Instructional Leadership for Continuous Improvement
Tennessee Standards for Instructional Leadership: Standard A
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An ethical and effective instructional leader facilitates the use of instructional practices informed by assessment data that continually improve student learning.
An ethical and effective instructional leader facilitates the use of instructional practices informed by assessment data that continually improve student learning.
CTE_Data_Wall (1).pdfCTE Data Wall
CTE Data Wall
December 2019 - Present
In collaboration with Dr. Shadden, I developed a visual reporting system that would help communicate relevant student data to Dobyns-Bennett High School CTE staff and stakeholders. The vision for the project was to create a visual showcase that would spark conversations between staff and stakeholders about successes and opportunities for growth. The data wall builds towards the department's mission of raising industry awareness of opportunities at D-B.
We settled on a virtual system that would allow flexibility in disaggregating and displaying data. Providing teachers with access to the data virtually would also facilitate better conversations with advisory committees. Additionally, the data would be periodically printed as posters and displayed in the common areas of the CTE building.
The initial displays were created using Google's Data Studio which allowed for easy updates using spreadsheets and other data sources. The data included information on the CTE Report Card, Local-Dual Credit, Work Keys, and Work Ethic Diplomas.
A2. Data Analysis & Use - Collaborates with educators to analyze and use multiple forms of data throughout the year to establish specific goals and strategies targeting student achievement and growth.
A4. Progress Monitoring - Systematically monitors and adjusts progress toward established goals and facilitates procedures and practices leading to continuous improvement.
A4. Progress Monitoring - Systematically monitors and adjusts progress toward established goals and facilitates procedures and practices leading to continuous improvement.
"Learner-driven and evidence-informed"
"Learner-driven and evidence-informed"
George Couros
George Couros
Champion Data Analysis.pdfChampion Data Analysis
Champion Data Analysis
Fall 2019
While studying with Dr. Bentley, I was given the scenario of utilizing interim benchmark assessments to develop a Data Analysis and Priority Performance Plan. We were given anonymized assessment data for the fictional Champion Elementary School.
Using the assessment data, I developed a plan to execute interventions to ensure all students had the best opportunity for success on the assessment. Interim testing data is a valuable tool for analyzing and making adjustments prior to a high-stakes, state assessment. Teachers must be empowered with kind of data and engaged in collaborative decision-making on how best to implement changes based on that data.
A3. Interventions Leads - educators to develop and execute interventions to address all student learning needs grounded in multiple sources of data (academic, social, and/or emotional).
A4. Progress Monitoring - Systematically monitors and adjusts progress toward established goals and facilitates procedures and practices leading to continuous improvement.
A4. Progress Monitoring - Systematically monitors and adjusts progress toward established goals and facilitates procedures and practices leading to continuous improvement.
Literacy in Focus: Establishing a Balanced Approach to Literacy
Literacy in Focus: Establishing a Balanced Approach to Literacy
Spring 2020
Working with my team, we produced an online professional development on Early Literacy in At Risk Populations. I was responsible for researching best practices and presenting that module. The goal was to help elementary teachers understand how to support all students with early literacy, but especially the students that are in high risk categories.
Poverty is a major risk indicator for many students in East Tennessee. Reaching students early and helping them develop literacy skills is critical work. This was certainly outside of my realm of expertise, but I recognize that as an administrator I may be called upon to learn and lead things in which I'm not an expert. This was a great experience researching and framing the learning.
A3. Interventions - Leads educators to develop and execute interventions to address all student learning needs grounded in multiple sources of data (academic, social, and/or emotional).
Dr. Partin, Principal Shadowing
Dr. Partin, Principal Shadowing
Spring 2019
At the time I shadowed Dr. Brian Partin, he was principal of Robinson Middle School in Kingsport, Tennessee. He has since moved to a University High in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Partin was assisted by Dr. Jim Wernke who I got a chance to shadow in the afternoon.
The day I visited, Dr. Partin had grade-level data discussions planned in coordination with the data coach. We began the morning with a brief meeting with Amanda Cole the data coach to prepare for the rest of the day's meetings. Throughout the day I got to watch how Dr. Partin lead data conversations and collaboratively planned with his staff on how to adjust strategies based on data.
In the afternoon, Dr. Partin was pulled into an IEP meeting, so I shadowed Dr. Wernke as he dealt with various discipline issues. It was interesting to see the contrasting duties of an administrator. Instructional leadership and managing student behavior demand different skills sets but are equally important to a successful school.
A1. Capacity Building - Builds capacity of educators to provide all students a rigorous curriculum, aligned with Tennessee state standards.
A2. Data Analysis & Use - Collaborates with educators to analyze and use multiple forms of data throughout the year to establish specific goals and strategies targeting student achievement and growth.
A2. Data Analysis & Use - Collaborates with educators to analyze and use multiple forms of data throughout the year to establish specific goals and strategies targeting student achievement and growth.
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