dr. gregory m. kuhns schools of excellence recognition program

Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

Schools Of Excellence Recognition Program

Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

Section 1

Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

Section 1

Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

Section 1

Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: gkuhns@access.k12.wv.us

Section 1

Get Support How to Begin Sell the Product Divide & ConquerTeam SelectionStrategic PlanTimeline

There needs to be a support mechanism

established in your school district/county.

Have a discussion with and get these support

persons involved with your effort.

1 – Superintendent of Schools

2- Assistant Superintendent (If applicable)

3- Curriculum Director (If applicable)

4- Title I Director

5- Director of Special Needs

Sell Your Product WV Schools of Excellence needs to be a team effort. Be sure to include on your team representatives from

Staff Members(Professional & Service)Faculty SenateLSIC

Business PartnersPTO PTAOther SOE

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Selecting Your Planning Team

There needs to be representatives from your school community on your team. How do you get them?

(1)Ask for volunteers.(2) Various represented groups can

select their own representatives to be on the team.

(3)You can draft or assign team members.

Strategic Planning Your planning team will need to put together a strategic plan for completing the SOE Application.

(1) Plan backwards from February 27th due date.(2)Choose a schedule in which the entire

planning team can be present on each date selected.

(3)Select some dates that occur during school time .

Formulate A Work TimelineSeptember

Assemble planning teamOctober

Meet with planning team to discuss and layout entire planning process Set specific schedule/dates for November, December, January and

February NovemberBrainstorming session to clarify questions and determine data collection

neededReview data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-

committeesDecember

Collect data from sub-committees

Formulate A Work TimelineJanuary

Work on rough draftsComplete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions

February Presentation of Sections A-D to planning committee Return Sections A-D to editors Presentation of Sections E-H to planning committee Return Sections E-H to editors Send all Sections to editors for final revisions Final presentation of document to the entire planning team Take to board president and superintendent for signature Submit three copies to WVDE (original and two copies)

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How to begin the process?

Get organized. This has to be a team effort in order to have

the opportunity for success. Divide the work load into several smaller

pieces.Get your subgroups to work.

Divide and Conquer Some suggestions for assembling

your subgroups. Grade level

InterestSubject Matter

Sections of the Application Areas of Expertise

Professional Learning CommunitiesOthers

Strategic Planning Team

WritersEditors

Group Facilitator

A

B

C

DE

F

G

H

Clarification In our discussions we have made reference to two groups:

1 – Strategic Planning Team Selected few

2- School of Excellence Team Everyone that wants to be a

partBREAK

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Brainstorming Answering QuestionsThe ProcessSample QuestionStrategic Plan- Working December & JanuaryWorking FebruaryQuestions

Brainstorming Your team will need to brainstorm to

(A) Search for unique activities at your school

(B)Create lists of activities (C)Create lists of information (D)Create lists of additional

information

Brainstorming Your sessions might end up looking similar to the chart below.

Unique activities

List of activities

List of information

List of additional information

Responsible EaglesTV Productions

ClubsGroupsField trips

GrantsAwards ContestsPerformances

Fundraising Afterschool programsBefore school programsBusiness Partners

Why Brainstorming?Brainstorming session to clarify

questions and determine data collection needed

To give all stakeholders the opportunities for input

Review data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-committees

Answering Questions When you begin to assemble your document, remember the process. Utilize your sub-groups to assist with gathering data for the document.

Answering QuestionsRead each question carefully before

answeringBreak down the questions and examine the

criteria/descriptors listed below the questionAnswer the question thoroughly and

completelyFlowering or philosophical statements without

supporting data do not score very high

Sample Question A2. QUESTION: What comprehensive student support

system is available for addressing student physical, social and emotional needs? How does the school intervene when student personal needs are preventing academic success? CRITERIA: Describe any developmental guidance and counseling programs, character education, healthy lifestyles and health services, safety and drug prevention programs, tutoring or mentoring services, dropout prevention programs, or other student support initiatives.

Basic Question

Descriptors

Strategic Planning Team

WritersEditors

Group Facilitator

A

B

C

DE

F

G

H

Working in December/January DecemberCollect data from sub-committees January Work on rough drafts Complete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions

Working in FebruaryPresentation of Sections A-D to planning

committee Return Sections A-D to editors Presentation of Sections E-H to

planning committee Return Sections E-H to editors Send all Sections to editors for final

revisions

Working in February Final presentation of document to

the entire planning team Take to board president and

superintendent for signatureSubmit three copies to WVDE

(original and two copies)

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Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns

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