NISD Leadership Academy “Excellence for All” Thursday, July 20, 2017

Points of Pride One of five large school district finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Third consecutive year on the National AP Honor Roll Ranked eighth in the nation in large student population category for the Digital School District Survey Award 2017 Best Communities for Music Education for seventh consecutive year The Class of 2017 earned more than $31 million in scholarships 95% of parents indicate their child feels safe at school. NISD has been nationally recognized for security efforts and serves as a model across the nation in security programs. State and national recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting NISD’s Twitter account, @NorthwestISD, was ranked No. 1 Texas school district accounts for Region XI 60 students have signed NCAA athletic scholarships

Areas of Need NISD will increase the number of students identified as reading on or above grade level in grades K-3 (end of 2nd Grade) through an aligned emphasis of professional development, curriculum development and alignments, and performance monitoring tools intended to meet the goals set forth in the NISD Profile of a Graduate. NISD will continue to align with the Profile of a Graduate by increasing opportunities, participation, and performance in the area of Advanced Academics and enhance the curriculum and resources in order to improve the overall learning experience for students.

Areas of Need To increase academic success of students within Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) subgroups – Bilingual/English as a Second Language, Career and Technology, No Child Left Behind (Title 1), and Special Education. To support campus instructional programs by enhancing the curriculum and resources in order to improve overall learning experiences for students.

Collective Efficacy Sense of Urgency

Collaborative Leadership and Collective Efficacy “Collaborative leadership includes the purposeful actions we take as leaders to enhance the instruction of teachers, build deep relationships with all stakeholders through understanding self-efficacy and building collective efficacy to deepen our learning together.”

Collaborative Leadership and Collective Efficacy “Collaborative leadership includes the purposeful actions we take as leaders to enhance the instruction of teachers, build deep relationships with all stakeholders through understanding self-efficacy and building collective efficacy to deepen our learning together.”

A Passion for Leadership Robert Gates Former Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) President of Texas A&M U.S. Secretary of Defense (Bush and Obama) Thoughts on Leadership and Organizational Change It’s about the people Knowing where to go Having strategies Accountability and transparency

It’s About Our People

Collaborative Leadership and Collective Efficacy “Collaborative leadership includes the purposeful actions we take as leaders to enhance the instruction of teachers, build deep relationships with all stakeholders through understanding self-efficacy and building collective efficacy to deepen our learning together.”

Where Do We Need to Go?

What Strategies Do We Use?

Collaborative Leadership and Collective Efficacy “Collaborative leadership includes the purposeful actions we take as leaders to enhance the instruction of teachers, build deep relationships with all stakeholders through understanding self-efficacy and building collective efficacy to deepen our learning together.”

Accountability and Transparency

How We Lead and How We Plan

Leading with Focus Mike Schmoker

District Improvement Plan 2016-2017 2017-2018 5 Strategic Goals 25 Performance Objectives 118 Strategies 5 Strategic Goals 20 Performance Objectives 43 Strategies

Campus Improvement Plans

Northwest Independent School District Beliefs Vision Mission Goals

NISD Beliefs Kids come first Continuous improvement is essential for future success The success of each student is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities Environment influences learning

NISD Vision The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: Ready for college Ready for the global workforce Ready for personal success

NISD Mission Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students in a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.

NISD Goals Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future- ready learners. Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement and learning.

NISD Goals Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely, open manner and engage parents and community members in positive partnership opportunities in our schools. Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student and community pride.

NISD Goals Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents, and the community receive optimal educational services.

Sense of Urgency

We will be judged by what we do during our watch. Our Leadership We will be judged by what we do during our watch.