Quotes on Change “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.” Alan Cohen “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Ann Frank

Quotes on Change “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

Six Secrets of Change Build relationships Moral purpose Have to be more confident than the situation warrants. They have to develop leadership in others. Be specific about the few things that matter and keep repeating them. Build relationships — Pfeffer & Sutton, 2006 Ongoing data and access to seeing effective practices is necessary for success. Moral purpose Capacity building concerns competencies, resources, and motivation. Individuals and groups are high on capacity if they possess and continue to develop these three components in concert. Michael Fullan, 2008 www.michaelfullan.com Fullan, Hill, & Crévola, 2006

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ CHANGE

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ CONFUSION

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ ANXIETY

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ SLOW CHANGE

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ FRUSTRATION

Managing Complex Change + + Vision Skills + + Action Plans Incentives Resources ___________________________________________________ FALSE STARTS

Ways to make a difference in your school? Become an advocate for change. Share your knowledge and your passion. Showcase your work and your student’s work. Dream BIG, and set high expectations for your students. Use all of the resources available to you as you try to effect change.

Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes 21st Century Skills Make sure these are included in our framework Social and Safety Skills Learning and Innovation Skills Differentiated Instruction Self-determination & Leadership Skills Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes Information, Media and Technology Skills Life and Career Skills UDL PBS SDIEP RTI Standards and Assessment Curriculum and Instruction Professional Development Learning Environment Framework graphic from www.21stcenturyskills.org 11

Summary & Thoughts What squares with my thinking? What is circling in my mind? What 3 points will I take away from this presentation?