Vision and Mission as tools to begin our

Transformation

Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.

School Transformation Coaches virginia.cardenas@dpi.nc.gov lynn.fulton@dpi.nc.gov

Presentation Outline:Review Model and role of coaches

Activities targeting Core Beliefs

Activities Targeting Vision

Activities Targeting Mission

Future Work

NOT an Authentic Process!

Brief/

Fast Simulation

Shared, Transparent, & Inclusive!

Overview:

Core Beliefs

Activity # 1: Vision Reflection

NCSSE Standard 1

Understanding that schools ideally prepare students for an unseen but not altogether unpredictable future, the leader creates a climate of inquiry that challenges the school community to continually re-purpose itself by building on its core values and beliefs about its preferred future and then developing a pathway to reach it.

Core Beliefs

Education/Success for All???

What?

What happens if they don’t?

Who?

How much?

When will we know they have learned?

-Richard Dufour

CORE BELIEFS

 "If we believe all kids can learn,

how do we respond when they don't?" 1.We Believe All Kids Can Learn Based On Their Ability.

2. We Believe All Kids Can Learn If They Take Advantage Of The Opportunity To Learn.

3. We Believe All Kids Can Learn And We Will Accept Responsibility For Ensuring Their Growth.

4. We Believe All Kids Can Learn And We Will Establish High Standards Of Learning That We Expect All Students To Achieve.

-Richard Dufour

Activity # 2: Core Beliefsa. Assign a note taker

b. Using a “round robin” order complete the table below regarding your school’s shared core beliefs

-Richard DuFour

-Vision instills an organization with a sense of direction (DuFour and Eaker, 1998, p. 62).

-A shared vision is a shared image of what you desire your school to look like in the future” (Roberts and Pruit, 2003, p. 30).

Your Core Beliefs should DRIVE your Vision:

VISION STATEMENT EXAMPLES

Ford

Early 1900s: Democratize the automobile

SearsTo be the preferred and most trusted resource for the products and services that enhance home and family

life.

Avon

To be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service and self- fulfillment needs of women – globally.

School:

All children are academically successful and prepared for a globally competitive work force.

Vision: …the power of a vision, a Dream, for an entire country…,

MLK jr. video: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVxaYz0SRMY

Vision:  Time:Talks about the organization's future

Function:It lists where the organization sees itself some years from now. For employees, it gives direction about how they are expected to behave and inspires them to give their best. It shapes customers' understanding of why they should work with the organization.

About:Outlines where an organization wants to be. Communicates both the purpose and values of the organization

-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement

Whole Group Activity # 3: Sample Vision

VISION STATEMENT FOR KHS:

Our KHS learning community is passionate about educational success. All members of our learning

community have responsibilities and share a collective commitment.

Using the table on activity #3, discuss HOW the sample vision addresses the concepts of “time, function, and what the sample school is about”?

Vision…

CORE BELIEFS

Examples:A clear vision serves as a filter for the daily decisions

staff members must make.

“All decisions will benefit all

involved stakeholders

fairly and equitably.”

How do I

address Ms.

Smith’s

continual

tardies?

How will we address behavioral expectations?

How will we

address test scores?

How can I get Billy engaged?

Our vision drives every process and all behaviors

in our school.

Activity # 4: Clarifying your Vision

 A. Working individually, take 3 minutes to answer the questions below.1.Describe the school you are trying to create? 2.What would your school look like if it were a great place for students? What would it look like if it were a great place for teachers? B.Next choose a recorder and “round robin” your responses (do not repeat responses that have already been recorded).

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your list of words/phrases is the STARTER for your

school’s

New Vision!

From Vision to MISSION

-A mission statement is a brief, succinct statement that explains the purpose for which a school exists (Roberts and Pruitt, 2003, p. 30).

-Mission establishes an organization’s purpose (DuFour and Eaker, 1998, p. 62).

-Qatar Education Foundation video:

Mission Definition:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQO6pNSKx4E

Shared Mission:

What you Focus on EXPANDS!

Mission Statement

A mission statement is the “how to” or action plan that helps a school achieve their vision. Plainly stated…

What are we willing to do to get there???

Holding one another accountable…

For these are ALL our children, we shall

profit from or pay for whatever they become.

James Baldwin

Comparing Vision with Mission

-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement

Vision Mission Time A vision statement talks about the

organization's future.

A mission statement talks about the

organization's present. Function It lists where the organization sees itself

some years from now. For employees, it

gives direction about how they are

expected to behave and inspires them to

give their best. It shapes customers'

understanding of why they should work

with the organization.

It lists the broad goals for which the

organization is formed. Its prime function

is internal, to define the key measure or

measures of the organization's success and

its prime audience is the leadership team

and stakeholders.

About A Vision statement outlines where an

organization wants to be. Communicates

both the purpose and values of the

organization

A Mission statement talks about HOW

the organization will get to where it

wants to be. Defines the organization's

purpose and primary objectives.

Comparing Vision with Mission

-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement

Whole Group Activity # 5: Sample Mission

At Acorn School, we believe that student learning is the chief priority and all students can learn to their fullest potential. Students will develop their individual talents, critical thinking, and technology skills by being actively engaged in the learning process. Continuous commitment to improvement ensures that our

students are well-rounded, self-directed, lifelong learners. By maintaining a safe and optimum learning environment, we provide the opportunity for students to be

successful. Promoting high standards and expectations, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for

advancing the school's mission.

Using the table on activity #5, discuss as a team HOW the sample mission addresses the concepts of “time, function, and what the sample school is about”?

Our School’s Mission

Activity # 6: Clarifying your Mission

A. Working individually, take 3 minutes to answer the questions below.1.What is your school’s fundamental purpose? 2.What happens in your school when a student experiences difficulty in learning? B.Next choose a recorder and “round robin” your responses (do not repeat responses that have already been recorded).

So WHAT?

We have a great

Shared VISION and Mission…..

Core Beliefs Vision Mission

HOW do we….Operationalize the school’s vision and

mission.to put something to use, into action, or

into operation

• When we see similar trends year after year…

• When we are working as hard as we can, yet not moving forward…

• When we are doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results…

Plan of Action (or lack of…)

-Dr. Albert Einstein

To be continued…

Core Beliefs

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Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed.

D.Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.

North Carolina Department of Public InstructionDistrict and School Transformationvirginia.cardenas@dpi.nc.gov lynn.fulton@dpi.nc.gov (919) 523-2492 (910) 617-1611