Your portfolio. You have collected artifacts, heard great speakers, read great books and articles...from that, what are the Top 10 takeaways this semester that you plan to keep in your portfolio and use/reference/draw from in the future?
In this final post, write your Top 10 list and give a brief description of each, why you selected each and how you plan to use the learning in the future. Write this for 2 purposes:
1. To document for future use in your internship/principalship.
2. To share your ideas and comment on the ideas for others.
In essence, this will be a brief summary of the portfolio you've been building since we began. Keep it brief.
When you have posted your Top 10, commented on others, and turned in Or posted all other required assignments (including the Olympia Triangle Square Circle reflection and your Leadership Plan).
Then I will post your grade.
It has been an honor and a pleasure!
Go Cougs!
The rationale and purpose to follow:
ReplyDeleteThe Twelve Artifacts of Brittane (sung to the Twelve Days of Christmas)
The first artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me
The SIP guide from OSP and I
The second artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The third artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The fourth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The fifth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The sixth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The seventh artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The eighth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Reading Graphic Organizer
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The ninth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Leading Success Modules
Reading Graphic Organizer
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The tenth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
ESEA Video Support!
Leading Success Modules
Reading Graphic Organizer
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The eleventh artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
Proficiency Scaling template
ESEA Video Support!
Leading Success Modules
Reading Graphic Organizer
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
The twelfth artifact I saved
in the portfolio for me:
WSIPC toolkit!
Proficiency Scaling template
ESEA Video Support!
Leading Success Modules
Reading Graphic Organizer
Data Culture Plan
Learning forward handbook
Gene Sharrats entire speech!!!!!!!!!
Indistar Action Planning
Reflections on six articles
AWSP users guide
and the SIP guide from OSP and I
Artifact Description/Rationale How I will use this?
DeleteSIP guide from OSPI
A guide to support school buildings in creating a sustainable and data driven improvement plan to build capacity within a school and keep the focus on growth and learning. I will follow each step (with some additions) to guide my leadership team and larger staff into building, maintaining and improving a school improvement plan.
AWSP Users Guide:
Created to help principals and their direct supervisors to prepare for the evaluation. I will use the rubrics, suggested resources and appendix to help drive my won professional development around the 8 criterion.
Reflection on Six Articles These articles provided me a solid framework for understanding my own data literacy abilities and areas for growth. I will refer to these articles and use them for professional development for my staff to provide background information and activate any prior knowledge.
Indistar Action Plan
A school Improvement tool made up of 132 research-based rapid improvement “indicators” with detailed descriptors of these best practices for school improvement. Regardless if we are a school of improvement this document is full of best practices and will guide the work we do as a building.
Gene Sharrat’s Speech
A brilliant educator and motivating speaker who gave me goose bumps with his message I have already used a few of his quotes in my own speaking. I will continue to share the way he phrased things to help the culture of hope, possibility and positivity. WE CAN!
Data Culture Plan and assessment calendar
A overly detailed year-long plan detailing the culture building, social justice, Shared leadership and data plan for a school year. I can draw from this plan when brainstorming the SIP and year-long PD with my leadership team.
Learning Forward Handbook
A facilitators Guide for the standards of Professional Development.
To assure that the PD we spend our budget on is indeed transformational and not a drive by event
Reading Graphic Organizer
A graphic putting the most valuable ideas I highlighted from the readings into the political, human resource, symbolic and structural frames. This will be a handy reminder when trying to look at a situation from the variety of frames and keep the reading fresh in my mind.
Leading Success Modules
Turn-key learning modules around a variety of pertinent topics from NAASP These modules are ready for action on topics ranging from using data, inclusive school culture, and building capacity.
To use in staff development.
ESEA Video Support
A video on ESEA and current law. To explain to parents, staff and other admin NCLB, waiver and current law and sanctions .....AYP/AMO/AI…….say what?
WSIPC toolkit
The District and School Data Team Toolkit is designed to help district staff lead all members of the district community in the development and realization of a shared vision for data use and the inquiry process. To help in forming an effecting data team at the school or the district level.
I will begin using this in January with my team.
Proficiency Scaling
Done in Puyallup Also Everett and North Shore
The process of identifying the progression of skills knowledge and understandings of a standard. Deconstruction and assigning of DOK level.
To delve deeper into the standards for staff to KNOW the skills, knowledge and understandings needed to master a standard and clusters of standards (Targets) To create common language in standards based reporting.
WOW! A song- brilliant! Totally sung it in my head as I read it! :) Great job!
DeleteVery creative. I appreciate the extra effort you put into every assignment. It is evident you have a great grasp on what we are learning and you are a wealth of knowledge with your prior experiences. Thank you for sharing what you know! Job well done!
DeleteI sung it in my head too. Another dynamically creative project...you rock! Of course, I really appreciated the depth and breadth of your knowledge of the content this semester as reflected in you portfolio. Great work.
DeleteActually, I sung it aloud.
DeleteI WAS SO going to do this----just kidding. You my friend, have done it again, blown this assignment out of the water. You are spot on and I appreciate all of your artifacts and take-aways.
DeleteYou are one heck of a crab cake. Love ya!
Buswell
Singing now...It will probably be in my head all day! Great work, with lots of great detail!
DeleteCottle’s Top Ten List
ReplyDelete1) From Dr. Murphy presentation “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”
~Albert Einstein.
This quote helps me focus on selecting and using the “right” formative assessments to collect meaningful data to drive instruction. It also will remind me to always look at the whole child and all of the wonderful characteristics each student exhibits but are not reflected through a formal assessment.
2) Kathy Ehman’s words to drive a CSIP… “focus, vision, collective responsibility and ownership”
These words help to clarify what a CSIP needs to have. I will make sure to have all of these elements to support and guide the CSIP process and creation of the document when I am charged with this responsibility.
3) Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and Proficiency Scaling of Common Core State Standards
I have already started working through this process for my own classroom. I have seen how processing through the Common Core State Standards, to identify the DOK, permits teachers to have a deeper understanding of how to teach and assess a specific standard. Knowing the DOK also helps to organize a progression of skills. Teachers can then teach at a lower level DOK if remediation is necessary or at a higher DOK for enrichment within the specific standard.
4) The “RTI Data Board Rationale and Year Process” document, from the White River School District.
This will be a great resource to keep and refer back to as I move forward with establishing a data culture within a building. The visual display of students is a great way to see growth and movement in regard to student progress. It also provides a working structure that many people can engage with.
5) Student and School Success Action Planning Handbook Indistar
This will be a nice resource to have readily available. The information in this document would benefit any school looking to make improvements.
6) Words of wisdom from Kristen Schroeder "design experiences to create success"
Creating opportunities for staff and students to be successful generates a positive learning environment for all who are involved. It allows individuals the chance to celebrate the dedication and hard work it takes to achieve goals and affords everyone the opportunity to experience the excitement of attaining the goals. I plan to “design experiences to create success”!
7) AWSP Leadership Framework Guide
A helpful document to have as a resource. It offers valuable information to use when working within evaluation and goal setting opportunities. I will be sure to reference this when the time comes.
8) Quotes from Trevor Greene’s presentation:
“Every student is someone's pride and joy!" I know this but…. It is important to remember when interacting with parents and guardians. I will approach each encounter the way I would want an administrator/teacher to treat me as a parent of my own “pride and joy”!
Bethany Hill quote … ““Every child you pass in the hall has a story that needs to be heard. Maybe you are the one who is meant to hear it.” What a great quote to remind us of the value of connections, relationships and being available to students in times of celebration or times when they may need support.
9) Data Culture Plan and Calendar
I will use these documents as a starting point which will help guide my initial work with a new leadership team. When I created my “Data Culture Plan” I created in a way I could present it to a staff. The data plan has clear-concise details and a timeline all in one document. I believe it would be a valuable resource for reference.
10) Simplifying Response to Intervention -Four Essential Guiding Principles -BOOK
I have read and re-read this book. I currently use this structure to facilitate student learning, collaborative teaming and data discussions. I see the power of using this organizational system to assist and support student learning. I plan to use this system to support student learning.
It's great to read your list, Lori. I forgot about the Bethany Hill quote, that is a good one! I need to read the Simplifying RTI book!
DeleteGreat insight reflected in your portfolio Lori. I know from your comments in class and our conversations that you are genuinely passionate about helping people realize their potential. You are an amazing "cheerleader". I think you will be great at "designing experiences to create success".
DeleteI read all of these and want to change my song to the 16 artifacts.....or 20 artifacts.
DeleteI loved the White River Data boards. It was a great way to see data laid out. I have a data binder write now but am toying with the data board idea.
DeleteYour insights and reflections are always so powerful---you are going to make and exquisite leader. Hugs Lori!
Delete10 Artifacts that I am keeping close
ReplyDelete1-AWSP Leadership Framework and the AWSP User’s Guide- I will be using this as a principal intern and as principal to see where I need improvement and be sure I am aware of what I am being evaluated on. Along with notes from Jennifer Bethman’s notes that really break it down for me!
2-Student and School Success- Action- Planning Handbook: A Guide for School Teams- lots of help for principals especially using Indistar for schools in improvement. Helpful for all principals with goal setting.
3-Documents from Dave Sunich on RTI meetings, Student Growth Goals, SMART goals- I plan to use SMART goals and RTI in the school I am working in, and these documents will help in implementing these ideas in a school.
4-Book review handouts- I have a section in my notebook of all the handouts from the book reviews we heard about. I have a list that I would like to read in the near future.
5-RTI data board information- I am not sure that all schools need or will be served well by Data boards, but I really like the idea and I think in many cases Data boards have their place. I have pictures on I took as well as the handouts explaining the process and rationale, incase this is something I’ll decide to implement
6- Success at the Core- the website is bookmarked on my computer, and I believe these are valuable learning opportunities for staff.
7- Notes from presenter, Travis Campbell- My own notes along with the PowerPoint handout will help me to remember the resources that are available for priority and focus schools.
8- The articles and reflections on the 6 Articles, I have a copy of all the articles in my notebook, the reflections help me to remember my thoughts and intentions I had after reading them.
9- Notes I took from Trevor Greene and Dr. Sharratt’s presentations. I so enjoyed both of them, Trevor said, “to move cattle fast, you have to move slow” I am sure as a new principal in a new building, there will be so much I’ll want to do and make happen, so I am going to try to remember this! Dr. Sharratt’s message that “Language drives expectations, and expectations drive performance” makes so much sense… w/ the kids I teach and my own children!
10- My Data Culture Plan and Assessment Plan- With all the thought and energy I put into this, I realize that it will most likely change. I am hanging onto it and will be referring to it and changing it over time.
Lauralee, I appreciate the variety of your portfolio. You have a little of everything; notes, books, presentation reflections, projects. I am sure you will be well equipped when the time comes to improve the culture and achievement of your school.
DeleteI too like the cattle quote and appreciate the resources available on Success at the Core. This semester provided us many great learning opportunities... to narrow it down to ten is tricky. Job well done!
DeleteThank you for the reminder of Success at the Core, it is now marked as a favorite on my computer!
DeleteLauralee, excellent items to include in your portfolio. hugs!
DeletePaul’s Assessment Portfolio
ReplyDelete1. How to Create a Culture of Achievement, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Ian Pumpian
Why- This book has outstanding guidance for building a positive and effective culture of school improvement. Not only is it inspirational, it has a wonderful appendix of resources that can be used to create surveys, identify key indicators of climate, and create SIP plans, to name a few.
How- I will use, How to Create a Culture of Achievement as a guide and a tool for helping me identify the climate of my building, develop a plan for culture improvement, and using the resources provided to make progress to create a desired building culture.
2. Data Culture Plan
Why- The thought and planning that went into this document provides some practical guidance in developing an effective data culture in my building. My Culture Plan is an assimilation of my learning this semester.
How- As a result of my reading and thinking about data this semester, I will use this tool as a compass to establish many of the goals for how I want my staff to use data to improve student achievement and learning.
3. Nick Hedman’s presentation of his work with Data Walls
Why- I appreciated Nick’s presentation as a practical and effective use of data to make gains for every student in his building. He also shared some great data collection tools such as SWISS and SWOT.
How- I aspire to use data walls in my building. They are a clear way to identify remediation needs, develop plans for resource delegation and time, and as a result of weeks of hard work in intervention, data walls are a visible way to celebrate success.
4. The AWSP Leadership Framework
Why- This is the framework of the expectations established to guide administrators…enough said.
How- I will use this book frequently to keep an intentional direction of focus in the work. I will make sure these criteria are influencing my decisions, both big and small.
5. My Assessment Philosophy, in the form of power point –“The Fluidity of Assessment”
Why- This presentation discusses my philosophy about the use of data. The premise of this info is that two kinds of data should be used for the intended purpose – summative and formative.
How- I will use this presentation as a professional development tool to inform and facilitate staff to consider instructional practices and reasons for using data. As a result, the focus will be to guide the conversation to understand the importance to use data for the right reasons.
Paul’s Assessment Portfolio cont.
ReplyDelete6. My reflection of my interview with Dr. Yeomens
Why- Dr. Yeomens shared some profoundly inspiring philosophies about good leadership practices that I would like to apply to my own leadership lens.
How- I will have some of Dr. Yeomens quotes made into a frame and hung on the wall of my office as reminders to why my work is valuable for student success.
7. My “Use of the SIP” plan
Why- This document provides a great scope and sequence for the cycle of data use, particularly student achievement data. The SIP plan facilitates the collection of the right data, problem finding, plan developing, monitoring, and back to collecting for a repeat.
How- I will use this to guide the established goals for each building team’s work for remediation throughout the year. Data meeting will be designed through the framework of the scope and sequence of the data cycle.
8. Leading with Data, by Ellen Goldring and Mark Berends
Why- This book is a comprehensive guide to use data effectively in a variety of different contexts and for differing reasons. Great Tool!
How- I will use this book often to help me make plans for building a culture of data literacy.
9. My Leadership Plan
Why- A document providing the timeline of important events and activities surrounding the data plan and other things throughout the year.
How- I will refer to my Leadership plan to pro-actively establish meetings, pro-development opportunities, and evaluation measures in order to keep the mission and vision of the work in alignment.
10. Eleven Articles
Why- These articles are great resources reflecting research, tools, and best practices for using data to improve instruction.
How- I will use the content of these articles as well as my continual additions to my library to keep in the know of trends in assessment.
I would agree Dr. Yeoman's quotes are powerful and motivational. When you are leading in the Symbolic frame the quotes and stories are effective and inspiring! I appreciate your input during class discussions. You have a very “polished” way of sharing your ideas through your words.
DeleteThank you Lori. I appreciate the compliment :)
DeleteI too appreciated the leadership practices shared by Dr. Yeomans, Paul. Working in a large district, it's sometimes hard to feel as though you are connected with those making the decisions down at the district office. I left feeling as though I have a better idea of his values and plans for PSD in the future.
Delete#'s 1-5 of my artifact collection:
ReplyDelete1. What Great Principals Do Differently (Book Fair)
This book by Todd Whitaker discusses 18 strategies that principals have used to grow and become successful leaders. It is an easy read, outstanding resource and, without a doubt, will be found on the bookshelf in my office when I become an administrator. I used the theme Your Roadmap to Greatness during our book fair presentations because we can all benefit and strengthen our leadership skills from the tools that are presented in the book, regardless of where we are serving. Moreover, these methods can and will be utilized not only during my leadership career, but also throughout this principal credential program and internship.
2. School Data Culture Plan
Using formative and summative assessment data, our challenge was to create a plan that would develop a positive culture resulting from higher expectations, achievable goals, collaboration, and stronger leadership skills. This particular assignment resonated with me because it seemed to bring all of our learnings during class and information gained through guest speakers full-circle. It also allowed me to reflect on how I can apply this evidence to my own school building through sustained relationships, developing data teams, school-wide accountability, relevant communication, and progress monitoring. As this is a work in progress, my school data culture plan is something that I can refer to in the future and adjust accordingly based on the unique needs of my school.
3. Dr. Gene Sharratt
Dr. Sharratt, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement Council, is a brilliant and inspiring leader who invigorates others to set the bar higher and realize the great potential that every child possesses. With a “happy heart,” I have the capacity to take my students, staff, and building to the top, developing a culture of trust and high achievement along the way. As I drive to an opportunity rather than to work, I will instill the concept of collective impact in my staff in an effort to help every child be successful. Dr. Sharratt’s words of wisdom will help guide my thought processes as I build a positive school culture that helps both me and those in our school community to have a vision of the special things that can be accomplished.
4. Kathy Ehman
As Chief Special Services Officer of the PSD, Kathy Ehman was the perfect complement to our discussions regarding the SIP. Kathy was so methodical in explaining that a foundation must be established before an administrator can even begin the SIP process. I appreciated her emphasis on leading by example and the importance of Learning Walks and how helpful they are in learning a school’s climate. What I agreed with the most, however, is that it is critical to have fun along the way and to take the time to value the positive things happening in our school. By gathering multiple pieces of data I will be able to answer the question “What story is the data telling us?” and as my staff and I collectively work through the process of developing a SIP they will “support what they help create.”
5. Usefulness of the SIP / SIP interview
Just as an effective and well-executed game plan can determine the outcome of a big contest, a well-designed and purposeful School Improvement Plan can drive the direction of our school and create opportunities for growth and achievement. Analyzing the usefulness of the SIP and interviewing Judy Piger, Carson Elementary principal, helped me realize the importance of observing a plethora of data that oftentimes is overlooked. Not only will this process help our staff collectively develop goals to raise achievement, it will also help us be proactive by self-evaluating throughout the school year and adjust to our changing needs.
#'s 6-10 of my artifact collection:
ReplyDelete6. Philosophy of Assessment
In regards to assessment, our task was to examine how we would articulate our beliefs about the usage of data, non-negotiables, and what our staff can expect from us during a staff meeting or interview. Through conversations with past and present administrators I realized what I have always felt throughout my teaching career – every student is important and different. Through extensive evaluation of the stakeholders in my school environment I will be able to support student growth and learning while identifying teacher and curricular strengths and weaknesses. This assignment also helped me realize that data is more than just numbers and our staff will take a one size does not fit all attitude in regards to assessment methodologies.
7. Dr. Patrick Murphy
Associate Superintendent of the Edmonds School District, Dr. Murphy made it clear immediately that we need to “Be thoughtful about what we want from our students and know that it is hard to assess it all.” I respected Dr. Murphy’s honesty when explaining that having a plan doesn’t automatically translate into student achievement. By adopting a “Ready, Fire, Aim” philosophy in my school will we will be armed with the ability to review and adjust to strategies that are not working for both students and teachers. Finally, although being a principal is a very rewarding challenge, it was refreshing to hear a successful leader be truthful when he expressed that 90% of what will come to us is negative. Psychologically preparing for this ahead of time will help alleviate a lot of stress, heartache, and surprise that can accompany this reality.
8. Nick Hedman
Mr. Hedman, with the assistance of Shauna Perez, shared the success that Wilkeson Elementary has experienced as a result of collaborative inquiry systems. While every moment of class is formative and unit plans are used and shared at every grade level, the most critical element is the fact that students are taking ownership of their learning and progress. Through triangulation of data I will have the ability to uncover information that will help all of our students succeed, including the discovery that Wilkeson made with students exhibiting low language skills and high behavior referrals. Collaborative data inquiry will also help me establish an atmosphere where “data is used to support and move resources around instead of pointing fingers.”
9. Trevor Greene
Executive Director of Instructional Leadership in the Highline School District, Mr. Greene did not mince words when he emphasized that every student needs an adult advocate. Furthermore, it is critical to plan for capacity and sustainability while thinking about what is important to one’s unique community. While it is important to delegate, as a leader I also realize that everything that happens in our school is my responsibility. Consequently, I plan to “Inspect What I Expect” while developing a professional and positive culture that rewards collaboration and independent problem-solving.
10. Six article reflections
Looking through the lens of a principal I read and selected articles that would allow me to develop my philosophy of assessment and understand the power of data. Through this process I found that nonacademic and perceptual data are the backbones of success, organizing data into relevant groups is a necessity in order to accelerate the ability to analyze pertinent information and answer the question “What does it all mean?”, the usefulness of formative assessment in improving both student achievement and teaching methodologies, and the need to avoid analysis paralysis. Additionally, collaborative inquiry and the Using Data Project will allow our staff to identify and interpret a variety of student learning data in an effort to modify and strengthen our school’s goals and teaching strategies.
I have the same thoughts in regard to the Data Culture Plan assignment..."bring all of our learnings during class and information gained through guest speakers full-circle". I think your reflection on your 10 selections is well done!
ReplyDelete10 of the Artifacts for my portfolio
ReplyDelete1. Trevor Greene
a. Make sure you are committed to what you are championing.
b. Implementation is where initiatives go to die. SO many things come from the district office that are executed poorly, and don’t work.
2. Gene Sharratt’s presentation
a. His entire presentation. His stories that I connected with, his quotes that inspired me.
b. His vision for the future with regards to PK-12.
3. Student Growth Percentiles (Ben Rippi)
a. Be uncomfortable- it makes you grow.
b. His work on SGPs. The entire powerpoint will be a useful tool when working with teacher leaders and data teams.
4. Jennifer Bethman
a. Analyzing the data is a principal’s job. You should know already what your team is going to find
b. Be transparent. Let staff know what you are looking for when you do walk throughs
c. Set 30 day goals (and have staff do this too) not year long goals
5. Nick Hedman Guest Speaker
a. Triangulation of data
b. When looking at areas for instruction in a school, look beyond the surface. Nick talked about the use of a language development program for his students and how this act in itself made a huge difference in academic success for his kids.
c. Programs that track non-academic data.
6. Travis Campbell
a. The wisdom to fix the school is already in the room
b. School and student success action planning handbook will be an invaluable resource
c. “To change student learning, you have to change educator practice.”
7. Kristin Schroeder
a. Create opportunities for success for the staff
b. You have to get to know the personality of the school
c. Meet with the staff and listen for the unspoken
d. YOU MUST Experience something different to be able to change belief systems and point of views
8. Indistar Guide
a. I will use this as a tool wherever I go. I think it’s important work and if it’s good enough for our school of highest priority, it is good enough for anywhere.
b. The ease of use- the layout of the Indistar plan makes sense to me.
9. SIP guide from OSPI
a. This is a tool that I will use maybe as early as my intern year! It’s so well layed out, and covers all of the pertinent areas for creating a useful and effective SIP.
10. Success at the Core
a. A great resource that will support many areas of my learning and leadership as we move forward
1)Leading with Data Reflections-All of them!
ReplyDeleteThis book truly changed my view on data. The data is no longer numbers to me but a way to inform instruction. I cannot count how many times I have referred back to that book. I think everyone in education should read it.
2) Philosophy on Assessment
I never actually thought I would have a philosophy on assessment but I have a much deeper appreciation for the use of data from assessments. I know I need to refine my philosophy and narrow it down to concise works to share in an interview and with staff.
3) SIP Reflection
In all the public schools I have taught in, the SIP was either never mentioned or a box to check off. After researching the SIP for my current building, talking with the principal, vice principal, and superintended I had a much clearer idea of what the SIP was intended for but I still did not feel a sense of urgency around it. After listen to guest speaker and the classmates share, I can now see the value in the SIP and the need to attend to it. The SIP serves an actual purpose, it is not just a box to check off.
4) My student growth goals using the Pope Elementary Student Growth Goals Planning Sheet.
Last year was my first real experience writing student growth goals but because I had no love for data or data teaming, they were really just a box I checked off. I learned a lot about data teaming (PLC) and working with teachers on student growth goals from David Sunich’s presentation. I know I will be referring back to his material often.
5) School Data Culture Plan
Data was all bad before this class, the fact I have an actual plan and am excited about data says a lot! I know that my school culture plan needs refining so that I can share it in an interview and to staff in a concise way…it is a work in process and I am sure as I continue to read and grow, it will all work itself out.
6) Assessment Calendar
It was interesting to try to put onto a calendar everything that needs to be done. I know that in my calendar I am expecting a lot out of staff but I feel that leadership meetings around the SIP, data team meetings, staff meetings, etc. are important for staff and student development. I will lead by example and be on time and present at each and every meeting.
7) Book Summary Take Aways
I put all the books summery take aways in my binder so that I remember what the books are about and can start reading them. I plan is to have them all read by the start of next school year. I will be starting the first on next week…Leveraged Leadership.
8) Reflection on the 6 Articles
The way I read the article and pieced them together enabled me to see the big picture of data…from lessons to learning to common core alignment, to assessment, to achievement data and social data, to analysis of data and repeat. It is a continuing process.
9) Smarter Balance Digital Library
I was sent a password and login for this earlier in the year but had no idea what it was for. I will definitely be checking out the resources available.
10) Notes from Dr. Sharratt’s presentation
Truly one of the best presentations I have heard…worth not needy, at promise not at risk, collective impact, build capacity, what gets measured gets done what gets rewarded gets repeated. I learned so much listening to Dr. Sharratt and his positive never quit attitude was so inspiring.
Krista I would also like to include the Smarter Balance Library and the notes I took from Dr. Sharratt's presentation. I really, really, enjoyed his presentation. I think if I redid my list, it would have a lot of the same things you included.
DeleteI'm totally with you regarding Leading with Data. Data was just numbers before reading this book. The reading, along with our guest speakers and discussions in class, have really helped me understand the broader picture of what data is all about. That's funny about the Digital Library because I had the same response. I deleted it initially, thinking I would never need it. Boy, how times have changed!
DeleteFirst of all, I want to let you all know that the learning that took place this semester with each of you was invigorating, inspiring, and FUN! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and experiences.
ReplyDeleteBUSWELL'S TOP TEN---
*THE AWSP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK and the AWSP LEADERSHIP User's Guide: I will use this as a resource to guide the work and ensure I am staying on point as the administrator. I will ensure that the decisions I make both large and small are correlated to our mission and vision and the guidelines set forth in the AWSP.
*PHILOSOPHY OF ASSESSMENT PowerPoint: I will definitely use this presentation and PowerPoint to share my philosophy and views in regards to the use of assessment and data. I love how authentic this project was, I created it with the vision of using it to share with my future staff.
*DATA BOARDS: I have printed and made a section in my portfolio dedicated to examples of various data boards (inspired by Nick Hedmann's presentation). I plan on visually presenting benchmark and growth data to staff. There is something extremely powerful about seeing where kiddos are and the growth they are making or may not be making.
*SUCCESS AT THE CORE: I loved learning and exploring with Success at the Core. I love the documentary videos that share how effective collaborative leadership teams operate and what effective classroom instruction looks like. Who doesn't love to observe great teaching! This online FREE resource is something that I in vision using to help guide my future staff---work smarter not harder!
*GUIDE for INVENTING MISSION/VISION: I took this from the SIP process guide that was handed out in class and have put it at the top of my pile of handouts. As we traveled throughout this course, I feel as if the content always came back to the starting point---"what is our purpose, our goal, and our hopes for our kids?". I plan on using this to re-vamp and create a meaningful mission and vision for my staff in the near future.
ReplyDelete*INDISTAR ACTION PLAN: I believe that the Indistar action plan is best practice whether or not we are a school in need of improvement. It is a document that is full of best practices and will guide the work we do as a building, why not use it? I love how it vividly addresses the school's target areas of need, identifies who is responsible (SHARED responsibility), and what tools you are going to use to get there.
*READING REFLECTIONS "Leading with Data": I have included each of my personal reflections from the assigned readings. The reflections have relevant information in regards to how I wish to use and embrace data in my future leadership position. The reflections also have informative information about the various kinds of data and when they may be useful.
*BOOK REPORT TAKE-AWAYS: I loved this project and how it allowed us to learn all of the "main takeaways" from a variety of leadership and data driven books. I have included an entire section in my binder for the write ups and will definitely use and reflect on them in my practice. I also plan on using them in the future to guide my staff on possible relevant book studies we want to do as a staff.
*DATA CULTURE PLAN: I completed this assignment as if it was a newsletter to staff at the beginning of an academic school year. I plan on revising it to meet the needs of my leadership position, however, I do plan to use most of the content. It is a document that embraces my thoughts on assessment and data and sets aside a plan for my staff to utilize.
*STUDENT GROWTH PERCENTILES PowerPoint: I have included Ben Riipii's presentation on student growth percentiles as this is something I was to continually use and focus on. I look forward to continuing to teach to the concept of individual growth and sharing that knowledge with other educators. ALL students deserve the right to grow whether or not they have exceptional needs or disabilities that impact their learning. Trevor Greene said this best: “Know every child by name, strength, and need”. AMEN!
* KATHY EHMAN's PRESENTATION on CSIP: I have all of the documents she provided to use in a tab labeled: CSIP forms, documents, and words of advice:
“Focus, vision, collective responsibility and ownership” ---This about sums up the purpose of the CSIP process. It is ongoing---it truly never is finished. There is always work to be done. I will ensure I have all of these elements to support and guide the CSIP process and creation of the document when I have this responsibility in front of me (and now as a "helper").
“I am somebody---I am powerful---I am strong---I deserve the education I get---I have places to go and people to see”
Quote by: Rita Pierson via Trevor Greene's presentation
Oops that is eleven, my counting is obviously compensated with all the pain medications my doctors have me on.
Finally, a GIANT thank YOU to Dr. Glenn "Glennergy" Malone for your leadership and mentoring as we walked this journey. You my friend, are truly an inspiration to education---I feel blessed to have learned from you.
Love you all,
Buswell
Jenna you have been missed. I see you included Indistar as one of your 10 items. I remember how impressed you were with that system. I am sure you will be using that when you become a principal.
DeleteMy Top Ten List! (1-5)
ReplyDelete1. Travis Campbell’s presentation notes: I felt his presentation provided invaluable insight into our role as administrators and leaders in a building.
“Hold People Accountable – Inspect what you Expect”
“When everything is important, nothing is important – don’t exceed your capacity”
Be “you” – don’t put on a façade
People are not always unhappy because they live in poverty
We are fortunate to be able to serve someone else’s prized possession!
Know every child by name, strength and need
If you come to me with a problem – come with two possible solutions
2. Kristin Schroeder’s presentation notes: I enjoyed hearing about her work at Firgrove and will keep her advice/ideas in mind as I venture into the role of administrator.
“If your mission statement is more than 5 words, it’s worthless!”
“Ensuring Achievement, Inspiring Hope”
Proficiency scaling - DOK
Why are we teaching this way, to these kids, using these materials, right now?
What is our biggest obstacle?
Gas pedal analogy
Change the culture, change the result
Failure is a step closer to a solution
6 week SMART goal focused on RTI
3. Nick Hedman & Shauna Perez’s presentation notes: As a former evaluator of mine, I’ve always looked to Nick for advice. I definitely have it in my plans to visit Wilkeson Elementary and see how their use of data is incorporated into daily instruction and PLCs. His presentation on data walls and how they are using multiple measures to track student progress and adjust instruction/behavior management systems (SWIS) accordingly was inspiring. His emphasis on triangulation of data was a huge take away.
4. Dr. Sharrat’s presentation notes: What an inspiring and realistic view on education today! I appreciated his positive outlook on the work ahead, his focus on higher education as well as his practical ideas for how to get the right people on the bus and in the right seats.
“Being able to work with people is what separates leaders from managers.”
Research “collective impact.”
“What gets measured, gets done. What gets rewarded, gets repeated.”
Trust is in pencil – it’s easy to erase and you have to earn it every day! Mistrust is in pen – it’s hard to erase!
5. “Science Fair” Book Handouts: These handouts are reminders of the professional books that I would like to read and/or use in a book study with staff. I am especially interested in the book I chose, Leverage Leadership. Although the author’s idea of leadership is somewhat unconventional for our district, the results and research from the schools represented speak for themselves. My leadership plan incorporated some of the ideas presented in this book, especially the notion of small bite-sized action steps as a form of feedback – changes that teachers can make in one week.
My Top Ten List! (6-10)
ReplyDelete6. School Data Culture Plan: I developed this plan with the idea of using/distributing it during an interview. The pamphlet format also provides an easy way to reflect on my data plan throughout the school year, self-assess whether I’ve stayed on track and/or document what needs to be adjusted.
7. Leadership Plan: My Leadership Plan was in the form of a tickler file and developed with the idea of using it as a game plan for my first year as a principal or assistant principal. It will definitely need to be adjusted according to the school and specific needs, but I feel it will be a great starting point. Developing the plan helped me wrap my head around how to organize a whole school year through the eyes of an administrator.
8. Philosophy of Assessment PowerPoint: This PowerPoint presentation was created for a future staff. It uses the analogy of a movie to describe the different parts all staff play in the storyline of a school and how data should be integrated into the daily work of a building. It ends with a video of Charlie (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) finding his golden ticket. We want students to feel as though they have received that golden ticket whenever they enter school. The PowerPoint may need some adjustments, depending on the school and staff situation.
9. Engage NY: This is an invaluable website containing a wealth of resources ranging from Common Core Curriculum to DDI to videos to information for parents. We are already using the Common Core Curriculum portion at my school with RTI implementation. The modules are sequenced by standard and provide a broad range of lesson ideas. I have shared the resource with my current staff and will continue to do so in the future.
10. Success at the Core: This is another website that I foresee using for professional development and training purposes with staff. It provides a variety of PowerPoint presentations/activities to engage staff in the Common Core State Standards.
Sari,
DeleteI like how you included a variety of different components in your portfolio. I didn't even think about the online resources that we looked at. Great pieces to add! Reading your Philosophy of Assessment description put a smile on my face...loved it when you shared it and still do. I couldn't agree more, kids need to feel that are loved and the "golden ticket" provides that HOPE.
1.SIP/CSIP-Mission & Vision
ReplyDeletea. Beliefs, Vision, and Mission Shared Focus Handout-provides a detailed process
for unpacking mission statement and criteria for inventing one.
b. Student & School Success Action Planning Handbook: A guide for school teams
to use to measure current effectiveness and planning efforts.
c. Christensen SIP Plan- I’ve included my school SIP plan because I helped
develop the plan with our School Design Team and it’s a great reminder of the
work you have to put into developing a plan.
2. Philosophy of Assessment Power Point- This power point was designed and focused on my future staff. I plan on it changing as I go through the program. It is a great start to sharing by beliefs, non-negotiables, support, and Expectations. It’ll remind me of where my thoughts and understandings were at the beginning of this journey.
3. Data Culture Plan- I designed this plan to be used with at my first staff meeting. It covers so many important details-developing relationships and fostering trust, establishing a school vision, implementing a leadership and data team, SIP, PLCs, and student growth goals. This plan sums up my entire learning for the semester.
4. Assessment Calendar-The calendar coincides with my data culture plan. It’ll be a great resource to use to share with my first staff and guide my work with my leadership and data teams.
5. Leading with Data Reflections- This book should be read by all educators! I found it to be invaluable in my understanding of data and how to use it. I've included all of my reflections because I have made comments and connections that I want to refer to.
6. AWSP Leadership Framework and User’s Guide-I included both of these because I will be using them on a regular basis and they are critical to keeping me on track as an administrator. They are both important parts of my development and understanding of the Principal role. The criteria and rubrics will be essential pieces of my learning
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7. All Guest Speakers’ Notes- I've included the notes from our guest speakers, because they have shared their thought provoking knowledge openly and honestly. I wanted to encapsulate their words in one place. So many awe-inspiring quotes! I included handouts and my notes.
8. Book Share Handouts-Will be very useful when I’m looking for a particular book on data. Loved this activity! Everyone’s time, effort, as well as insights were invaluable.
9. Data Wall-I included pictures and descriptions from White River’s presentation. I was very excited about how they organized their students on display boards that I went back to school and did the same thing. I have done this before, but I loved how they included student pictures, the growth over time and cohort reports from Aimsweb so I've done the same. It's great to capture it all in one place. My teachers are very excited about the boards. I've included examples of my data walls as well.
10. The 11 Professional Articles and 6 reflections- I've included all of these, because I would like to refer to them when I need them. The six reflections are important to me because they helped shape my understanding and philosophy around data.
I posted my items yesterday, but they aren't showing. I am glad I decided to visit the blog today...here we go again.
ReplyDeleteTawana’s 10 Artifacts
1. Trevor Greene’s presentation
a. Books reference (Changing Schools From Within & Learning By Heart)
b. Advice about applying for a job (willing to be mobile)
c. Rita Pearson (seeking Inspiration)
Practical advice was given. I appreciated the honesty and transparency. I liked being reminded about Rita Pearson and the need to seek out people, quotes, and photos that will keep me inspired. I will read the books he suggested to help improve my leadership skills. I also really appreciated the comments: “Keep it simple, don’t overdo it” and “Students do not need an education to enable them to leave and make something of themselves”.
2. Jennifer Bethman presentation
a. How to use data to improve student achievement
b. Walking through the Leadership User Guide
c. What to bring to an interview
i. How will you use data to improve student achievement?
ii. Use real concrete examples
Reminded me that I need to bring something to the table during an interview. Appreciated the examples of leaders working with teacher teams to achieve Smart goals and to improve student achievement. I will use the Leadership User Guide in the future to help me be an effective leader.
3. Ben Riipi
a. Student Growth percentile
Before Ben’s presentation using the character Anthony, data was lost in translation. The powerpoint and Ben patience and willingness to explain over and over again helped me understand student growth percentile. I will continue to use data about student growth to improve student learning and teaching and to help obtain my building’s vision and mission.
4. Pope Elementary Presentation
ReplyDeletea. Smart Goal template
b. Nesting
The SMART goal template is a very user friendly tool. I plan on using this template in the future when I am working with teachers. I also liked how “nesting” your buildings Smart goals can create a “we’re all in this together” mentality.
5. CoHort Book Share
This was a great activity. I will use the brief overviews to help me determine which resource I should purchase and read as a reference during my leadership years. I also enjoyed hearing each person’s opinion on the book.
6. SIP Process Guide
In order to lead a building in the direction I think we should be going, I will need a plan. The SIP Process Guide will help me work with teachers to create a plan that will be beneficial for our building.
7. Multiple Measures article (Victoria Bernhardt)
Opened my eyes to the various types of data sources and the need to assess student achievement. Bernhardt is also an author that has tons of resources to help teachers and leaders determine what types of data a leader should be looking at.
8. Success at the Core
This site is a great resource for activities to help teachers help students. I enjoyed the leadership videos, materials, and templates. I also find that the teacher lessons will be a great source to provide teachers when they feel they are struggling to motivate students and/or improve student achievement.
9. AWSP Leadership Framework
The framework is the resource principals need to lead successfully. I plan to use the framework to help me be an effective leader.
10. OSPI Report Card
This website provides me with a data source that has all of the information I will need as a leader to help my building create a vision and mission and to evaluate if we are working toward meeting our goals. It is also a resource to help me determine which building I want to work in as a need principal.
Tawana, I love your reflections. I agree that the Multiple Measures article is something that I will refer back to as I work with data in my school. I really loved your use of One Note and can't wait to learn more from you about how to use it. Have a great Christmas!!
DeleteTop 10 takeaways from 510
ReplyDeleteI think we can all agree that the learning was rich this quarter. There are so many takeaways, resources, notes and tools and reflective pieces. I want to keep it all so that I can reference it in the next year and into my first years as a leader. One thing that really stuck out to me at the “Cohort One speeches” was how much these two years tie together. In the intern’s leadership pillars presentations, I saw many pieces from the two classes we just finished. Of course I knew that the intention of this program was to be cohesive and comprehensive but Wednesday night was such a clear and real product of these objectives. This is why I decided to take all of my favorite resources, notes, articles and papers and put them into what I think were the “big idea” topics of the two classes combined. I’ve organized my binder into 6 sections. So, I’m sorry that this isn’t exactly 10 takeaways but this is the way that I needed to catalog my thinking.
Section 1: School Improvement
• Student and School Success Action-Planning Handbook
• Indistar documents-School level indicators
• Student Learning: Travis Cambell
• The Turnaround Junkie: Kristin Shroeder
• SIP Template: Edmonds
• SIP Reflection: Alyssa Donohue
• Key Indicators of School Improvement
• Ongoing School Improvement: Kathy Ehman
• Leading with Data: Dr. Patrick Murphy
Section 2: Data Driven Leadership
• Leading with Data Reflections
• Article Reflections Assignments and Feedback
• Student Growth Goals Notes: Ben Rippi
• Data Driven Culture: David Sunich
• Data Driven Leadership: Jennifer Bethman
• Data Boards: White River School District
• Data Culture and Leadership Plan: Alyssa Donohue
Section 3: Goal Setting
• Student Growth Goals Example: Glenn Malone
• Pope Elementary: Collaboration Commitment
• SMART Goal Rubric
Section 4: Collaboration
• DOK and Proficiency Scaling Documents
• 5D Teacher Evaluation Rubric
• KSD Pre-Observation Conference Form
Section 5: Leadership
• Leadership Word Cloud
• Leading with Hearth: Trevor Greene
• Philosophy of Assessment: Alyssa Donohue
• Core Values: Alyssa Donohue
• Interview with Tim Yeomans
• Leadership Case Study
• Gene Sharratt Packet: Notes and Handouts
• 589 Reflections
Section 6: Cohort fliers
• Fliers from book study
• Fliers from Cohort One Speeches
I should also organize my binder into sections! I have kept everything in order from start to finish but I should print out my class notes and assignments and attach them to different sections section. I spoke with a few interns and they reflected on how much they have grown over the two years in the program. I am excited to track our own growth over the next two years and beyond.
DeleteGreat idea! I am stealing your sections!
DeleteWow Alyssa! This binder should be something you sell to future cohort members! : ) But seriously, your categories were very intentional and thoughtful!
Delete1. AWSP Leadership Framework.
ReplyDeleteThis 51 page document was created to support principal development! Dr. Malone referred to it almost on a weekly bases and I intend to use the 8 evaluation criteria as a lens for classifying experiences that I have over the next 2 years. My hope is that I will then be able to speak directly to each of them during interviews.
2. AWSP Leadership Framework User’s Guide.
This 113 page document was created for the purpose of helping school principals and their district supervisors use the AWSP Leadership Framework in a way that maximizes professional growth and development. (page 3) This is a document that I will not only use during my internship but more importantly, when I am in my first admin position. The best part of the user guild is the question prompts that are provided.
3. WSU Cohort BOOK REVIEW handouts
These are all books that I will read at some point over the next few years. In the meantime we got a really great compilation of the main ideas! I have never been more prepared to answer the question, “what was the last book you read and what did you learn?”
4. Article: Managing Multiple Measures by Charles A. Depascale
This article helped and will continue to help me keep all the data and analysis in perspective. “Information from multiple measures is dependent upon the intended purpose.” There is a fine line to be reached.
5. Current Level of Development Review (CLD) Guidance for SCHOOL-LEVEL EXPECTED INDICATORS.
The 5 steps are a good reminder but the real value to this packet is the alignment with the seven student and school success principles, also known as “Turnaround principles” The bullet points on each slide are quick and easy to reverence on the go!
6. Pope Elem. Collaboration and Commitment.
ReplyDeleteDave was a great example of a principal and school working together with nested growth goals. They kept it simple and to the point. He talked a lot about how he celebrated success at every opportunity. I look forward to celebrating the staff and student achievement at my first admin job.
7. Article: Beliefs, Vision, and Mission- Creating a Clear and Shared Focus.
The graphic provided for unpacking a mission statement is very user friendly and to the point. I will use it as a guild for understanding the culture of the building where I will be during my first admin “opportunity”. Currently I am using it as a guild for interview preparation. What do I say, What evidence do I need to measure it, and what evidence do I still need.
8. Student and School Success Action-Planning Handbook.
This 103 page handbook is designed to help school teams measure the current effectiveness of their school wide action plan or CSIP. It is heavily focused on integrating current improvement plans with Indistar but I feel like the 6 steps of action planning will be helpful even if I don’t have to have a Title I improvement plan in place.
9. Personal class notes:
We have had the most amazing and relevant guest speakers every week! Today at WERA I bumped into multiple people that Dr. Malone has introduced to me during this and my summer classes. What a blessing and inspiration they have all been!
10. Dr. Malone’s Student Growth Goals. 3.5, 5.5, and 8.3
These are what we will be evaluated on as principals! “Everyone needs a Glenn in their life”. His theory of action is first, IF 3,5,and 8 scores go up THEN higher student achievement will result. Second, IF principals have distinguished support (from Glenn) THEN higher student achievement will result. I agree!
Nate, I agree with your statement that "everyone needs a Glenn Malone in their life!" We all need champions to inspire and motivate us to venture out on a limb and take risks. I am proud of ALL of our efforts. We're all doing work that makes us uncomfortable at times, but with champions like Glenn and our other teacher mentors, I know we're going to be ok!
Delete1) 10 Article readings from the very beginning of the year. Though I didn’t read all articles yet, I know that these are great starting points. I loved how these articles set in place all of our understanding and learning this semester. In the future they are some good starting points for discussions with staff.
ReplyDelete2) Kathy Ehman’s presentation: I took several things from this. First was the beginning of looking at CSIP, what they are and why they are important. Second, were several quotes or phrases really: “Collective Responsibility” Something we have heard several more times from our presenters this semester. It isn’t just us as administrators that are responsible, it is all of us working together. “All Means All” My keying in on this phrase is probably something from my special ed background. I believed it so much that it has become a part of my Core Values.
3) AWSP Framework and User Guide: These documents will become very important as I move forward in our administrative careers.
4) David Sunich’s presentation: I like how David created a culture of no excuses for his staff. He sets his expectations for himself and others out in writing so that they can all work from the same play book focusing on shifting from simply teaching to learning. David also then shared about nesting their SMART goals. This makes a lot of sense to me as a way to streamline work efforts. SGP Data Usage: I see this as a game changer for principals and teachers. As we begin using this data to help us better make our decisions things will improve. In the past we have always been able to say that we can’t compare this group with that group… now we really can look and make appropriate moves for the future learning of students. It will also allow us to focus on educators that may not be rising to the expectations of our buildings and learning.
5) Collette Stewart and Tracy Franks discussion: These two wonderful leaders of learning show that when you create a culture of respect and rapport. They had many obstacles to overcome when they first arrived mid-year and they have. Moving forward most of us will be moving into buildings that most likely will have some amount of dysfunction, and thus the need for the change. They talked about a Servant Attitude and the use of that to effect change. Moving forward I absolutely see myself as a Servant Leader then helping in creating a culture of respect for the entire building.
6) All of the presentations on Indistar: I liked the various views on Indistar and the different perspectives that they each brought. Knowing that I currently work in a district that has multiple schools that are required to use this system and having a better understanding of this and how it works will have a large impact on my ability to use it effectively. It will also set me apart from other perspective administrators.
ReplyDelete7) Dr. Patrick Murphy: I like how Dr. Murphy got us thinking quickly about SIP’s. Presenting both reasoning why they work and don’t work. Many of the cohort are from buildings that appear to not really use the SIP in an effective fashion. By understanding where and how things can go wrong, as well as understanding how to make them we set our buildings and teachers up to align their teaching, and thus move the entire building in the direction that has been set forth by the building. Finally, “practice doesn’t make perfect, Perfect practice make perfect.” I love this quote and is something that I have said to my students as well as my sons at days when they are not really engaged…
8) Travis Campbell: Travis continued my understanding of the review of the report card data as well as continued my understanding of SGP data. The hand book that he provided us is something that I have a feeling will be part of many schools as we look at additional schools that fall in to the focus category. He explained how specific subgroups are looked at. Moving forward my understanding of these subgroups will be critical. Being able to use the data available from OSPI is and will always be significant.
9) SGP data: I am so happy that we got to see this data. This is they type of data that moving forward will help us use data that can have an impact in our buildings. It will give us a place to look for any trends good or bad so that we can provide support to specific grade levels, or use them to help other grade levels. It gives us specific data so that we can compare individual students to other like students, are they improving, stagnating, or regressing when compared to like peers!
10) Dr. Malone himself: Glenn I know that all of us were excited to get started immediately. I liked how you focused us quickly. I also like how you really pushed us to get to know each other on a more personal level, making us introduce each other in our group several different times. You set the example that it is important to know your staff and students. This knowledge will help each of us moving forward get the best from all in our building. I really liked how you brought in many different speakers on a wide range of topics that are important to the daily life of a principal from the big state level perspective to the specific subgroup in a school perspective. These are also all connections that could prove very useful in our future endeavors.
Top 10 List
ReplyDelete1. The AWSP leadership framework and the AWSP leadership user guide will provide me with guidance and standards to operate under throughout my journey as a leader. I appreciated the user guide as it not only provided the expectation but also clear examples and direction in being successful in the 8 criterion.
2. Data Culture Plan: working on this assignment helped me to put together a scope and sequence as to how I can develop a culture. It also put into perspective all the smaller elements that go into establish a culture. I will use this framework to establish a system that will align with our mission and vision and promote a student center culture. As Robbins and Alvy (2014) state, “For a vision or mission to be alive, the process must be a participatory one” (p.113)
3. Gene Sharrat: Wow. What a motivational leader! My biggest take away from the experience was how he reaffirmed a shared passion. I was afraid that stepping into a more active leadership role I would be disconnected and less impactful for the students. Dr. Sharrat has shown me that in building capacity in our teachers, and establishing systems that best meets students needs, we are able to impact our students.
4. Travis Campbell Office of Student and School Success: What an amazing presentation! So well-spoken and valuable information to take with me as I progress through this journey! Transforming schools takes courageous leadership plus transformational teaching for learning. “The wisdom to fix the schools is already in the room” It is our responsibility to nurture our teachers with professional development that is embedded in the schedule. I feel that in order to capture the wisdom we need to honor continual growth and sharing of ideas. “ ALL students and ALL teachers”
5. Leadership Plan: The tickler file I create really helped me to understand how to make the vision in my check list a reality by managing my time and focus in certain areas. Although I struggled to create some elements as I have not experienced the job yet, the process helped me to understand what types of items need to be considered and what pieces are needed to accomplish our objectives.
ReplyDelete6. Philosophy of Assessment: I loved this assignment. The creation challenged me and the content affirmed my core values through the assessment lens. This will stay with me as I feel it was this task that framed who I am and what I want to be as a leader. I am for students, and in order to accomplish my vision of 100% engaged, supported, cared for, and successful data needs to drive your instruction and decisions.
7. White River and their RTI and tracking system: Data boards, great idea! (colored post-it notes, labels at the top students picture, follows them as they progress, learning targets) I loved this visual for looking at students.
I am excited to implement this system. I dream of creating some sort of digital data board that would be teacher friendly to use in my building. I also appreciated how they addressed behavior as a factor in student achievement. It was refreshing to hear about behavior as an area of priority. Pairing behavior and academics to prevent disenfranchising your teachers by neglecting behavior.
8. Engage NY and Success at the Core : What an amazing resources to support teachers in providing interventions for their students and professional development for the staff. In my current building we have already begun to utilize the resources on Engage NY to provide instruction aligned to common core standards.
9. Kristen Schroederl She spoke to entering the environment and being thorough in your investigation to determine your plan of action. I have certainly made interviewing with my future staff a must do. I feel meeting them one on one and listening to create a wordle is BRILLIANT! Not only does the product allow them to feel valued and listened to, but it provides a graphic to measure the current reality. As a potential future leader, I would like to continue the process by having a conversation each year, creating a wordle, and placing them next to each other to see how the climate changes each year. I was extremely impressed with her ability to read what her staff needed, AND taking action! I valued how she realized the importance to model what that would look like in the classroom. I certainly see the significance in posting the 6 week goals in the staff room to create a collaborative community. “Build contradictory experiences, current culture is not bad culture. It is simply a culture that won’t produce the new desired results.”
10. My Cohort: Sappy I know, but I have appreciated learning from each and every one of my fellow students. The diversity of experience and wisdom has filled the year with interesting discussions and questions as we move through this journey. When I started this program I knew I would gain knowledge, but I didn’t consider the amazing people I would meet along the way. I look forward to continuing building friendships as we progress.