1. Vision

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9. Objectives Reflect on existing vision Understand the purpose of a vision and what elements make a vision effective and powerful Consider the effectiveness of some vision examples Review the Ohio State Principal Standards that address vision Refine your vision Anticipate next steps for using your vision

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11. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Connecting with Vision Packet page 1

12. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Vision If you don’t know where you are going, you probably aren’t going to get there. —Yogi Berra

13. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Vision The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision. —Helen Keller

14. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Vision Effective leaders have agendas; they are totally results orientated. They adopt challenging new visions of what is both possible and desirable, communicate their visions, and persuade others to become so committed to these new directions that they are eager to lend their resources and energies to make them happen. —Burt Nanus

15. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Vision Vision is the capacity to create and communicate a view of a desired state of affairs that induces commitment among those working in the organization. —Thomas Sergiovanni

16. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Why Have a Vision? Share your ideas, thoughts and questions in the Chat Tool.

17. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Why Have A Vision? Helps your school staff focus on what is really important Helps students, parents, and the community understand what your school is trying to achieve Supports collaborative ideals and can align staff in creating a common purpose Provides a basis for developing the other aspects of your action planning and school improvement process Inspires and instills hope

18. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. A Powerful Vision Attracts commitment while energizing and motivating people Creates meaning in people’s lives Establishes a standard of excellence Provides a picture of what the future should be Transcends the status quo — from How to Turn a School Around: What Principals Can Do, by Anna L. Valdez Perez, Mike M. Milstein, Carolyn J. Wood, David Jacquez, 1992.

19. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. What parts of these statements make them powerful? Vision Statements

20. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Discuss how your assigned vision statement compares to “A Powerful Vision.” (4 min.) Choose Reporter – person with longest last name Vision Statements

21. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Reporter types1-2 insights from your group about vision statements. Click here, type and hit “Enter.” Debrief

22. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Ohio Principal Standards Move into break out rooms. Silent Reflection Review Ohio principal standard 1: Continuous Improvement (2 min.) Identify 2-3 actions you will take that relate to vision. (2 min.) Silent Reflection Review Ohio principal standard 1: Continuous Improvement (2 min.) Identify 2-3 actions you will take that relate to vision. (2 min.) Share your actions with your group. (2 min.) Packet page 4 Packet page 5

23. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Standard 1: Continuous Improvement Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving the goals. Elements 1.1 Principals facilitate the articulation and realization of a shared vision of continuous school improvement. 1.2 Principals lead the process of setting, monitoring and achieving specific and challenging goals that reflect high expectations for all students and staff. 1.3 Principals lead the change process for continuous improvement. 1.4 Principals anticipate, monitor and respond to educational developments that affect school issues and environment.

24. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Where are you? Review the continuum of practice for Standard 1: Continuous Improvement (pp. 6-7 in document packet) Make an initial assessment of “where you are” on the continuum for each of the four elements of the standard Use the template on p. 8 in the documents packet to record your assessment and evidence

25. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Where are you? Polling Share your assessment on the four elements of Standard !? A.Proficient B.Accomplished C.Distinguished Share your assessment on the four elements of Standard !? A.Proficient B.Accomplished C.Distinguished

26. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Your Vision Packet page 9

27. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Next Steps Packet page 10

28. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Next Forum Wednesday, November 13, 2012 4 - 5:30 pm (Eastern time) Wednesday, November 13, 2012 4 - 5:30 pm (Eastern time) Topic: Leadership Topic: Leadership

29. Copyright © 2011 New Teacher Center. All Rights Reserved. Feedback on Today’s Session Please select URL in Chat to link directly to an online survey. Green check when you return, please.