experts practiced 10,000 hours over 10years. LincolnTeacher – Leaders Brief explanations of important information Practiced speeches out loud Listened to how the words sounded Lifelong desire to improveHOW? Shape your vision Start meetings with positive and inspirational note Minimize” administrivia” Focus on professional development topics WHY? -Provides clarity and focus - Builds trust -Shows respect for time - Priorities for staff and student learning

5. “After hearing the teacher say RTI should provide support for the IEP of this child so let’s bring that up at the next CST meeting, I felt like I was swimming in alphabet soupl!” ~ Some Parent LincolnTeacher – Leaders Stories Anecdotes Lincoln’s PastHOW? Don’t use jargon – this excludes people × RTI, IEP, CST Use metaphors Figurative language Share a success story Show a short movie clip WHY? -Emotionally connected with audience (reason and emotion) -Able to communicate to a wide range of people -Clarity to important ideas

6. LincolnTeacher – Leaders Telegraph  New civil war strategy  Read and sent out hundreds day and night Newspapers  Wavering support in opinion polls  Needed northern and border states on his side to win war  Read everything and responded by writing letters  Wanted to his vision to reach out as many people as possibleHOW? Professional learning communities Print – Newspapers, Newsletters, School magazines Electronic – email, websites (teacher’s online homework page & tutoring assistance), wiki, blogs, facebook, twitter, renrenwang In person Body language Action WHY? -Allows vision to reach the community - Creates support network -More likely to achieve the vision

7. LincolnTeacher – Leaders Feedback from many sources:  Friends, Politicians  Secretary of state, William Seward  Newspapers  listened and read criticism to gauge public standing  Wrote letters in responseHOW? During peer-to-peer interactions related to teaching and learning During supervisory visits During PD days On surveys In informal conversations WHY? -promotes teamwork - model the role of “leader as learner” -Ownership in the realization of the vision -ability to refine direction & provide a clearer vision

8. LincolnTeacher – Leaders Courtroom Lawyer Listened to other side Concealed his viewpoint Weighed issues from all sides Developed his own strategy Listened to those that opposed expansion and existence of slavery everywhereHOW? Let others talk Analyze the situation as they are talking WHY? Helps resolve issues – more efficient environment Manages emotions – decreases stress level Creates respectful environment

9. What is your passion? It is much easier to lead a cause of which you are passionate. Practice makes perfect Relevance – connect with audience Sense of humility Technologically skilled Stop talking and start listening Follow through

10. Please get into 8 groups of 3 people

11. Crisp & Concise language Everyday Language Communication Media Feedback Listen

12. Scenario 1 Your student, Connor, comes back to the classroom at lunch all bloody and bruised. He kicks the chair, yells, and swears a blue streak. It turns out that he got beaten up by a bunch of classmates outside at the corner store. Scenario 2 An angry father stomps into the principal’s office and demands an explanation for why his son was bullied in front of his classmates yesterday. The student was pushed onto the floor and kicked in the chest. Scenario 3 You are a teacher-leader who wants to implement an after-school program (any program you want). How do you get support and involvement from other teachers on staff? Scenario 4 A student in your class clearly has not met the requirements necessary to be in your grade level. He is two years behind in your subject area. The student thinks he doesn’t have a high mark because he isn’t the teacher’s pet. The parent is sitting in your office, irate because their child is not passing your subject.