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Chapter 3: Design and Implement

In this activity you will design a staff development activity that will allow your entire staff to review the school’s mission statement or to develop a vision statement with a focus on learning and student achievement. You may choose one of the examples from the chapter, or suggest your own.

The examples provided include:

• My Ideal School
• Creating a Metaphor
• Using Visual Synectics

Once you have designed and outlined one process for your school community, implement the group activity. If this is not practical, you may use a peer or mentor as your audience. Have the peer or mentor provide feedback on your facilitation skills.

Chapter 3: Administrator Activities Checklist

The administrator processes and engages in activities ensuring that:

• The vision and mission of the school are effectively communicated to staff, parents, students, and community members.
• The vision and mission are communicated through the use of symbols, ceremonies,

stories, and similar activities.

• The core beliefs of the school vision are modeled for all stakeholders.
• The vision is developed with and among stakeholders.
• The contributions of school community members to the realization of the vision are recognized and celebrated.
• Progress toward the vision and mission is communicated to all stakeholders.
• The school community is involved in school improvement efforts.
• The vision shapes the educational programs, plans, and actions.
• An implementation plan is developed in which objectives and strategies to achieve the vision and goals are clearly articulated.
• Assessment data related to student learning are used to develop the school vision and goals.

• Relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families are used in developing the school mission and goals.
• Barriers to achieving the vision are identified, clarified, and addressed.
• Needed resources are sought and obtained, to support the implementation of the school mission and goals.
• Existing resources are used in support of the school vision and goals.
• The vision, mission, and implementation plans are regularly monitored, evaluated, and revised.

Chapter 3: Revisiting the Vision

https://www.floridaschoolleaders.org/general/content/fgcu/module_learning_community/chap3_resources/revisit.php

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2008/Educational_Leadership_Policy_Standards_2008.pdf