focused leadership solutions diana moon, ph.d. denver, colorado
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FOCUSED LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS
FOCUSED LEADERSHIP SOLUTIONS
Diana Moon, Ph.D.Denver, Colorado
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FLS Reform Model
We work with school and district teams to create a sense of urgency around school change that results in improved student
achievement.
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We measure our success
by how well students perform!
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FLS Reform Model
What do we do?
Assist teams in identifying their current reality through courageous conversations and
assessments; creating their preferred future; and charting a course to get there
Creating ownership in the process
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FLS Reform Model
How do we do this?
Changing the culture
Developing intentional/focused learning communities
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FLS Reform Model
Focus on teaching and learning
Focus on individual student learning by collaborating around student achievement and implementing early interventions
Empowering leadership teams
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FLS Reform Model
Most principals spend from 40 to 80 percent of their time in or around the office area 23 to 40 percent is spent in hallways and
on the playground 11 percent is spend off campus 2.5 to 10 percent is spent in classrooms
…even though we know that classroom observations, problem solving with teachers,
and facilitating teacher reflections can significantly impact student achievement
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FLS Reform Model
Relationships, relationships, relationships!
When relationships improve, student achievement improves
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FLS Reform Model
Work with district office team
Setting expectations for the focus on teaching and learning
Holding principals accountable for student learning
Keeping the learning alive between FLS visits
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FLS Reform Model
The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of our teachers
This IS our job - to assure quality
teachers in every classroom
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FLS Reform Model
RESULTS NOW: How we can achieve unprecedented improvements in teaching and learning?
Mike Schmoker
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We draw from the work of:
William BridgesRick DuFour
Michael FullanRoger GoddardBob Marzano
Mike Schmokerand others
Focused Leadership Solutions
Dave Benson [email protected] Galvin [email protected] [email protected] Rubadeau [email protected]
www.focusedleadershipsolutions.com
Denver, Colorado