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What is the purpose of professional development boot camps for Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs)?

To improve student achievement

What is the main focus of Asset-Based Quality District & School Reviews?

  • Identifying existing strengths and areas of opportunity (correct)
  • Generating practical reports based on data
  • Conducting root-cause analysis
  • Facilitating teacher recruitment processes

    • Without a clear instructional vision, vision statements tend to lack focus.

    True

    What does the powering process provide the opportunity for teams to collaboratively look at?

    <p>the big picture of the standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is community development?

    <p>Community development is a process intended to equip people living in a specific geographical area with the information, capabilities, and inspiration necessary to enhance both their immediate environment and their economic circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are components of community development activities?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diversity refers to characteristics present in a group such as ____, ____, and so on.

    <p>gender, race, socioeconomic class, religious beliefs, political viewpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the community development principle with its description:

    <p>Empowerment = Crucial for starting the process of community development Character and Appearance = Affect how residents view or care about the community Planning and Preparation = Required for implementing widespread changes Collaboration and Participation = Done by multiple people working together Awareness = Important for detecting problems and monitoring progress Transparency and Trust = Necessary for functioning properly within a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a school vision?

    <p>A school vision statement focuses on where an organization wants to be in the future, it is the ultimate goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who creates the school vision?

    <p>The school vision is typically created by the school organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is school vision important?

    <p>School vision is important as it provides a vivid picture of the school’s values and objectives, motivating and unifying everyone towards common growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How to communicate the school vision?

    <p>School vision can be communicated through various methods, such as regular reviews, staff meetings, and engaging all stakeholders in the school community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of power standards?

    <p>The purpose of power standards is to help teachers work more efficiently and collaboratively, focus instruction, provide targeted interventions, and ensure equal access to essential content and skills for student success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is building clarity about high priority standards important?

    <p>Building clarity about high priority standards is crucial to ensure that all teachers are teaching towards the same outcomes and that students are being held to the same expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is teachers' empowerment important?

    <p>Teachers' empowerment is important for promoting active and meaningful learning, enhancing instructional strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategies can be used to enhance teacher/individual empowerment?

    <p>Some strategies to enhance teacher/individual empowerment include encouraging collaboration, promoting continuous professional development, providing autonomy in decision-making, and recognizing teachers' expertise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be some barriers in teachers' empowerment?

    <p>Barriers to teachers' empowerment may include lack of support from leadership, limited resources for professional development, resistance to change, rigid organizational structures, and lack of trust in educators' expertise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project (STEP) framework aim to do?

    <p>Understand and promote methods for improving effectiveness in teaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good intentions alone are sufficient for driving and sustaining growth in schools.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Continuous Improvement Process in schools?

    <p>The process by which districts and schools determine what is working, establish a change process, leverage effective practices, and use data to improve outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided content, a school development plan (SDP) aims to provide the basis for school improvement and reflect the school’s philosophy and vision. It lists priorities and actions for a specified period of time to drive self-evaluation and demonstrate commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for __________.

    <p>students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>Professional Development = Defined as activities that develop an individual’s skills, knowledge, and expertise as a teacher. Continuous Improvement Process = Includes determining what is working, engaging stakeholders, leveraging effective practices, and using data to improve outcomes. School Development Plan (SDP) = Provides the basis for school improvement and reflects the school’s philosophy and vision, driving self-evaluation. Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project (STEP) framework = Guides educators in identifying assets that can be leveraged for improvement in teaching effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main goals of education according to the text?

    <p>Help them make sense of things and apply what they've learned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in Kotter's 8-Step Change Model?

    <p>Create urgency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Learners must accept that understanding can be given to them without effort.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first phase of the community development process?

    <p>A high sense of awareness and identification of the issues the community faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a community determine which issues are the most pressing or even the most dangerous to the community?

    <p>By breaking down the problems into categories and prioritizing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of formative assessment?

    <p>To check how well students are learning and provide more time and help to those who haven't grasped the concepts yet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calendaring in the community development process?

    <p>To identify the issues that warrant greater attention and concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in Kotter's 8-Step Change Model involves forming a coalition or a team of influential people?

    <p>Step 2: Form a coalition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of teachers in community development?

    <p>They contribute to improving the quality of life for groups that are particularly susceptible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is a way for teachers to check how well students are learning so that those who haven't learned the concepts yet can get more time and help while instruction is still going on.

    <p>Formative assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the assessment type with its description:

    <p>Summative assessment = Used to gauge how well pupils have retained the topics after teaching Formative assessment = Used during instruction to check learning progress and provide timely help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the process of community development applicable within educational institutions?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why most school improvement initiatives fail?

    <p>Execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the STEP framework?

    <p>To guide educators in identifying and replicating effective practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) in school improvement?

    <p>To empower teachers to adjust plans and complete tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge with school improvement and turnaround efforts?

    <p>Execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the TOPIC EXPANSION: Teacher experience – What does the research say?

    <p>To understand the research on teacher experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the BOOT CAMP FOR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS?

    <p>To provide professional development training for school leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ASSET-BASED QUALITY SCHOOL REVIEW?

    <p>To conduct deep, impartial assessments of district and school performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Community Development

    • Community development is a strategy to change that is transformational and focuses on establishing entrenched competencies rather than simply providing people with handouts.
    • The guiding principle of community development activities encompasses a wide range of specialized fields, including education, job training, housing, and child care services, amongst others.

    The Process of Community Development

    • The process involves five stages:
      • A. The community develops a high sense of awareness and identifies the issues it faces.
      • B. The problems are broken down into categories and prioritized by the community.
      • C. The community identifies potential solutions to their concerns and ranks their importance.
      • D. The community is responsible for developing and carrying out these strategies.
      • E. The community continues to monitor, assess, and celebrate its progress before moving on to their next challenge.

    Basic Principles of Community Development

    • Empowerment: People need to have a purpose to wish to make things better in their community for themselves and for others.
    • Character and Appearance: A community will either have a favorable or unfavorable association attached to it based on what people perceive about it.
    • Diversity and Inclusion: The efforts taken to ensure that everyone is valued equally and has access to resources on an equal amount.
    • Planning and Preparation: Careful consideration and preparation are required to ensure that all needs are being addressed and that there are valid reasons behind the actions that are being taken.
    • Collaboration and Participation: Community development is not something that can be done on an individual level or by a single person, but rather by multiple people working together.
    • Awareness: It is difficult to take steps to enhance anything if you are not aware that the something in question needs to be improved in the first place.
    • Transparency and Trust: It is impossible for anything to function properly in a society of any kind unless there is at least some degree of trust and openness among the people involved.

    Role of Teachers in Community Development

    • Teachers can contribute to community development by being aware of their legal entitlements and trying to improve the quality of life for groups that are particularly susceptible.
    • Teachers can also contribute to a decrease in criminal activity.
    • English Teachers can contribute to community development by analyzing their surroundings and being more aware of their legal entitlements.

    Institutional Development and Leadership

    • Successful transformation requires empowering stakeholders.
    • Collaboration empowers teachers to adjust plans.
    • Teams can complete loose tasks as they like, but must meet leadership criteria for tight jobs.

    Importance of Community in School Organization

    • A healthy educational system is one of the important components that contribute to the successful growth of a community.
    • Schools should be inclusive, and every school should be central to its local community.
    • Managers and practitioners have a responsibility to understand that their school has to become a community within a community.### Institutional Development and Leadership
    • Teacher teams must know what their school or district leadership team will stand for to empower stakeholders and complete tasks effectively.
    • A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is essential for improving teaching practices and promoting institutional development.
    • The Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project (STEP) framework helps educators identify and leverage their strengths to improve teaching practices.
    • The STEP initiative aims to:
      • Understand and promote methods for improving teaching effectiveness
      • Build teacher capacity and leadership ability
      • Evaluate instructional practices and learn from effective teachers
      • Encourage continual learning and improvement for all teachers
    • Educators can learn more about the STEP model and hear from those who have implemented it.

    Implications for Professional Development

    • School improvement requires a collaborative effort from administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders.
    • Administrators can promote school improvement by empowering teachers and providing innovative ways to build their capacity and leadership ability.
    • Teachers can contribute to school improvement by identifying and implementing effective practices and continually learning and improving.

    Create and Communicate a Vision

    • Developing an instructional vision is essential for setting goals and focusing on improvement initiatives.
    • The instructional vision should be clear, specific, and communicated to all stakeholders.
    • The vision should be focused on instructional practices and outcomes, and the leader should have a clear grasp of it to maintain a laser-like focus.

    What Power Is / What Power Isn’t

    • Power standards are essential for ensuring everyone on the team is teaching to achieve the same outcome.

    • Collaborative conversations and collective decisions about power standards ensure everyone is on the same page.

    • Without collaborative conversations, individual teachers may make different decisions about what is important, leading to inconsistent teaching practices.### Subtema 1: Institutional Development and Leadership

    • Institutional development and leadership involves strengthening the overall functionality of schools to improve education delivery and student outcomes.

    • School improvement encompasses a deep understanding of schools, enabling the implementation of strategies to raise standards and improve pupil outcomes.

    • The continuous improvement process involves determining what works and what doesn't, engaging stakeholders, leveraging effective practices, and using data to make timely adjustments.

    Improvement Plan

    • A school development plan (SDP) provides the basis for school improvement, reflecting the school's philosophy and vision.
    • An SDP lists priorities and actions for a specific period, driving self-evaluation and demonstrating a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for students.

    Subtema 2: Implications for Professional Development

    • Despite best efforts, 70% of school initiatives fail due to poor execution.
    • Good intentions are not enough to drive and sustain growth in schools.
    • Teacher recruitment and retention are critical to school success, with effective professional development supporting teacher growth and development.
    • Professional development involves activities that develop a teacher's skills, knowledge, and expertise, updating their knowledge of subjects, skills, and approaches.

    Subtema 3: Create and Communicate a Vision

    • A school vision statement outlines the school's aspirations and ultimate goal, providing a common direction for stakeholders.
    • Benefits of a school vision include positive changes in teacher practice, improved student-teacher relationships, and increased teacher confidence.
    • To create a vision, schools should develop an action plan, focusing on instructional practices and outcomes.
    • Effective communication of the vision involves creating a clear and focused statement, displaying it prominently, and referencing it regularly.

    Subtema 4: What Power Is / What Power Isn't

    • Power standards are a subset of learning standards that educators deem highest priority or most important for students to learn.
    • Power standards help teachers work efficiently, focus instruction, and provide targeted interventions and enrichment.
    • The powering process involves collaborative discussions to agree on priority standards, ensuring all students have access to necessary content, strategies, and skills.

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