The Administrative Webinar Series 2010-2011

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The Administrative Webinar Series 2010-

2011Using Quality Tools to Empower Staff


Professional Experience•Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education•Master’s Degree in Higher Education•K-12 administrator’s license•Currently working on EdS

Work Experience•1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, middle school Language Arts•Technology Integration Specialist •Professional Development Coordinator K-5 & 6-8•Adjunct instructor for Taylor University Fort Wayne•Assistant Principal at Elementary building•Current PK-5 Building Principal


Family Tiffanneymarried 8 yearsRegistered Nurse

Carson14 months oldHappy Boy

Chase & Carson5/14 months


Quality Tools DiscussionQuality Tools Discussion1. Reflect on why you decided to

attend today’s discussion.

2. In the chat box, record your thoughts.


Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview1. Why do we need quality tools?

2. Case Study

3. How Tools Can Create Change

4. Examples of Quality Tools

5. Questions


“What gets measured gets done.”(Peters, 1987)

Quality Tools provide a systematic process in creating solutions to

problems and areas of improvement.

Data-Based Decision MakingData-Based Decision Making


Key Concept: Key Concept: Systems Thinking/AlignmentSystems Thinking/Alignment


1. Reflect on your professional career. Think of one to three (1-3) areas that you need/want more training.

2. Write each idea on a sticky note.

3. Be prepared to share these with the group.

Affinity: An ExampleAffinity: An Example


Quadrant ChartQuadrant ChartHigh Cost

Low Cost

Least Amount of Change

Most Amount of Change


Recess/Lunch:Recess/Lunch:The Eternal ProblemThe Eternal Problem


Fishbone DiagramFishbone Diagram


Plus/Delta


Column Chart


PDSA


Plus/Delta


Deming’s “Plan, Do, Study, Act” CycleDeming’s “Plan, Do, Study, Act” Cycle


Column Chart: Early Start Time withBussing and Breakfast


Daily Reflection Log

•Students were not reflecting on learning.•Not consistent communication between teacher/parent•Inconsistent reading documentation


Daily Reflection Log



LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LITERACY BLOCK FRAMEWORK

PL 221 Meeting – Based on results of data

8:50 – 9:00 Agenda

“Free Write”

Draw

Brain Teaser

Soduko

“Relax Before Challenge”

9:00 – 9:05 Announcements

9:05 – 9:15 Town Hall

ROUTINES


LITERACY BLOCK FRAMEWORKPL 221 Meeting – Based on results of data

230 COMBINED MINUTES FOR:

● Literacy (minimum 135 minutes)

● Math (minimum 50 minutes)

● Success Time (30 minutes)

● Morning Routine, including Town Hall (15 minutes after 9:00 am bell)

LEAVES Minimum 55 minutes for:

● Science/Social Studies Inquiries

● Transitions

● Additional Literacy Block


LITERACY BLOCK FRAMEWORKPL 221 Meeting

minimum135 minute Literacy Block

Interactive Read Aloud: 10 minutes● Science/Social Studies connection, if possible

● Word work can come from IRA

● Writing mini-lesson from IRA

Guided Reading: 60-75 minutes● Independent writing/connected to reading

● Self-Selected Reading

Writing Mini-Lesson: 10 – 12 minutes● Emotional Hook

● Direct Instruction (modeling)

● Guided Practice/Independent Practice (modeling opportunity)


LITERACY BLOCK FRAMEWORKPL 221 Meeting — Based on results of data

Conferencing: 20-30 minutes● Meet with students about writing (process or traits)

● Students write independently in their writing notebooks on pieces

Shared Reading: 15 minutes● Goal is ALWAYS to explicitly teach a comprehension strategy

Shared Writing: 10 minutes● Science/Social Studies connection

Word Work: 10 minutes● Connected to IRA, Shared Reading, Poetry


Building DashboardBuilding Dashboard


Schmoker’s 30 Minute MeetingSchmoker’s 30 Minute Meeting● Before the meeting:

● Agenda – distributed in advance● Recording tools – flipchart, whiteboard, computer, etc. ready● Designated task – timekeeper, recorder, & facilitator set a head of time


Schmoker’s 30 Minute MeetingSchmoker’s 30 Minute Meeting

● During the Meeting:● Team leader – establish & articulate the purpose & desired outcomes (1 min.)● Strategies That Work – What worked? Each member offers strategies that were effective in reaching the goal set at last meeting (5 min.)● Chief Challenges – What is the urgent concern, problem, or obstacle to progress or better results? Use Quality Tools (3-5 min.)


Schmoker’s 30 Minute MeetingSchmoker’s 30 Minute Meeting● During the Meeting:

●Proposed Solution – What are possible concrete, practical solutions to these problems? Use Quality Tools (8-10 min.)● Action Plan – Which solution might be best for the team to focus on between now & next meeting? Responsibilities for next meeting? (10 min.)

● After Meeting: ● Team leader distributes a memo documenting the team’s focus between now & the next meeting.


Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement at Classroom Level at Classroom Level

Affinity: Bullying in the ClassroomAffinity: Bullying in the Classroom


Affinity


Plus/Delta


CircleMap


PDSA


“We did then what we

knew how to do, when we

knew better, we did better.”

Maya Angelou


Time to ReflectTime to Reflect


Time to ReflectTime to ReflectHow might you use the Affinity tool in a staff

meeting?

Where can the Quadrant Chart be effective in planning professional development?

How do you create systemic change in a school?

Share how you have used a quality tool in your school.

Share your next step when you return to school.

Share a question you have with the group, and have the group help problem solve.

Lead a quick plus/delta with your table about the modeling activity you just completed.


Contact InformationContact InformationAdam Drummond

Principal, Lincoln Elementary2037 E. Taylor St.

Huntington, IN [email protected]

(260) 356-2914

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