1. Collaboration Changes Culture

2. Jean 7 th & 8 th Grade - ELA Teacher Nikki 6 th Grade – SS Teacher Stephanie Principal Brenda Media Specialist

3. Grades 6-8 Approx. 750 students FARM rate – 71% Spec Ed - 21%

4. Achievement Goal Climate Goal Parent Involvement Professional Development Technology

6. In the box, list the words you correlate with distributed leadership. What ’ s in your head about the term DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP?

7. Our Story

8. Brand new administration Under “School Improvement” due to state test scores. Hired 21 new teachers

9. Trying to move from under “School Improvement” Create a better reputation for our school Hired 18 new teachers

10. Our Veteran Crew! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of this crew! I am excited about sailing this year with SMS because…..

11. Message In A Bottle

12. A Step Further... Using Creative Themes to Develop Teams!

13. Distributed Leadership Team Pit Crews were based on Marzano’s, What Works in Schools Staff meeting time to report out Hired 7 new teachers

14. Our Veteran Pit Crew! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of the pit crew at SMS! If I were sponsored by a company or product it would have to be…

15. My Part In The Pits… A Pit Crew Promise!

16. Accomplishments in the Pits District Teacher of the Year Superstars In Education Award OUT!!!!!

17. Tack Forces to focus on components of School Success Plan Hired 4 new teachers

18. Our Veteran Cowpokes! I am _________ and I am proud to be part of the ranch at SMS! If I were starring in a Western Film the title would have to be…

19. Common Assessments Item Analysis Delaware Student Testing Program Data Scholastic Reading Inventory

20. Staff Surveys Professional Development Learning Focused Strategies Peer Visitations

21. Staff Surveys Peer Observation Data “Go To” List New Teacher Support

22. Staff Surveys Sharing Information Developing Support

23. Discipline Data Positive Behavior Support Data “Spotlight On Success” Data Attendance Data

24. Parent Surveys Tracking Involvement Alertnow Data Planning Events

25. My Role On The Ranch… Roping In Results In 08-09!

26. Task/Time Agendas Facilitator Reps report out Share SLT Info Discuss Curriculum specific issues Tie their efforts to school goals Facilitate crews Serve on SLT All staff Areas of Interest/Expertise Each area represented CrewsReps School Leadership Team Department Meetings

27. “There is just a feeling in the air.”

28. Results on the Ranch!

29. Construction Crews to focus on School Success Plan Hired 2 new teachers

30. What will my road crew results be? What am I going to do differently this year so that I can help my students achieve more in 09-10?

31. The road to success is always under construction…

33. Positive Attitude No complaining without brainstorming for a solution! Image is everything!

34. Shapes 1 thing I loved – Heart 4 things I learned about Distributed Leadership – Square 3 things I can take back to my school – Triangle 1 summarizing statement - Circle

35. http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/schools/sms

36. Helpful Resources Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement by Joseph Murphy Distributed Leadership in Practice by James P. Spillane & John B. Diamond DASL: Delaware Academy of School Leaders