vision and mission as tools to begin our transformation
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Vision and Mission as tools to begin our Transformation. Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed . D Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D. School Transformation Coaches [email protected] [email protected]. Presentation Outline:. Review Model and role of coaches Activities targeting Core Beliefs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Vision and Mission as tools to begin our
Transformation
Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.
School Transformation Coaches [email protected] [email protected]
Presentation Outline:Review Model and role of coachesActivities targeting Core BeliefsActivities Targeting VisionActivities Targeting MissionFuture Work
NOT an Authentic Process!
Brief/ Fast Simulation
Shared, Transparent, & Inclusive!
Overview:
• Purpose
• Tools
• Ideal School
• Process
System Vision
Mission
Structures
Core Beliefs
Activity # 1: Vision Reflection
NCSSE Standard 1Understanding that schools ideally prepare students for an unseen but not altogether unpredictable future, the leader creates a climate of inquiry that challenges the school community to continually re-purpose itself by building on its core values and beliefs about its preferred future and then developing a pathway to reach it.
Vision & Mission
Role of teachers &
parents
Role of public education
Children & learning
Core Beliefs
Education/Success for All???What?
What happens if they don’t?
Who?
How much?
When will we know they have learned?
-Richard Dufour
CORE BELIEFS
"If we believe all kids can learn,
how do we respond when they don't?" 1. We Believe All Kids Can Learn Based On Their Ability.
2. We Believe All Kids Can Learn If They Take Advantage Of The Opportunity To Learn.
3. We Believe All Kids Can Learn And We Will Accept Responsibility For Ensuring Their Growth.
4. We Believe All Kids Can Learn And We Will Establish High Standards Of Learning That We Expect All Students To Achieve.
-Richard Dufour
Activity # 2: Core Beliefsa. Assign a note taker
b. Using a “round robin” order complete the table below regarding your school’s shared core beliefs
-Richard DuFour
-Vision instills an organization with a sense of direction (DuFour and Eaker, 1998, p. 62).
-A shared vision is a shared image of what you desire your school to look like in the future” (Roberts and Pruit, 2003, p. 30).
Your Core Beliefs should DRIVE your Vision:
VISION STATEMENT EXAMPLES Ford
Early 1900s: Democratize the automobile Sears
To be the preferred and most trusted resource for the products and services that enhance home and family life.
Avon
To be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service and self- fulfillment needs of women – globally. School:
All children are academically successful and prepared for a globally competitive work force.
Vision: …the power of a vision, a Dream, for an entire country…,
MLK jr. video: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVxaYz0SRMY
Vision: Time:Talks about the organization's future
Function:It lists where the organization sees itself some years from now. For employees, it gives direction about how they are expected to behave and inspires them to give their best. It shapes customers' understanding of why they should work with the organization.
About:Outlines where an organization wants to be. Communicates both the purpose and values of the organization
-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement
Whole Group Activity # 3: Sample Vision
VISION STATEMENT FOR KHS:
Our KHS learning community is passionate about educational success. All members of our learning
community have responsibilities and share a collective commitment.
Using the table on activity #3, discuss HOW the sample vision addresses the concepts of “time, function, and what the sample school is about”?
Vision…Start with the
end in mind
Leads to a transformation
of systems & structures
Specific, clear, shared
ownership, buy-in
Relevant, inclusive,
transparent
Consistent vs.
Uniform CORE BELIEFS
Examples:A clear vision serves as a filter for the daily decisions
staff members must make.
“All decisions will benefit all
involved stakeholders
fairly and equitably.”
How do I
address Ms.
Smith’s
continual
tardies?
How will we address behavioral expectations?
How will we
address test scores?
How can I get Billy engaged?
Our vision drives every process and all behaviors
in our school.teaching
learningstaff developme
nt monitoringassessment
budget
climate
Activity # 4: Clarifying your Vision
A. Working individually, take 3 minutes to answer the questions below.1. Describe the school you are trying to create? 2. What would your school look like if it were a great place for
students? What would it look like if it were a great place for teachers?
B. Next choose a recorder and “round robin” your responses (do not repeat responses that have already been recorded).
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your list of words/phrases is the STARTER for your
school’sNew Vision!
From Vision to MISSION
CORE BELIEFS
Vision
Mission
-A mission statement is a brief, succinct statement that explains the purpose for which a school exists (Roberts and Pruitt, 2003, p. 30).
-Mission establishes an organization’s purpose (DuFour and Eaker, 1998, p. 62).
-Qatar Education Foundation video:
Mission Definition:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQO6pNSKx4E
Shared Mission:
What you Focus on EXPANDS!
Mission StatementA mission statement is the “how to” or action plan that helps a school achieve their vision. Plainly stated…
What are we willing to do to get there???
Holding one another accountable… For these are ALL our children, we shall
profit from or pay for whatever they become.James Baldwin
Comparing Vision with Mission
-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement
Vision Mission Time A vision statement talks about the
organization's future. A mission statement talks about the organization's present.
Function It lists where the organization sees itself some years from now. For employees, it gives direction about how they are expected to behave and inspires them to give their best. It shapes customers' understanding of why they should work with the organization.
It lists the broad goals for which the organization is formed. Its prime function is internal, to define the key measure or measures of the organization's success and its prime audience is the leadership team and stakeholders.
About A Vision statement outlines where an organization wants to be. Communicates both the purpose and values of the organization
A Mission statement talks about HOW the organization will get to where it wants to be. Defines the organization's purpose and primary objectives.
Comparing Vision with Mission
-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement
Whole Group Activity # 5: Sample Mission
At Acorn School, we believe that student learning is the chief priority and all students can learn to their fullest potential. Students will develop their individual talents, critical thinking, and technology skills by being actively engaged in the learning process. Continuous commitment to improvement ensures that our
students are well-rounded, self-directed, lifelong learners. By maintaining a safe and optimum learning environment, we provide the opportunity for students to be
successful. Promoting high standards and expectations, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for
advancing the school's mission.
Using the table on activity #5, discuss as a team HOW the sample mission addresses the concepts of “time, function, and what the sample school is about”?
Our School’s MissionOur
TaskWhat are
their Needs?
Who do we Serve?
Activity # 6: Clarifying your Mission
A. Working individually, take 3 minutes to answer the questions below.1. What is your school’s fundamental purpose? 2. What happens in your school when a student experiences difficulty in
learning? B. Next choose a recorder and “round robin” your responses
(do not repeat responses that have already been recorded).
So WHAT?
We have a great Shared VISION and Mission…..
Student Learning
Scheduling
Suspensions
Retention
PLC
Grading
Hallways
Core Beliefs Vision Mission
HOW do we….Operationalize the school’s vision and mission.
to put something to use, into action, or into operation
Vision
Mission
Plan of Action
• When we see similar trends year after year…
• When we are working as hard as we can, yet not moving forward…
• When we are doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results…
Plan of Action (or lack of…)
-Dr. Albert Einstein
To be continued…
• Purpose
• Tools
• Ideal School
• Process
System Vision
Mission
Structures
Core Beliefs
-Coaching video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY75MQte4RU
How Coaching Works: a Video
Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D.Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.
North Carolina Department of Public InstructionDistrict and School [email protected] [email protected] (919) 523-2492 (910) 617-1611