The document outlines the educational challenges facing Michigan, emphasizing the need for strategic changes in the state's education system to improve student achievement. It introduces the Education Leadership Center (ELC) as a supportive initiative designed to enhance educational leadership and community engagement through professional development and research. The document highlights specific programs, collaborations, and goals aimed at fostering a holistic approach to education reform in Michigan.

1. Work Force Engaged Citizenry Educational Challenges State of Michigan’s ability to compete & participate globally Education Faces a Defining Moment

2. The Education Leadership Center Research and Professional Development Meets the Needs of Professionals in Practice Kenneth Stephen Burnley Senior Resident Fellow

3. In Appreciation of Your Expert Advice and Help Dean Ball SOE Brian Rowan Dean Dolan RSOB Percy Bates Dean Meares SSW David Featherman SOE Faculty ELC Team SOE Staff Project Consultants PEO Staff

4. Biography

5. Purpose of Appointment Help the Dean and the School of Education think strategically about the Schools direction Needs of professionals in practice Needs of scholars

6. Responsibilities Executive education for state and local leaders Research Outreach/Service Scholarship Teaching and Development

7. The Education Leadership Center (ELC) Blend two new venues with an established program under one umbrella the ELC Components: Educational Administration and Policy Program Catalyzing School Improvement in Michigan Education Modules for School Leaders Addressing the needs of professionals in practice The future

8. Educational Administration and Policy Program Summer courses Institutes/Forums/Summits University credit SB-CEU’s Course offerings Curriculum Law, policy and politics

9. Catalyzing School Improvement in Michigan (CSIM) A research project Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities Funded by the Kellogg Foundation Prove student achievement will increase if all students come to school ready to learn School of Education joins with other Schools and units within the University Co-Principal Investigators Burnley & Rowan

10. Catalyzing School Improvement in Michigan (CSIM) Select aspects of the model : Select school districts in Michigan are sites for the research project Community building Consensus building Local foundation support University/school/community designed Grade levels: elementary – middle school Disciplines: literacy, math or science Internal behavioral control

11. Professional Development for School Leaders On time delivery On site delivery Specific modules Survey driven

12. Modules: Leadership Instructional Leadership Management National Board Teacher Certification Leadership Development Profile School And Community Relations

13. School Leadership Professional Development Marketing Who? What? When? Where? How?

14. Work Force Engaged Citizenry Educational Challenges State of Michigan’s ability to compete & participate globally Education Faces a Defining Moment

15. Adequate Yearly Progress but too slowly Educational Challenges Test Scores – Student Achievement – Rising – Literacy – Mathematics – Science Current Rate Falls Short of Goal

16. Home Educational Challenges Poverty School Healthcare Social Services Unmet Student Needs Inadequate Instruction Legislative Inability to Solve school Finances Impoverished Neighborhoods

17. Home Educational Challenges School Healthcare Social Services Unmet Student Needs Limited Care for Poor Obesity & Nutrition Special Needs Mental Health

18. The University of Michigan Responds The School of Education takes the lead Why now? Why us? The Education Leadership Center

19. Children Succeed in School Welcoming Atmosphere Strong Leadership Connection to Early Care Connects Culturally and Linguistically Parental Involvement Community Partnerships Utilize Assessment Results Constantly Seeks Improvement Kellogg’s SPARK Program Ready Children, Ready Schools Nine Pathways to Ready Schools Studied & Agree Build On Extend to P-12

20. Scale Sustain Replicate Implement the 9 Pathways P-12 Institutionalize the concept of schools, families & communities Tie University research to the needs of professionals in practice Kellogg’s SPARK Program Ready Children, Ready Schools University of Michigan’s Intent to Build Upon & Extend the SPARK Initiative

21. How We’re Going To Get There… Holistic approach

22. Schools Early Childhood P - 12 Holistic Approach Communities Families

23. How We’re Going To Get There … Holistic approach Professional development of school leaders

24. Systemic Professional Development of School Leaders Superintendents Central Office Leaders Principals Assistant Principals Teacher Leaders Support Staff Leaders VERTICAL TEAMS

25. How We’re Going To Get There… Holistic approach Professional development of school leaders University school partners

26. University Partners

27. How We’re Going To Get There… Holistic approach Professional development of school leaders University school partners School and school district partners

28. School & District Partners Ready to be engaged Ready to be empowered Needs are clear Tri-County Alliance Wayne County Oakland County Macomb County Grand Rapids Public School District Detroit Public Schools Kalamazoo Public School District Washtenaw County ISD Greater Traverse City Public School District Lansing Public School District Pontiac Public School District Muskegon Heights Public School District Saginaw Public School District Flint Public School District Consortium of UP Districts & ISDs

29. How We Are Going to Get There… Holistic approach Professional development of school leaders University school partners School and district partners Policy partners

30. Schools and school districts School leaders Universities Professional associations Governor’s office Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Investment Corp. Citizens Research Council Powers Institute Chambers of Commerce Mackinaw Center Electronic & print media Policy Partners

31. School finance Adequacy studies Future MDE standards Early childhood education for all State of Michigan capital investment in school buildings Select Policy Issues

32. ISR’s Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society (CARSS) Cutting edge research performed at a national level Student achievement will increase if all students come to school ready to learn Three pillars K–5 Social emotional regulation Zero to three

33. ISR’s Center for Advancing Research and Solutions for Society (CARSS) Opened doors in Washington D.C. of associations for professionals in practice to scholars From pilot to national demonstration School Reform and Beyond (SRB)

34. Timeline for Catalyzing School Improvement in Michigan Proposal for Planning Grant: August 2007 – April 2008 Planning grant award and implementation: April-December 2008 Full grant submission: January 2009 Full grant award TBD: Summer 2009 Full grant Implementation TBD: two 3-year cycles Performance driven

35. Work Force Engaged Citizenry Educational Challenges State of Michigan’s ability to compete & participate globally Education Faces a Defining Moment