1. 2020 Vision What does this mean to you?

2. The desire and ability to be self directed The urge to get better at stuff Making a contribution MOTIVATION AUTONOMYMASTERYPURPOSE http://comment.rsablogs.org.uk/2010/04/08/rsa-animate-drive/ STUDENTSSTAFF

3. EDUCATIONAL REFORM DIVERGENT THINKERS http://comment.rsablogs.org.uk/videos/page/2/ ENGAGEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE INSTRUCTION/ INTERVENTION CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT EDIRtII Common Core Standards Textbook Adoptions Intervention FormativeSummative Setting The Stage Explaining What To Do Cognitive Modeling Guided Practice Independent Practice Closure

4. Exponential growth and 21 st Century Skills 1, 2, 4, 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512,1024… Creative/Divergent Thinking/Imagination Critical thinking/problem solving Leadership skills Collaboration across networks Agility and adaptability to a changing environment Access/Assess/Analyze information Effective oral and written communication

5. Right Brain/Left Brain Left-brain thinking is logical, sequential, analytical. And there is little question that you need to be pretty good at that stuff to be a pharmacist. But I think most of us would agree that being logical, sequential, and analytical isn't sufficient. Our right-brain thinking abilities - creativity, sensitivity to design and aesthetics, empathy, and contextual awareness - are equally important. Perhaps MORE important today because computers and other forms of automation are able to do the logical, sequential, analytical stuff far better than we humans could ever hope to do. But computers have not yet mastered right brain thinking. So, its time to flex some right brain muscle. We need to spend more time teaching our students how to be creative, think holistically, and relate to people in an authentic manner. – Stuart T. Hanes University of Maryland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFizWZgIiA

7. 3 CORNER ACTIVITY Corner 1—Motivation Corner 2—Educational Reform Corner 3—Technology/21 st Century

8. Notes Motivation- There are three aspects of motivation supported by science but rarely utilized in the professional world. Higher incentives do not lead to better results on cognitive tasks. Autonomy-The desire and ability to be self directed Mastery- The urge to get better Purpose- The sense that we are making a contribution

9. Notes Educational Reform Education has not made significant changes since its inception Everybody has the capability for divergent thinking yet it declines as students progress through the educational system. Aesthetic V Anesthetic (engagement) Radical reform in instruction EDI may not be enough Individualized Learning Plans/Intervention

10. Notes Technology/21 st Century Skills The fastest growing group of new users of technology are 3-5 year olds Watson 10 hours of playing video games improves visual perception and acuity Brain research is showing that our brains and brain cells are changing and capable of new growth

11. Summary 3 aspects of motivation for students/staff Autonomy Mastery Purpose Accept and adapt to technology changes as a motivation, challenge, choice, collaborative tool Educational reform 21 st Century Skills Divergent Thinking

12. Ongoing Goals By June 2012, 95% of all 3 rd graders will be reading and computing at grade level By June 2013, 85% of all students will be proficient or above in math and ELA (English/Language Arts) on the CA STAR test, district benchmarks, and teacher formative assessments By June 2012, 95% of surveyed students, parents, and staff will respond that the schools are positive learning environments for all 95% of parents surveyed will indicate that they have a positive relationship with their child’s teacher The Superintendent, Board and CBO will measure our expenses against our priorities to ensure that we are not frivolously spending funds. Our budget will remain a positive certification

13. 2011-2012 Goals Administration will recognize and use the three forms of motivation (mastery, purpose and autonomy) and incorporate them into part of meetings, trainings and PLC’s for all employees. By June 2012, plans for a new gymnasium/performing arts facility will be selected and possible funding sources will be identified. By June 2012, CESD and RSA will have a viable working relationship where we will be able to utilize some of their programs and facilities and they will be able and willing to use ours By June 2012, teachers will be appropriately trained in Handwriting Without Tears and Step up to Writing as appropriate By June 2012, K-3 teachers will participate in and implement grade level interventions for reading, writing and math utilizing KFLC, RSP and grade level team members as appropriate

14. 2012+ Goals 85% of 3 rd -8 th grade students will be able to effectively communicate both orally, in writing and using technology (power point, digital storyboards, etc) By June 2013 100% student engagement in social studies using technology to pilot a collaborative, inquiry-based learning environment By June 2013, agreements will be finalized with neighboring districts regarding plans for the 2013-2014 school year and beyond whereby7 we will be providing business services or utilizing others to provide them for us; up to and including superintendent services. By June 2013, teachers will be willing and able to use the power of technology to assist them in transforming knowledge and skills into products, solutions and new information By June 2013, teachers will have an increased awareness of and be prepared to implement the Common Core Standards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8&feature=related