Leaders Pursuing Excellence in the 21 st Century Eylastine Davis The Center/CMU

21 st Century Perspective Every student All communities Global opportunities

Links of Success in the Chain of Excellence Engaged StudentsSupportive parents Bold Visionary Leader Committed Highly qualified Staff Rigorous, Relevant Curriculum

Bold leaders are: Those who are passionate Those who are passionate Those who are committed Those who are committed Visionary Visionary Brave enough to fight for what they believe in Brave enough to fight for what they believe in Able to make tough decisions Able to make tough decisions Selfless Selfless

Bold Leaders Understand: There is no greater urgency that exists in the world today than the education of children There is no greater urgency that exists in the world today than the education of children Our country’s quality of life depends on an educated populace, it is our school leaders responsibility to prepare all of the children to be contributing citizens Our country’s quality of life depends on an educated populace, it is our school leaders responsibility to prepare all of the children to be contributing citizens We must work collaboratively to get the job done We must work collaboratively to get the job done

Bold leaders exhibit strong leadership in: Their own classroom, department, school or district. Their own classroom, department, school or district. Any arena that there is an opportunity to share the story and urgency of educating the students in Michigan Any arena that there is an opportunity to share the story and urgency of educating the students in Michigan

Bold leaders are known as: Effective Effective Knowledgeable Knowledgeable Resourceful Resourceful Supportive Supportive Inspiring Inspiring Energetic/Enthusiastic Energetic/Enthusiastic

Bold leaders know: Communication and visibility are key to gaining trust from all stakeholders Communication and visibility are key to gaining trust from all stakeholders Authenticity is a valuable tool Authenticity is a valuable tool Power is used to help never to hurt Power is used to help never to hurt Celebration and recognition of performance is necessary Celebration and recognition of performance is necessary Keep the main thing the main thing Keep the main thing the main thing

Bold Leaders demand: Accountability for all Accountability for all Best Practices in every part of the organization Best Practices in every part of the organization Clear communication, Data Usage,Smart goals, Strong results Clear communication, Data Usage,Smart goals, Strong results Loyalty to the children and school Loyalty to the children and school Good customer service Good customer service High expectations for all stakeholders High expectations for all stakeholders

Bold leaders know: They can’t and should not do everything, take time to breathe, timing is everything They can’t and should not do everything, take time to breathe, timing is everything They must build a culture of high expectations and trust in their school community through modeling competency They must build a culture of high expectations and trust in their school community through modeling competency They must build a support network for themselves in order to survive, eat well, exercise, spend time with your family, find your joy They must build a support network for themselves in order to survive, eat well, exercise, spend time with your family, find your joy They must renew their passion with continual learning They must renew their passion with continual learning

Resources Professional organizations (State and National) ex., ASCD, CEC, Elementary, Middle, Secondary Organizations Professional organizations (State and National) ex., ASCD, CEC, Elementary, Middle, Secondary Organizations Local, State and National conferences and workshops Local, State and National conferences and workshops Internet Internet Leadership literature (not just education) Leadership literature (not just education) Professional journals and newsletters Professional journals and newsletters Seek Mentorship from leaders you admire Seek Mentorship from leaders you admire