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VISION
A lofty, bold statement of the wayour school will be if all of our dreams for
kids come true.
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VISION vs MISSION
VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream.
MISSION is a brief statement that says that it’s the aim of the school to move
toward the vision.
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VISION vs GOAL
GOAL is a realistic step between the current situation and the vision. It’s
reachable within a certain time frame.
VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream.
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VISIONPainting of your ideal school using words to describe your studentsteachers,school,andcommunity.
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Jerry Bamberg
Without a common vision, the school becomes a
“collection of cottage industries operating in isolationunder the same roof.”
Source: Jerry Bamburg, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
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Joel Barker
THE POWER OF VISION
“Vision without action is but a dream. Action without vision just
passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”
Source: The Power of Vision Video, Charthouse, Inc.
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PRACTICAL REASONS FOR VISIONING
Raises expectations
Common purpose / direction
Creates energy for change
Focuses on the future
No blame for the past
Focuses on students
Foundation for decision making
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THINKING OUT OF THE BOX
Other organizations . . .
Indiana State Teachers Association
Indiana Association of School Principals
Indiana School Counselor Association
North Central Association
National Governors Association
High Schools That Work
ASAI Elements of High Achieving Schools
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The Vision Statement
CORE CONVICTIONS
What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?
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The Lorraine Monroe Doctrine
What do the teachers at Frederick Douglas
Academy believe about kids, learning,
and education?
Document 2.4
OUR CORE CONVICTIONS
What does our community believe
about kids, learning, and education?
Document 2.5
Consider these areas . . .
Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for
all students Clearly communi-
cated to all students
Aligned with rigorous standards
Algebra in MS AP in high school
EngagingRequires application
to real-world problem
Assessment Extra Help EnvironmentFrequentAgainst standardsInforms InstructionIdentifies those
needing remediation
For students who struggle with mastery of content
Safe and disciplinedParent involvementPolicies support
learning
School Counseling Guidance
- Career Guidance- Academic Guidance - Social-Personal
Guidance
Counseling- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling- Consultation- Referrals
Small Group Sharing
ALL KIDS DESERVE . . . Quick answers No discussion No wrong answers Everything gets recorded
The Vision Statement
CORE CONVICTIONS
What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?
If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be
their behaviors & attitudes??
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Consider these areas . . .
Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for
all students Clearly communi-
cated to all students
Aligned with rigorous standards
Algebra in MS AP in high school
EngagingRequires application
to real-world problem
Assessment Expectations EnvironmentFrequentAgainst standardsInforms InstructionIdentifies those
needing remediation
For students who struggle with mastery of content
Safe and disciplinedParent involvementPolicies support
learning
School Counseling Guidance
- Career Guidance- Academic Guidance - Social-Personal
Guidance
Counseling- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling- Consultation- Referrals
Small Group Sharing
What would be the behaviors and attitudes of the adults in our school and community if they were living by the core convictions that we just described?
The Vision Statement
CORE CONVICTIONS
What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?
If the adults are living by their core convic-tions, what would be
the student behaviors & attitudes?
If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be
their behaviors & attitudes??
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Small Group Sharing
What would be the ideal behaviors and attitudes of the students in an environment where adults live by their core convictions?
The Vision Statement
CORE CONVICTIONS
What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?
If the students were doing these things, what would be our
school’s ideal data?
If the adults are living by their core convic-tions, what would be
the student behaviors & attitudes?
If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be
their behaviors & attitudes??
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IDEAL DATATwo Steps
Step 1
Identify Data FieldsStep 2
Identify Ideal Data
Example: Earn a 3 or better on an AP test 100%
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Data Fields
Step 1 Step 2
Data fields used for NCLB %
% of all students passing the state’s Math assessment
% of all students passing the state’s English assessment
Data fields suggested by ASAI %
ES: % earning all A’s in math, English and science on the final report card.
MS: % earning high school credits in Algebra I
HS: % having a 3 or better on an AP exam
HS: % earning the state’s most rigorous diploma
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