Post on 28-Dec-2015
Teacher Leadership: A School-Wide
Collaborative Approach Enhancing Student
Achievement
Dana Boyd - dboyd@yisd.netKristen Navarro - knavarro@yisd.net
NormsNorms
Turn cell phones on vibrate.
Please bring conversations to a close when we signal with a “High-Five”.
Expectations from this Expectations from this workshopworkshop
What do you want to leave with?
Case StudyCase Study
Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership
Case StudyCase Study
Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership
Jigsaw with your group members
Case StudyCase Study
Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership
Jigsaw with your group members
When finished reading please discuss at your table
Everyone has a chance to be a leader at
something.
PrincetonPrinceton
Met with various educators from around the nation.
PrincetonPrinceton
Met with various educators from around the nation.
Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership
PrincetonPrinceton
Met with various educators from around the nation.
Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership
See your handouts for Teacher Leadership Standards that were created.
PrincetonPrincetonMet with various educators from around the nation.
Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership
See your handouts for Teacher Leadership Standards that were created.
We wanted to bring back what we learned in Princeton and implement it in our school.
Clique Vs. TeamClique Vs. Team
Teachers do not work together - No Collaboration
Clique Vs. TeamClique Vs. Team
Teachers do not work together - No Collaboration
Administration is always brought into problems
What about in your What about in your school?school?
Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus.
What about in your What about in your school?school?
Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus.
What was the end result?
What about in your What about in your school?school?
Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus.
What was the end result?
Did administration solve the problem or did the team come to a decision?
Team LeaderTeam Leader
1 teacher per grade level
Team LeaderTeam Leader
1 teacher per grade level
Book Study - Difficult Conversations by, Stone, Patton, & Heen
Team LeaderTeam Leader
1 teacher per grade level
Book Study - Difficult Conversations by, Stone, Patton, & Heen
Monthly meetings
Team LeaderTeam Leader
Build trust
Team LeaderTeam Leader
Build trust
Be able to talk to each other
Team LeaderTeam Leader
Build trust
Be able to talk to each other
Teacher Observations
Team LeaderTeam Leader
Build trust
Be able to talk to each other
Teacher Observations
Lead meetings
Team LeaderTeam Leader
Build trust
Be able to talk to each other
Teacher Observations
Lead meetings
Lead discussion on group disagreements or issues
What about in your What about in your school?school?
From each of your grade levels who would be a good team leader at your campus? Why?
What about in your What about in your school?school?
From each of your grade levels who would be a good team leader at your campus? Why?
What characteristics do you feel make this person a team leader?
Subject ExpertSubject Expert
Teachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.”
Subject ExpertSubject Expert
Teachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.”
Design weekly lesson plans based on objectives and state expectations.
Subject ExpertSubject ExpertTeachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.”
Design weekly lesson plans based on objectives and state expectations.
Responsible to present the plan to the grade level weekly.
What about in your What about in your school?school?
Looking at the group mentioned previously, how would you group them as subject experts in the best interest of student success?
Example: Mrs. Brown is an expert in...
Grade Level ChairGrade Level Chair
A position for those hesitant to be a leader
Grade Level ChairGrade Level Chair
A position for those hesitant to be a leader
Allows everyone a chance to take a leadership position
Grade Level ChairGrade Level Chair
A position for those hesitant to be a leader
Allows everyone a chance to take a leadership position
Responsibilities include turning in paperwork for team and reminding timelines.
Walk and TalkWalk and Talk
Walk around the room and share a few things you have heard so far.
Walk and TalkWalk and Talk
Walk around the room and share a few things you have heard so far.
What is going on in your mind right now?
Walk and TalkWalk and TalkWalk around the room and share a few things you have learned about so far.
What is going on in your mind right now?
Can you see this happening at your school?
Thoughts at this Thoughts at this point...point...
Share out as a group
Teacher ObservationsTeacher Observations
Focusing on the teaching not the teacher
Teacher ObservationsTeacher Observations
Focusing on the teaching not the teacher
Every second Wednesday of the month during each teacher’s conference period
Teacher ObservationsTeacher Observations
Teachers observing other teachers looking for best practices.
Teacher ObservationsTeacher Observations
Teachers observing other teachers looking for best practices.
Teachers then bring best practices back to their own classroom to enhance students success.
Teacher ObservationsTeacher ObservationsTeachers observing other teachers looking for best practices.
Teachers then bring best practices back to their own classroom to enhance students success.
Teachers would answer questions about the lesson they observed. (See sample in packet)
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Early Release
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Early Release
Assigned topics
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Early Release
Assigned topics
Teacher choices
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Technology Cadre
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Technology Cadre
1-2 teachers per grade level
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training Teachers
Technology Cadre
1-2 teachers per grade level
Troubleshoot technology issues
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training TeachersTechnology Cadre
1-2 teachers per grade level
Troubleshoot technology issues
Help our Campus Technology Teacher with issues throughout the school
Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Teachers Training TeachersTeachers Training TeachersTechnology Cadre
1-2 teachers per grade level
Troubleshoot technology issues
Help our Campus Technology Teacher with issues throughout the school
Training
No Homework PolicyNo Homework Policy
Those who do it to comply with teacher request.
No Homework PolicyNo Homework Policy
Those who do it to comply with teacher request.
Those who couldn’t finish it in class.
No Homework PolicyNo Homework Policy
Those who do it to comply with teacher request.
Those who couldn’t finish it in class.
Those who are unable to master the concept.
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Progress 1 Failure Comparison
20072008
2007-2008
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26
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Grade Report 2 Failure Comparison
20072008
2007-2008
1 2 34
56
9
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20
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7
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9
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18
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Student Count
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Grade Report 3 Failure Comparison
20082007
2007-2008
1 2 34
56
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7
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9
44
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Grade
Progress 4 Failure Comparison
20072008
2007-2008
1 2 34
56
10
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9
15
2
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7
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Grade Report 1 Failure Comparison
2009
2008
2008-2009
1 2 34
56
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15
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10
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Student Count
Grade
Grade Report 2 Failure Comparison
2009
2008
2008-2009
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
Use your strength to help other students.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
Use your strength to help other students.
Teachers do not tutor their own students.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
Use your strength to help other students.
Teachers do not tutor their own students.
Advisory available after school.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
Use your strength to help other students.
Teachers do not tutor their own students.
Advisory available after school.
Builds trust amongst each other.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
Stop using the same recipe.
Use your strength to help other students.
Teachers do not tutor their own students.
Advisory available after school.
Builds trust amongst each other.
Moves from “My students” to “Our students” mentality.
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time
Why tutoring didn’t work...
TutoringTutoringYear OneYear One
After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time
Why tutoring didn’t work...
We still couldn’t meet the needs of all students:-Buses
-Day Care-Students were already tired
-Single Parents
T.I.E TimeT.I.E Time
T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment
T.I.E TimeT.I.E Time
T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment
During the school day
T.I.E TimeT.I.E Time
T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment
During the school day
Each grade chose their own days and time
T.I.E TimeT.I.E Time
T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment
During the school day
Each grade chose their own days and time
Each grade given support teacher to assist
Parent RequestsParent Requests
Non-existent
Parent RequestsParent Requests
Non-existent
All teachers are seen as equals.
Parent RequestsParent Requests
Non-existent
All teachers are seen as equals.
Students will have a chance to work with all teachers regardless.
Parent RequestsParent Requests
Non-existent
All teachers are seen as equals.
Students will have a chance to work with all teachers regardless.
Same teachers are not getting the same discipline/G.T. students.
Here is a look at our Here is a look at our school.school.
Your Turn...Your Turn...
This is your reflection period.
Do you have any questions?
Top Ten Teacher SongsTop Ten Teacher Songs
10. Don’t Worry Be Happy
Top Ten Teacher SongsTop Ten Teacher Songs
9. Working 9 to 5
Top Ten Teacher SongsTop Ten Teacher Songs
8. Rumors
Top Ten Teacher SongsTop Ten Teacher Songs
7. Welcome to the Jungle
Top Ten Teacher SongsTop Ten Teacher Songs
6. Under Pressure
Top Ten SongsTop Ten Songs
5. We’re Not Gonna Take It
Top Ten SongsTop Ten Songs
4. Don’t Stop Believing
Top Ten SongsTop Ten Songs
3. We Are Family
Top Ten SongsTop Ten Songs
2. Too Legit To Quit
Top Ten SongsTop Ten Songs
1. Hero
Here is our school...
Build Your FrameworkBuild Your FrameworkWhat are the top three Team Leader Initiatives that you want to implement at your school?
How will your teachers respond to these initiatives?
How will you respond to negative reactions?
Who will be your target group?
Share your ideas with your table.