Preparing Students for THEIR Future:

The Leadership Dilemma of Our Generation

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• Dilemma…a situation in which somebody must choose one of two or more unsatisfactory alternatives.

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Leader Integrity• “Integrity lies at the very heart of what

leadership is.” (Badaracco and Ellsworth)

• Leader Integrity is a multi-dimensional concept that encompasses the relationship of the leader to:

The organization (Organizational Dimension)People associated with the organization (Interpersonal Dimension)Oneself as a leader (Intrapersonal Dimension)

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Leader integrity is the pathway by and through

which every leader has the capacity to lead his or her organization effectively.

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Define success for a student. What are the characteristics, behaviors, skills and

knowledge of an educated student prepared for the future?

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What do we know?….

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“Wired” Students

• Today’s students are considered “digital natives” meaning they have only known a digital world.

• Characteristics of digital natives:– Are capable of parallel

processing and multi-tasking– Prefer graphics over text– Prefer random access– Function best when networked– Thrive on instant gratification

and frequent rewards

Source: The Future of Education in America: A Structured Response to Uncertainty, McREL, November 2005

Our Future Workforce

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Paradigm Shift in Perspective

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• Facts & skills based• Teacher controlled• Work alone• Avoid failure• Discipline based

• Deeper understanding

• Student controlled pace

• Creative by creating • Work in groups • Synthesize and

analyze• Try, fail and try

again

New Economy Requires Old + New Basics

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Revealing Statistics• Fewer than 40 percent of the

nation’s largest and fastest-growing job classifications require four-year college degrees.

• Fewer than 30 percent of all jobs demand college degrees — a figure that has barely budged in the last two decades.

www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/feb/06/; Paul Barton article

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More than 80 percent of respondents in the 2005 National Association of Manufacturer’s Skills Gap Report indicated that they are experiencing a shortage of qualified workers overall – with 13 percent reporting severe shortages and 68 percent indicating moderate shortages. Career and technical education plays a vital role in helping American business close this gap by building a competitive workforce for the 21st

Century.

The Association for Career and Technical Education(ACTE) ; www.acteonline.org

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More trend data…

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• Nearly 40% of today's postsecondary students are self supporting adults age 24 and up, almost half attend part-time, more than 1/3 work full-time, 27% have children• 44% of Americans don’t believe they have theeducation they need for the jobs they want• 32 states do not have enough young adults in thepipeline to replace college-educated, retiring BabyBoomers• There are 32 million adults who started, but did notcomplete, a college education• Every 23 seconds a student drops out of school

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Job Zones Education Example

Zone 1:Little or nopreparation

A high school diploma or GEDcertificate, formal training sometimes required to obtain a license

Taxi drivers, amusementand recreation attendants,counter and rental clerks,cashiers, waiters/waitresses

Zone 2:Somepreparation

A high school diploma, perhapssome vocational training or job related coursework; an associate's orbachelor's degree could be needed

Sheet-metal workers, forest-fire fighters, customer-servicerepresentatives, pharmacytechnicians, retail sales clerks, tellers

Zone 3:Mediumpreparation

Training in vocational schools, on the job experience, or an associate'sdegree; B.A. sometimes required

Funeral directors, electricians,forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries

Zone 4:Considerablepreparation

Most jobs require a bachelor'sdegree, but some do not

Accountants, human-resourcemanagers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, detectives

Zone 5:Extensivepreparation

A bachelor’s degree is the minimumrequired for these jobs; some require graduate education

Librarians, lawyers, aerospaceengineers, physicists,school psychologists, surgeons

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Job Sectors 2006-2016 Growth and Replacement

• Some of the areas where the greatest job opportunities will be available include:

• Career and Technical Fields (skilled labor) such as:

• Home health care• Medical Assistants• Network Systems• Data Communication Analysts

• Education• Veterinary Sciences• Computer Software Engineers and

Applications

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Finding Common Ground• Preparation for post-secondary readiness

regardless of what pathway is chosen• What skills are needed in the workplace

AND college:basic knowledge and skills in written and spoken English, mathematics, science, humanities, history, economics and foreign languagesdevelopment of applied skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communications, leadership, personal responsibility and work ethic, innovation, and the ability to use technology

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What are the implications for our schools?

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Implications• Leadership

• Teaching and Learning

• Assessment (Student and School)

• Culture of Improvement

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Implication for Leadership• Resilient School Communities

Distributed innovation…extends beyond traditional boundaries

Collective intelligence

Transparency

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Implication for Teaching and Learning

• A Global Learning EconomyLearning Ecosystem

Families have personal learning ecologies that span national boundaries

Schools no longer exclusive agent of coordination

Personalized, learner-centered experiences and environments

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Implication for Assessment(Student and School)

• Contested authoritiesRich in data, poor in knowledge

Decide which data are important, what they mean, and how we can act on them.

New metrics beyond standardized testing to emerge (students and schools)

Third party certification; self-monitoring and accountability will be best methods to ensure quality

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Implication for Improvement• Creating and sustaining a culture of

improvementDiversifying learning geographies for institutions that create boundless learning exchanges

Understanding the complexity of improvement

Data diversity such as school and student performance statistics, poverty rates, degree of access to fresh food, and employment outlook

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Controlling Factors• Organizational – How can we

organize and structure the learning experience to maximize results?

• Environmental – What expectations and values define the learning environment?

• Instructional – What instructional pedagogies and strategies will meet the needs of each and every student?

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Creating and sustaining 21st century Creating and sustaining 21st century schools for 21st century kidsschools for 21st century kids

• Vision and PurposeEstablish a vision for the future reflective of the skills and knowledge needed for success in the 21st century.Commit to values defining excellence.

• Governance and LeadershipBecome proactive rather than reactive in establishing the representation and culture of a governing board.Provide leadership characterized by courage and commitment to move beyond regulatory expectations.

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Creating and sustaining 21st century Creating and sustaining 21st century schools for 21st century kidsschools for 21st century kids

• Teaching and LearningCreate an instructional climate that supports the way kids learn today.Embrace the application of knowledge and skills beyond the textbook and worksheets.

• AssessmentImplement a balanced assessment approach.Communicate and use results to guide instruction and learning.

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Creating and sustaining 21st century Creating and sustaining 21st century schools for 21st century kidsschools for 21st century kids

• ResourcesStart with a blank page – how can you maximize the resources provided?Dedicate resources to teaching and learning.

• StakeholdersLeverage the community – its knowledge, skills and resources.Provide meaningful and authentic opportunities for involvement.

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Creating and sustaining 21st century Creating and sustaining 21st century schools for 21st century kidsschools for 21st century kids

• Continuous ImprovementMove beyond the plan.Focus on implementing strategies and determine what works.Create culture that embraces and expects change to always be present.Build and sustain ownership and commitment to improvement.

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The Quest for ExcellenceExcellence is…

Shaped by context…Celebrated through culture…

Revealed by the success of the students we serve.

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Define excellence in your school by engaging stakeholders in a

comprehensive and authentic discussion.

Define excellence in your school by engaging stakeholders in a

comprehensive and authentic discussion.

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“If we are truly committed to student success and institutional quality we need to create a results oriented culture that reflects the complexity and depth of preparing students for THEIR future.”