conceptual framework survey

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Conceptual Framework Survey Process Notes School change requires efforts in the areas of culture, leadership, data, systems, and collaborative inquiry. This document allows educators to examine their school systems through five themes, which are interactive and not linear in nature. Each is necessary and none are primary.

• Before starting the survey, first identify the focus person (supervisor, administrator, etc.) or group (CoIn group, PLC, etc.) that you will be considering as you fill in your evidence.

• Remember this is just a tool, and only as good as how it is used. The power of the tool comes in discussing the evidence of each indicator and using results for action planning.

• It is too much to undertake in one sitting and should be chunked appropriately. • Process, not perfection, is the goal; having more than half of the indicators can be a sign of a healthy

school.

Additional Resources This tool is meant to be used alongside the Coaches’ Handbook and other supportive resources.

Directions 1. Choose a theme to investigate as a team. 2. Individually fill in the middle column to indicate which indicators are

present at your school. 3. Supply supporting evidence for your answer in the far-right column. 4. Debrief with your team. 5. Together, fill in the summary box at the end of the theme. 6. Use the prioritized action items to create your own action framework

with aligned ‘next steps’ at the end of the tool.

Theme Relational Trust

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Support

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8 Summary 11


Relational Trust

• Feeling safe • Having something to offer • Providing time & expertise

Relational Trust Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Provides me with valuable insight that helps me grow.

□ Yes □ No

Encourages me to take risks. □ Yes □ No

Puts in time and energy to support me in my work.

□ Yes □ No

Takes time to solve problems with me.

□ Yes □ No

Challenges me in a safe manner. □ Yes □ No


Relational Trust Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Knows my strengths and interests that support the school vision.

□ Yes □ No

Is available to discuss difficult issues.

□ Yes □ No

Respects and draws upon my expertise.

□ Yes □ No

TOTAL Yes No


Relational Trust Reflection

Areas of strength

Areas for growth

Priorities for action planning


Academic Press Provides specific direction embedded in high expectations with a belief of success for everyone

Academic Press Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Expects teachers to teach the agreed- upon curriculum that supports student learning.

□ Yes □ No

Holds me accountable for my performance.

□ Yes □ No

Organizes the school to maximize teaching and learning.

□ Yes □ No

Provides me a clear understanding of what I am expected to accomplish.

□ Yes □ No

Provides accurate and helpful feedback to help me grow.

□ Yes □ No


Academic Press Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Believes that I can achieve the expected outcomes with all my students.

□ Yes □ No

Continually pushes me to be my best self.

□ Yes □ No

Allows me to take risks as I experiment to improve my pedagogical style.

□ Yes □ No

TOTAL Yes No


Academic Press

Reflection

Areas of strength

Areas for growth



Support

Provides help in meeting expectations

Support Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Offers specific supports when I need them.

□ Yes □ No

Listens carefully when I express my opinions or concerns.

□ Yes □ No

Provides supports for teachers and students through school- wide systems.

□ Yes □ No

Helps me connect to the school. □ Yes □ No

Treats me fairly. □ Yes □ No


Support Indicators The focus person or group… Yes or No Examples & Supporting Evidence Helps teachers believe in each other.

□ Yes □ No

Helps me believe in myself. □ Yes □ No

Fosters an atmosphere of respect among teachers.

□ Yes □ No

TOTAL Yes No


Support Reflection

Areas of strength

Areas for growth



Summary Look at back at the previous sections for totals. Celebrate where you are strong. Pick a focus area for next steps.

Conceptual Framework Themes Conceptual Framework

Themes

Total Yes

Total No

Reflect: Which area do you want to focus on first? Why?

Relational Trust

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Support


Conceptual Framework

Based on your summary of priorities for action planning on page 11, insert next steps on the Conceptual Framework below to check for alignment.

Relational Trust • Feeling safe • Having something to offer • Providing time & expertise

Academic Press

Provides specific direction embedded in high

expectations with a belief of success for

everyone

Culture for

Learning

Supports Provides help in

meeting expectations

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