Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Section D Strategy Two: Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Strategy One: C______ a c______ for c______ Strategy Two: Develop and articulate a shared vision Strategy Three: Plan and provide resources Strategy Four: Invest in training and professional development Strategy Five: Assess progress Strategy Six: Provide continual assistance Ho. D. 1 What Leaders of Successful Change Do

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision Outcome 1:Participants will describe the importance of a vision, why it should be developed collaboratively, and by whom. Outcome 2:Participants will distinguish between vision, mission, and goals. Outcome 3:Participants will compare the vision of the ideal with what exists and identify strategies for closing the gap between the ideal and the current state. Outcome 4:Participants will practice using a framework for selecting instructional programs or innovations to meet prioritized needs. Outcome 5:Participants will describe how the leader serves as spokesperson for a shared vision. Ho. D. 2

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Stakeholders Mission Goals Vision Data Priorities Solutions Visual Image of the Change(s) Ho. D. 3

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas System Feedback – Multiple Perspectives Standing in the Shoes of Others & Gathering Advice Ho. D. 4 Adapted from © Bailey Alliance, or - Who Should Be Involved... StakeholderReason Students Policy Makers/ Governing Board Business Round Table Parents Police/Probation Neighbors & Local Merchants Teachers High School Staff Our Group

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Mini-Case Study: Mason High School Mason High School is a suburban high school of about 2500 students. The socioeconomic status is mixed, having about 42% inner city, low-income students. Most are from single- parent homes with a working parent. Twenty percent of the students are middle SES with one or two working parents. Thirty-eight percent of the students are from upper-middle-class homes with primarily two-parent families, but only one working. The principal is an energetic, curious positive person who frequently volunteers for pilot programs (he wants to be the next Assistant Superintendent and is looking “visible”). The staff voted three years ago to have an open campus which means that students can leave when they are not in class. There is a mall nearby which the students frequent when not in class. The Food Court is a popular place for lunch. City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce share office space across the street from the school. Ho. D. 5

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Explore the Possibilities Scanning & Forecasting – External Environment Ho. D. 6 Adapted from © Bailey Alliance, 1995 How will these trends potentially impact you and the organization? ? Advances in Technology Social Fabric Breakdown/ Change Environmental Concerns Plurality of Values Politics and Economy – Loss of Credibility – Accumulation of Debt Demographics – Aging Population Future Trends Next 15 Years Past Trends Last 15 Years

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Ho. D. 7 Mission = Goals = Vision =

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas 1. Who will do it? 2. Do what? 3. For whose benefit? 4. What is the outcome or evidence? 5. Who is accountable? Essential Elements of a School Mission Statement Source: Critical Attributes of School Mission. Lezotte & Bancroft, July Ho. D. 8

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Mission Statement The mission of Running River Elementary School is to provide an opportunity for every student to master grade-level skills regardless of previous academic performance, family background, socioeconomic status, race, or gender. It is our purpose to educate all students to high levels of academic performance, while fostering positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. The entire staff pledges itself to these student outcomes. Running River Elementary School Ho. D. 9

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Describe the Ideal Student outcomes/ evidence of student learning Student behaviors Teacher behaviors Administrator behaviors Ho. D. 10 Our ideal should look like...

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Describe What Currently Exists Ho. D What are the strengths of your school/district/organization? How do you know? 2. What are your areas for potential growth? How do you know? 3. What are the norms in the school/district/organization? 4. What are the relationships in the school/district/organization? 5. What are the formal policies and rules that affect the school or district? 6. What types of resources does the school/district/ organization have? Other questions to ask:

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Top Three Priorities Ho. D. 12 address learning styles teacher interaction with low-achieving students develop critical thinking skills

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Integrating Innovations Ho. D. 13

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas What Leaders of Successful Change Do The leader communicates the vision by: Ho. D. 14

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas What Leaders of Successful Change Do A Spokesperson 1. Communicating 2. Networking 3. Personifying a. How you make and honor commitments b. What you say in formal and especially informal settings c. What you express interest in and what questions you ask d. Where you choose to act and how you make your actions known e. When you chose to act and how you make your actions known f. How you organize your staff and your physical surroundings B. Nanus (1992). Visionary leadership: Creating a compelling sense of direction for your organization. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Ho. D. 15