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Latest Editions





April/May  2010


Sense of a Goose
Flash
We have come to the end of our flight for the 2009-2010 school year.  Next stop, summer reflection and dreaming about next year. 


Clues #2 & #3 from the research, focusing on improved and sustained instruction.FlashEngage in the research from Jon Twing, VP of Teaching and Measurement Services for Pearson Education Management, along with the International Center for Leadership in Education, in relationship to sustained leadership and instruction.

http://www.leadered.com









Archive








Introduction

Windows
Macintosh






January 2008



Leadership Defined: Fullan

Windows
Macintosh

Fullan's Framework and what it means for schools.

Adopter Type

Reflective Questions

http://www.michaelfullan.ca


Leadership Defined: Lambert

Windows
Macintosh

Five critical characteristics for building leadership capacity in schools.

Leadership Capacity

Survey From Lambert




February 2008



Leadership Defined: Covey

Windows
Macintosh

Find your voice, and help others discover theirs. Explore 13 behaviors that build trust.

Covey Trust Behaviors

www.coveylink.com


Leadership Defined: Hargreaves

Windows
Macintosh

Leadership sustainability is based on 7 principles.

www2.bc.edu/~hargrean/




March 2008



Leadership Defined: Sparks

Windows
Macintosh

Dennis Sparks identifies basic assumptions of effective leadership.

Sparks Articles


BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
2 Ways to Improve Your School

Windows
Macintosh

Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 5 minutes long.

www.toddwhitaker.com


Leadership Defined: McREL

Windows
Macintosh

McREL has identified 21 Leadership Responsibilities from a meta-analysis of leadership studies.

McREL 21 Leadership Responsibilities


BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Effectiveness

Windows
Macintosh

Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long.

www.toddwhitaker.com




April 2008



Leadership Defined: ICLE The International Center for Leadership in Education's leadership and change framework: Why, What and How?

www.leadered.com

ICLE Powerpoint


BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Treating People as if they are Good

Windows
Macintosh
Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long.www.toddwhitaker.com

The Rigor/Relevance/Relationships FrameworkThe International Center for Leadership in Education's Rigor, Relevance and Relationships Framework: why is it important?

www.leadered.com

Did You Know?
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Macintosh

BONUS
Todd Whitaker--
Superstars
Windows
Macintosh
Highlights of February 20th with ESU 10 School Leadership Teams. It is around 3 minutes long. www.toddwhitaker.com



May 2008



Rigor


Rigor: What is it? Bloom's verbs

Relevance
Windows
Macintosh

Relevance: What is it?
Rigor and Relevance Examples
Rigor and Relevance Worksheet



June 2008



Relationships

   Windows
    Macintosh

Relationships: What is it?
Relationships Framework

ICLE Change Strategies

Windows
Macintosh

A brief overview of the International Center for Leadership in Education's Model of Change.
Model for Change



July 2008



ICLE Change Strategies: Envision

Windows
Macintosh

Flash
A brief look into how to envision change in your school.
Envision Examples
Envision Framework
Envision Portfolio

ICLE Change Strategies: Discover

Windows
Macintosh

This podcast provides a quick activity to do with your staff to DISCOVER the talent and gifts they possess.
Model for Change
Student Survey of Teachers
Standards Alignment Checklist



August 2008



ICLE Change Strategies: Create


This podcast provides a brief activity to create divergent thinking with your staff, by gathering ideas and different perspectives.
Model for Change
Create Framework
Creating Rigor and Relevance Activity

ICLE Change Strategies: Build


This BUILD strategy will show staff members how to think alike by building consensus and deepening relationships.
Model for Change
Signposts
Bumper Clumper Directions



September 2008




ICLE Change Strategies:

Build II


Flash
Building relationships is imperative to student success.  This second podcast on the BUILD strategy will emphasize the development of parent and community relationships.
Model for Change
Building Relationships Tips

ICLE Change Strategies: Develop I


Develop a climate in which staff has rich opportunities to learn and share.

Ideas for Daily Professional Learning
This and That - Develop I
This and That Activity



October 2008


ICLE Change Strategies: Develop II**
Assure your staff that they are free to take risks and try new things.  Ideas for Daily Professional Learning
Climate for Daily Professional Learning Checklist

SUPPORT
Flash
This strategy focuses on helping your staff through changes by doing follow-up or additional coaching.  I posted an activity you could do with your staff called RSVP, which will help your staff problems solve as a team.Model for Change
RSVP Guide



November 2008


SUPPORTFlashThis strategy focuses on helping your staff through changes by doing follow-up or additional coaching.  I posted an activity you could do with your staff called RSVP, which will help your staff problems solve as a team.Model for Change
RSVP Guide

Reflection on the CHANGE MODELFlash
Model for Change
Reflection on the CHANGE MODEL



December 2008


Leadership Qualities
Flash
This podcast discusses leadership qualities with Superintendent Dr. Brian Maher of Kearney Public Schools.




January 2009


Leadership Qualities
Flash
This podcast features Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools, offering his thoughts on hiring exceptional staff, as well as building leadership capacity with teachers and administrators.

Leadership Qualities 1/26/09
Flash
This podcast features Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools.  Dr. Maher shares his visions for developing 21st Century Learning in his staff and students.




February 2009


Components of Leadership
 Flash
This podcast is the first in our Spring series on Leadership, taking a deeper look into Michael Fullan's book, Leading in a Culture of Change: Personal Action Guide and Workbook, and his five components in becoming an effective leader.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Fullan's Components -
PowerPoint
Leading In a Culture Framework

Moral Purpose
Having a strong moral purpose is imperative in making positive differences in the lives of your teachers and students.  Learn about cultivating your own moral purpose in this podcast.Leading In a Culture Framework
http://www.michaelfullan.ca



March 2009


Understanding Change
Flash
This podcast focuses on Fullan's component:  Understanding Change.  Use the writing response page to the right for your personal reflections after viewing the podcast.


Reflection Changes
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework



April 2009


Creating and Sharing Knowledge
Flash
It is not too late to put changes in place with creating and sharing knowledge before the school year comes to a close!  Use the reflection page as a guide for your reflection of the 2008-2009 school year.Reflection Questions
Leading In a Culture Framework
http://www.michaelfullan.ca

Making Coherence
FlashMaking coherence in your building may require a change of direction, an assessment, or additional professional development for your staff.  Making coherence could be your perennial pursuit.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework




May 2009


A Race to the Finish Line
FlashWe are nearing the end of our study on Michael Fullan's book Leading In A Culture of Change.  Find out if you are a tortoise or a hare in this podcast.http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework

Persistent LeadershipFlashYou have reached the finish line of the 2008-2009 school year.  Congrats on a great race!  May your persistent leadership continue to build leaders--even through the summer months.
http://www.michaelfullan.ca
Leading In a Culture Framework



September 2009


Guide to Principle Change
FlashLearn about the Guiding Principles of Change from the International Center on Leadership in Education.  Uncover your reasons for change this year, and how to inspire new leaders in your district!http://www.leadered.com

Walk the Talk
FlashTrustworthiness, Competency, Forward-Looking, and Enthusiasm...what do these four things have to do with you?

Use the top two documents to the right for your reflections.
Forward Looking Enthusiasm

http://www.leadered.com

Reflection Page



October 2009


Establishing a Foundation
Flash
How do you determine who the leaders are in your district?  Find out in this podcast who can assist you in leading change.http://www.leadered.com


Manager vs. LeaderFlashA good leader must not just do the right thing, he/she must do the right thing with forward-looking and enthusiasm.
Manager vs. Leader PowerPoint
http://www.leadered.com



November 2009


Theory of Psychology
Flash
This podcast features Deming's second component in Profound Knowledge, Theory of Psychology, which is understanding how people think and behave.  This understanding is critical for change to work.http://www.leadered.com

Systems for ThinkingFlashLearn about Dr. W. Edward Deming's System's Thinking model, as well as new concepts and ideas that will be required of us as leaders, based on current research from University of Pennsylvania Professor, Ted Hershberg.http://www.leadered.com
http://www.cgp.upenn.edu/th.html



January 2010


Theory of Variation
Flash
How are you using data to drive instructional changes in your district?  Deming's Theory of Variation teaches us that knowing what to do with data is the necessary first step to improvement in our districts.http://www.leadered.com

Theory of Knowledge
Flash
Happy New Year!  This podcast focuses our attention on Deming's Theory of Knowledge, which is how people learn.http://www.leadered.com



February 2010


A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School
FlashLearn how Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People brought about a complete transformation at A.B. Combs Elementary in Raleigh, North Carolina.
https://www.stephencovey.com
http://combses.wcpss.net
http://www.leadered.com

Pressures
Flash
What do high stakes testing and accountability programs bring to the pressures we already face in education?http://www.leadered.com
http://combses.wcpss.net




March 2010


Sustaining Improvement
Flash
Who does it take to transform K-12 education?http://www.leadered.com


Clue #1
Flash
Discover the findings of researchers who studied schools that defied expectations for performance.  Where does your school district fit with these findings?http://www.leadered.com




April/May 2010


Clues #2 & #3 from the research, focusing on improved and sustained instruction
Flash
Engage in the research from Jon Twing, VP of Teaching and Measurement Services for Pearson Education Management, along with the International Center for Leadership in Education, in relationship to sustained leadership and instruction.http://www.leadered.com


Sense of a Goose
Flash
We have come to the end of our flight for the 2009-2010 school year.  Next stop, summer reflection and dreaming about next year. 

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