Excellence is not a goal or even a result. It is within every student and every teacher, and the job of a leader is to create the conditions where the adults in the building work collaboratively to pull the excellence out of every student and every adult in the building. In this webinar, superintendent John Wink shared what it takes to build a growth mindset. He explored a range of strategies to use to cultivate the excellence mindset at your school, including: Changing our language Embracing the power in making mistakes Teaching tenacity Promoting perseverance Empowering teachers to take calculated risks and chase growth Learn how to provide targeted supports to help your teachers become excellent teachers. This webinar is designed for district and building administrators, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and educators.

1. Building the Excellence Mindset
into your Teachers
Monday, September 19, 2016
John P. Wink
Superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD in
Blue Ridge, Texas
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6. John Wink is the superintendent of schools at Blue Ridge ISD in Blue Ridge, Texas. Since
2002, John has established himself as a proven campus and district leader who has built
successful schools throughout Texas. He is the author of the forthcoming book,
“A Leader’s Guide to Excellence in Every Classroom,” which will be released in
November. John presents on his passion for saving teachers and schools around the
state of Texas.
John Wink
Superintendent of Blue Ridge ISD in
Blue Ridge, Texas

7. John Wink, Supt.
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@blueridgeisd
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9. THE
EXCELLENCE
MINDSET
WHAT IS IT, AND
HOW DO WE GET IT IN EVERY
CLASSROOM?

10. THE EXCELLENCE MINDSET

11. THE EXCELLENCE MINDSET
• Constant yearning for
continuous improvement,

12. THE EXCELLENCE MINDSET
• Constant yearning for
continuous improvement,
• Obsession with learning,

13. THE EXCELLENCE MINDSET
• Constant yearning for
continuous improvement,
• Obsession with learning,
• Purposeful passion to know
more,

14. THE EXCELLENCE MINDSET
• Constant yearning for
continuous improvement,
• Obsession with learning,
• Purposeful passion to know
more,
• Relentless persistence to be
the best for ALL kids.

16. It’s not co mmo n

17. Excellence is a Choice…

18. Excellence is a Choice…

19. DO THE EDUCATORS IN YOUR
SCHOOL HAVE A MINDSET FOR
EXCELLENCE?
• Constant yearning for
continuous improvement,
• Deep desire to learn more,
• Purposeful passion to know
more,
• Relentless persistence to be
the best,

20. The Pathway to Excellence

21. THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
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22. Resources
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

23. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

24. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

25. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Student Engagement in Learning
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

26. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Student Engagement in Learning
Rigor and Mastery
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

27. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Student Engagement in Learning
Rigor and Mastery
Creative Strategies for Individual Students
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

28. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Student Engagement in Learning
Rigor and Mastery
Creative Strategies for Individual Students
Empowering Teacher Leadership
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

29. HOW DO WE HELP
TEACHERS REACH
EXCELLENCE?
EXCELLENCE
SUPPORT
SYSTEM

30. Excellence Support System

31. Excellence Support System
STEP 1 – School-wide System
Guarantee sustainability of broad concepts of teacher effectiveness.
Resources, school-wide professional learning, supports and explanations
to ensure that every teacher
reaches high levels of success.

32. Excellence Support System
STEP 1 – School-wide System
Guarantee sustainability of broad concepts of teacher effectiveness.
Resources, school-wide professional learning, supports and explanations
to ensure that every teacher
reaches high levels of success.
STEP 2 – Teacher Team Supports
Collaborative teams
Teachers working and learning
together to master each of
the levels.

33. Excellence Support System
STEP 2 – Teacher Team Supports
Collaborative teams
Teachers working and learning
together to master each of
the levels.
STEP 3
Individualized
Excellence
Plan
STEP 1 – School-wide System
Guarantee sustainability of broad concepts of teacher effectiveness.
Resources, school-wide professional learning, supports and explanations
to ensure that every teacher
reaches high levels of success.

34. SETTING GOALS THROUGH THE
LENS OF EXCELLENCE

35. The Excellence Mindset
for Learning

36. The Excellence Mindset
for Learning

37. CHANGE YOUR WORDS,
CHANGE YOUR MINDSET

38. CHANGE YOUR WORDS,
CHANGE YOUR MINDSET
Status Quo
Failing
Passing
Low Kid
Good Job

39. CHANGE YOUR WORDS,
CHANGE YOUR MINDSET
Status Quo Excellence
Failing Declining
Passing Growing
Low Kid Priority Kid
Good Job Great Growth

40. BUILD EXCELLENCE THROUGH
RISK-TAKING & MISTAKE-MAKING
Failure is a
natural part of
any process
and essential
to reach
excellence.
No Failure = No Growth
No Growth = No Excellence

41. MAKE ADULT LEARNING
THE CONSTANT, NOT THE VARIABLE.
Source: David Sornberger Tweet 1/28/15

42. BUILD EXCELLENCE
THROUGH CONSISTENCY
0
1
2
3
4
5
Teacher 1
Teacher 2
Teacher 3
Teacher 4
Teacher 5
Expectations and Accountability

43. BUILD EXCELLENCE
THROUGH CONSISTENCY
0
1
2
3
4
5
Teacher 1
Teacher 2
Teacher 3
Teacher 4
Teacher 5
Expectations and Accountability

44. Resources
Classroom Routines
& Procedures
Relationships for Learning
Student Engagement in Learning
Rigor and Mastery
Creative Strategies for Individual Students
Empowering Teacher Leadership
Hierarchy of
Instructional Excellence

47. My New Book
Available at
• Solution-tree.com
• Amazon.com
Preorder now.
Release date
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John Wink
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