sst webinar slds webinar 1-29-2015 1 the presentation will begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. est...
TRANSCRIPT
1
SST Webinar
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
The presentation will begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. EST
Information on joining the teleconference can be found on the “Info” tab in the upper left of this screen. Be sure to use the “Attendee ID” number on the Info tab when dialing in to associate your name with your phone.
In order to cut down on background noise, we have placed you on mute upon entry into the meeting.
During the question and answer portion of this presentation, type your question into the Q&A panel below the participant list and click “Send.”
A copy of this presentation and a link to the recording will be shared with the IES Grantees and EIMAC listservs.
MANAGING LEADERSHIP CHANGE: KEEPING THE WORK GOING
2
Panelists• Jeff Sellers, SLDS State Support Team• Brian Townsend, Vermont• Peg Votta, Rhode Island
Agenda• Introduction• Overview• Vermont’s Experience• Rhode Island’s Experience• Q&A
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
MANAGING LEADERSHIP CHANGE: KEEPING THE WORK GOING
4
Elevated from Department to Agency in 1/2013• Oversight: State Board -> Governor• Education Chief: Commissioner -> Secretary
Communicated with incoming secretary early and often• Secretary had a strong data/research background• History, goals, deliverables, and timeline of
project/system• Understand her vision and goals and highlight how they
are accomplished by the system• Manage expectations without over-promising
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
VERMONT’S EXPERIENCE
5
Importance of Strategic Plans• “Comprehensive Statewide Longitudinal Data
System across the learning spectrum” included in department/agency, State Board, governor, and statewide IT strategic plans
• Helps to buffer and maintain focus when leadership changes
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
VERMONT
6
PR/Outreach• (Frequent) discussions with agency leadership
o Project deliverables, resources, timelines, statuso Understanding of agency goals and how the SLDS will help accomplish
them (e.g., EQS and Act 77 Dashboard)
• Regular updates:o Legislatureo Weekly field memo and agency websiteo Keep on top of FAQs
– What it is and what it isn’t– Misinformation can quickly derail project
When all else fails, bring in the Feds• Requirements and grant acceptance documents
Unexpectedly close election in November -> Be prepared!SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
VERMONT
7
THE RHODE ISLAND DATA SHARING PROJECT:
CREATING LEADERSHIP STRUCTURES TO SUSTAIN THE WORK
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
RHODE ISLAND
8SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
RHODE ISLAND’S POLITICAL CONTEXT
9SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
RHODE ISLAND DATA SHARING PROJECT
10SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
RHODE ISLAND DATA SHARING PROJECT
11SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
EXPLORING DATA TO CREATE MEANING: CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
12SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
FROM CREATING MEANING TO COLLECTIVE IMPACT: CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
13SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
MANAGE, SUSTAIN, COMMUNICATE, AND ADVOCATE
14
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Type your question into the Q&A panel below the participant list and click “Send.”
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
MANAGING LEADERSHIP CHANGE: KEEPING THE WORK GOING
15
Contact Information• Jeff Sellers: [email protected] • Brian Townsend: [email protected] • Peg Votta: [email protected]
SLDS Webinar 1-29-2015
MANAGING LEADERSHIP CHANGE: KEEPING THE WORK GOING