“ Developing Schools for the 21 st Century” WELCOME SUMMER SESSION West Virginia Institute for 21 st Century Leadership

Leading Students into the 21st Century We Officially Convene the West Virginia Institute for 21 st Century Leadership

Leading Students into the 21st Century The Beginning of the Journey… Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director

Leading Students into the 21st Century

A Look at the Class of

Leading Students into the 21st Century

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMATIC LEADERS Group I  ROSE KELLY  ROGER BARKER Group II  JANE ROBERTS  DEBBIE BEVER

Leading Students into the 21st Century

MIDDLE PROGRAMMATIC LEADERS Group 1  JIM NAPOLILLO Group 2  WOODY YODER

High School Group I High School Group II

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMATIC LEADERS Group 1  LEONARD BOLTON Group 2  PAULA POTTER

Leading Students into the 21st Century WVDE STAFF

CRITICAL FRIENDS Elementary Muriel Summers Middle Jerry Valentine Don Hackmann High School Steve Edwards

WVDE SUPERINTENDENT’S CENTER FOR 21 ST CENTURY SCHOOLS Special Assistant to the State Superintendent: Karen Huffman Executive Director: Richard Lawrence

Department Based Staff Cheryl Belcher Sharon Flack Jay Johnson Chuck Heinlein Renee Hodges Jay Johnson Donna Landin David Price Dave Scragg Jeff Takarsh Liza Youell

Field Based Staff Mary Jane Albin Bill Furgason Mary Lu MacCorkle Dale McVicker Regina Phillips Sally Piepenbrink Glenna Plymale

Leading Students into the 21st Century Purpose of the Institute Dr. Karen Huffman, Special Assistant to the State Superintendent

Institute Objectives 1. To develop an understanding of the need for and practices of 21 st century schools (Summer) Leading Students into the 21st Century

Institute Objectives 2. To develop the leadership skills necessary to transform current schools into 21 st century schools (Fall) Leading Students into the 21st Century

Institute Objectives 3. To develop the skills of strategic planning and school improvement (Spring) Leading Students into the 21st Century

Institute Objectives 4. Develop pride and a sense of efficacy regarding the importance of the principalship in developing 21st century schools (All Year) Leading Students into the 21st Century

Institute Objectives 5. To create a networking and support system for school leaders comprised of colleagues, experts and WVDE staff. (All Year) Leading Students into the 21st Century

Institute Objectives 6. To develop knowledge and skills related to the use of 21 st century technology tools. (All Year) Leading Students into the 21st Century

WHY 21 ST CENTURY LEARNING?… THE BACKGROUND

West Virginia was the second state in the nation selected as a member of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Leading Students into the 21st Century Background

Leading Students into the 21st Century WHO IS THE PARTNERSHIP? WHY WAS IT FORMED?

This Partnership represents a coalition among Governor Joe Manchin III, the West Virginia Legislature, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, key businesses, WVEA and AFT. Leading Students into the 21st Century

21 st Century Partnership Strategic National Partners

This places West Virginia in the enviable but challenging position of leading national education reform. Leading Students into the 21st Century

Introduction of 21 st Century Frameworks and Overview of Agenda

A broad overview of the practices and processes used by high Performing 21 st century schools WHAT’S A FRAMEWORK? Leading Students into the 21st Century

“Everyone in the education family has an important role; to be effective, we must define those roles and make sure they come together in the best interest of our kids.” - Dr. Steven Paine Leading Students into the 21st Century

FRAMEWORK FOR 21 st CENTURY SCHOOL SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK FOR FOR 21 ST CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK FOR 21ST CENTURY MIDDLE LEVEL SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK FOR FOR 21ST CENTURY HIGH SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK FOR 21 ST CENTURY MIDDLE LEVEL CLASSROOMS FRAMEWORK FOR 21 ST CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS FRAMEWORK FOR 21 ST CENTURY ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS 21 st CENTURY GRADUATES

A LOOK AT THE FRAMEWORK SECTIONS… Leading Students into the 21st Century

Framework Overview Graduates Prepared for the 21 st Century

Leading Students into the 21st Century The Frameworks are the basis of the Institute Curriculum

Leading Students into the 21st Century A Look at the Agenda… Day 1-2 Urgency for Change Day 2-3 School Culture Day 3 Effective Schools Day 4 Curriculum Day 5 Instruction Day 6 Student Support

Why this Institute? Rarely, does an organization improve without knowledgeable, capable and visionary leadership.

Leading Students into the 21st Century “Leaving Your Thumb Print” Jerry Valentine, Middle Level Critical Friend

Leading Students into the 21st Century “A Gift of Belief in YOU”