1. Turnaround is about Systemic Change

2. How is this work different?
Targeted Improvement Plan
First Order Change:
1st order change refers to an extension of past practices
and typically focuses on
doing a better job at what is already being done.
NON-TRANSFORMATIONAL
Turnaround Plan
Second Order Change:
2nd order change is complex
change that exceeds existing paradigms and requires new knowledge
and skills.
TRANSFORMATIONAL

3. Identify the key concepts in this definition and discuss how undergoing SYSTEMIC CHANGE
affects your planning.
TALKING POINT:
Now I would you all to…(READ THE SLIDE)
FACILITATOR NOTE:
1. Click to next slide

4. Systemic Change
Is comprehensive, with a fundamental change in one aspect of the system requiring fundamental changes in other aspects to be successful. In education, systemic change requires that it pervades all levels of the system: classroom, building, district…Efforts to create systemic change must recognize the interdependence of all components of the system…The community must develop a vision of their ideal educational system, create and take ownership of a shared vision, and develop a passion for their new vision.
FACILITATOR NOTE:
1. Allow 5 to 7 minutes to read and discuss
Charles M. Reigeluth and Robert J. Garfinkle, Systemic Change in Education (Education Technology Publications, 1994),

5. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS FACILITATOR NOTE:
1. Allow participants 3 to 5 minutes to share out

6. Systemic Change
Is comprehensive, with a fundamental change in one aspect of the system requiring fundamental changes in other aspects to be successful. In education, systemic change requires that it pervades all levels of the system: classroom, building, district…Efforts to create systemic change must recognize the interdependence of all components of the system…The community must develop a vision of their ideal educational system, create and take ownership of a shared vision, and develop a passion for their new vision.
TALKING POINT:
These are the key concepts that we’ve identified (READ HIGHLIGTHED TEXT)
The 3-step process and today’s training has been established to help you launch this work
Charles M. Reigeluth and Robert J. Garfinkle, Systemic Change in Education (Education Technology Publications, 1994),

7. EXAMPLE TALKING POINTS:
Provide a real world example of targeted thinking and systemic thinking
FOR EXAMPLE:
An elementary identifies that 3rd grade math is an issue. Targeted thinking would identify the specific students and teachers that contribute to that problem and select strategies to address those teachers and students
TURNAROUND PLANNING or SYSTEMIC THINKING would start with the 3rd grade math teachers and students, but look across a grade levels and all students for common problems before selecting a turnaround initiative

8. SYSTEMS THINKING
TALKING POINT:
1. Read the slide

9. TALKING POINT:
1. WHY systems thinking? (CLICK TO NEXT SLIDE)

10. “Every system – your system – is perfectly designed to get the results it is currently getting.”
TALKING POINTS:
Because we are operating from the following assumption…(READ THE SLIDE) → CLICK TO NEXT SLIDE
Tony. Wagner and Robert. Kegan, Change Leadership: A Practical Guide to Transforming Our Schools (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006).

11. What does this mean? TALKING POINTS:
So….What does that mean…”Every system is perfectly designed to get the results its currently getting”
FACILITATORS NOTE:
Allow participants to shout out answers
Listening for responses that indicate that the school system (NOT PARENTS OR STUDENTS) is responsible for the performance.

12. Our purpose…
is to share a process that will help you explore what parts of your system are causing your current results, so that you can dramatically improve your performance in 2 years
TALKING POINTS
1. READ THE SLIDE → CLICK TO NEXT SLIDE

13. SYSTEMS ANALYSTS
study an organization’s current systems and procedures and design solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.
TALKING POINTS:
Essentially, we hope to turn you all into systems analysts
This is how the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines “systems analyst”
Systems analysts may serve as change agents who identify the organizational improvements needed, design systems to implement those changes, and train and motivate others to use the systems.
An effective systems analyst always digs deeper…questions everything…looks for patterns and connections
Adapted from: “Computer Systems Analysts : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,” accessed February 9, 2016,

14. What is a SYSTEM?
A SYSTEM is an assemblage of parts working toward a common goal.
T.E.A.M.
Together We Achieve More

15. 8 Common Mistakes Allowing too much complacency
Failing to create a guiding coalition
Underestimating the power of VISION
Permitting obstacles to block the new VISION
Failing to create short-term wins
Declaring victory too soon
Neglecting to anchor the changes in the new culture

16. Steps for Launching Turnaround3
Determine where you want to be
Determine where you are
Determine how to get there.

17. “Not ready for primetime” Turnaround…
The information on the Campus Turnaround Guidance Section of the TEA website is not current; however, let’s take a look at LAST YEAR’s Systemic Data Analysis AND Campus Turnaround Plan templates.
WHY? Because the work you do on the modules will help you later.
REMEMBER: THESE ARE NOT CURRENT, BUT WILL GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF HOW DILIGENT YOU NEED TO BE IN COMPLETING THE MODULES.
Then go to Campus Turnaround Guidance