1. Creating Schools for the 21 st Century West Virginia Institute for 21 st Century Leadership

2. Institute Purpose To support principals in becoming leaders of 21st century schools Leading Students into the 21st Century

3. Institute Objectives 2. Develop the leadership skills associated with effective schools and continuous improvement including 21st century leadership skills Leading Students into the 21st Century

4. …leaders who can lead schools of adults and students in a collaborative way that will transform schools into engaging and rigorous 21st century learning environments. Leading Students into the 21st Century

5. Institute Objectives 3. Develop pride and a sense of efficacy regarding the importance of the principalship in developing 21st century learners Leading Students into the 21st Century

6. Institute Objectives 4. To create a networking and support system for school leaders comprised of colleagues, experts in the field and WVDE staff that will assist and support professional growth to enhance professional learning. Leading Students into the 21st Century

7. Institute Objectives 6. To develop knowledge and skills related to the use of 21 st century technology tools. (All Year) Leading Students into the 21st Century

8. LAST SUMMER…

9. Rationale…  “Flattening” of the world  The impact that technology has had on the way the world is doing business  International competitiveness of China, India, Singapore, etc.  Focus that other nations are placing on education  Skill sets necessary for success in the 21 st century Leading Students into the 21st Century

10. Framework Overview Graduates Prepared for the 21 st Century

11. Component 1 Culture “ High performing organizations intentionally create a culture designed to influence actions and beliefs in order to produce desired results.” Leading Students into the 21st Century

12. Component 2 High Yield Practices “The Four Pillars ” “21 st Century high performing organizations share certain practices in curriculum, instruction, school effectiveness and student support/family and community connections. Leading Students into the 21st Century

13. Pillars of the Frameworks…  Culture influences EVERYTHING  Curriculum – “Triangulation of 21 st century content, skills and tech tools”  Instruction – “Student as worker…teacher as guide” to develop deep understanding and the skills to use and apply”  School Effectiveness - “The operation of the total school has a profound effect of learning…the 7 correlates coming together can profoundly affect student achievement.”  Student Support – “Taking care of and supporting the success of each kid” “ Leading Students into the 21st Century

14. None of this happens without leadership…

15. Organizations tend to maintain themselves; it’s only through leadership do they change.

16. Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director

17. TTWWADI

18. Today we begin PART II of our learning journey.

19. To answer the question… What kind of leadership skills does it takes to lead a 21 st century school? Leading Students into the 21st Century

20. “The Challenge of Leadership”

21. A MASON

22. THE TOOLBOX

23. LEADERSHIP DENSITY

24. WHAT’S IN STORE IN PART II OF THE JOURNEY?

25. How…  Listen to Nationally Recognized Practitioners  Interact with Noted Researchers  Complete Problem-Based Learning Activity  Learn from Each Other  Post Institute “Focus Group” Leading Students into the 21st Century

26. A Look at the Agenda…

27. Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Jane Roberts, Principal Alban Elementary School Leading Students into the 21st Century

28. Keynote Address: Gerrita Postlewait The Stupski Foundation Leading Students into the 21st Century

29. Lunch 12:30 Programmatic Group

30. Friday 2:45 p.m. Session

31. Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Woody Yoder Leading Students into the 21st Century

32. Connecting the morning to the afternoon : Dr. Jerry Valentine Leading Students into the 21st Century

33. Friday 4:15 p.m. Session Dr. Gerrita Postlewait and Critical Friends

34. Opening Comments Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director

35. Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Paula Potter Leading Students into the 21st Century

36. Keynote Address Dr. Steve Edwards

37. Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments 12:45 General Session Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director

38. Leading Students into the 21st Century I see no advantage in the graphical user interface.

39. Leading Students into the 21st Century Old Westerns

40. Leading Students into the 21st Century Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft 1984

41. Leading Students into the 21st Century Series of independent organizations united by a central hallway.

42. Leading Students into the 21st Century How to be a team. Crab Bucket Philosophy Tall Poppy Syndrome

43. Leading Students into the 21st Century Did you say PBL? What is it? Problem based learning A curriculum development and instructional approach to solving real-world problems What does it do? Develops problem solving strategies Develops interdisciplinary knowledge bases and skills Helps students to learn how to work in groups

44. Leading Students into the 21st Century What makes PBL Different? Learning is problem-based not discipline-based Learning is student-directed rather than teacher- directed Learning is contextually grounded rather than context free Learning is cooperative rather than competitive

45. Leading Students into the 21st Century What does PBL look like? Student-centered Faculty-facilitation Cooperative in nature Uses small groups Active, not passive, learning PBL in the Classroom

46. Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments 8:30 General Session Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director

47. Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Rose Kelly Leading Students into the 21st Century

48. Keynote Address Gigi Gray Of The Ritz-Carlton

49. Programmatic Lunch

50. A thank-you from the customer… Leading Students into the 21st Century

51. Introduction of Special Guests: Roger Barker Leading Students into the 21st Century

52. Alexa McCormick Shady Spring Middle School

53. Adriana Thomas Crab Orchard Elementary

54. Taylor Callahan Woodrow Wilson High School

55. “ A Little Gift From the Pilgrims”

56. Spring Session : April 4,5,6, 2008 Leading Students into the 21st Century

57. Leadership Jet Blue Leading Students into the 21st Century

58. Adjourment Paula Potter Leading Students into the 21st Century