Phase IV: Taking Action and Monitoring Implementation and Impact

Casting Off and Rigging the Main Sail Phase IV, Step 1 Implement the Action Steps

Session Questions: What leadership roles must leaders carry out when implementing the Working Systemically approach? What are the benefits and obstacles of the leadership roles? What are the implications for ESC facilitators in Phase IV, Step 1? 3

Phase IV Step 1 – Implement the action steps. Step 2 – Monitor the implementation and impact of the action steps. Step 3 – Adjust/revise the action plan to address unique challenges as they arise. 4

Step 1 – Implement the Action Steps 1.1 The district leadership team carries out district-level strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the district improvement plan. 1.2 School leaders and teachers carry out the school-level strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the school improvement plan in each participating school. 1.3 District and school leaders provide guidance and support as they and other staff members implement the improvement plans. 5

Get it Done! 6

Step 1 – Implement the Action Steps 1.1 The district leadership team carries out district-level strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the district improvement plan. 1.2 School leaders and teachers carry out the school-level strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the school improvement plan in each participating school. 1.3 District and school leaders provide guidance and support as they and other staff members implement the improvement plans. 7

Communicating Clear Expectations Building Capacity Monitoring and Reviewing Leadership Roles 8

Communicate Clear Expectations Leaders at all levels of the system Words and actions 9

Build Capacity Leaders at all levels of the system Content and pedagogical support Access to resources Personal engagement in professional learning 10

Monitor and Review Leaders at all levels of the system Implementation and impact Support rather than evaluation 11

1.Gather at your assigned chart. 2.Read your leadership roles handout. Group Work 12

3.Work together to determine a way to outline the benefits and obstacles in performing that role. Also offer solutions to address the obstacles. 20 minutes Leadership Role Benefits ObstaclesSolutions 4.Select a reporter to share with the whole group. 13

Phase IV Implications for ESC Facilitators What Leaders DoWhat is your role? Communicate Clear Expectations Build Capacity Monitor and Review 14

Reflections My learning will influence others because... A new goal I have set as a result of my learning is... I need to share this learning with ____________ because... This learning surprised me because... This learning supports my understanding of school improvement because... This learning is in contrast to my understanding of school improvement because... As a result of this activity, I would like to learn more about... 15