1. Your Leadership Prioritiesin the First YearCrafting a Theory of Action to BridgeTheory to Practice Washington State University Superintendent’s Credential Program February 12, 2011
2. Entry Planning, Strategic Planning A theory of action is a brief statement of how the practice of the individual — at the system or school level — leads to increases in learning and performance for students Richard Elmore, "Professional Networks and School Improvement" The School Administrator, April 2007 Theories of action, theoretical models, and practical application Knowing-Doing Gap: “Teamwork requires embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.” (Lencioni, 2002)
3. Entry Planning, Strategic Planning What was my theory of action? Upon what theoretical model did I rely? How did I apply the model – practically – during the phases of entry?
9. Entry Phases FIRST YEAR tRANSITION INTERVIEW Michael Watkins, The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
10. Interview priorities Student achievement growth (“The Next 20%”) Graduation rate improvement Diversity and cultural competence Employee association relationships Community relationships & engagement Board-superintendent team development
11. Transition priorities Diversity and cultural competence Employee association relationships Community relationships & engagement Transition/orientation period Organizational challenges Transition visits Schools Community leaders Culture of classrooms, schools, districts
12. First year priorities Student achievement growth (“The Next 20%”) Graduation rate improvement Diversity and cultural competence Employee association relationships Strategic planning/community engagement Board-superintendent team development
13. First year priorities Strategic & District Improvement Plan Implementation Student achievement growth (“The Next 20%”) Graduation rate improvement Diversity and cultural competence Climate & Team Development Employee association relationships Board-superintendent team development Community Relationships & Engagement Strategic planning/community engagement District Operations Financial Operations
14. First year priorities The Effect of School Leadership on Student Achievement, Waters & Marzano, McRel, September 2006
19. Community engagement Strategic planning October 22 and 23 Visioning event Meld and coalesce public discussions to date Involved approximately 150 people for two days End result – this spring a new district strategic plan, incorporating community expectations and system accountability measures
20. C Our core values drive our actions and behavior Initiatives WORKING TOGETHER LEARNING Priorities Processes Resource allocation Innovation, Information And Technology Community Student Learning DIVERSITY INTEGRITY People, Structure And Systems Families District Intentional Partnering and Strategic Relationships Plans Measures Teaching and Learning RESPECT PASSION Strategies EQUITY Rev. 2-8-2011