proving it to ourselves: building an organizational learning culture
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Proving it to Ourselves:Building an Organizational
Learning Culture
2013 NPEA ConferenceApril 12, 2013
Alec Lee, Aim High
Sarah Conrad, The Steppingstone Foundation
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Agenda
1.Definition
1.Self-Assessment: Where are you on the organizational learning journey?
1.Two stories: Bright spots & construction zones
1.Next Steps
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Goals of the Session
By the end of the session we hope you will:
1. Not be afraid of numbers!
1. Commit to using data to build a culture of organizational learning
1. Use data to track progress toward your organization’s strategic plan, including organizational and individual goals
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Defining Organizational Learning
Torres & Preskill (2001) “A process of continuous growth and improvement through the use of evaluation, embedded in the organization’s culture, systems, structure, and leadership, leading to alignment of values, attitudes, and perceptions”
Milway & Saxton (2011) “developing organizational knowledge and integrating that knowledge into everyday practice”
Use data to get clear. Use data for improvement.
Use data for professional growth.1. Torres, R.T. & Preskill, H. (2001). Evaluation and organizational learning: past, present, ad future. American Journal of Evaluation, 22(3), 387-3952. Milway, K.S. & Saxton, A. (2011). The Challenge of Organizational Learning. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Summer 2011
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Components
Steps to Organizational Learning
Buy InBuy In Robust Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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Self-Assessment
• Where are you in the process?
• How well are you doing?
• What are some barriers to progress?
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Aim High’s Journey – 10 years
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Buy InBuy In Robust Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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Aim High’s Journey – 20 years
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Buy InBuy InRobust
Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic
Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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Aim High’s Journey – 20 years
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BUY IN•Board Expertise•Commitment to necessary resources•Leadership Commitment
• Board• Executive Director
•Investment of time
Willingness TO GET BETTER
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Aim High’s Journey – 27 years
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Buy InBuy InRobust
Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic
Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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What We Do
LearningRigorous, interactive, & relevant curriculum emphasizing project-based learning
Enriching activities & out-of-classroom learning
EnvironmentSmall & diverse learning communities that foster a culture of respect, opportunity, & high expectation
Team teaching model
TeachersDiverse, passionate, & skilled instructors & leaders
Our Goals
Instill positive attitude towards learning
Develop confident, motivated & engaged students with strong learning skills & habits and content knowledge
Build students’ sense of community belonging & healthy, valued relationships with peers & adults
Support successful transition to high school and on-time graduation
Promote increased understanding of the path to college
How We Gauge Success
Positive attitude towards learning (90%)
GPA improvement or maintaining at least a 3.0 in middle school (70%)
Developed/strengthened academic skills (90%)
Students are prepared for the school year (90%)
Student retention (80% 2+ yrs)
Students are part of a community where they feel safe and respected (90%)
1+ young adult role model who sets an example for being college-bound (90%)
1+ adult who cares about their wellbeing (90%)
Strong 9th grade year (high attendance, appropriate grade-level course enrollment, high homework completion rate)
On-time high school graduation rate for each ethnic group is at least 5% higher than their district's rate
Alums credit Aim High with contributing to their on-time graduation from high school (75%)
Better understand path to college (90%)
Impact on Kids
Positioned for success in school and life:
Love of learning
Sense of community & opportunity
Success in high school
On track for college
Aim High Strategy
What Research Says
Middle school is a pivotal time
Students’ social & emotional well-being supports learning
Summer learning is critical
Strong transition to high school combats dropout and is essential to being college-bound
Bold text= priority measurement
Multi-year summer program focused on academic enrichment for under-resourced middle school youth
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WHAT HAPPENED between year 20-27?
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Ah – Ha Moment?
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Key Decisions and Investments
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Steppingstone’s Journey - 2009
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Our starting point…a bright spot!
Buy InBuy In Robust Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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The Steppingstone Academy Strategy
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What We Do
AdmissionRecruit motivated urban students with high potential and limited opportunities from low- to moderate-income households.
Preparation & Placement14-month rigorous academic component taught by professional teachers. Support families through all aspects of the independent and public exam school admission process.
Support ServicesScholars are provided college readiness programming and general support through middle and high school
College ServicesSupport offered while in college with a focus on the transition to college, financial literacy, and career development.
Our Goals
Foster, beginning in middle school, a college-bound community of peers
Prepare Scholars academically, socially, and emotionally to get into, and succeed at, some of the most selective middle and high schools in Boston area.
Ensure Scholars receive college readiness services at appropriate time (ex. middle school: connect career and college; 11th grade: understand nuts and bolts of college application process; throughout: college affordability and financial aid)
Support Scholars in the transition to college and at college with plan of graduating within 4 – 6 years
How We Gauge Success
Retention in Prep component (83%)
Placement (90%)
Retention at Placement Schools (92%)
4-yr high school graduation (95%)
Overall high school graduation (99%)
4-yr college enrollment (90%)
Graduate from 4-yr college within 4 years (63%)
Graduate from 4-yr college within 6 years (80%)
Impact on Kids
Scholars are:
-Able to get into selective 4-yr college at which they have the greatest chance for success
-Prepared to be successful at the college of their choice
-Able to graduate from 4-yr college within 6 years ready to enter the job market
What Research Says
Middle-grade years are crucial for college degree attainment
Summer learning is critical
High schools matter and can guide students into the application pool for competitive colleges.
Can increase likelihood of college degree attainment when students receive robust college readiness services
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Steppingstone’s Journey - 2010
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Construction Zone: Moving Backward to go Forward
Buy InBuy In Robust Strategic Plan
Robust Strategic Plan
Set Benchmarks
Set Benchmarks
Collect Information
Collect Information
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Analyze; Interpret;
Share
Set NEW Goals
Set NEW Goals
Prioritize and Implement
Prioritize and Implement
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Steppingstone’s start
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1. Commitment to improving our performance management system, allowing it to maximize organizational effectiveness through providing a basis for learning, growth, and evaluation
2. Clear on our organizational goals/benchmarks
1. Brought on Commongood Careers to work with us
1. They provided our guiding principles, we needed a system that was (among other things): linked, integrated, and goal-oriented
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What happened? Where are we now?
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What does this mean for you?
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Rules of the Road (How to be Successful)
• Flexible − Implementation plan − Δs
• Transparent
• Personal Commitment
• Accept the bad with the good
• No one gets a free pass
• Invest in evaluation
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Wrapping Up
•One idea/concept you’ll bring back to your board/staff
•One area of progress you think you can make
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