Collaboration Changes Culture
Seaford Middle School
Tough Times Don’t last…Tough teams Do!
About Us Jean
7th & 8th Grade - ELA Teacher
Nikki6th Grade – SS Teacher
StephaniePrincipal
Brenda Media Specialist
Our School
Grades 6-8Approx. 750 students
FARM rate – 71%Spec Ed - 21%
School Goals• Achievement Goal• Climate Goal• Parent Involvement• Professional Development• Technology
How does your school tackle its
goals?
In the box, list the words you correlate with distributed leadership.
What’s in your head about the term DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP?
Our Story
2005-2006• Brand new
administration
• Under “School Improvement” due to state test scores.
• Hired 21 new teachers
2006-2007• Trying to move
from under “School Improvement”
• Create a better reputation for our school
• Hired 18 new teachers
Our Veteran Crew!
I am _________ and I am proud to be part of this crew!
I am excited about sailing this year with SMS because…..
Message In A Bottle
A Step Further...
Using Creative Themes to Develop Teams!
2007-2008• Distributed
Leadership Team
• Pit Crews were based on Marzano’s, What Works in Schools
• Staff meeting time to report out
• Hired 7 new teachers
Our Veteran Pit Crew!
I am _________ and I am proud to be part of the pit crew at SMS!
If I were sponsored by a company or product it would have to be…
My Part In The Pits…
A Pit Crew Promise!
Accomplishments in the Pits
District Teacher of the Year
Superstars In Education Award
OUT!!!!!
2008-2009
• Tack Forces to focus on components of School Success Plan
• Hired 4 new teachers
Our Veteran Cowpokes! I am _________ and I am
proud to be part of the ranch at SMS!
If I were starring in a Western Film the title would have to be…
Tack Force – The Spurs
Assessments
Common Assessments
Item Analysis
Delaware Student Testing Program Data
Scholastic Reading
Inventory
Tack Force – The Bridle and Bit
Best Practices
Staff Surveys
Professional Development
Learning Focused Strategies
Peer Visitations
Tack Force – The Saddle
Collegiality and Professionalism
Staff Surveys
Peer Observation Data
“Go To” List
New Teacher Support
Tack Force – The Stirrups
Response To Intervention (RTI)
Staff Surveys
Sharing Information
Developing Support
Tack Force – The Reins
School Climate
Discipline Data
Positive Behavior Support Data
“Spotlight On Success” Data
Attendance Data
Tack Force – The Horseshoe
Parent and Community Involvement
Parent Surveys
Tracking Involvement
Alertnow Data
Planning Events
My Role On The Ranch…
Roping In Results In 08-09!
• Task/Time Agendas
• Facilitator• Reps report out
• Share SLT Info• Discuss
Curriculum specific issues
• Tie their efforts to school goals
• Facilitate crews• Serve on SLT
• All staff• Areas of
Interest/Expertise• Each area
represented
Crews
RepsSchool
Leadership TeamDepartm
entMeetings
“There is just a feeling in the air.”
Results on the Ranch!
2009-2010
• Construction Crews to focus on School Success Plan
• Hired 2 new teachers
What will my road crew results be?
What am I going to do differently this year so that I can help my
students achieve more in 09-10?
The road to success is always under construction…
Tough Times Don’t Last…
Tough Teams Do!Positive Attitude
No complaining without brainstorming for a solution!
Image is everything!
Shapes
1 thing I loved –Heart
4 things I learned about Distributed Leadership – Square
3 things I can take back to my school – Triangle
1 summarizing statement - Circle
Our Websitehttp://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/schools/
sms
Helpful Resources
• Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement by Joseph Murphy
• Distributed Leadership in Practice by James P. Spillane & John B. Diamond
• DASL: Delaware Academy of School Leaders
Thank You!
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