Vision and Mission as tools to begin our

Vision and Mission as tools to begin our Transformation Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D. School Transformation Coaches virginia. cardenas@dpi. nc. gov lynn. fulton@dpi. nc. gov

Presentation Outline: ¡ Review Model and role of coaches ¡ Activities targeting Core Beliefs ¡ Activities Targeting Vision ¡ Activities Targeting Mission ¡ Future Work

NOT an Authentic Process! Brief/ Fast Simulation Shared, Transparent, & Inclusive!

Overview: • Process • Ideal School System Vision Core Beliefs Structures • Tools Mission • Purpose

Activity # 1: Vision Reflection

NCSSE Standard 1 Understanding 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.

Core Beliefs Role of public education Children & learning Role of teachers & parents Vision & Mission

Education/Success for All? ? ? ¡ Who? ¡ What? ¡ When will we know they have learned? ¡ How much? ¡ What happens if they don’t? -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 Beliefs a. Assign a note taker b. Using a “round robin” order complete the table below regarding your school’s shared core beliefs -Richard Du. Four

Your Core Beliefs should DRIVE your Vision: -Vision instills an organization with a sense of direction (Du. Four 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).

VISION STATEMENT EXAMPLES ¡ Ford Early 1900 s: 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=v. Vxa. Yz 0 SRMY

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_State ment

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 Consistent vs. Uniform CORE BELIEFS Relevant, inclusive, transparent Leads to a transformation of systems & structures Specific, clear, shared ownership, buy-in

Examples: A clear vision serves as a filter for the daily decisions staff members must make. How enga can I ge t Bil ged? ly l we w wil t scores? Ho tes dress ad “All decisions will benefit all involved stakeholders fairly and equitably. ” How w addre ill we s behav s i expec oral tation s? do I s. How ss M re add th’s i Sm inual t con ies? tard

Our vision drives every process and all behaviors in our school. teaching staff development learning monitoring assessment 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’s New Vision!

From Vision to MISSION CORE BELIEFS Vision Mission

Mission Definition: -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 (Du. Four and Eaker, 1998, p. 62). -Qatar Education Foundation video: www. youtube. com/watch? v=l. QO 6 p. NSKx 4 E

Shared Mission: What you Focus on EXPANDS!

Mission Statement A 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

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 Mission Our Task What 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).

We have a great Shared VISION and Mission…. . So WHAT?

Core Beliefs Vision Mission Student Learning PLC Grading Retention Hallways Scheduling Suspensions

HOW do we…. ¡ Operationalize the school’s vision and mission. ¡ to put something to use, into action, or into operation Vision Plan of Action Mission

Plan of Action (or lack of…) • 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… -Dr. Albert Einstein

To be continued… • Process • Ideal School System Vision Core Beliefs Structures • Tools Mission • Purpose

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Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D. Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction District and School Transformation virginia. cardenas@dpi. nc. gov lynn. fulton@dpi. nc. gov (919) 523 -2492 (910) 617 -1611