1. Six Keys to Managing Successful Programs for LEP Students NABE 2006 Phoenix, Arizona Norm Gold Sacramento, California norm@normgoldassociates.com Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold

2. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Goal …to provide school district and school site administrators with tools for implementing programs that are likely to lead to excellent outcomes for LEP students.

3. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Over-Arching Beliefs LEP programs warrant not just good management; they need the best. Challenges include: –Technical: language, culture, academics –Political Success depends on system-wide understanding and commitment. Success for LEP students will mean success for all.

4. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Beliefs…. Unique issues of language, culture and empowerment for LEP students, their families and teachers. We must learn from the best: – schools – businesses Bureaucracy is not a 4-letter word.

5. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Exercise Think-Write-Pair-Share Think about barriers to system-wide success for LEP students in your school or district. Write down three keys to overcoming these barriers. Pair and discuss with partner. Share with the larger group.

6. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 1) Respect for all stakeholders Students Parents Teachers Classified Staff Administrators Local Board

7. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 2) Systems Thinking Regularly interacting or interdependent elements forming a unified whole. Organization forming a network … serving a common purpose. Organized or established procedures. Harmonious arrangement.

8. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Story of One District Newport-Mesa USD Accountability for Systemic Change –What –Who/How –When –Why? [OH]

9. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Newport-Mesa example Evolution of the system General principles that guided work Key features Monitoring mechanisms The district ensures consistent messages Tools Review of data and reports to stakeholders

10. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 3) Effective professional development for all stakeholders Joyce and Showers –Theory, Information / Demonstration, Practice, Coaching and Follow-Up PD Methods and Tools PD Calendar – All Stakeholders OHs 11 A - D

11. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 4) Coherent and consistent use of images and languages Edit Master Plan and forms to a standard “look and feel” –Newport-Mesa, Desert Sands, Hayward EL Links, consistent use of terms, logos, “branding”. Video [or DVD] to explain EL programs Consistent, widespread, spiraling PD.

12. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 5) Planning, forecasting and scheduling Adopt a systems approach to project design. Apply these elements to the overall work for LEP services and to each project.

13. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Every project deserves a: Project Design Name: __________ Lead: _______________ Purpose: ____________ Due Date: ___________ handout

14. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Project Design Elements 1. Guidelines/ expectations 2. Calendar 3. Resources 4. Supervision 5. Links to other work 6. Deliverables 7. Product design, editing, “brand” 8. Buy-in and feedback 9. Final approvals 10. Project roll-out/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT 11. Monitor, evaluate, improve

15. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold 6) Clear, concise tools for monitoring and accountability Ensure that plans get done. –David Allen: Getting Things DONE Principal’s Assurance Checklist Monitoring tools [structures, teams, calendars, forms]: –ELD Progress Portfolios (Alhambra, Newport-Mesa) –WIN, SPI, RMD (Newport-Mesa) –Mock CCRs: Collaborative Reviews (Santa Ana, Newport-Mesa, Desert Sands). OHs: 15 A-F

16. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Examples Newport-Mesa: Structures / Teams –EL Coordinating Council –EL Evaluation/ Accountability Work Group –EL Site Coordinators, Counselors –ELACs and DELAC Hayward: ELL Coordinating Council –½ day, twice a month with superintendent

17. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Six Keys to Managing Successful Programs for LEP Students 1) Respect for all stakeholders 2) Systems thinking 3) Effective professional development for all stakeholders 4) Coherent and consistent use of images and languages 5) Planning, forecasting and scheduling 6) Clear, concise tools for monitoring and accountability

18. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Summary The six keys start with stakeholder respect, and must be used in concert. This harmonious arrangement leads to consistency, cohesiveness, strong morale, effective programs. The most effective infrastructure is built by school and district leaders who leave behind even more competent leaders to continue the work.* * Jim Collins: Level 5 Leaders

19. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Resources/ References David Allen –Get things done Jim Collins –Good to Great Stephen Covey –Being highly effective Joyce and Showers –Professional Development. Newport-Mesa USD –System-wide EL Accountability

20. Copyright © 2006 by Norm Gold Many thanks to: Teachers and administrators in: Desert Sands USD Hayward USD Newport-Mesa USD Sacramento City USD Santa Ana USD West Contra Costa USD. …. And especially to: Karen Kendall, Director, EL Programs, Newport-Mesa USD ______________________________________________________ Norm Gold www.normgoldassociates.com norm@normgoldassociates.com (916) 731-4734