2012 – 2013 Program / School Development Plans Strategic Planning and Accountability for Continuous Improvement

Leadership for Continuous Improvement External Challenges New Accountability System – Performance Index System Common Core State Standards SBAC – Smarter Balanced Assessment Teacher and Administrator Evaluation model HS Reform Agenda - uncertain Internal Committments Student outcomes aligned to the Vision of the Graduate Instructional Innovation aligned to the FTL Changing the role of the student in the learning process Learning across the divides of time and space Technology as a tool for learning

“CHANGE is a double-edged sword. Its relentless pace is difficult to adjust to, yet when things are unsettled, we can find new ways to move ahead and create breakthroughs that are not possible in stagnant societies. When asked how they feel about change, people often describe anxiety, fear, danger, loss and panic, as well as excitement, energy, exhilaration, risk taking, and improvement. For better or for worse change arouses emotions and when emotions intensify, leadership is key.” Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan

Framework for Teaching and Learning Common Core State Standards Revise Teacher Evaluation Plan Expertise in Teaching and Learning Instructional Innovation and Assessment Literacy Design Team Strategic Plan Student Success Planning Role of the Student in the Learning Process Coherent School Development Plans Data Wise Teaming Practices School Climate Plans Data-driven Continuous Improvement Shared Ownership for Mission / Vision / Goals “Strategy-in-Action” and Systems Thinking Recruiting, Hiring and Induction Communication with all Stakeholders

FTL – Prof. Development and Data Wise protocols Coaching Visits – teachers, admins, and students Reading Engagement – CCSS, literacy across disciplines Purposeful Engagement Retool assessments to reflect CCSS and V of G Strengthen intervention strategies Study “A Repair Kit for Grading” and revise practices Effective Assessment Practices Implement Oral Presentation rubric in all disciplines Develop CCSS skills in “Speaking and Listening” Changing the role of the student in the classroom School-Wide Rubric - Communication Student Success Plans and personalized learning Student ownership for V of G skills and dispositions Relationships Matter – School Climate FHS Connect – Advisory Model

Lesson design and revision Student self-assessment and survey data Collaborative Inquiry and Instructional Coaching Problem Solving and Innovation /Purposeful Engagement Instructional innovation Examining SBAC released items Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards PBIS – Year 1 Stakeholder awareness of the 3 R’s Pilot small group advisory lessons School Climate School-wide assessment calendar Faculty study of Data Wise text Data-driven instructional improvement plans Data Wise and SRBI

Coaching and Rounds - feedback to faculty Social Studies research and inquiry learning Faculty PD to build capacity to implement goals Critical Thinking and Reasoning Meaningful Knowledge Reading / Writing Workshop and Units of Study CCSS Mathematical Practices Science and Engineering Practices Common Core State Standards Data-driven instructional improvement plans SRBI Strategies in literacy and math Team leader training Data Wise and Teaming Practices PBIS – Year 1 “Belonging, Civility, and Efficacy” – school themes Community building activities School Climate

Pilot Student-led parent teacher conferences Inquiry learning – instructional innovation Common assessments Self-direction and Resourcefulness Individual Responsibility Math in Focus Reading and Writing Workshop and Units of Study Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards Support ELLs in academic vocabulary learning Study text – Learning Words Inside and Out Vocabulary Connect school rules and Individual Responsibility Analyze school-wide behavior data “Think Sheet” for student reflection School Climate

Lesson Design and Revision Student Self-Assessment and Survey Data Collaborative Inquiry and Instructional Coaching Self-direction and Resourcefulness Purposeful Engagement Math in Focus Reading and Writing Workshop and Units of Study Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards Data-driven instructional improvement plans SRBI Strategies in literacy and math Teamwork Toolkit and rubric Data Wise and Teaming Practices “Caring and Sharing” School Community Theme Assembly Programs Climate surveys School Climate

Lesson Design and Revision Student Self-Assessment and Survey Data Collaborative Inquiry and Instructional Coaching Self-direction and Resourcefulness Individual Responsibility Math in Focus Reading and Writing Workshop and Units of Study Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards Data-driven instructional improvement plans SRBI Strategies in literacy and math Teamwork Toolkit and rubric Data Wise and Teaming Practices Connect “Rocky’s Rules” with Individual Responsibility, Assembly Programs Parent / Student Surveys School Climate

Inquiry as a pathway to Meaningful Knowledge Study text – Comprehension and Collaboration Collaborative Inquiry and Instructional Coaching Communication / Collaboration Meaningful Knowledge Math in Focus Reading and Writing Workshop and Units of Study Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards Data-driven instructional improvement plans SRBI Strategies in literacy and math Teamwork Toolkit and rubric Data Wise and Teaming Practices Connect the WD 4-way test and the Indiv. Resp. PBIS strategies for behavioral intervention Parent / Student Surveys School Climate

Meaningful inclusion in classroom lessons SLC Program improvement Vertical curriculum development Purposeful Engagement Math in Focus Reading and Writing Workshop and Units of Study Literacy across disciplines Common Core State Standards Promising practices sharing Collaborative inquiry in teams Communication and Collaboration Curriculum Development Intervention strategies English Language Learners

The pace of CHANGE will not slow down. Believing that the status quo is okay is unrealistic; assuming that change and complexity are constants is realistic. Change is a leader’s friend, but its nonlinear messiness causes trouble. Experiencing this messiness is necessary in order to discover the hidden benefits; creative ideas and solutions are often generated when the status quo is disrupted.” Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan

Making Coherence “In many organizations, the problem is not the absence of innovations but the presence of too many disconnected, episodic, piecemeal projects with superficial implementation.” Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan