Transforming the

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2001
Summer Institutes
Transforming the Learning, Teaching, and
Leadership Environment
Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction/Association of Washington School
Principals
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The Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction would like to thank the following
organizations for their collaboration and support
Educational Service Districts
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The Journey of Education Reform. . . . . . .
A major culture change
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Why we are here
to provide students with the opportunity to
become responsible citizens, to contribute to
their own economic well-being, and to that of
their families and communities, and to enjoy
productive and satisfying lives. - Basic
Education Act (Goal)
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In other words ...
Help every student gain the knowledge and skills
they need to live, learn and work successfully in
the 21st century.
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The Whole Learner
Intellectual
(Problem solving / creativity)
Emotional
Physical
(Resiliency / empathy)
(Stamina)
All components are interdependent
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The Learning Process
Exploring (where I am)
Feedback (How well I did)
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Communications
Reading
Writing
Math Science Social Studies Arts Health /
Fitness
Reasoning
Representing
Relating
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Student
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Building a High Performance Education System
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Headlines
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Impact of Change
Shock
Acceptance
Integration

• Disbelief

Anger
Rationalization
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The Learning Process
Exploring (where I am)
Feedback (How well I did)
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Snapshot of Changing Schools
Grant Elementary School - Spokane Madison Middle
School - Seattle Tonasket High School - Tonasket
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Snapshot of Changing Schools (cont.)
Grant Elementary School Spokane
Kindergarten kids at Grant Elementary School
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Snapshot of Changing Schools (cont.)
Madison Middle School Seattle
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Snapshot of Changing Schools (cont.)
Tonasket High School Tonasket
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Research on Successful Schools

• Nine common characteristics exist among high
  performing/ successful schools
• No silver bullet or single answer
• These characteristics are found
• At elementary, middle and high school levels
• Across all socioeconomic and geographic settings
• In Washington and across the nation

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Characteristics of High Performing Schools

• Clear and shared vision/purpose
• Everybody knows where they are going and why
• All staff participate in developing the common
  focus

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• High standards and expectations
• Get all students to do better
• Positive attitudes, no excuses
• Realize continuous improvement needed
  over the long haul

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• Effective instructional administrative
  leadership
• Prerequisite to school change
• Leadership come in many forms (principal, school
  district staff)

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Characteristics of High Performing Schools (cont.)

• High levels of teamwork
• Everybody is involved
• Collaboration and communications among
  all staff

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• Changes in curriculum instruction
• Alignment with state standards and assessments
• More time found for instruction

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• Frequent monitoring of teaching and learning
• Constantly determining who does well and
  who need help
• Recognize success, support those in need.

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Characteristics of High Performing Schools (cont.)

• Emphasis on professional development
• Focus, extensive, ongoing
• Never comfortable or satisfied with status quo

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• Supportive learning environment
• Safe, civil, healthy atmosphere where
  respect is the norm
• Personalized instruction

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• Increased Parent and Community involvement
• Strong partnerships with parents,
  businesses, community groups
• and higher education

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Building a High Performance School
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This years institutes have been designed to
emphasize or focus on

• Leadership/School Improvement Focus on the
  principals role in supporting teachers, the
  school leadership team, and teachers as leaders
  for improved student learning.

• Team Planning Focus on maximizing impact back
  home.

• Content Area Strands Focus on current
  research and effective practices that classroom
  teachers can implement in their classrooms,
  (Arts, Health and Fitness, Math, Reading,
  Writing, Social Studies, and Science).

• WASL Writing Scoring Focus on training
  teachers and staff to understand the WASL writing
  scoring process.

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Summer Institute System Model
Conditions
Summer Institute
- Get in the Game
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The Journey of Education Reform. . . . . . .
A major culture change