A School for

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AFFECTIVE
SUBSTANCE
Benard Gates Quaglia Evans Kohn Fullen Covey
Caring Relationships Belonging Nurturing
Caring Community Personalization Love
High Expectations Rigor Challenge
Motivation Structure Engaging Curriculum Precision
Learn
Contributions Relevance Leadership
Action Latitude Student Choice Professional
Learning Leave a Legacy
ABOUT THEM
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AFFECTIVE
SUBSTANCE
CARING RELATIONSHIPS
TEACHING LEARNING
HELPING STUDENTS BECOMERELEVANT
ABOUT THEM
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Pick your shoes
Our work as educators should be about the
students.
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WE HAVE TO KEEP REMINDING
KIDS THAT SCHOOL IS ABOUT
THEM
Helping students become relevant
Two all beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese
pickles onions on a sesame seed bun!
Hold the pickles hold the lettuce special orders
dont upset us!
We do it all for you!
Have it your way!
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Helping students become relevant

• Kennebunk High School Mission Statement
• Kennebunk High School is committed to providing a
  varied and rigorous academic program. Within a
  safe and caring environment, EACH student will
  be encouraged to realize his/her fullest
  potential and become a life-long learner, as well
  as a responsible member of society.

EACH
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All students in reach When we find their
rhythm The step, the dance, the song within
them Thats a better journey But so much
harder Too extraordinary But so much smarter To
drum to the beat of each different marcher
Monte Selby From the song Beat of a
Different Marcher
Helping students become relevant
Eileen
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Helping students become relevant

• Mr. Beaudoin,
• I cant thank you enough for the countless
• opportunities and support you gave me this past
• year. Between tutoring in the writing lab and
• speaking at the School Board meetings, I truly
• feel that I have left a lasting impression on
  KHS.
• I could not have done that without you.
• Kennebunk High School is extremely fortunate
• to have you. Thank you again and I will keep in
• touch.
• Fondly,
• Eileen

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Helping students become relevant
IT IS ABOUT GIVING STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO
MAKE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM! IT IS
ABOUT ADULTS BELIEVING IN THEIR ABILITIES! IT IS
ABOUT GETTING THEM TO CARE!
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Helping students become relevant
Schools should see students as ..
volunteers not prisoners. part of the
decision making process. citizens in a
democratic community. capable of making real
contributions. possibilities not problems.
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The MAGIC is in them

• The role of educators should be to help
• students become
• SOMEBODY
• To help students become
• VISIBLE
• To help students
• TO BE

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Most people go into
education to help kids develop, become
somebody, and yet there is something in us
that wants to keep kids incapable
because it increases our
importance Ed. Week
3/23/07
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Making School About Them
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Student-Centered Classrooms
Student-Voice Service Learning Student-Led
Programs
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WHAT IS STUDENT VOICE?

• Creating a culture where

Students are empowered to take
responsibility for what happens to them
academically and socially. Students learn to
advocate for themselves and what they
need. Students are given opportunities to
practice civic skills. Students are encouraged
to speak out about matters of importance to
them.
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TOP 10 WHY STUDENT VOICE

• 10. Schools should be about students.
• 9. Their participation should be
  non-negotiable!
• 8. Their involvement leads to more success.
• 7. Involvement in decisions creates ownership.
• 6. Students feel like volunteers not
  prisoners.
• 5. Teenagers should not be hidden away until
• they become adults.
• 4. Students may have some of the answers.
• 3. Caring creates good citizenship.
• 2. It shows that adults believe in their
  abilities.
• 1. A silent school, is not a school at all.

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THE FOUNDATIONS OF STUDENT VOICE

• Advisory Programs
• Student-Led Conferences
• Experiential Learning
• Student Exhibitions
• Service Learning
• Student Directed Programs
• Students giving Teachers Feedback
• Students on Hiring Committees
• Students on School Board
• Student Centered Classrooms

• Student Council
• Class Officers
• Co-curricular Activities
• Athletic Programs
• School Clubs
• Student Publications
• Students on Committees
• Student Speakers
• Displaying Student Work
• Showcasing Students
• Community Service
• Student Surveys

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What is Service Learning?

• A method of teaching and learning that challenges
  students to identify, research, propose and
  implement solutions to real needs in their school
  or community as part of their academic work.

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Three Components of Service Learning Projects

• Academic Integrity
• Student Ownership
• Apprentice Citizenship

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Types of Service Learning

• Intergenerational

• C Civic

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Types of Service Learning

• Environmental

• C Humanitarian

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In its simplest form, Service Learning

• Connects to Academic Curriculum
• Utilizes student voice
• Provides real service to the community

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Service Learning embodies the idea of-
Tell me and I forget, Show me and I
remember, Involve me and I understand.
-Chinese proverb
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Student-Led Programs
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CHALLENGE NIGHT


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• People only support
• what they help
• to create.

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WIZARD
Helping students become relevant

• The kids walk in, stroll in,
• bounce in, flounce in, strut in, dance in,
• and finally stagger into my classroom.
• There are even a few who look and act
• like they have been swept up by a tornado
• and dropped in the back row.
• Each in his or her own way is following
• the yellow brick road to my door in search
• of the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz.
• Some need courage and I support and
• believe in them until they believe in
• themselves.

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WIZARD
Helping students become relevant

• Some want a heart and I introduce them to
• art, music, theater, and poetry
• and let them explore their feelings.
• Some are in search of a brain and
• I help them locate theirs and show them
• how to use it to the best of their ability.
• Some are trying to find a home and
• I give them a safe, secure place
• to be with an adult who listens and cares.
• I am not really a wizard so I use my
• teaching skills to help my students learn
• that the magic is within them, not me.
• 
  
• 2006 by Keith Harvie

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CARING RELATIONSHIPS
Keep EACH students candle burning.
Oh, I dont think you are college material.
It doesnt matter why the paper is late, you
have a zero!
You really struggled with my Algebra class,
I do not think you should be signing up
for Honors Geometry.
I know in other classes your teachers
provide you with class notes that is not
going to happen here.
This written assignment is too difficult for
you, just read on your own.
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CARING RELATIONSHIPS
MISTAKES PROVIDE US OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVISION
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CARING RELATIONSHIPS
I cant do that yet.. but Ill try!
Dont worry..youre just
getting started!
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CARING RELATIONSHIPS
ASHLEY- Age 12
ADULTS NEED TO KEEP STUDENTS SAFE...
But let them learn by doing!
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CARING RELATIONSHIPS

Safe Supportive School Climate Smaller
Communities of Learning Advisory/ Mentoring
Programs Personalization Strategies 9th Grade
Transition / Orientation


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CARING RELATIONSHIPS
Believe that you have it and you have it!
Latin Proverb
Probably everyone in this room has
accomplished something they did not feel they
could because someone believed in them!
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Dear Mrs. Massey, I am not sure if you
remember me, but I was a student of yours at
Hodjkins Jr. High back in 1960. I sat in the back
row and was pretty invisible, as I found school
work difficult. You, however, always believed
that I could do more than I thought I could, and
you were right! To the surprise of many, I have
become an educator, and am currently a high
school principal. Everyday I set out to make a
difference for my students by modeling that
spirit of hope you always exhibited towards me.
Please know that you have made a great
contribution to my development and, through my
work, your gift continues to touch the students
that I teach. Thank you so much!
Sincerely, Nelson Beaudoin
CARING RELATIONSHIPS
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THREE GIFTS IN ONE by Nelson Beaudoin
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TEACHING AND LEARNING

2002-CSRD GRANT Peter Senge Dance of
Change The Fifth Discipline Can schools
become learning communities?

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TEACHING AND LEARNING

Set out to create a Learning Community by
Personalizing Reflective teaching learning
Giving students a voice
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Assessment How will we know that they know? Do
we really know how to examine student work? Can
we use data to inform instruction?

OR IS THIS ALL VOODOO?
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Teaching Pedagogy How do we inspire students to
care about learning? Are we part of a
collaborative culture? Are we truly reflective
about teaching and learning?

Or is great teaching isolated and secretive?
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Standards / Expectations What should students
know and be able to do? Are our students ready
for post secondary work? Do all students have
access to challenging curriculum?

OR IS PRETTY GOOD .. GOOD ENOUGH?
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Professional Development
Communities of Practice (COPS)
OUTCOMES Teachers less isolated Professional
renewal Staff more committed to vision Sharing
improves practice Action research encourages
change Change happens quicker Staff morale
increases Focus stays on students

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
Professional Development
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
REQUIRE Participatory leadership A shared
vision Teacher to teacher visitation Staff
reflection, sharing practice Sharing and
celebrating successes

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Qualities of Great Teachers

• Know their students
• Care about their success
• Expect a lot from them
• have a plan
• know their content
• Are willing to support their work

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
PEAK LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Involved something you did not know Some
relevance or urgency to learn it There was a
mentor involved You were not ashamed or
inhibited Skills and knowledge involved were
connected You did not want it to end

Involved something that was hard Had meaning to
you You were supported by others You were hopeful
of success Learning was part of a bigger
picture It was exciting and motivating
You found the learning challenging Felt connected
to the learning You were part of a team Felt
proud of your accomplishment Helped make sense of
something else It was exhilarating
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
1. Be
RESOLUTE
Stay positive and focused.
Believe in yourself, your
efforts
and your students.
Address personal and professional
issues through appropriate communication.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
2. Be
REFLECTIVE Constantly analyze
lessons, strategies, routines and
assessments. Look at all that you do
with the intent of making it as
great as it can be each day.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
3. Be RIGOROUS Have high universal
expectations. Challenge all students. Recognize
that students and colleagues will rise to our
minimum expectations- so require more. Seek to
inspire, not to control.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
4. Be RESPONSIVE Be
present for your students. Put
them first. Respond promptly to e-mails
and voice mail messages. Assist and support your
colleagues.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
5. Be RESPECTFUL Use effective communication
skills Avoid negative tactics such as arguing,
raising your voice or using sarcasm. Seek to
build up, not to break down.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
6. Be
RESPONSIBLE Meet professional
standards. Be punctual and meet
deadlines. Commit to organizational
goals. Be consistent.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
7. Have ROUTINES
Establish clear and fair
classroom expectations.
Have a plan in place to minimize
unwanted behaviors.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
8. Be a ROLE MODEL Regardless of what we say,
students emulate what we do. Act as you would
want your students to act. Choose your attitude.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
9. REST and RELAX Take care of yourself. Spend
time with family and friends. Have fun. Balance
your personal and professional life.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
10. REACH for the stars Challenge yourself,
your students, and your colleagues. Seek to make
a difference.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
11. Be RESILIENT Have the ability to adapt
and bounce back. Cope and move on
successfully. View things through a lens of hope
and optimism

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TEACHING AND LEARNING
12 Rs
12. Teaching as its own REWARD From what we
get we can make a living. What we give,
however, makes a life. -Arthur Ashe


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AFFECTIVE
SUBSTANCE
UNDERSTAND more than guess
CARE more than judge
LISTEN... more than talk
Philosophy of Leadership
ABOUT THEM
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The Change Activity

• Change is uncomfortable!
• Change is hard to see!
• A few changes are okay, but a lot of change is
  very difficult!
• It helps to see others around you changing!
• After you change there is a temptation to
  change back!
• People need to know why they have to change!
• Change for the sake of change is not good!
• Change is harder for some people than others!
• Change is easier with clear explanations!
• Change can be fun!

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conversation in class revealed some astounding
details about high school life across the
country.. When I outlined my high school
career, that of independent learning, flexible
scheduling, and a school for each kid, my
classmates and professor were stunned. They could
not believe how much freedom I had in planning
and executing my high school education. The fact
that I had taken independent studies, done an
internship, and had experience with online
classes was something that my classmates had
never heard of before. After hearing tales of
other high schools around the country, I consider
myself very lucky to have attended Kennebunk High
School. I knew that we had a great school, but I
never how great I had it until I talked to others
about their experiences. I want to thank,
applaud, and congratulate you and the faculty and
staff for truly making Kennebunk High School a
"school for each kid." My classes and
experiences at KHS have absolutely prepared me
for college life and classes.
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