1. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Section D Strategy Two: Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision

2. Tp. D. 1 Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Our vision is to become a community of learners.

3. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas What Leaders of Successful Change Do Strategy One: C______ a c______ for c______ Strategy Two: Develop and articulate a shared vision Strategy Three: Plan and provide resources Strategy Four: Invest in training and professional development Strategy Five: Assess progress Strategy Six: Provide continual assistance Tp. D. 2

4. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision Outcome 1:Participants will describe the importance of a vision, why it should be developed collaboratively, and by whom. Outcome 2:Participants will distinguish between vision, mission, and goals. Outcome 3:Participants will compare the vision of the ideal with what exists and identify strategies for closing the gap between the ideal and the current state. Outcome 4:Participants will practice using a framework for selecting instructional programs or innovations to meet prioritized needs. Outcome 5:Participants will describe how the leader serves as spokesperson for a shared vision. Tp. D. 3

5. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Stakeholders Mission Goals Vision Data Priorities Solutions Visual Image of the Change(s) Tp. D. 4

6. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas System Feedback – Multiple Perspectives Standing in the Shoes of Others & Gathering Advice Tp. D. 5 Adapted from © Bailey Alliance, 1995 + or - Students No one knows who I am – all of me. I know what could make it better – but no one asks. School’s not safe sometimes – especially on the way to/from. We love the computer lab – get more! Policy Makers/ Governing Board What are your Students’ needs? We’re unclear how you’re judging success. Business Round Table What are your standards? How can we help you help us avoid illiteracy and skill problems - remediation? Parents Many of us commute - need a voice-mail system for teachers to get info. Safety at school a big issue. I don’t know how to work with you - PTA. Police/Probation Don’t just call us when there’s trouble - find ways to bring us in for prevention. We need to share info on “at-risk” population. Who’s in charge? Neighbors & Local Merchants What do you do at the school? Why do you need tax increases? Who can we talk to about problems? We call you but we never get a solution Teachers Too many things going on - set some priorities and let’s figure out where we’re going. Times are too tight to do what we need to do. High School Staff We don’t know what you do or what 9th graders need until September 1st. We waste a month reviewing and finding out. Our Group Take ‘em home – check out? Who Should Be Involved... StakeholderReason

7. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Explore the Possibilities Scanning & Forecasting – External Environment Tp. D. 6 Adapted from © Bailey Alliance, 1995 Change as Constant How will these trends potentially impact you and the organization? ? Past Trends Last 15 Years Advances in Technology Social Fabric Breakdown/ Change Environmental Concerns Plurality of Values Politics and Economy – Loss of Credibility – Accumulation of Debt Demographics – Aging Population Global Community – National to International Competition Technology – More & Better Cultural Diversity – Beliefs, Multiculturalism, How to Get Along Economic Stresses – More with Less Medical Advances – Genetic Engineering/Longevity Shift Away from Materialism – Redefine Quality of Life Future Trends Next 15 Years

8. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Mission = The purpose for which we exist Goals = What we want for our children Vision = The picture of where we want to go Tp. D. 7

9. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas 1. Who will do it? 2. Do what? 3. For whose benefit? 4. What is the outcome or evidence? 5. Who is accountable? Essential Elements of a School Mission Statement Source: Critical Attributes of School Mission. Lezotte & Bancroft, July 1986. Tp. D. 8

10. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Running River Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of (1) Running River Elementary School is to (2) provide an opportunity for (3) every student to master grade-level skills regardless of previous academic performance, family background, socioeconomic status, race, or gender. It is our purpose to educate (4) all students to high levels of academic performance, while fostering positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. The (5) entire staff pledges itself to these student outcomes. Tp. D. 9

11. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Describe the Ideal Our ideal should look like... Student outcomes/ evidence of student learning Student behaviors Teacher behaviors Administrator behaviors Tp. D. 10

12. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Describe What Currently Exists 1. What are the strengths of your school/district/ organization? How do you know? 2. What are your areas for potential growth? How do you know? 3. What are the norms in the school/district/ organization? 4. What are the relationships in the school/district/ organization? 5. What are the formal policies and rules that affect the school or district? 6. What types of resources does the school/ district/organization have? Other questions to ask: Tp. D. 11

13. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Top Three Priorities address learning styles teacher interaction with low-achieving students develop critical thinking skills Tp. D. 12

14. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas Integrating Innovations Tp. D. 13

15. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas What Leaders of Successful Change Do The leader communicates the vision by: Tp. D. 14

16. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Austin, Texas What Leaders of Successful Change Do A Spokesperson 1. Communicating 2. Networking 3. Personifying a. How you make and honor commitments b. What you say in formal and especially informal settings c. What you express interest in and what questions you ask d. Where you choose to act and how you make your actions known e. When you chose to act and how you make your actions known f. How you organize your staff and your physical surroundings B. Nanus (1992). Visionary leadership: Creating a compelling sense of direction for your organization. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Tp. D. 15