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RI Educator Autonomy: February 11
- 1. Write down your thoughts and reactions to Compilation of Force Field Analyses and Fish-Bone/Root-Cause Analyses summary from your Jan. 6 work on index card January 6, 2014 Force-Field Analysis Summary Common Driving Forces Teacher Quality and Responsiveness Awareness of students: Differentiated/Personalized Instruction Fish Bone Analysis Common Restraining Forces Lack of Time Lack of Funding Traditional Organizational Structure Teacher Contracts and District Practices Recurring Causes Associated with Identified Restraining Forces · · · Lack of awareness of flexibility Lack of integration at RIDE and across initiatives Funding sources tied to specific initiatives What 3 “things” would you change about RI schools (Summary of your informal surveys) Enhance respect for profession Improved communication Less focus on testing Remove Student Learner Objectives from eval process – not an accurate measure of effectiveness Encourage stakeholder involvement: parents, industry, civic Leverage economies of scales and financial practices across districts 1
- 2. February 11, 2014 Educator Autonomy Work Session Focus: #edtonomy Autonomy in Other States – Research Review Edtonomy@weebly.co m The purpose of the Educator Autonomy Project is to support Rhode Island’s efforts to create a world-class education system by working with all stakeholders to design recommendations to the Governor to improve student achievement through increased local autonomy. #edtonomy 2
- 4. Exploring Examples of Autonomy 4
- 5. How was autonomy operationalized? What beliefs about autonomy were expressed? What evidence was given of the value of autonomy? Decisions should be made as close to the student as is practical and effective. 5
- 6. Recommendation Ready? If you were asked to write a recommendation today for autonomy, what might it be? 6
Editor's Notes
- PatIrrespectiveDo Now:Index CardWrite down anything you would like to add. Thoughts/reactions/reflections to this
- Quick sample of any reactions that someone would like to shareToday’s focusAcknowledge those unable to be presentOverlay researchReview what it’s in their packetResearch on the leftEverything you need to participate fully in meeting is on the right.Copies of presentations on websiteFeedback...majority wanted to see examples for other districts. Get a lot gained out of small group...built time today to collectively reviewPolicies and practices others have employedWanted whole group to have time to synthesize and make collective meaningLook at what’s possible... Going to watch one video (are others on website) Website
- PatWebsite under constructionBios
- MaryBethWant to share modelsSelected two examplesHave way for you individually (as you watch the 2 videos – total 15 Minutes)Reference organizer and essential questions; note back or organizer1) Mission Hill pilot school in BostonSchool example of integrating autonomy in school practices2nd example, sent out to you earlierLarge district sets out to integrate autonomy; not equivalent to charter schools as we know them in RIWant you to look at these relative to the concepts we’ve been exploringClarifying Fulton—charter systemNeutralize “charter”Take out the word “charter” Add the name of your school or districtCould the construct still apply?Get in groups of 3 group; use as an opportunity to work with others you may not haveShare out after small group work
- Mary BethInclude audienceIndividual GroupsLot of themes of emerged
- Quick poll.Based on everything we’ve done in three meetings:Not ready..what do we need..Write on exit sheetMarch Want to take this pulse. Want to gauge where we are, where you are in the process.Visceral reaction.How many could say anything?Segue to feedback…In preparation for next meeting…