The Role of Leadership in Implementing A Technology Integrated Curriculum

Presented at the 2009 ASCD National Conference Presented by: Glenn Maleyko, Principal, Ph. D Candidate Bob Attee, Science Teacher & Administrative Intern Kareem Naimi, Bilingual Resource Teacher Salina Intermediate School, Dearborn, Michigan Dearborn Public Schools

All of us can consciously decide to leave behind a life of mediocrity and to live a life of greatness---at home, at work and in the community. No matter what our circumstances may be, such a decision can be made by everyone of us. Stephen Covey Pg. 29

Whether that greatness is manifest by choosing to have a magnificent spirit in facing an incurable disease, by simply making a difference in the life of a child, given that child a sense of worth and potential, by becoming a change-catalyst inside an organization, or by becoming an initiator of a great cause in society.

We all have the power to decide to live a great life, or even simpler, to have not only a good day but a great day. No matter how long we’ve walked life’s pathway to mediocrity, we can always choose to switch paths. Always. It’s never too late. We can find our voice. Pg. 29.

These People just realize that they can’t wait for their boss or the organization to change. They become an island of excellence in a sea of mediocrity. And it’s contagious.

The history of a free man is never written by chance but by choice – their choice. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Activity 1

 Turn to a partner and discuss the following questions: – What is your reaction to the quotation from Steven Covey and Eisenhower?

– What implications does this have on your perception of leadership?

Technology Standards for School Administrators

International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Publications http://www.iste.org

ISTE standards for Administrators

      1. Leadership and Vision 2. Learning and Teaching 3. Productivity and Professional Practice 4. Support, Management, and Operations 5. Assessment and Evaluation 6. Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Within the Standards there are performance Indicators For

   Campus leaders or Principals District Leaders The Superintendent and Cabinet.

Standard I. Leadership and Vision

Educational Leaders inspire a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology and frost an environment and culture conducive to the realization of that vision.

What is our frame of mind?

Is the Glass half full or half empty?

www.Walkthetalk.com

Education leaders foster and nurture a culture of responsible risk-taking and advocate policies promoting continuous innovation with technology.

Performance Indicator I.C

Vision

We envision an innovative , successful school where diversity is respected and celebrated, where all students use higher order thinking skills to meet high standards developed collaboratively by a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled staff, working in partnership with parents and the community.

Visionary Leaders

 Leaders can use vision to build trust rather than break it if they are willing to let their rhetoric give way to reality and allow their vision to become a blueprint rather than public relations baloney.  Reeves, Douglas (2006). The learning Leader.

 Effective visions help individuals understand that they are part of a larger world and also reassure them of their individual importance to the organization.  Reeves, Douglas (2006). The learning Leader.

“People want to be part of something larger than themselves. They want to be part of something they’re really proud of, that they’ll fight for, sacrifice for , trust.”

— Howard Schultz

Salina Intermediate Mission  The mission of Salina Intermediate School is to increase academic achievement by implementing and evaluating a to become collaboratively technology integrated comprehensive curriculum which enables students literate problem-solving critical thinkers.

We have high expectations for all students, and provide a safe and nurturing environment with parents and community to ensure that all students become responsible, productive citizens.

Activity 2

 Discuss with a partner the following question: – Why is it essential to have clear mission and vision statements?

– What does a mission or vision statement tell us about an organization?

Poll everywhere survey

http://www.polleverywhere.com

Salina Immigration Status 2007-08 School Year

Immigrant Status

21% Immigrant/Refugee (117) Non-Immigrant (430) 79%

Salina Intermediate Limited English Proficient Population

School Demographic

30% ELL Non ELL 70%

Economically Disadvantaged Students at Salina Intermediate 2008-09 Salina Intermediate Economically Disadvantaged 2008-09 2.5% Free and Reduced Lunch Non Free and Reduced Lunch 97.5%

We face many barriers, but …  We have been effective at improving student achievement levels through the use of technology, literacy, and differentiated instruction under Professional Learning Communities model!

Schools Do Make a Difference

 Effective School Research of Ron Edmunds, Larry Lezotte, Wilbur Bookover, Michael Rutter, and other concluded: 

All children can learn; and the school controls the factors to assure student mastery of the core curriculum Rebecca Dufour, PLC presentation

Schools Do Make a Difference

 An analysis of research conducted over a thirty-five year period demonstrates that schools that are highly effective produce results that almost entirely overcome the effects of student backgrounds.

 Robert Marzano, What works in schools, 2003.

Standard V: Assessment and Evaluation

Educational leaders use technology to plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment and evaluation.

100.00% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Salina Intermediate ELA AYP Proficiency Growth

Salina Intermediate ELA AYP Proficiency Index Percent Proficient 2006-08

56.00% 63.20% 73.80% Percent Proficient 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

100.00% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Salina Intermediate Mathematics AYP Proficiency Growth

Salina Intermediate Mathematics AYP Proficiency Index 2006-2008

73.60% 80.80% 85.30% Percent Proficient 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Salina AYP proficiency Growth

Salina Intermediate Mathematics MEAP AYP Proficiency Growth 2006-07 to 2007-08

100.00% 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% 2006-07 2007-08 Special Education 48.80% 59.50% LEP 77.70% 80.00% Non-LEP 84.00% 96.70% ED 80.60% 84.90% All Students 80.80% 85.30% 2006-07 2007-08

Salina AYP proficiency Growth

Salina Intermediate ELA MEAP AYP Proficiency Growth 2006-07 to 2007-08

100.00% 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% 2006-07 2007-08 Special 30.20% 45.20% LEP 55.10% 62.70% Non-LEP 79.00% 97.50% ED 63.00% 73.20% All 63.20% 73.80% 2006-07 2007-08

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There must Be a Cultural Shift in how we do business on a day to day basis.

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Fullan (2008) The Six Secrets of Change       Secret One Love your employees Secret Two Connect peers with purpose Secret Three Capacity Building Prevails Secret Four Learning is the work Secret Five Transparency Secret Six Systems Learn

Marzano, Waters and McNulty (2005) 1st order change vs. 2 nd order change  1 st order change all of the 21 responsibilities apply  1 st order change is incremental. It can be thought of as the next most obvious step to take.

2

nd

order change

 2 nd order change is anything but incremental. It involves dramatic departures from the expected, both in defining a given problem and in finding a solution.

 Marzano, McNaulty and Waters (2005).

2

nd

order change

        Leadership for second order change includes the following: Knowledge of Curriculum, Instr. & Assessment.

Optimizer Intellectual Stimulation Change Agent Monitoring/Evaluating Flexibility Ideals/Beliefs      Negatively impacted responsibilities: Culture Communication Order Input Marzano, McNaulty and Waters (2005).

Standard IV: Support, Management and Operations

Educational leaders ensure the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration

Monitoring and Evaluating

   Classroom Walkthroughs are a critical component within the School Improvement Process at Salina Intermediate.

I looked at articles published by ASCD. The Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through by Carolyn Downey.

Downey(2004) Walk through

 The most important thing is conversations and building relationships with faculty.

 5 Step Downy Approach  1.

Student Orientation to the work  2.

Curricular Decision Points  3.

Instructional Decision Points  4.

 5.

Walk the Walls---Curricular and Instructional Decision Points Safety and Health Issues

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A Traditional School Focuses on

Teaching

and a Professional Learning Community Focuses on

Student Learning.

The thing that does not make a Difference  Technology is not a magic pill for school reform. The mere presence of technology will make no difference in student performance, particularly if it is unused or misused  The Technology Bond without training is not going to provide for an enhanced curriculum.

2002 MAKING TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS WORK FOR YOU ISTE.

Cultural Shifts Becoming a Professional



Learning Community

“To put it as succinctly as possible, if you want to change and improve the climate and outcomes of schooling both for students and teachers, there are features of the school culture that have to be changed, and if they are not changed your well-intentioned efforts will be defeated” Seymour Sarason: Taken From Robert Eaker PLC presentation.

Cultural Shift

Traditional School

Teacher Isolation Decisions about improvement are opinion based.

When students don’t learn not systematic response.

Administrators are viewed a leaders and teachers as followers.

Professional Learning Community

Collaboration Decisions are researched based with collaborative teams seeking out best practices.

Systematic response as to how the school responds when students don’t learn.

Administrators are leaders of leaders teachers are transformational leaders.

Decisions about improvement are opinion based.

Decisions are researched based with collaborative teams seeking out best practices.

Activity 3

 Reflecting on the differences between a Professional Learning Community and a Traditional School, what dynamic differences can you help to implement in your school?

It is critical to develop a PLC calendar for the building

Use an electronic Calendar.

We use outlook for PC and entourage for Macintosh computers

Educational leaders facilitate and support collaborative technology enriched learning Environments conducive for innovation for improved learning.

Performance Indicator II.B.

Team Collaboration We can achieve our fundamental purpose of high levels of learning for all students only if we work together. We cultivate this collaborative culture through the development of high performing teams.

Dufour & Eaker

Advantages of collaborative teams

   provide support for new teachers  promote confidence among staff members allow teachers to work together to find quality solutions provide opportunities for sharing ideas, materials, and methods for better teaching  enhance student achievement

Effective collaborative teams share knowledge, define learning standards, agree on pacing, build knowledge of best practice, and focus on issues that MOST impact student achievement.

Standard III: Productivity and Professional Practice

 Educational leaders apply technology to enhance their professional practice and to increase their own productivity and that of others.

Team Norms video on D-Tube

Dearborn Public Schools http://www.dearbornschools.org/

Team Meetings components

 Three important components keep the team focus and help to subdue the resistors – 1. The development of Team Norms – 2. The development of Team Goals – 3. Sustaining Good team leadership (This could be one or two individuals.

Weekly 6th Grade Team Meeting Topic Schedule: Monday: T uesday: W ednesday: T hursday: F riday: Norm's norms for 6th Grade: 6th Grade Team roles: Grade level Representative: Bob Attee Curriculum Coordinater: Reem Rababeh Notetaker: Linda Hallick Grade Level Contact: Glenda Darin T ime Keeper: Sharkas Ahmed Bilingual Liason: Jaleelah Ahmed T he 6th grade team will meet in room 306 for team time.

Differentiated Instru ction / Coteach in g Plan nin g and Coord ination

How can we meet the diverse needs of our students?

The 6th Grade Team Norms:

1. Be on time and prepared for meetings.

2. Stick to the agenda for meetings except during required assessment timelines.

3. Engage in open, honest communication.

4. Practice active listenting and be courteous and attentive to the ideas of others.

5. Be an active participant and stay open minded.

6. Support other members by showing a commitment toward implementing ideas and suggestions.

W hat activities (using the multiple intelligences) would best make the content meaningful for students?

Do we need professional development on related topics in this area?

Visitation of classroom for department sharing.

Techn ology In tegration

W hat skills should student be able to do that relate to our content areas? (Ex. Graphing, P owerP oint, etc.) Do we need professional development on related topics in this area?

S tu den t Con cerns Based On Data From Common Assessmen ts/ Parent con tact for stud ents of con cern

Did the students understand the content?

W hat can we do to help those who did not understand the content?

W hat can we do to challenge those who understood the content well?

Do we need professional development on related topics in this area?

Note: Glenda and S harkas will meet on W ednesdays with Inaya about the Literacy Model.

Jaleelah will meet with us on alternate T uesdays due to a S ST meeting.

Linda meets monthly with administration W ork with students in the homework assistance program.

Imp roving S tud ent Writing Ab ilities

How are students performing on writing samples?

W hat are some common areas of concern consistent with writing samples?

Do we need professional development on related topics in this area?

Teach in g Across The Curriculu m In tegration S trategies / Coteaching Plann ing an d Coord ination

W hat do we want students to know?

How will we know if they understand the content?

How can we connect what students are learning to the content we are covering?

Do we need professional development on related topics in this area?

Contact parents of students that are not meeting expectations.

Activity 4

 During the Team Norms Video, identify the positive and negative elements took place during the team meetings using a tally sheet.

 View the Team Norms Video

Standard II: Learning and Teaching

 Educational leaders ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize learning and teaching.

Intended VS. Implemented Curriculum

 

Intended Curriculum-

the essential concepts that you

plan

to teach

Implemented Curriculum-

your executed lesson plans, what you actually teach  By comparing the two on a regular basis over time, teams will have a more clear & concise response to:

What must students know?

WE LEARN

10%

OF WHAT WE READ

20%

OF WHAT WE HEAR

30%

OF WHAT WE SEE

50%

OF WHAT WE HEAR AND SEE

70%

OF WHAT IS DISCUSSED WITH OTHERS

80%

OF WHAT WE EXPERIENCE PERSONALLY

95%

OF WHAT WE TEACH SOMEONE ELSE W. M. Glasser

Salina Technology

       Data projector, Document camera and promethean board in most of the classrooms. Full wireless connectivity 9 mobile wireless labs Community Center with Technology access A media broadcast studio with a green screen for video production Multimedia software applications Activote systems.

Standard VI: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues

 Educational leaders understand the social, legal and ethical issues related to technology and model responsible decision making related to these issues.

Educational Leaders Advocate for research-based effective practices in use of technology

Performance Indicator I.E.

Student Projects and Inquiry Learning

Additional Reference Slides

 Not part of the presentation

Activity 5

 How can leaders promote systemic change in the assessment strategies teachers implement?

Team Collaboration and the 3 Essential Questions

  Question Three 3. How will we respond when they don’t learn?

PICL MODEL Technology Integration

Salina Intermediate PLC Pyramid of Interventions IF STUDENTS

DO NOT MEET

EXPECTATIONS . . . 04-02-07

School:

Mentoring Peer Mediation Title I Tutoring Instructional Dialogues Communication Box Social Work intervention 21 st Century Program Parent-Principal Forums SOS program Counseling Detention/ISS, Brunch with Social Workers CRSD Rec Program Social Work Interns Career Education

Bullying Prevention

Community Resource Center Bilingual Support

Team/ Grade Level:

Pullout Study Skills Support w/ Samira Bullying Intervention & Community Safety w/ William Ali Parent Liaison Support Home Visit Co-teaching Intervention Referral Process Parent Communication and Meeting DRA assessment Team Collaboration Time

PICL MODEL Advisor/Advisee Writing Program Classroom:

Flexible Grouping Intervention Referral Teacher-student conference Classroom Behavior/ Academic Plan Formative assessment: follow-up & retest Student portfolios Classroom Behavior/ Academic Plan Differentiated Instruction Parent Conference/Contact

Team Collaboration and the 3 Essential Questions

 A new, fourth question is: How will we respond when they have learned?

PICL MODEL Technology Integration

Salina Intermediate PLC Pyramid of Interventions 04-02-07 IF STUDENTS

EXCEED

EXCPECTATIONS . . .

School:

IGNITE STAND Emerging Scholars DCMST Partnership Peer Mediators Academic Games Math Counts Student Council Academic Games CRSD Rec Program Inter-School Multicultural Technology Partnerships Media Broadcast Technology Camp Career Education Science Club

Bullying Prevention Advisor/Advisee Wrting Program Team/ Grade Level:

Co-teaching Student Mentors Team Teaching Team Collaboration Time

Classroom:

Flexible Grouping Enrichment Activities Teacher-student conference Above Grade Level Assignments Differentiated Instruction Student led co-teaching presentations/lessons Technology Trainers Classroom leadership Committees or Clubs

Page 88 Admin standards book

 Alan November (1998) suggests that technology has not been fully integrated into the education environment because its use is viewed as an additional layer over what is already done rather than as an information and communication tool that can that can change the structure of the organization.

 Because there is great potential for organizational change through the use of technology tools, administrators need to be active players in technology integration. November also differentiated between automating, what happens when technology is layered on the existing system, and infomating what occurs when systemic change is achieved using information and communication. As mentioned above

November suggests that doing the same old thing faster should not be your goal, but rather it should be making better use of information and how you use it, which may, in turn, lead to some time being saved or better used.

Engaging in Dialogue

    Strategies offered in

Crucial Conversations

:  Clarify what you do and don’t want to result from the conversation  Find mutual purpose Create a safe environment for dialogue Use facts Share your thought process Encourage recipients to share facts and thought process

Confronting resistors

      Even after an open dialogue, resistors may persist. Leaders must act as promoters and protectors of decisions and: Continue working with the resistor Make no exemption from the collaborative process Clarify the specific

behaviors

required Clarify specific consequences Monitor

behavior

rather than

attitude

Apply the specified consequences, if necessary

Administrator Expectations and Support for Teachers!

Both are critical.

Making A Difference

 What does make a difference is a school administrator at any level who is a thoughtful instructional leader.  In order to Be successful there must be a technology plan of action.

 Example: The Strategic Plan. 2002 MAKING TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS WORK FOR YOU ISTE.

Research & Data

 There is an enormous amount of data supporting technology integration in the classroom.

   International Society of Technology Education (ISTE) Standards National Education Association NEA Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)

Too often the Technology itself Becomes More important than the Curriculum & Instruction

   Sound Curriculum & Instruction Decisions should be made and then the appropriate technology should follow.

We should Review Site Plans Identify Existing Decision making Committees or other decision making groups.

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Presentation References

Covey, S. (2004). The

8th habit: From effectiveness to greatness

. New York, NY: Franklin Covey Co. Downey, Steffy, English, Frase & Poston (2004). The Three Minute Classroom Walk Through.

Dufour, R., Dufour, R., Eaker, R. & Many, T. (2006).

Learning by Doing.

Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree. Dufour, R., Dufour, R., Eaker, R., & Karhanek. (2004).

What ever it takes: How professional learning communities respond when kids don’t learn

Tree . Bloomington, Indiana: Solution Dufour, R., Dufour, R., & Eaker, R. (2002).

Getting started: Reculturing schools to become professional learning communities

. Solution Tree: Bloomington, Indiana.

       Dufour, R. & Eaker, R. (1998).

Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement

. Bloomington, Indiana: Solution Tree. Education Week,, (2002) Technology in Education, October 1st, 2003.

Fullan. (2008). The Six Secrets of Change. Fullan, Hill, & Crevola. (2006). Breakthrough. Prentice-Hall. Gardner () Do Technology Based Lessons Meet the Needs of Student Learning Styles Jackson, Anthony W & Davis, Gayle (2000). Turning Points 2000: Educating Adolescents in the 21st Century.

Marzano, R. (2006). Classroom Assessment and Grading that Work. ASCD Publications.

Presentation References

      Marzano, R., Waters, T., & McNulty, B. A. (2005). School Leadership that works: From Research to Results. National Association of State Boards of Education (2002) McLaughlin, M., & Talbert, J. (2001).

teaching.

Professional learning communities and the work of high school

Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Sarason, S. B. (1996).

Revisiting ‘The culture of the school and the problem of change’.

New York: Teachers College Press.

Souden, Mike (2003). Evolution of Standards: Enhanced Information opportunities that technology provides. Taken on October 24, 2003, form www.macul.org

Stiggins, R. (2004). Student Involved Classroom Assessment: 3 rd Edition. Prentice Hall.

Website and Email http://salina-int.dearbornschools.org/       Glenn Maleyko [email protected]

Kareem Naimi [email protected]

Bob Attee [email protected]