The document discusses instructional leadership. It provides context for instructional leadership including opportunities for collaboration, relationship building, and a sense of purpose and urgency. It discusses key agenda items for instructional leadership such as student engagement, using the rigor/relevance framework, planning with the end in mind, identifying priority standards, and personalization. It also discusses using a curriculum matrix to identify priority standards and focuses on engaging teachers in the process.
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Margaret MeadMargaret Mead
" Never doubt that a small
group of citizens can
change the world. Indeed it
is the only thing that ever
has.”
“The leaders of the past
had to know how to tell,
the leaders of today need
to know how to ask.”
Peter DruckerPeter Drucker
3. 18th Annual Model Schools Conference
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 17, 2010
Orlando
www.ModelSchoolsConference.com
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AgendaAgenda
•Lessons Learned onLessons Learned on
Instructional LeadershipInstructional Leadership
•Review Leadership ModelReview Leadership Model
•Changing the ParadigmChanging the Paradigm
for Instructionalfor Instructional
LeadershipLeadership
•Case Study AnalysisCase Study Analysis
•Data ResourcesData Resources
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Master TeachersMaster Teachers
•21st Century Learning21st Century Learning
•Rigor/RelevanceRigor/Relevance
FrameworkFramework
•Curriculum MatrixCurriculum Matrix
•Gold Seal LessonsGold Seal Lessons
•AssessmentAssessment
•Reading StrategiesReading Strategies
•Implementing RRRImplementing RRR
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Lessons Learned - ModelLessons Learned - Model
SchoolsSchools
•Structure vs. InstructionStructure vs. Instruction
•Conversation aboutConversation about
Learning more thanLearning more than
TeachingTeaching
•CollaborationCollaboration
•Persistent in ImprovementPersistent in Improvement
•No One Style of LeaderNo One Style of Leader
9. Quadrant DQuadrant D
LeadershipLeadership
A model for effective andA model for effective and
sustained school leadershipsustained school leadership
learned from America’s mostlearned from America’s most
rapidly improving schools.rapidly improving schools.
A model for effective andA model for effective and
sustained school leadershipsustained school leadership
learned from America’s mostlearned from America’s most
rapidly improving schools.rapidly improving schools.
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Why aWhy a LeadershipLeadership Model?Model?
• Simplify leadership complexitiesSimplify leadership complexities
• Schools have unique DNA and effectiveSchools have unique DNA and effective
leaders have subtly different ways ofleaders have subtly different ways of
operatingoperating
• Most current models imply one best wayMost current models imply one best way
to be a leaderto be a leader
• Connect principal, teacher and studentConnect principal, teacher and student
leadershipleadership
• Judge leadership by looking at theJudge leadership by looking at the
school not the personschool not the person
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Margaret MeadMargaret Mead
" Never doubt that a small
group of citizens can change
the world. Indeed it is the
only thing that ever has.”
School leadership is not a position but a disposition
for taking action. One role of school leaders is to
broaden the acceptance of leadership among many
staff who share a common vision. Quadrant D
Leadership is the collaborative responsibility for
taking action to reach the future oriented goal of
the intellectual, emotional and physical needs of
each student.
Leadership DefinitionLeadership Definition
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Similarities of Leadership with TeachingSimilarities of Leadership with Teaching
and Learningand Learning
• There are basic levels of leadership –There are basic levels of leadership –
necessary but not sufficient, aspire for highernecessary but not sufficient, aspire for higher
levelslevels
• R/R Framework shifts thinking to learning fromR/R Framework shifts thinking to learning from
teaching. We need to shift thinking ofteaching. We need to shift thinking of
leadership from individual to organizationleadership from individual to organization
• Using a simple model will facilitate reflectiveUsing a simple model will facilitate reflective
conversations about improving leadership justconversations about improving leadership just
as R/R Framework helps to reflect on teachingas R/R Framework helps to reflect on teaching
and learning.and learning.
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Increasing from A/B to C/D
• Become more data-driven in decision.Become more data-driven in decision.
• Broaden student achievement indicatorsBroaden student achievement indicators
(Learning Criteria for 21st Century(Learning Criteria for 21st Century
Learners).Learners).
• Raise student expectations.Raise student expectations.
• Commit to rigor and relevant learning forCommit to rigor and relevant learning for
every student.every student.
• Develop curriculum around wholeDevelop curriculum around whole
student needs.student needs.
• Become more future-focused on studentBecome more future-focused on student
learning needs.learning needs.
Quadrant D Leadership
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Increasing from A/C to B/D
• Create and empower leadership teamsCreate and empower leadership teams
around groups of students and schoolaround groups of students and school
functions.functions.
• Facilitate team building activities.Facilitate team building activities.
• Be open to new possibilities.Be open to new possibilities.
• Credit others for success.Credit others for success.
• Involve and listen to students inInvolve and listen to students in
school practices.school practices.
• Consistently tap and develop futureConsistently tap and develop future
school leaders.school leaders.
Quadrant D Leadership
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APPLICATIONAPPLICATION
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Quadrant D Leadership
C
A B
DPrimary
•Director
Secondary
•Producer
•Adventurer
Primary
•Innovator
Secondary
•Facilitator
•Adventurer
Primary
•Monitor
Secondary
•Producer
•Planner
Primary
•Mentor
Secondary
•Facilitator
•Planner
Contrasting Roles of LeadersContrasting Roles of Leaders
30. Quadrant B – Collaborative
•Empowerment - Application of
leadership by administration and
staff
•The staff works in a highly
collaborative setting
•Positive, supportive work
environment
34. Quadrant D – Adaptive
Adaptive leadership
Creative and Collaborative
Reflective and Innovative
Staff and Students are Empowered
to Take a Significant Leadership
Role
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Applying Quadrant DApplying Quadrant D
LeadershipLeadership
Compare and Contrast
Quadrant A and D in one
of the Components of
Excellence
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Components to School ExcellenceComponents to School Excellence
6. Adapt Organizational Structures
7. Monitor Progress/Improve Support Systems
5. Adopt Effective Instructional Practices
8. Refine Process on an Ongoing Basis
1.Embrace Common Vision and Goals for Rigor Relevance/Relationships for ALL
Students
2. Inform Decisions through Data Systems
3.Empower Leadership Teams to
Take Action and Innovate
4. Clarify Student Learning Expectations
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1. Embrace a Common Vision and Goals
Quadrant A Leadership Quadrant D Leadership
Set vision by top
leadership
Set vision with wide
contributions
Define vision in few
academic measures
Define vision in terms of
whole student needs
Place priority on short-
term results
Place priority on long-
term improvement
Limit goals to best
students
Expand goals to all
students
See vision as top leaders
initiative
Embrace vision
universally
Instill fear with goals Inspire passion with goals
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4. Clarify Student Learning Expectations
Quadrant A Leadership Quadrant D Leadership
Define learning in terms
activities required to teach
Define learning in terms of
skills and knowledge as
results
Define learning from
specific skills up to total
student
Define learning from
“whole” student down to
specific skills
Cover as many topics as
possible.
Help students learn priority
skills deeply
Break apart curriculum Integrate curriculum
Entire curriculum
mandatory
Curriculum includes some
student choice
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5. Adopt Effective Instructional Practices
Quadrant A Leadership Quadrant D Leadership
Teach skills in isolation Teach skills in context
Focus is on deficiencies Focus is on proficiencies
Look for evidence of good
teaching
Look for evidence of good
learning
Standardize procedures Share best practices
Give separate
assessments
Give embedded
assessments
Isolate instruction from
community
Connect instruction to
community
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School Climate and Culture
Characteristics for Engagement
Characteristics for Engagement
Voice
Belonging
Choice
Freedom
Imagination
Success
Human NeedsHuman Needs
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School Climate and Culture
Characteristics for Engagement
Characteristics for Engagement
Voice
Belonging
Choice
Freedom
Imagination
Success
Human NeedsHuman Needs Schools Need to ProvideSchools Need to Provide
Equity
Community
Opportunity
Responsibility
Challenge
Expectations
54. ★Team Responsibilities (e.g., grade level,
improvement, data, academy, literacy)
★Structured meeting times
★Established norms
★Comfortable and convenient
★Accountable
Opportunities to Collaborate
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Communicaton RatiosCommunicaton Ratios
Sixty Business Teams, Losada and Heaphy, 2004
Success
Levels
Positive to
Negative
Inquiry to
Advocacy
Talk about
Self vs.
Others
High
Performing 5.8 to 1 1 to 1 1 to 1
Medium
Performing 1.8 to 1 2 to 3 2 to 3
Low
Performing 1 to 20 1 to 3 1 to 30
57. ★Future-focused
★Changing World - 21st Century
Skills
★Student-focused
★Coherence - measure what
matters
★Passionate
Sense of Purpose and Urgency
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Context for InstructionalContext for Instructional
Leadership ChecklistLeadership Checklist
ActivityActivity
International CenterInternational Center
for Leadership infor Leadership in
EducationEducation
63. ★Not all standards are
created equal
★Focus on priority -
Curriculum Matrix NESS
Study
Priority Standards
64. Using the
Curriculum Matrix
Determine priority standards
Objective data on community
expectations
Reference as to what is tested
Agenda for conversations with teachers
68. Rigor/Relevance Framework
1. Recall Knowledge
2. Comprehension
3. Application
4. Analysis
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
1. Knowledge of one discipline
2. Application within discipline
3. Application across disciplines
4. Application to real world
predictable situations
5. Application to real world
unpredictable situations
Knowledge Application
Low
High
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RELEVANCE
AA BB
DDCC
Rigor/Relevance FrameworkRigor/Relevance Framework
RoutineRoutine
MemorizationMemorization
Four Quadrants of LearningFour Quadrants of Learning
ComplexComplex
AnalyticalAnalytical
ChallengingChallenging
Real WorldReal World
PracticalPractical
ApplicationApplication
High
HighLow
Low Acquisition
A
Application
B
Adaptation
D
Assimilation
C
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G
O
R
RELEVANCE
AA BB
DDCC
Rigor/Relevance FrameworkRigor/Relevance Framework
ID conflicts andID conflicts and
issues in aissues in a
scene.scene.
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
Write a letter toWrite a letter to
Romeo on how toRomeo on how to
deal with conflict.deal with conflict.
Design brochure onDesign brochure on
dealing with family crises.dealing with family crises.
Act out aAct out a
scenescene
High
HighLow
Low
78. Engagement-based
Learning and Teaching
Build Relationships
Attend to Classroom Environment
Reflect on Grading and Rewards
Commit to Guiding Principles
Practice Student Habits
Develop Foundation Skills
PreconditionsPreconditions
81. Personalize Learning
Make each student feel unique.
Connect to the youth culture.
Recognize cultural differences.
Consider the student point of view.
Be aware of different learning styles.
Differentiate instruction.
Attend to students with special needs.
Intervene early.
83. Program Course Offerings
Required Courses (9 courses, 3 credit hrs each)
• Using Assessment for Instruction
• Bodybrain-Compatible Teaching
• The Teacher Leader
• Brain Health
• Curriculum & Instruction in K-12 Transformation
• Using Data to Inform Instruction
• Contemporary Issues in Education
• Personalized Instruction
• Effective Instruction: Theory and Practice
Specialized Courses (3 courses 3 credit hrs each in either)
Teaching and Learning or Educational Technology
School Literacy Plans Instructional Design for Technology
Integrating Academics/CTE Using Information/Communication Technology
Research Seminar in Teaching/Learning Research Seminar in Instructional Technology
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Your Agenda forYour Agenda for
Instructional LeadershipInstructional Leadership
ActivityActivity
International CenterInternational Center
for Leadership infor Leadership in
EducationEducation
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Developing the RightDeveloping the Right
Regard for State TestingRegard for State Testing
ActivityActivity
International CenterInternational Center
for Leadership infor Leadership in
EducationEducation
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Low Expectations - HighLow Expectations - High
SchoolSchool
ActivityActivity
International CenterInternational Center
for Leadership infor Leadership in
EducationEducation
89. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Management
Staff Reviews and
Evaluation
Student
Achievement Data
Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
Balanced
Assessments
Personnel and
Budgets
Master
Schedule/Teacher
Assignments
Staff Meetings
90. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Management
Staff Reviews and
Evaluation
Student
Achievement Data
Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
Balanced
Assessments
Personnel and
Budgets
Master
Schedule/Teacher
Assignments
Staff Meetings
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N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Management
Staff Reviews and
Evaluation
Student
Achievement Data
Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
Balanced
Assessments
Personnel and
Budgets
Master
Schedule/Teacher
Assignments
Staff Meetings
92. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Empowerment
Mentoring
Leadership
Teams
Teacher
Incentives and
Rewards
Teacher
Observations/Stu
dy Tours
Co-
teaching/Team
teaching
Individualized
Professional
Learning
93. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Empowerment
Mentoring
Leadership
Teams
Teacher
Incentives and
Rewards
Teacher
Observations/Stu
dy Tours
Co-teaching/Team
teaching
Individualized
Professional
Learning
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N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Empowerment
Mentoring
Leadership
Teams
Teacher
Incentives and
Rewards
Teacher
Observations/Stu
dy Tours
Co-teaching/Team
teaching
Individualized
Professional
Learning
95. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Vision
Needs Assessment/
Strategic Planning
Professional
Development
Workshops
Classroom
Walkthroughs
R/R
Framework
Instructional
FocusVision/Missi
on/Goals
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Instructional Leadership Practices
Vision Needs Assessment/
Strategic Planning
Professional
Development
Workshops
Classroom
Walkthroughs
R/R
Framework
Instructional
FocusVision/Missio
n/Goals
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N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Vision Needs Assessment/
Strategic Planning
Professional
Development
Workshops
Classroom
Walkthroughs
R/R
Framework
Instructional
FocusVision/Missio
n/Goals
98. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Professional
Learning
Community
Culture
Peer Review of
Student Work
Instructional
Coaching
Academic
Intervention
Grading
Celebrations
99. Quadrant D Leadership
Instructional Leadership Practices
Professional
Learning Community
Culture
Peer Review of
Student Work
Instructional
Coaching
Academic
Intervention
Grading
Celebrations
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N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Professional
Learning Community
Culture
Peer Review of
Student Work
Instructional
Coaching
Academic
Intervention
Grading
Celebrations
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N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Management
Staff Reviews and
Evaluation
Student
Achievement Data
Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
Balanced
Assessments
Personnel and
Budgets
Master
Schedule/Teacher
Assignments
Staff Meetings
Vision Needs Assessment/
Strategic Planning
Professional
Development
Workshops
Classroom
Walkthroughs
R/R
Framework
Instructional
FocusVision/Missio
n/Goals
Empowerment
Mentoring
Leadership
Teams
Teacher
Incentives and
Rewards
Teacher
Observations/Stu
dy Tours
Co-teaching/Team
teaching
Individualized
Professional
Learning
Professional
Learning Community
Culture
Peer Review of
Student Work
Instructional
Coaching
Academic
Intervention
Grading
Celebrations
102. K
N
O
W
L
E
D
G
E A B
DC
Quadrant D Leadership
HighLow
Low
High
APPLICATION
Instructional Leadership Practices
Staff Reviews and
Evaluation
Student
Achievement Data
Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
Balanced
Assessments
Personnel and
Budgets
Master
Schedule/Teacher
Assignments
Staff Meetings
Needs Assessment/
Strategic Planning
Professional
Development
Workshops
Classroom
Walkthroughs
R/R
Framework
Instructional
FocusVision/Missio
n/Goals
Mentoring
Leadership
Teams
Teacher
Incentives and
Rewards
Teacher
Observations/Stu
dy Tours
Co-teaching/Team
teaching
Individualized
Professional
Learning
Professional
Learning Community
Peer Review of
Student Work
Instructional
Coaching
Academic
Intervention
Grading
Celebrations
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Margaret MeadMargaret Mead
" Never doubt that a small
group of citizens can change
the world. Indeed it is the
only thing that ever has.”
School leadership is not a position but a disposition
for taking action. One role of school leaders is to
broaden the acceptance of leadership among many
staff who share a common vision. Quadrant D
Leadership is the collaborative responsibility for taking
action to reach the future oriented goal of the
intellectual, emotional and physical needs of each
student.
Definition of
Leadership
107. • Analyze Driving Forces of Change on Education
• Identify Student Learning Needs
• Set Student Learning Goals
• Set School Goals
• Set Individual Goals
• Analyze Patterns in School Practices
• Test Hypotheses
• Quantify Perceptions of Students, Staff and
Community
Data Strategies
108. • Learning Criteria for 21st Century Learners
• Lexile Framework for Reading
Data Strategies
• WE Surveys
• Curriculum Matrix
• R/R Framework
• Efficiency and Effectiveness Framework
Student Learning
Perceptions
School Processes
Exciting new initiative. Chance to partner with one of our closest partners, Penn Foster, which is one of the oldest distance learning institutions in the US founded in 1890 and the second largest online career school/college in the US today w 220,000 online courses taken, behind only Univ of Phoenix. PF offers 65 career diploma programs, 21 assoc. degree programs, 2 Bachelor’s programs, and now one Master’s program. Also have online “virtual high school diploma” program w 100 courses used by high schools, career centers like Auburn in Ohio (Tom Schultz’s former school), Job Corps centers and other education providers. Co-launch later this year with ICLE a new MEd program in Curriculum and Instruction w WRD as “professor of Record” – and obviously leveraging Bill’s reputation to attract students.
Program consists of 15 courses w 12 required to earn the MEd credential. 9 “core/required” courses that all students must take. The students elect from either of two “specializations: either Instructional Design for Teaching and Learning or Educational Technology i.e. using technology in teaching.