1. Transforming Classroom Practice
Texas School Improvement Conference
October 2011

2. Anticipation/Reaction Guide The Skillful Leader (p.3)
Agree Disagree
1. _____All students deserve excellent teachers _____
2. _____Good teaching makes a genuine difference in _____
the lives of students.
3. _____There are many excellent teachers to serve as _____
models.
4. _____There is research available to tell us almost _____
everything we need to know in order to provide
competent, caring instruction for all children.
5. _____Some educators have built and sustained _____
cultures of high achievement even under the
most difficult of circumstances.

3. What is TCP
Transforming Classroom Practice (TCP) is a process designed to ... …energize instructional leaders to improve the impact their practice has on classroom practice and therefore on student learning by enhancing the skills of campus leaders to collect , display , discuss , and use classroom walkthrough data to prompt reflection.

5. TCP Design Implement “Chapter/Book Study” format led by facilitator
Conduct in 90 minute sessions
Customize campus protocol
Support gathering of multiple data points
Use a 3 strand focus
Focus improving practice of “mediocre” teacher

6. Chapter/Book Studies
Three books are used :

7. Project Organizaation
Celebrations
Expected outcomes
Guiding Questions
Text-Based Discussion
Reflection
Looking Ahead
Flowchart
Session Title
Focus
Preparation

8. Teacher Case Study Portfolio Components
Table of Contents
Campus Culture (Debilitating Beliefs, Unpromising Practices, etc.)
Case Study Profile
Walk-through Documentation
Data Sources (Collections and Displays)
Post Observation Protocols (Reflective Questions, etc.)
Evidence of Transformation
Other (PDAS, etc.)

9. Benefits of Implementing the TCP Project
Increased sense of urgency
Enhanced relationships
Provides a vehicle for “getting it done”
Increased district support
Improved documentation
Refined processes
Sustained leadership capacity

10. Transforming Classroom Practice
Focal Question
How do you enable mediocrity on your campus?

11. Transforming Classroom Practice
Presenter Information
Dr. Teri Fowler
Professional Service Provider