1. Schools of Distinction What Makes Them Distinct? Greg Lobdell Co-founder & Director of Research Center for Educational Effectiveness [email_address]
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7. For Example Level Index of 2.5 LI= (1 x .25) + (2 x .25) + (3 x .25) + (4 x .25) WASL Math- % of Students by Level
8. Another Example Level Index of 3.0 LI= (1 x .10) + (2 x .10) + (3 x .50) + (4 x .30) WASL Math- % of Students by Level
16. In the field this looks like… East Port Orchard Elem South Kitsap SD Poverty: 48.4% Students of color: 28% ELL: 2%
17. 49% NOT meeting standard to 77% MEETING standard All Schools of Distinction accelerated Reading and . . .
18. . . . accelerated Math as well . 65% NOT meeting standard to 63% MEETING standard
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21. Stack Rank Your School Stack Rank the following-- from 1 (Best) to 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Characteristic My Building- Positive Reflection by our Staff Repeat Schools of Distinction- Positive Staff Reflection Where's the Largest GAP between My Building and Schools of Distinction Notes Clear and Shared Focus Collaboration for Student Learning Community & Parent Involvement Effective Leadership Focused Professional Development High Quality Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessemnt High Standards and Expectations Monitor Teaching and Learning Readiness to Benefit Supportive Learning Environment
22. Stack Rank Your School Stack Rank the following-- from 1 (Best) to 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Characteristic My Building- Positive Reflection by our Staff Repeat Schools of Distinction- Positive Staff Reflection Where's the Largest GAP between My Building and Schools of Distinction Notes Clear and Shared Focus Collaboration for Student Learning 1 Community & Parent Involvement Effective Leadership Focused Professional Development 2 High Quality Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessemnt High Standards and Expectations Monitor Teaching and Learning Readiness to Benefit Supportive Learning Environment
23. Schools of Distinction? Stack Rank the following-- from 1 (Best) to 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Characteristic My Building- Positive Reflection by our Staff Repeat Schools of Distinction- Positive Staff Reflection Where's the Largest GAP between My Building and Schools of Distinction Notes Clear and Shared Focus Collaboration for Student Learning Community & Parent Involvement 1 Effective Leadership Focused Professional Development High Quality Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessemnt High Standards and Expectations Monitor Teaching and Learning Readiness to Benefit Supportive Learning Environment
24. Where are the gaps? Stack Rank the following-- from 1 (Best) to 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Characteristic My Building- Positive Reflection by our Staff Repeat Schools of Distinction- Positive Staff Reflection Where's the Largest GAP between My Building and Schools of Distinction Notes Clear and Shared Focus Collaboration for Student Learning Community & Parent Involvement Effective Leadership Focused Professional Development High Quality Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessemnt High Standards and Expectations Monitor Teaching and Learning Readiness to Benefit Supportive Learning Environment
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33. Before we get into the findings… “ Bummer of a birthmark” Reflection and sharing without the bullseye
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35. Distinction: Repeat Schools of Distinction demonstrate significant strength in ALL of the Nine Characteristics (further out from center is better)
50. Personal Side of Change Directions : For each of your two changes, enter a score of 1 to 10 (in each column), with 1 representing no evidence of the characteristics described, and 10 representing an exceptional reflection of that characteristic. CHANGE Describe PLANNING: I planned in advance the steps I would take and knew clearly how to make the change Sense of URGENCY I know that the price of failing to change was much greater that the price of changing (and could identify each) Personal SUPPORT Family and friends knew I was making this change and supported me Personal FOCUS I devoted time to initiating and maintaining the change despite my busy schedule Effect on RESULTS I can measure the results of the change, and they are clear and significant
51. Organizational Side of Change Directions : For each of your two changes, enter a score of 1 to 10 (in each column), with 1 representing no evidence of the characteristics described, and 10 representing an exceptional reflection of that characteristic. CHANGE Describe PLANNING: Plans were clear, data-driven, detailed, and effectively communicated Sense of URGENCY Widespread sense of immediate need for the change was apparent Stakeholder SUPPORT Critical stakeholders, staff, and leadership understood and supported the change Leadership FOCUS Senior leadership made the change their clear and consistent focus long after initiation Effect on RESULTS The change had a measurable and significant effect on results
52. Creating Change- Where are You and Your School? Organizational Change High High Readiness for Learning Ready for Change Ready for Resistance Ready for Frustration
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