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Rapidly Improving Schools Characteristics High Expectations and Relationships Data-driven Decisions Accountability Articulated Curriculum Rigorous and Relevant Instruction Personalized Learning Professional Learning Communities Partnerships School Climate Leadership

What would good leadership look like? Activity Activity What would good leadership look like?

Definition of Leadership School leadership is not a position but a disposition for taking action. One role of school leaders is to broaden the acceptance of leadership among many staff who share a common vision. Quadrant D Leadership is the collaborative responsibility for taking action to reach the future oriented goal of the intellectual, emotional and physical needs of each student. " Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

Quadrant D Leadership D KNOWLEDGE C A B APPLICATION

D C A B Quadrant D Leadership KNOWLEDGE Greater Reflection Best Practices for Future Needs of Students A B APPLICATION

Increasing from A/B to C/D Quadrant D Leadership Increasing from A/B to C/D Become more data-driven in decision. Broaden student achievement indicators (Learning Criteria for 21st Century Learners). Raise student expectations. Commit to rigor and relevant learning for every student. Develop curriculum around whole student needs. Become more future-focused on student learning needs. 46

Greater leadership action through staff empowerment and collaboration Quadrant D Leadership D Greater leadership action through student involvement and responsibility KNOWLEDGE C Greater leadership action through staff empowerment and collaboration A B APPLICATION

Increasing from A/C to B/D Quadrant D Leadership Increasing from A/C to B/D Create and empower leadership teams around groups of students and school functions. Facilitate team building activities. Be open to new possibilities. Credit others for success. Involve and listen to students in school practices. Consistently tap and develop future school leaders. 46

Quadrant D Leadership Comparing Leadership Traditional Leaders Manage the Current System Change the System to Achieve Results Use Past Experience to Solve Problems Learn New Ways to Adapt and Change Promote Standard Procedures Adapt to Unique Situations Replicate Practices w/ Fidelity Create New Practices to Meet Needs Look to Superiors for Answers Look to Staff Take Actions 46 Rely on Each Other Rely on Expertise

C D A B Quadrant D Leadership Creative Adaptive Leadership Leadership KNOWLEDGE Creative Leadership Adaptive Leadership A B Authoritative Leadership Collaborative Leadership APPLICATION

Reflection what Leadership looks like in each Quadrant Activity Activity Reflection what Leadership looks like in each Quadrant

Characteristics of Staff by Leadership Quadrant Quadrant D Leadership Characteristics of Staff by Leadership Quadrant Independent Turf Protective Proactive C D Initiative Takers Open/Sharing Proactive KNOWLEDGE Compliant Turf Protective Reactive A Interdependent Open/Sharing Reactive B APPLICATION

Leadership Tasks in Each Quadrant Activity Activity Leadership Tasks in Each Quadrant

C D A B Quadrant D Leadership 5,6,9,12 1,2,15,16 7,8,11,13 3,4,10,14 KNOWLEDGE 5,6,9,12 1,2,15,16 A B 7,8,11,13 3,4,10,14 APPLICATION

C D A B Quadrant D Leadership Culture-driven School Driving Forces of Action by Leadership Quadrant C D KNOWLEDGE Conflict-drivenSchool Culture-driven School A B Rule-driven School Tradition-drivenSchool APPLICATION

Typical Student Achievement Partial Traditional Success Quadrant D Leadership Typical Student Achievement C D KNOWLEDGE Islands of Innovation Rapidly Improving A B Partial Traditional Success Level or Declining APPLICATION

Source of Leader Learning All Staff Learn Internal to School Quadrant D Leadership Source of Leader Learning C D Leader Learns External to School All Staff Learn External to School High KNOWLEDGE A B Leader Knowledgeable Little New Learning All Staff Learn Internal to School Low Low High APPLICATION

Sports Roles as a Metaphor Quadrant D Leadership Sports Roles as a Metaphor C D Player Coach High KNOWLEDGE A B Low Referee Cheerleader Low High APPLICATION

Four Quadrants of Leadership Task - Data Driven School Improvement C D School teams collect and analyze additional data to state test, Teams and individuals constantly innovating to work toward school goals. Set school goals Implement Research-based program to increase achievement High A B Low Distribute test scores and tell staff to work on improvements Teams analyze data and develop plans for improvement Low High

Activity What are situations where individual leadership should focus in one quadrant?

Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant D Leadership Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant A Student safety and security issues. Compliance with ethical and legal requirements. Dismissal of staff. Significant student behavior disruptions. Introduction of new state mandates. Need for fiscal controls. School maintenance issues.

Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant D Leadership Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant B Conditions of low morale, such as layoffs or fiscal cuts. Hiring and mentoring new staff. Changes in school community such as changing demographics. Introduction of new programs, such as a new reading programs. Frequent turnover in school leadership.

Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant D Leadership Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant C Gaps in achievement among different groups of students. Staff clinging to status quo and traditional instruction. Poor student achievement. Low student expectations.

Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant D Leadership Situations Where Each Quadrant Is Effective Quadrant D Need for innovative approach. Moving from good to great school. Sustaining school improvement efforts. Low student engagement. Shortage of prospective leaders. New school planning.

Leadership Capacity Building Three Spheres of Leadership Capacity Building Mental Models Skills and Abilities Tools and Processes

Leadership Skills and Abilities Personal/Social/Emotional Coherent Vision Instruction Empowerment Community Organization/Management Political/Finance/Legal ICLE Expertise 10

Activity Instructional Leadership in Each Quadrant What leadership tools are available to you in each Quadrant?

ICLE Quadrant D Leadership Data Driven Customized Action Oriented Data Starting Points School Needs Assessment We Lead Survey Data Analysis Report Benchmark Tasks for RRR Quadrant D Leadership Inventory Models Understand and Apply Tools Practice/Reflect Skills Practitioner Perspective Leadership Challenges Action Plans Data Collection Ongoing Coaching

We Lead Data (N=14,927) Coherent Vision All STATEMENT Goal Focus Decision Making All STATEMENT 88% My day-to-day actions are aligned with the mission and vision of this school. (I) 70% Adults in this building work together effectively to achieve this school’s goals.. (Us) 59% The school’s mission and vision are reviewed on a regular basis with the staff. (Them)

We Lead Data (N=14,927) Coherent Vision All STATEMENT Goal Focus Decision Making All STATEMENT 68% Decisions at this school are based on the needs of students. 69% I am provided with the opportunity to be involved in this school’s improvement planning. 49% Staff morale at this school is high.

Years working in schools Coherent Vision 1st year 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years Over 20 Decisions at this school are based on the needs of students. 78% 70% 68% Adults in this building work together effectively to achieve this school’s goals. 71% 73% Staff morale is high at this school. 69% 57% 52% 48% 49%

We Lead Data Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT Curriculum and Instruction Professional Development Fidelity of Implementation Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT 58% Changes in curriculum and instructional practices are coordinated districtwide. 57% I take an active role in curriculum planning at this school. 58% I am supported when I recommend changes to my curriculum and instruction.

We Lead Data Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT Curriculum and Instruction Professional Development Fidelity of Implementation Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT 76% Professional development is aligned to school goals. 83% The school environment supports learning. 90% Staff are expected to adapt their practices to meet the needs of all students. 74% Continuous improvement is driven by school administration.

We Lead Data Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT Curriculum and Instruction Professional Development Fidelity of Implementation Instructional Leadership All STATEMENT 49% School administrators implement change without undue stress. 95% I solve problems effectively. 60% School administrators solve problems effectively. 26% Staff are resistant to new ideas. 96% I am open to new ideas.

We Lead Data Empowerment Trust Communication Relationships All STATEMENT 61% The right people are in leadership roles at this school. 60% The school administration creates a climate of trust. 69% I trust my colleagues will act in my best interest. 63% I trust that school administrators will act in my best interest. 52% Poor staff performance is not tolerated at this school.

Contrasting Roles of Leaders Quadrant D Leadership Contrasting Roles of Leaders C D Primary Director Secondary Producer Adventurer Primary Innovator Secondary Facilitator Adventurer High KNOWLEDGE Primary Monitor Secondary Producer Planner Primary Mentor Secondary Facilitator Planner A B Low Low High APPLICATION

Quadrant D Leadership Survey Activity Activity Quadrant D Leadership Survey

Leadership Survey Before doing survey, go to last page and indicate your current role and predict which Leadership Quadrant you think is your preference. Complete the survey, rate each group of three statements. Summarize your results. Plot your results on the graph.

Leadership Survey III II IIII I IIIII 3 9 4 10 8 2 6 1

Leadership Survey

Characteristics of Staff by Leadership Quadrant Quadrant D Leadership Characteristics of Staff by Leadership Quadrant C D KNOWLEDGE Creative Leadership Adaptive Leadership A B Authoritative Leadership Collaborative Leadership APPLICATION

Quadrant D Leadership Comparing Leadership Traditional Leaders Manage the Current System Change the System Learn New Ways to Adapt and Change Use Past Experience to Solve Problems Adapt to Unique Situations Promote Standard Procedures Create New Practices to Meet Needs Replicate Practices w/ Fidelity Look to Superiors for Answers Look to Staff Take Actions Rely on Expertise Rely on Each Other 46

Peer Review of Student Work Quadrant D Leadership Leadership Tools Management Tools Staff Reviews Analyzing Test Data School Improvement Plans Staff Assignments Modeling Vision Tools Professional Development Learning Criteria Classroom Walkthrougths R/R Mental Model Empowerment Tools Mentoring Team Building Teacher Teams Recognition Culture Tools Celebrations Peer Review of Student Work Instructional Coaching PLC

Peer Review of Student Work Quadrant D Leadership Leadership Tools Modeling Vision Tools Professional Development Learning Criteria Classroom Walkthrougths R/R Mental Model Culture Tools Celebrations Peer Review of Student Work Instructional Coaching PLC C D High KNOWLEDGE Management Tools Staff Reviews Analyzing Test Data School Improvement Plans Staff Assignments Empowerment Tools Mentoring Team Building Teacher Teams Recognition A B Low Low High APPLICATION

Quadrant D Leadership D KNOWLEDGE C A B APPLICATION

" Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world " Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” Margaret Mead Carl Jung

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