Presumed Competenc

e: Continuing

the Conversatio

nLeadership I and II

April 2011

Linda Wise

Chief Academic Officer

Today’s Outcomes:

• Deepen our knowledge of “presumed competence” of all learners and the HCPSS seven tenets

• Make connections between the work of “presumed competence” and our systemic expectations

• Examine our values and beliefs regarding “presumed competence” for all learners

• Enhance relationships between and among DOI colleagues.

Systemic Expectations•Know your students and the differentiated supports in place to ensure their success•Ensure students receive exemplary instruction that prepares them for college and careers•Have a process in place for continuously monitoring student progress•Develop a relationship with students and their families

Aligning Our Vision

Adjusting the Lens to

Align Our Vision

Adjusting the Lens to

Align Our Vision

“In the perspective of every person lies a

lens through which we may better understand

ourselves.” -Dr. Ellen J. Langer

Harvard University

April Lead Design Team

• Patty Mackey, Instructional Facilitator, DSE

• Terri Savage, Instructional Facilitator, DSE

• Kathy Orlando, Principal, WoES

• Leslie Grahn, Resource Teacher, World Languages

• Laura Hook, Coordinator, ESOL

• Laurie Collins, Instructional Facilitator, CTE

Patty Daley

Director, Special Education

The Lens ofPresuming

Competence

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Presumed Competenc

e: Continuing

the Conversatio

nLeadership I and II

April 2011