July 25, 2023 Descriptions & Links
8:15 - 8:20 Travel time to Session
8:20 - 9:20 am Two Session Options
Moving Toward a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum
Large Group Room (# 2.1.O)
Function: Operations Strand: Overview
Building a guaranteed and viable curriculum involves layered approaches and intentionality from educational leaders. This session will explore current models that lead toward student success and build awareness and understanding of cultural responsiveness and differentiation.
Dr. Darcie Kress, ELP Coordinator, Iowa City Community School District
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Resources
Marzano, et al., Leading a High Reliability School (2018) Tomlinson, C.A. (2019).
Leading from why. Educational Leadership. 76(6), 92-93. Tomlinson, C. (2021).
So each may soar. ASCD. Guskey, T. (2023).
Implementing mastery learning (3rd ed.).
Corwin. Hammond, Z. (2014). Culturally responsive teaching and the brain. Corwin.
Panel Members will share a favorite tip, tool and/or resource. They will, also, respond to the questions and comments from Monday's Exit tickets.
9:20 - 9:30 am Break
9:30 - 10:30 am Two Session Options
Leading with Data: Digging into FastBridge Reports
Rooms 108 & 109 (# 2.2.O)
Function: Data Analysis Strand: Overview
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe types and purposes of assessment.
2. Build awareness of how to systematically use FastBridge data, reports and resources.
3. Reflect on and plan for infrastructure improvements at the building or district.
4. Receive additional resources for future support.
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Using Data to Inform Systems-Level Change
Large Group Room (# 2.2.S)
Function: Data Analysis Strand: Special Topic
This session outlines data processes district leaders can use to inform school improvement initiatives from the classroom to the board table and beyond. Session participants will: -understand the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data in the continuous improvement process; -recognize the power of data analysis integrity, alignment, simplicity, intentionality, and story; and -apply learning to their context.
Resources
1. American Society for Quality. (n.d.). Continuous improvement. Retrieved from http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/continuousimprovement/overview/overview.html
2. Leithwood, K., Sun, J., & McCullough, C. (2019). How school districts influence student achievement. Journal of Educational Administration, 57(5), 519-539. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEA-09-2018-0175
3. How to improve. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/HowtoImprove/default.aspx
4. Best, J., & Dunlap, A. (2014). Continuous Improvement in Schools and Districts: Policy Considerations. McREL International. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED557599
10:30 - 10:40 am Break with snacks
10:40 - 11:40 am Two Session Options
The systems thinking session will allow participants to:
· Identify & apply the Habits of a Systems Thinker
· Use systems thinking tools/resources
· Identify the components of the Plan-Do-Study-Act
The session will provide immediately useful tools and resources.
Diane Campbell, Curriculum Director, Davenport
Becky Martin, Iowa ASCD and Retired Cedar Rapids
Teachers and administrators are faced with decisions each day where other people's lives are impacted. These decisions can either inspire a staff toward greatness or cause them to retreat from the challenges of their positions. This presentation will discuss practical ways to build trust within the district in order to move people beyond motivation toward inspiration. This will multiply the power of your leadership and make your vision a reality.
Presentation
Resources
Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey,
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
11:40 - 1:00 Lunch Pulled Pork with Cheesy Potatoes, and Tossed Salad Large Group Room
Featured Presentation - Margaret Buckton "What Now?"
Sponsored d by eduPlanet21
1:00 - 1:10 Move to next session
1:10 - 2:10 pm Two Session Options
Now more than ever, schools have an urgent need to demonstrate accelerated learning for all students. The actions of leaders at all levels are the linchpin of the learning environment. Reforming a system requires that staff work together to establish non-negotiable goals and ensure that all are involved in a collaborative goal-setting process for student achievement and classroom instruction. This session will outline the actions that two school districts undertook to make systemic organizational changes that resulted in significant accelerated gains in both reading and mathematics. Attendees will hear how untapped potential can be cultivated and how all stakeholders in two successful schools, one in Connecticut and one in Iowa, attained a deeper understanding of the systemic changes that were needed and implemented those changes.
This session focuses on application of Systems Thinking and Tools. Participants will explore the application of these tools.
Outcomes:
1. Understand the benefits of systems thinking
2. Apply systems thinking habits
3. Understand the Plan, Do, Study, Act model
4. Engage in learning to use system tools for planning and implementation of the continuous improvement process
Diane Campbell, Davenport Curriculum Director
Becky Martin, Iowa ASCD & Retired from Cedar Rapids CSD
2:10 - 2:20 pm Break with snack
2:20 - 3:20 pm One Session
Join us for a dynamic and captivating presentation that will ignite your motivation and offer strategies to foster a culture of collaboration. This high-energy session is centered around the power of an outward mindset, providing practical tools and strategies to support your staff in cultivating empathy, understanding, and a shared sense of purpose. Get ready for an interactive experience that will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash their full potential.
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Resources
QBQ: The Question Behind the Question -- John Miller, Cauterize -- Jimmy Casas, The Outward Mindset -- The Arbinger Institute, and Recalibrate -- Jimmy Casas
Feedback Form
3:20 - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 - 4:00 Closing Session Large Group Room
Overall Academy Feedback
- Reflection
- Carousel Activity
- Survey completion
- Overall Academy Feedback Form
- Assignment (required credit option participants)
- Door Prizes
Thank you for attending the 2023 Curriculum Leadership Academy!