The document outlines the concept of 'compelling conversations' between school leaders and teachers aimed at enhancing student achievement. It details practices at Truman and Jefferson Elementary Schools, where individual meetings are held to discuss student performance and instructional strategies. The approach promotes individual accountability, collaboration, and focuses on specific student needs rather than overall data.

1. Compelling Conversations Dr. Shirley Simmons, Principal, Truman Elementary Dr. Kathy Taber, Principal, Jefferson Elementary Kristie Eselin, Asst. Principal, Truman Elementary Brittany Venk, K Teacher, Truman Elementary Norman Public Schools

2. Introduction Compelling Conversations: Connecting Leadership to Student Achievement By Thomasina D. Piercy Published by Advanced Learning Press Copyright 2006

3. What are Compelling Conversations? Regularly scheduled conversations between school leaders and teachers that will impact student achievement. Opportunity for school leaders and teacher to discuss each student and identify needs and the methods and resources needed to meet those needs.

4. Truman Elementary School Non-Title I school of 776 students in grades pre-K through 5 18% free & reduced lunches 76% White 10% ELL 35 Classroom Teachers

5. How it’s done at Truman: Principals meet individually with each teacher for 20-30 minutes each quarter A substitute rotates to each class to allow the teacher time to meet with the principals LINK TO SAMPLE SCHEDULE Principals have Successmaker reports, CRT scores, “Pink & Blue Cards” (INSERT LINK)

6. Teachers bring the following to the meeting: DRA and Word Analysis Scores Writing Assessment Scores Math Benchmark Assessment Scores Strength and Weakness Class Summary

7. At the meeting: Each student is discussed briefly The principal takes notes on a spreadsheet LINK TO SPREADSHEET Discuss needed resources Discuss possible instructional strategies or materials for individuals or whole class

8. Jefferson Elementary School Title I school of ___ students in grades pre-K through 5 __% free & reduced lunches __% White __% ELL __ Classroom Teachers

9. How it’s done at Jefferson:

10. Teachers bring the following to the meeting: DRA and Word Analysis Scores Writing Assessment Scores Math Benchmark Assessment Scores Strength and Weakness Class Summary

11. At the meeting:

12. Benefits Focuses attention on the individual student’s needs rather than looking at aggregate or disaggregated data that focuses on subgroups Gives school leaders an overview of student needs Increases individual teacher accountability for student achievement Alerts school leaders to needs in individual classrooms and schoolwide Promotes a team environment—leadership and classroom teacher working TOGETHER for student achievement

13. Questions & Answers?

14. Contact Information Dr. Shirley Simmons: [email_address] Dr. Kathy Taber: [email_address] Kristie Eselin: [email_address] Brittany Venk: [email_address]