1. Turnaround or Turn it up!
September 5, 2013
Objective: Introduction
Talking points:
Hello my name is…
Turnaround or Turn it up!

2. A Tale of Two Schools Turn it around Turn it up! or
Objective: To establish the scope of our clientele and the fact that we are not solely a turnaround division
Talking points:
Two schools with two very different needs
One will be reconstituted and the other wants its third distinction
They are using the same service only customized for THEIR needs
So whether you want to turn it around or turn it up, our portfolio of services can help get you there
Turn it around or
Turn it up!

3. Objective: Anchor our work in the TAIS process and to establish the arrows as a point of entry, or, where a school might be in the cycle
Talking points:
Our services are built to support the continuous improvement cycle
Each school is at a different point developmentally in the cycle and will require customized support that honors their reality
Here’s an overview of what we do…

4. Every Classroom Every Week
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
Improvement Plan
Implement & Monitor
Every Classroom Every Week
Based on Charles A. Dana Center’s Classroom Walkthroughs for Continuous Improvement
iPad application focused on the curriculum, the learners, the instruction, and the learning environment
Administrator dashboard and simple, customizable reports
Embedded professional development on your campus, for your campus
Objective: Start small and where it matters most
Talking points:
We’ll begin where it matters most – the classroom
Point of entry: Schools are clear about their priority instructional practices, but to not have a system in place for monitoring implementation and generating data reports to drive their analysis
Walk through bullets

5. Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
Improvement Plan
Implement & Monitor
Pulse On Progress
Customized project management support to ensure high-quality implementation of school’s priority improvement efforts
Development support for creating quality metrics and observation tools
Just-in-time data summaries for leaders and professional learning communities
Support for thorough analysis, planning, and communication to stakeholders
Objective: Know if it’s getting done and if it’s getting done well.
Talking points:
No shortage of fabulous plans - we struggle with implementation
In PoP, SST staff provide additional capacity for managing current projects while building capacity to manage future projects
Entry point is plans are developed, but need to make certain there are targeted and measurable
Bullets

6. Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
Improvement Plan
Implement & Monitor
Campus Snapshot
Comprehensive examination of the current state of a campus’ systems and processes to support teaching and learning
Formative report includes performance and demographic data, campus-wide classroom observations, interviews with stakeholders, and recommendations
Facilitated administrative briefing and needs assessment process
Additional planning support available
Objective: Pitch CS as formative and DR as summative
Talking points:
Not targeted implementation support, but rather, a whole system well check
Entry point: Already implementing the CIP and need to know how the system and stakeholders are responding
A great tool to inform mid-course correction

7. Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
Improvement Plan
Implement & Monitor
Data Revolution
Summative strategic planning process for all faculty and administrators
Facilitated analysis of performance, demographic, perception, and school process data
Thorough needs assessment and root cause analysis
Support for developing explicit, measurable goals and strategies for Campus Improvement Plan
Objective: June is CRITICAL!
Talking points:
The students are gone and while the experience is fresh on our minds let's get ready for next year
Most powerful with a full team
Bullets
Roll into July with clarity and confidence

8. Transformative Leadership Institute
Data Analysis
Needs Assessment
Improvement Plan
Implement & Monitor
Transformative Leadership Institute
Professional development series focused on building capacity through targeted leadership actions
Five modules include:
Envisioning greatness
Empowering change
Unlocking potential
Experiencing excellence
Acting on leading and trailing indicators
Administrator coaching and support for sustaining the team’s development
Objective: This is the glue that holds everything together
Talking points:
Sustained improvement requires an ever widening circle of those who are invested and leading the improvement efforts
Entry point: impacts all elements of the cycle
Bullets

9. A Tale of Two Schools Turn it around Turn it up! or
Objective: Emphasize that this is good for all schools
Talking points:
So whether your this school or that school…
Turn it around or
Turn it up!

10. Trent Sharp 512.919.5279 trent.sharp@esc13.txed.net
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Trent Sharp