Vision: to provide students with quality instruction in order for them to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate successfully, and create independently. Mission: to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to be competitive in today's world. Student Support We expect success and will help you achieve it !! http://www.empowernetwork.com/bobwright/does-getting-what-youwant-make-you-a-success-happy-and-fulfilled/ Distributive Leadership http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lA_R9HcEOr0/UbHiukHRnlI/AAAAAAAAADo/zIJ1brjWw9o/s1600/team-work-success. Shifts in leadership responsibilities: Department/ Grade Level Chair: - SIT rep - Textbook inventory - Info dissemination - Interview team - Emergency Mngmt - Hold grade level/dept meetings Departmental Instructional Facilitator: - Instructional leader - Content specialist - Informal observations - Video reflections - Additional BT support - Member of Instructional Leadership Team - Train the Trainer - Support PLC’s 1st period 8:25 - 9:53 Flex 9:58 - 10:28 Monday - 1st period Tuesday - 2nd period Wednesday - 3rd period Thursday - 4th period Friday - Advisory 2nd period Flexing Time 10:33 - 12:01 http://a.tgcdn.net/images/products/zoom/e7f1_surrealist_melting_clock.jpg Adding minutes without adding minutes! Data www.ncpapa.org http://fwsu-blog.org/2013/09/04/meet-common-core/ Implementing Common Core/Essential Standards: An Opportunity to develop Thinkers Both Teachers & Students Vanguard Leadership Group: http://www.lindencafe.info/yb29/ed685_files/image002.jpg What happened when we asked teachers to tell us how they would use technology to enhance learning and instruction. Teachers teaching teachers ! Exploring Science: Making Learning ACTIVE Flipping and Spinning Content: More time for Real Work Beyond core curriculum ... What happens next? http://s90545.gridserver.com/images/uploads/GoodToGreatLogo1_thumb.png So that.... Teachers, students and their families see SCHS as a place that strives to work collaboratively towards preparing students for success now and in the future by providing quality instruction. Session 33: South Central High School’s Distributive Leadership Model Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement, 2014 Greensboro, NC How Ready are YOU and your STAFF for Distributive Leadership? 1. What are you currently doing in your building that provides leadership opportunities for your teachers? (List below) 2. As a building or program leader, rate your willingness “to let go” of some decision making, problem solving, and program implementation : No Way Maybe Very Willing __________________________________________________________________________ Reflect on what may be preventing you from being open to providing opportunities for teachers to engage and to grow in leadership (standard 1)? 2. Rate the leadership CAPACITY in your building: a. Pick a grade level/department within your school or program. ­List the teachers in that grade level/department below. ­Rate each teacher using the following scale. You can assign multiple values to the same teacher. Add their score to determine who might be the most appropriate candidate for leadership opportunities. 1 ­ Always a follower 2 ­ Ok worker, always thinking in the box 3 ­ Not willing to rock the boat 4 ­ Good problem solver 5 ­ Open to new ideas 6 ­ Have good instructional practices b. Who in this department might be the best candidate(s) to participate in a shared leadership role? (After this workshop, you may find it helpful to complete this task for each grade level/department in your building.) 3. What is one step to grow leadership you can commit to doing as a result of what you’ve heard in today’s session?