Download - System of Support
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Start with a Student in MindStart with a Student in Mind
System of SupportSystem of SupportSystem of SupportSystem of Support
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The Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate GoalThe Ultimate Goal
The ultimate goal in school improvement is for the people attached to the school to drive its continuous improvement for the sake of their own children and students.
The ultimate goal in school improvement is for the people attached to the school to drive its continuous improvement for the sake of their own children and students.
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What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?What matters most to Evan’s success?
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Proximal variables matter most –
the people closest to Evan and
what they do and the systems
(people) that support them
Proximal variables matter most –
the people closest to Evan and
what they do and the systems
(people) that support them
It’s really very simpleIt’s really very simpleIt’s really very simpleIt’s really very simple
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The student’s –• prior learning, which teachers have provided;• metacognitive skills, which can be taught;• motivation to learn and sense of self-efficacy, which a
teacher nurtures;• effort and time on task, which a teacher expects;• interaction—academic and social—with teachers and
students; and,• family’s engagement and support for learning, which a
teacher curries.
The teacher’s -• instructional planning and classroom management;• instructional delivery through a variety of modes;• personalization (individualization) of instruction for each
student; and,• taught and aligned curriculum, designed by teacher teams.
The student’s –• prior learning, which teachers have provided;• metacognitive skills, which can be taught;• motivation to learn and sense of self-efficacy, which a
teacher nurtures;• effort and time on task, which a teacher expects;• interaction—academic and social—with teachers and
students; and,• family’s engagement and support for learning, which a
teacher curries.
The teacher’s -• instructional planning and classroom management;• instructional delivery through a variety of modes;• personalization (individualization) of instruction for each
student; and,• taught and aligned curriculum, designed by teacher teams.
Proximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learningProximal variables to student learning
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We have large responsibilities.
But we all aren’t very “proximal” to students.
We have large responsibilities.
But we all aren’t very “proximal” to students.
We are all part of that systemWe are all part of that systemWe are all part of that systemWe are all part of that system
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Seeing change through to the Seeing change through to the classroomclassroom
Seeing change through to the Seeing change through to the classroomclassroom
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Maybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like thisMaybe a system of support should be like this
Evan’s Parents
Evan’s Schoolmates
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Evan’s family’s role is to:
• Love him and talk with him every day• Read to him and listen to him read• Teach him to be kind and to behave in school• Aspire for him to succeed• Expect him to do his best• Build his habit of studying at home• Stay in touch with his teacher• Know his friends and their parents
Evan’s family’s role is to:
• Love him and talk with him every day• Read to him and listen to him read• Teach him to be kind and to behave in school• Aspire for him to succeed• Expect him to do his best• Build his habit of studying at home• Stay in touch with his teacher• Know his friends and their parents
Evan’s FamilyEvan’s FamilyEvan’s FamilyEvan’s Family
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Evan’s teacher’s role is to:
• Know Evan well and care about him• Know the subjects well and how to teach them• Meticulously plan every detail of every day• Set and reinforce clear expectations for students• Know what Evan already knows and what he needs
to learn• Adapt instruction for Evan and for each student• Inspire Evan to love learning and do his best• Stay in touch with Evan’s parents and support them
in their role
Evan’s teacher’s role is to:
• Know Evan well and care about him• Know the subjects well and how to teach them• Meticulously plan every detail of every day• Set and reinforce clear expectations for students• Know what Evan already knows and what he needs
to learn• Adapt instruction for Evan and for each student• Inspire Evan to love learning and do his best• Stay in touch with Evan’s parents and support them
in their role
Evan’s TeacherEvan’s TeacherEvan’s TeacherEvan’s Teacher
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Evan’s teacher’s team’s role is to:
• Add flesh to the bones of the aligned curriculum• Develop and share instructional plans, strategies,
and activities• Monitor the progress of their students• Adapt their plans, strategies in response to
assessments• Mentor new teachers• Observe each other’s teaching and make
suggestions• Contribute to each other’s professional growth
Evan’s teacher’s team’s role is to:
• Add flesh to the bones of the aligned curriculum• Develop and share instructional plans, strategies,
and activities• Monitor the progress of their students• Adapt their plans, strategies in response to
assessments• Mentor new teachers• Observe each other’s teaching and make
suggestions• Contribute to each other’s professional growth
Evan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s TeamEvan’s Teacher’s Team
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Evan’s principal’s role is to:
See that Evan has the best teachers possible by: Hiring good teachers
Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for teachers
Monitoring teachers’ performance
Evaluating teacher’ performance, especially through classroom observations and student achievement
Providing teachers with opportunities for growth aligned with their evaluated performance
Removing inadequate teachers
Monitor student and school progress and make adjustments Coordinate the work of teamsManage the “business” of the school’s operationSet the tone of attitude toward students and their families
Evan’s principal’s role is to:
See that Evan has the best teachers possible by: Hiring good teachers
Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for teachers
Monitoring teachers’ performance
Evaluating teacher’ performance, especially through classroom observations and student achievement
Providing teachers with opportunities for growth aligned with their evaluated performance
Removing inadequate teachers
Monitor student and school progress and make adjustments Coordinate the work of teamsManage the “business” of the school’s operationSet the tone of attitude toward students and their families
Evan’s PrincipalEvan’s PrincipalEvan’s PrincipalEvan’s Principal
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The role of Evan’s division’s support to his school is to:
• Provide a rich, aligned, articulated curriculum• Provide periodic assessment with timely and
meaningful reporting to teachers• Maintain regular two-way communication with
Evan’s principal• Monitor the school’s operations and performance• Provide mentoring and professional development
for the principal aligned with the principal’s needs• Provide professional development for teachers
aligned with their collective and individual needs
The role of Evan’s division’s support to his school is to:
• Provide a rich, aligned, articulated curriculum• Provide periodic assessment with timely and
meaningful reporting to teachers• Maintain regular two-way communication with
Evan’s principal• Monitor the school’s operations and performance• Provide mentoring and professional development
for the principal aligned with the principal’s needs• Provide professional development for teachers
aligned with their collective and individual needs
Evan’s Division’s Support Evan’s Division’s Support to his Schoolto his School
Evan’s Division’s Support Evan’s Division’s Support to his Schoolto his School
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Evan’s superintendent’s role is to:
See that Evan’s school has the best principal possible by: Hiring good principals Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for principals Monitoring principals’ performance Evaluating principals’ performance, especially through school
operations and student achievement Providing principals with opportunities for growth aligned with their
evaluated performance Removing inadequate principals
Organize and monitor the delivery of district support forEvan’s schoolServe as channel of informed communication among districtconstituenciesManage the “business” of the district
Evan’s superintendent’s role is to:
See that Evan’s school has the best principal possible by: Hiring good principals Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for principals Monitoring principals’ performance Evaluating principals’ performance, especially through school
operations and student achievement Providing principals with opportunities for growth aligned with their
evaluated performance Removing inadequate principals
Organize and monitor the delivery of district support forEvan’s schoolServe as channel of informed communication among districtconstituenciesManage the “business” of the district
Evan’s SuperintendentEvan’s SuperintendentEvan’s SuperintendentEvan’s Superintendent
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Evan’s school board’s role is to:
Establish policies with Evan in mindNegotiate contracts with Evan in mindProvide the resources necessary for Evan’s successProvide the best superintendent possible by:
Hiring a good superintendent Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for the
superintendent Monitoring the superintendent’s performance Evaluating the superintendent’s performance, especially in
district operations and student achievement Providing the superintendent with opportunities for growth
aligned with their evaluated performance Removing inadequate superintendents
Evan’s school board’s role is to:
Establish policies with Evan in mindNegotiate contracts with Evan in mindProvide the resources necessary for Evan’s successProvide the best superintendent possible by:
Hiring a good superintendent Clearly communicating and reinforcing expectations for the
superintendent Monitoring the superintendent’s performance Evaluating the superintendent’s performance, especially in
district operations and student achievement Providing the superintendent with opportunities for growth
aligned with their evaluated performance Removing inadequate superintendents
Evan’s School BoardEvan’s School BoardEvan’s School BoardEvan’s School Board
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Evan’s SEA’s role is to:
• Provide information • Set standards (credentialing, learning, etc.) • Distribute resources• Monitor compliance • Assist with division and school improvement• Intervene to correct deficiencies • Establishing conditions for constructive change• Evaluate the System’s efficiency and• effectiveness
Evan’s SEA’s role is to:
• Provide information • Set standards (credentialing, learning, etc.) • Distribute resources• Monitor compliance • Assist with division and school improvement• Intervene to correct deficiencies • Establishing conditions for constructive change• Evaluate the System’s efficiency and• effectiveness
Evan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education AgencyEvan’s State Education Agency