West Des Moines Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Remy welcomes employees back for the 2014-15 academic year.

1. WELCOME
2014-2015

3. The Golden Circle

4. The Golden Circle

5. Why How What from the inside out.

6. What
Every organization on the planet
knows what they do. These are
the products they sell or the
services they offer.

7. How
Some organizations know how they
do it. These are the things that make
them special or set them apart from
the competition.

8. Why
Very few organizations know why they do
what they do. Why is not about making
money. That’s a result. It’s a purpose, cause
or belief. It’s the very reason your
organization exists.

9. Why the WDMCS exists because...

10. Why
We believe all students will be prepared for
his or her life’s journey and will thrive in a
diverse and changing world.

14. “Education is the key to unlock
the golden door of freedom.”
- George Washington Carver

15. How
We facilitate learning through
the skilled interaction between
high-quality teachers, students,
and content.

16. The Instructional Core

17. Changing World
• Global economy increasingly driven
by knowledge and innovation
• Jobs require a higher skill level than
in the past
• Closing education and skills gap is
necessary for Iowans to maintain
standard of living

18. Strategic Plan
Personalized Learning, Classroom
Environment, Flexible/Differentiated Learning

19. Strategic Plan
Parent Engagement, Community Outreach

20. Strategic Plan
District Culture, PLC, Iowa Core,
Instructional Practices/Assessment,
Technology Infusion, Systemness

21. What
WDMCS equips students with
knowledge and skills to be
successful.

22. Ready for College, Careers & Civic Life
Knowledge
Skills Attributes
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Communication
Creativity
Problem Solving
Technology Literacy
Numeracy
Researching
Time Management
Entrepreneurship
History
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Math
Literature
Economics
Government
Arts and Culture
Current Events
Growth Mindset
Persistence
Resilience
Patience
Self-Worth
Confidence
Adaptability
Curiosity
Flexibility
Risk Taking

23. Courage…
this is the most important work.

24. Mega
Multiplayer
Thumb
Wrestling

25. 10 Positive Emotions of
Mega Multiplayer Thumb Wrestling
Joy
Relief
Love
Contentment
Surprise
Curiosity
Excitement
Awe and Wonder
Creativity
Pride

26. Why
We believe all students will be prepared for
his or her life’s journey and will thrive in a
diverse and changing world.
How
We facilitate learning through the skilled
interaction between high-quality teachers,
students, and content.
What
WDMCS equips students with knowledge
and skills to be successful.

27. We are all in this
together!
Have a great
school year!