American Association of American Association of School AdministratorsSchool Administrators

The Principal as LeaderMay 9, 2012

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“We can, wherever and whenever we choose,

successfully teach all children whose schooling is of interest to us.

We already know more than we need to do that.

Whether or not we do it must finally depend on

how we feel about the fact that we haven’t so far.”

- Ron Edmonds (1969)

Wallace FoundationSupport

2003: $5 million• 4-Part Grow-Your-Own Leadership Program• Monthly Meetings Led by the Superintendent

Focusing on the District’s Direction

2007: $750,000• Continued Leadership Initiatives

Where Are They Now?

FWCS Administrators

FWCS Other

Resign

Retire

61.4%14%

19.2%

5.3%

Direction Setting – From the Boardroom to the Classroom

MORALPURPOSE:

MissionVisionGoals

Precision

C. Precision: Instructional

Framework

Balanced Scorecard

Five Guiding Statements

Improvement Approach

D. Professional Learning:

HOPE Principles

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MissionFort Wayne Community Schools educates all students to high standards

enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens.

VisionFort Wayne Community Schools will be the school system

of choice and a source of community pride.

Core ValuesWe value:

– student achievement as the heart of our work.– equity in educational opportunities.– the diversity and uniqueness of our district and community.– the accountability of the school board, the administration, employees and teaching

professionals.– open and honest communication with our community, parents, and students.– partnerships with business, governmental, and community agencies.– our community’s support, sacrifice, and contributions.– the ability to change and meet all challenges.– facilities that are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

A. Moral Purpose

District Goals

I: Achieve and Maintain Academic ExcellenceEliminate the achievement gap among all groups of students

by maximizing the achievement of all.

II: Engage Parents and the CommunityEngage all segments of the community to support

the education of young people.

III: Operate Effectively with Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility

Demonstrate effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars by using best management practices and systemic long range planning

B. Personalization Pyramid for Success™

The FWCS Pyramid for Success™ is a district-wide system of proactive actions and progressive responses that provide value added support and challenge

for all students for their Academic and Readiness to Learn needs.

#1#1 I understand the I understand the resultsresults

#3#3 I understand what needs to I understand what needs to be done differently to get be done differently to get different resultsdifferent results

#4 #4 I am able to implement I am able to implement the changes to get the changes to get different resultsdifferent results

School Board Goals & District BSCSchool Board Goals & District BSC

#2#2 I understand my I understand my responsibility in the responsibility in the resultsresults

Moral PurposeEducating All Students to

High Standards

FWCS Improvement Approach

#5#5 I understand the I understand the new resultsnew results

1. What are our student achievement goals?

2. What do students need to know and be able to do?

3. How will students experience the learning opportunities?

4. How will students exhibit what they know?

5. How does our new knowledge impact our classroom instruction?

• Gather data• Analyze and disaggregate

data• I dentify strengths and areas

for improvement• Create SMART goals

• Review classroom practice and alignment with FWCS vision, mission, goals

• Explore FWCS identified research-based effective practices

• Select Research Based Effective Practices

• Plan• Write• Implement

• Assess Current Progress

Balanced Scorecard

C. Precision

LEAD Work Plan (Leading Educational Achievement with Distinction)

“Structure and maintain a professional learning community that ensures adults are able to meet the academic and

developmental needs of students as evidenced by increased student achievement on national standardized measures.”

– Culture/Learning Environment (commitment)– Curriculum/Instruction (what and how)– Accountability for Results (job descriptions,

expectations, and annual evaluations)– District Support Structures put in place to ensure

success of:– Administrators– Teachers– Support Staff– Students

Four Step System of SupportTM

• Step 1 – Daily Snapshot• Focus on Instructional Practices

• Step 2 – Principal Initial Feedback • Focus on Planning, Instruction & Leadership

• Step 3 – Focused Feedback• Focus on Planning, Instruction & Leadership

• Step 4 – Indiana Teacher Effectiveness Rubric

District Support Structures

• LEAD Principal Cohort• Academic Team Reorganization• Principal Effectiveness Support• Leadership Sessions Focused Around

Academic Achievement for All:– Superintendent– Area Administration– Departments regularly in buildings and

working with Principals

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FWCS Graduation Rate Outpacing the State

“You cannot deliver a quality

you do not own

and you cannot manage a quality

you do not deliver.”

by W. Edward Deming

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