Presented by Malcolm Thomas Superintendent, Escambia School District Stepping up To the Plate: Model of Excellence

Presented by Malcolm Thomas Superintendent, Escambia School District Stepping up To the Plate: Model of Excellence

developing a champion

Key to success is understanding how it all fits together.

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Darrell Royal Get Ready for the Game

prepare yourself

develop leaders others WANT to follow

Let Go of Your Ego let go of YOUR ego

be willing to follow

build positive relationships

give YOUR power away

smile through adversity

communication

take calculated risks

A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new. Albert Einstein

putting the pieces together

Escambia Model of Excellence

Instruction

Professionalism

Instruction Professionalism Climate

Instruction Differentiated Instruction

make the connection Differentiated Instruction Teacher adjusts content, process, and product in response to student readiness, interest, and learning profile (Tomlinson, 1999) Instruction

Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning

built in support Cooperative Learning Teacher incorporates strategies that ensure student to student interaction about the concepts that become integral parts of the learning process Instruction

Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis

Data Analysis Teacher compiles relevant, measurable information about each student and organizes, analyzes, and applies that information to plan and implement instruction Keep the score Instruction

Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Employee Training

Employee Training Deliberate professional development based on needs identified in the school improvement plan/strategic plan, coordinated with individual PD plans, resulting in effective implementation that increases student achievement/ employee productivity Professionalism

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Employee Training Effective Planning

Effective Planning Scheduled, protected time for individual and collaborative professional learning, preparing, and sharing of best practices Professionalism

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Employee Training Effective Planning Standards of Behavior

Expectations and Standards Pride Teamwork Privacy Safety Service Stewardship Accountability Professionalism

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Climate Employee Training Effective Planning Positive Behavior Systems Standards of Behavior

attitude matters Positive Behavior Systems STUDENT CLIMATE: School-wide and individual plans for managing the learning environment and student behavior with productive positive results Climate

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Climate Teacher Training Effective Planning Positive Behavior Systems Re-Recruit High & Middle Performers Standards of Behavior

expect excellence Employee Climate Re-Recruit High and Middle Performers Reward and recognize by utilizing rounding, writing personal thank you notes, and managing up to identify and continue excellence in the workplace Climate

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Climate Teacher Training Effective Planning Positive Behavior Systems Re-Recruit High & Middle Performers Implement Improvement Strategies For Low Performers Standards of Behavior

transparency Implement Improvement Strategies for Improvement for Low Performers EMPLOYEE CLIMATE-Provide individual, specific, measurable actions identified to improve employee performance monitored with timely feedback and evaluated for effectiveness Climate

the right tools for the job Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Teacher Training Effective Planning Standards of Behavior Climate Positive Behavior Systems Re-recruit High and Middle Performers Implement Strategies for Low Performers

Instruction Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning Data Analysis Professionalism Climate Employee Training Effective Planning Positive Behavior Systems Re-Recruit High & Middle Performers Implement Improvement Strategies For Low Performers Standards of Behavior Escambia Model of Excellence

–Ensure Planning Time Collaborative Individual –Deal with Low Performers –Implement Needs-based Professional Development –Obtain Leadership Development –Meaningful Evaluation Process Administrative Responsibilities to Support Instruction, Professionalism, and Climate

imagination has no limits

impossible I’m Possible