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
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
Our Interactive AGENDA The Realities of Charter School Leadership—John The Realities of Charter School Authorizing—Lynn The Realities of Quality Leadership & Research— Jeff
Realities…Charter Leadership Let’s talk about… Xyz. Abc. Rst. Uvw. Xyz. Lmn. Etc.
Realities…Authorizer Leadership Let’s talk about…
Ball State University & Indiana Charter Schools The Office Of Charter Schools at Ball State University Authorizer Schools & School Characteristics State Impact
Realities…Research Says Let’s talk about…
Let’s Talk Research: Charter Leaders & Time
Let’s Talk Research: Leaders & Student Achievement
A “Leadership Selfie”
Our “Information Selfie” DIRECTIONS #1Abc. #2
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
A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #2 How did you preparation for your role? 1. Charter College6. Staff development at school 2. Charter 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
A Fast “Information Selfie” Question #3 Your years of experience in charters? 1. 0 – 3 years years years years 5. More than 15 years
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.
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.
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
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
LEADERSHIP MATTERS!
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?
NEXT STEPS What should we be doing to realize the intent and promise of charter school leadership?