Transcript Vision and Mission July 14 2011 FINAL

Vision and Mission
as tools to begin our
Transformation
Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D
Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.
School Transformation Coaches
[email protected] [email protected]
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 DuFour
Your Core Beliefs should
DRIVE your Vision:
-Vision instills an
organization with
a sense of
direction (DuFour 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 1900s: 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=vVxaYz0SRMY
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
Leads to a
transformation of
systems
Consistent
vs.
Uniform
CORE
BELIEFS
Relevant,
inclusive,
transparent
& structures
Specific, clear,
shared
ownership,
buy-in
Examples:
A clear vision serves as a filter for the daily decisions staff
members must make.
“All decisions
will benefit all
involved
stakeholders
fairly and
equitably.”
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 (DuFour and Eaker,
1998, p. 62).
-Qatar Education
Foundation video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQO6pNSKx4E
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
Vision
Time
A vision statement 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
About
with the organization.
A Vision statement outlines where an
organization wants to be. Communicates
both the purpose and values of the
organization
-www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement
Comparing
Vision with Mission
Time
Function
Vision
Mission
A vision statement talks about the
A mission statement talks about the
organization's future.
organization's present.
It lists where the organization sees itself
It lists the broad goals for which the
some years from now. For employees, it
organization is formed. Its prime function
gives direction about how they are
is internal, to define the key measure or
expected to behave and inspires them to
measures of the organization's success and
give their best. It shapes customers'
its prime audience is the leadership team
understanding of why they should work
and stakeholders.
with the organization.
About
A Vision statement outlines where an
A Mission statement talks about HOW
organization wants to be. Communicates
the organization will get to where it
both the purpose and values of the
wants to be. Defines the organization's
organization
purpose and primary objectives.
-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
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
Student
Learning
Vision
Mission
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
How Coaching
Works:
a Video
-Coaching video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY75MQte4RU
Virginia L. Cárdenas, Ed. D.
Lynn W. Fulton, Ed. D.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
District and School Transformation
[email protected] [email protected]
(919) 523-2492
(910) 617-1611