Southwest Independent School District VISION 2015 PLANNING

SOUTHWEST ISD VISION 2015

Action Planning Committee

Rick Alvarado, PhD Mike Webb

November 13, 2010

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Comments: Dr. Verstuyft Overview/Introduction Process Vision, Mission, Priorities, Core Beliefs Action Team time

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Comments: Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft

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Report by each priority area

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Process Overview Board Identification of Priorities First Steering Committee Meeting Action Planning Committee Meeting Second Steering Committee Meeting Board Approval Integrate into District/Campus Plans

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Ground Rules Take your “hat” off each time we meet Be on time and follow the timeline Be open to new ideas Be optimistic and realistic Think outside the box Be respectful Take care of yourself Trust the process Have fun

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Southwest Independent School District VISION 2015 PLANNING Activity by Priority Area:

― Introduce yourself ― Name ― Position/job/retired/stay at home ― How long in the district/community ― Something unique about you 6

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Trust that…

People of good will, working for the common good, will always make good choices.

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Life of an Organization

Organizational Maturity Renewal Decline

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Southwest Independent School District VISION 2015 PLANNING OBJECTIVE Strategy The Process… Mission/Vision Statements Priorities/Beliefs SWOT (Needs Assessment) Priority Goals Priorities OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE Strategy Strategy Strategy

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Terminology

Priorities: the general areas of focus for the district for the next 3-five years Critical Strands: the filter which will be utilized by all priority groups as work progresses Goals: the general intentions of the priorities/not as specific as objectives; not stated in measurable terms/have a longer timeline than objectives 11

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• • • Objectives: specific, more narrow directions designed to achieve the goals; measureable (which includes a timeline) objectives are the “what” we are

going to do

Strategies: general programmatic tasks designed to drive the achievement of the objectives strategies

are the “how we are going to do it”

Strategies look like “implementation” in the current district plan

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The Vision of SWISD Southwest Independent School District will be the leader in educational innovation.

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Mission of SWISD Southwest Independent School District will identify and develop the potential of all individuals.

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Vision 2015 Priorities

Climate: communication, comments, consistency and training Student Achievement: curriculum, instructional technology Finance: funding IT, facilities

Professional Learning

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Core Values Compassion – be kind Excellence – be a team player Integrity – be honest Dedication – be committed Respect – be a good role model Responsibility – be purposeful

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Critical Strand Filters District Growth Changing Demographics School Finance

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Future Demands for Specific Programs

Bilingual/ESL Economically Disadvantaged Giftedand Talented Immigrants LimitedEnglish Proficiency(LEP) Special Education

48.5% 119.9% 76.2% Elementaryand SecondaryEnrollment Growth 186.8% 183% 188.1% 64.7%

Title1 Career andTechnology Education 0%

69.9% 101.9%

50% 100%

2000-2040Percent Change

Source: TheNewTexas Challenge: PopulationChangeandtheFutureof Texas 150% 200%

Southwest Independent School District VISION 2015 PLANNING Student Achievement Goal #1

To provide a PK-12 student-centered program that focuses on high expectations for all students.

Objectives:

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To ensure that 100% of all the students graduate on time.

To ensure that 100% of student graduates are enrolled in post secondary educational programs or are working in a career of their choice.

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Strategies: Develop a graduation plan for each student by 8th grade. Review this plan on a yearly basis thereafter.

Create an intervention system to identify and assist students not on track.

To put a system in place to track or follow up on students after graduation.

To develop a transitional program to help students at major milestone levels.

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Student Achievement Goal #2

To enhance and expand involvement of student goal setting to include parental partnerships.

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Objectives: To have 100% student and parent participation in career planning sessions.

100% of parents and their students will receive opportunities to explore college and career choices.

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Strategies: To provide a parent-student information learning center.

Create a parent/user friendly calendar.

To create a systemic framework for student college and career exploration at all levels (elementary, secondary).

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Finance Goal #1

Create a systemic, multi-faceted format (friendly to all) process to educate and be receptive to all stakeholders in the area of finance.

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Objectives: Identify the format that is most effective for communication with each of the four stakeholder groups (students, parents, employees, and community) by the end of each academic school year.

100% of SWISD will use the identified methods of communication to educate and be receptive to financial decisions of district business by the end of the first semester with 25% participation from each stakeholder group and increasing every year thereafter.

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Strategies for Finance Goal #1

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Incorporate face to face communication to gather the best method to implement and distribute information.

Utilize parent conferences during report card distribution to determine the best method of communication.

Develop a systemic method to elicit this information.

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Finance Goal #2

Create a group of stakeholders to build strong relationships with businesses and community organizations resulting in long-term partnerships. The S.M.A.R.T.

group (students, mentors, administration, representative of community, teachers).

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Objectives: Create the S.M.A.R.T. cadre by the end of the first grading period of every school year.

S.M.A.R.T. cadre will meet with 50% of the businesses and community organizations by the end of the academic calendar year to begin building strong, long-term relationships.

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Strategies for Finance Goal #2

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Develop guidelines and procedures for selection of S.M.A.R.T. cadre.

Launch marketing campaign for selection of S.M.A.R.T. cadre.

Identify all businesses and community organizations to build relationships with.

Identify the 50%.

Create the presentation and training of S.M.A.R.T.

Schedule presentations with the 50%.

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Climate Goal #1

Provide a welcoming, safe environment fostering excellence, respect, trust, opportunity and success.

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Objectives: Increase parent, student, community and staff involvement in SWISD programs by 25% in 2011-2012 and 10% thereafter.

100% of SWISD students will participate in college/career readiness activities yearly.

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Strategies: DAC will create a plan of action to increase involvement.

Establish a Parent Resource Center.

Establishment of a task force to create a college and career readiness program at SWISD.

Have a substantial plan for college and career readiness activities.

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Climate Goal #2

Build a welcoming and honest environment based on continual improvement.

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Objectives: 100% of SWISD sites will have a welcoming plan by December 2011.

100% of SWISD sites will demonstrate improvement in climate yearly.

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Strategies: A district action committee (DAC) comprised of district, community and student representatives will develop the WEE (Welcoming Environment Expectations).

Every site will incorporate their welcoming plan into the Campus Improvement Plan and District Improvement Plan.

The DAC will develop a survey process to measure climate.

The DAC will review and analyze desktop data as related to district climate.

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Professional Learning Goal #1

Identify and address individual learning styles to engage all.

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Objectives: Provide 100% of the teaching staff training to recognize learning styles by September 1, 2012.

Provide 100% of the teaching staff the tools necessary to engage all students by September 1, 2012.

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Strategies: Research and identify tools available (internal/external).

Offer staff training/flexible dates and times.

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Professional Learning Goal #2

Create a nourishing environment to awaken the desire to learn.

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Objectives: Get student input on how they learn by September 1, 2012.

Provide PK-12 teaching input on how they successfully teach by September 1, 2012.

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Strategies: Hold campus level meetings to get student input.

Use technology to get student input.

Hold community meetings to get input.

Use technology to gather community input.

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Small Groups

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Identify group roles

Facilitator/Team Leader-- has been identified Assistant Team Leader Recorder Time Keeper

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Group Process:

Silent generations (individual think) Round robin sharing (take turns) Clarify ideas Combine ideas Reach consensus Prioritize when appropriate Share with large group

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Things to Remember

Be realistic and honest during the process Consider your current/anticipated resources Keep the main thing the main thing Know that we are going to “push” you to keep to the timelines and to the task at hand

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Guidelines for operation

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Everyone participates (no one dominates)

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Tell the truth (deal with important issues)

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Work as peers (rank is irrelevant—leave your hat at the door)

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Action Team’s Responsibility Create plans for implementation Honor discussion timelines Honor the goal/objective/strategy as stated Chart a course into the future Remember it is not your responsibility to implement the strategy

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Evaluating Specific Results Tests of effectiveness If all are achieved will the strategy be fully implemented?

Are all of the steps truly necessary?

Can everyone understand the steps?

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Creative Problem Solving Muddling toward certainty Identify all related issues and ideas Ask the question, “Which results will ensure full implementation?”

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Individually answer the question “what steps must be considered to accomplish the strategy?” Each person writes steps Match ideas as you round robin steps Organize steps chronologically Reach consensus

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Sample objective: By 2015, 25 % of students graduating from Southwest HS will enroll in a college/university program as measured by an end of high school survey.

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Strategy/Initiative: Examples …Will implement a dual credit program in core courses by August 2011 Initiate steering committee Contact Jr. College/Community College Visit other schools Survey students/parents Hire/educate teachers Implement dual credit program

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Next steps for team: Set a schedule for future meetings What is the timeline?

Do you need a writing committee?

Reporter: give timeline to Dr. Ball

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Preparation for Steering Committee Meeting Complete initiatives and activities Place information on planning grid Copies for Steering Committee members (April 02, 2010) Glossary of terms if necessary

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Next Steps

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Next Steps:

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November-December Action Teams develop steps Second Steering Committee meeting – April 2, 2011 Board Approval – May 17, 2011 District planning session(s) Campus planning session(s) Implementation – June 2011 – August 2015

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Reflection

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What did you learn?

Were there any “ahas!”?

What can you do to support the process?

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A Blueprint for Southwest ISD’s Future

SWISD

Climate Student Achievement Professional Learning Finance

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