Such interesting information and conversation about the Every Student Succeeds Act. This legislation will certainly impact the work we do during and after our program, and I appreciate the opportunity to dive in and ask questions about the implications of the law. I look forward to seeing how this takes shape - go eClippings!
In my opinion, discussing the potential changes to the ESEA is one of the most interesting topics we have discussed so far in class. This builds upon our very first discussion on our first day, and I find it powerful that there is such a strong potential for significant change in such a short period of time. I look forward to continuing to learn about what happens. And when it passes, I look forward to updating my teachers on the progress of the legislation.
Once it passes (hopefully it will) it becomes really important to see how our state is choosing to implement the law - often times, the 'devil is in the details' and what we find frustrating or vexing at the building or classroom level has more to do with state-level policy or state-level decisions than federal policy.
As always, I learned so much from hearing my cohort members' presentations on their plans. The big things I am taking away is the need to clearly outline how PLCs can work, providing tools and resources for them to do their work, and taking a stance on data that isn't punitive but 'normalized' - as Derrick said, "data every day." Tonight's conversation helped set me up not just for the Leadership Plan but also my application for my internship. My voice wasn't clear until I heard myself talking to others in my group.
I'm very grateful to Glenn for always making sure that we are keeping up with current educational news. I had heard that NCLB was finding its way out the door, but it was nice to go through some of the details, especially with additional voices in the room. I always like to hear what you all bring to the table. Such a variety of perspectives and emphases!
Wow! The Data Plans that were presented by my group were awesome. Some of my takeaways: Nicolle – Changing verbiage of goals from “all students” to “each student”, Katie – her commitments as the principal, including her commitment to keeping the staff curious, connected and collaborative, Michele G. – the 3 targeted norms, and Derrick – inclusion of promotion of diversity and empowerment of teachers. Thank you for sharing…I will be stealing many of your ideas!
I always leave with something new to chew on over the week. The WA SBE Achievement index has been known to me, but the knowledge Glenn has to share is a fountain. The Data Culture Plan will be chewed on as well as I believe I made a Leadership Plan. Back to the drawing board. WHat great insight from my cohort members and direction from this point on. THank you everyone!
Listening about my group's presentations I learned that there are so many ways to plan for PLC and PD. Everyone did a great job --very insightful, present, articulated very well, and clear goals. Thank you for your perspectives. I am always learning from all of you.
Came to class tonight feeling overwhelmed but left feeling renewed and ready to go back at it. :) Loved hearing the different interpretations/individual style of each data plan as each had a special take away. Michele B. did a great job simplifying/organizing her thoughts and identifying the specific location where that information could be found. Beth created a strong plan that highlighted the importance of formative assessment and PLC's. While Corey gave a great comprehensive plan for the year. In addition the reauthorization (hopefully) of ESEA was eye opening to me to read through the language and look for what they were saying and possibly what was implied but not stated. Great discussion in our jigsaw! Love this cohort!
At the outset of the Culture Plan assignment, I was not a big fan of the assignment. It seemed a little detached and forced. As I worked through it, however, it became more and more clear that without a project like this, we leave ourselves exposed to the whims of the school year. There are always factors, facets, and forces that will attempt to sway our direction and leadership. I think that these Data Culture Plans will help to keep our work grounded in data analysis in order to view these day to day distractions through a lens of facts and numerical data concerning students and their learning. After reading everyone's plans, it was obvious to me that this assignment, more than others, allowed each person to express their learning in more personal and expressive means than nearly all of the other assignments. Our "break" from class to examine a current issue in education was quite powerful for me. It again reminded me of a professional practice I must pursue (reading about legislature) and it also brought to light that even in leadership, taking the time to find the "teachable moments" is incredibly powerful. We came to show our data culture plans, but the fact that we quickly put them to the side to focus on something important, pertinent, and current helped me to recenter my outlook from, "I must present well," to "This is how my thinking fits into the much bigger picture of educational leadership."
Such interesting information and conversation about the Every Student Succeeds Act. This legislation will certainly impact the work we do during and after our program, and I appreciate the opportunity to dive in and ask questions about the implications of the law. I look forward to seeing how this takes shape - go eClippings!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, discussing the potential changes to the ESEA is one of the most interesting topics we have discussed so far in class. This builds upon our very first discussion on our first day, and I find it powerful that there is such a strong potential for significant change in such a short period of time. I look forward to continuing to learn about what happens. And when it passes, I look forward to updating my teachers on the progress of the legislation.
ReplyDeleteOnce it passes (hopefully it will) it becomes really important to see how our state is choosing to implement the law - often times, the 'devil is in the details' and what we find frustrating or vexing at the building or classroom level has more to do with state-level policy or state-level decisions than federal policy.
DeleteAs always, I learned so much from hearing my cohort members' presentations on their plans. The big things I am taking away is the need to clearly outline how PLCs can work, providing tools and resources for them to do their work, and taking a stance on data that isn't punitive but 'normalized' - as Derrick said, "data every day." Tonight's conversation helped set me up not just for the Leadership Plan but also my application for my internship. My voice wasn't clear until I heard myself talking to others in my group.
ReplyDeleteI'm very grateful to Glenn for always making sure that we are keeping up with current educational news. I had heard that NCLB was finding its way out the door, but it was nice to go through some of the details, especially with additional voices in the room. I always like to hear what you all bring to the table. Such a variety of perspectives and emphases!
ReplyDeleteWow! The Data Plans that were presented by my group were awesome. Some of my takeaways: Nicolle – Changing verbiage of goals from “all students” to “each student”, Katie – her commitments as the principal, including her commitment to keeping the staff curious, connected and collaborative, Michele G. – the 3 targeted norms, and Derrick – inclusion of promotion of diversity and empowerment of teachers. Thank you for sharing…I will be stealing many of your ideas!
ReplyDeleteI always leave with something new to chew on over the week. The WA SBE Achievement index has been known to me, but the knowledge Glenn has to share is a fountain. The Data Culture Plan will be chewed on as well as I believe I made a Leadership Plan. Back to the drawing board. WHat great insight from my cohort members and direction from this point on. THank you everyone!
ReplyDeleteListening about my group's presentations I learned that there are so many ways to plan for PLC and PD. Everyone did a great job --very insightful, present, articulated very well, and clear goals. Thank you for your perspectives. I am always learning from all of you.
ReplyDeleteCame to class tonight feeling overwhelmed but left feeling renewed and ready to go back at it. :) Loved hearing the different interpretations/individual style of each data plan as each had a special take away. Michele B. did a great job simplifying/organizing her thoughts and identifying the specific location where that information could be found. Beth created a strong plan that highlighted the importance of formative assessment and PLC's. While Corey gave a great comprehensive plan for the year. In addition the reauthorization (hopefully) of ESEA was eye opening to me to read through the language and look for what they were saying and possibly what was implied but not stated. Great discussion in our jigsaw! Love this cohort!
ReplyDeleteAt the outset of the Culture Plan assignment, I was not a big fan of the assignment. It seemed a little detached and forced. As I worked through it, however, it became more and more clear that without a project like this, we leave ourselves exposed to the whims of the school year. There are always factors, facets, and forces that will attempt to sway our direction and leadership. I think that these Data Culture Plans will help to keep our work grounded in data analysis in order to view these day to day distractions through a lens of facts and numerical data concerning students and their learning. After reading everyone's plans, it was obvious to me that this assignment, more than others, allowed each person to express their learning in more personal and expressive means than nearly all of the other assignments.
ReplyDeleteOur "break" from class to examine a current issue in education was quite powerful for me. It again reminded me of a professional practice I must pursue (reading about legislature) and it also brought to light that even in leadership, taking the time to find the "teachable moments" is incredibly powerful. We came to show our data culture plans, but the fact that we quickly put them to the side to focus on something important, pertinent, and current helped me to recenter my outlook from, "I must present well," to "This is how my thinking fits into the much bigger picture of educational leadership."