Lake Views Problem Solving Teams

The Infancy Stage Began in 2000

Teacher Assistance Teams

Public Law 94-142

Team Members

School Psychologist

Social Worker

Regular Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The Infancy Stage Program was not successful at first

Today is incredibly successful

How can we analyze the growth of this program so we can LEARN from it as future educational leaders

The Tool: Four Frames AnalysisStructure Cultural

Human Resource Political

History of the PST’s through the Four Frames Lense ~Bolman and Deal 2007

Infancy Stage: Four Frames Analysis

Structure Lack of real structure.Focus on process rather than

outcomes. Data results not tied to

instruction. Program not built into school.

Human Resource• Mixed Results lead to

frustration and apathy

• Teachers as “independent contractors”

Political• Data rich but

information poor • Teacher skepticism &

lack of buy-in.

Cultural• Lack of consensus

and expectations.

Elementary Stage: Four Frames

Structure Organizational

Framework established

Focus on research Guiding philosophy

for process

Human Resource• Teamwork around

established goals• Data Retreats

Political• School board members

invited to data retreats • Board members as a

source of data

Cultural• Look towards

research • Emphasis on “best

practice”

Adolescent Stage: Four Frames

Structure Strong shared school

wide goals Measurable Goals Increased

communication among all involve parties

Human Resource• Teacher assistance to

change: training in defined best practices

Political• Power of success• District and

community buy-in.

Cultural• Celebrating success• focus of goal is

embedded in school culture