Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning School Planning: A Framework for Enhancing Student Learning North Vancouver School District 19

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting School Planning ‘Meaningful, Flexible, Co-constructed’ School Planning Working Group: Teachers - Carolyn Pena, Martin Stuible, Carolann Fraenkel, Paul Clarke, Andrew Shobridge Educational Assistants - Joyce Griffiths, Angela Thorp, Susan Turner, Claire Freyvogel Principals - Adam Baumann, Arlene Martin, Arlie Thompson Executive - Julie Parker, Pius Ryan Parents and Students Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 20

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting School Planning ‘Meaningful, Flexible, Co-constructed’ Step 1 – Define a quality school, and the role of a school plan Step 2 – Develop the elements, guiding beliefs, and key processes to school planning Step 3 – Identify school planning processes in alignment with shared values and beliefs Step 4 – Review, Refine, and Recommend calendar of events and supports for implementation Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 22

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Guiding Questions What makes a great school? What are the elements and features of a great school? What are some of the values and beliefs that guide the vision of a great school? Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 23

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting A School is a Vibrant Learning Community A ‘Vibrant Learning Community’ is committed to: A focus on student engagement and learning A culture of teamwork and collaboration Respect for adult and student diversity A strong sense of community and collective responsibility Strong Systemic Structures (e.g., SBRT, Collaboration Time, Staff Meetings) Ongoing and relevant communication of student learning Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 24

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Guiding Questions In order to create a meaningful school plan: What should be the role and purpose of a school plan and school planning process? What values and beliefs should guide the development of a school plan? What would an ideal school planning process and plan look like? What components and sections would an ideal school plan contain? Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 25

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Meaningful School Development “School planning is a process not an event” Vibrant learning communities highlight areas for shared focus and development; school planning is a collaborative process whereby we identify the strengths of our school and areas for further development for our students and ourselves. The School Planning Process is built from a commitment to the values of mutual respect, responsibility, honouring diversity, collective ownership, and trust. Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 26

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Meaningful School Development “School planning is a process not an event” The essential elements to the school planning are: Shared Values and Vision Student Engagement and Learning Collaboration, Communication and Community Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 27

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting School Planning: An Appreciative Inquiry Process Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 28

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Shared Values and Vision The School Planning Process Reflects and builds on the shared values of the district, school, and community Supports a school-wide focus on diversity, student engagement and learning Begins with an understanding of classroom and school strengths Highlights and values current practice while identifying areas for focused development Reflects school-wide commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 29

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Student Engagement and Learning The School Planning Process Encompasses the core goals of public schooling: intellectual, human and social, and career development. Provides a clear focus on the development of Educational Practice: o Curriculum Design – understanding by design/udl o Instruction – differentiating instruction o Assessment – for, as, of o Social Emotional Learning – self-regulation and social skills instruction Plans for Student Diversity through the lens of universal, targeted, intensive strategies and supports; particularly consideration of students of Aboriginal ancestry, children in care and students with special needs Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 30

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting The School Planning Process Values a collaborative process that involves educational partners in frank, rich and respectful dialogue Considers connections with school, community, Family of Schools and district Professional Learning Opportunities Includes priorities/goals, actions, and evidence-based progress monitoring Communicates the school plan with their community highlighting the goals and how to contribute to success Enables a multi-year school plan, published as a living document that is reviewed, refined and reported on annually to the school’s community Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Collaboration, Communication and Community 31

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting School Planning: An Appreciative Inquiry Process Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 32

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Title Body Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 33

Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Coming Together 1 st Annual Education Liaison Meeting For further information, please contact: Pius Ryan, Assistant Superintendent, North Vancouver School District Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 46