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Seat yourselves in groups Seat yourselves in groups of 4 so table members:of 4 so table members:

Represent different schools, Represent different grade bands

(ECE–5, 6–8, 9–12), AND Represent both math and science

leaders, AND Represent 2007, 2008, and 2009

cohorts.

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Mathematics/Science Mathematics/Science Leadership Academy 2009Leadership Academy 2009

Mathematics/Science Mathematics/Science Leadership Academy 2009Leadership Academy 2009

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Write down five nouns.

Choose one of your nouns to complete the sentence:

“A mathematics/science leader is like a _____, because…”

Considering Our WorkConsidering Our Work

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IntroductionsIntroductions• Introduce yourself at your table Introduce yourself at your table

(name, school, position).(name, school, position).

• Share your sentence:Share your sentence:“A mathematics/science leader is like a _____, because…”

• Pick one statement to share with Pick one statement to share with whole group.whole group.

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Considering Who We Are:Considering Who We Are:That’s Me!That’s Me!

Please stand if the statement applies to you.

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Academy FacilitatorsAcademy Facilitators

Cathy Martin, Director, Math/Science Elaine Boyer, Elementary Math Coordinator Sarah Gan, Math/Science Specialist John Harrington, Math/Science Specialist Patty Kincaid, Secondary Science Coordinator Linda Morris, Elementary Science Coordinator Karin Neugebauer, Math/Science Specialist Kris O’Clair, Intervention Coordinator Becky Sauer, Secondary Math Coordinator Brenda Wray, Math/Science Specialist

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Collaborative LeadershipCollaborative Leadership

If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.

Isaac Newton (Leading Every Day, Book One, Day 8 Quote)

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Academy GoalsAcademy Goals

Deepen our own leadership capacityDeepen our own leadership capacity Develop deeper understanding of how Develop deeper understanding of how

students and adults learn math and/or students and adults learn math and/or science and instructional practices science and instructional practices that support that learningthat support that learning

Explore strategies to implement and Explore strategies to implement and manage differentiated instructionmanage differentiated instruction

Consider how to support individuals and Consider how to support individuals and systems in making changesystems in making change

Agreements forAgreements forCollaborative LearningCollaborative Learning

Stay focused on goals and purposes. Challenge ideas, not others; share airtime. Be willing to take risks. Phrase questions and responses for

everyone’s benefit. Take care of your own needs, physically and

intellectually. Be respectful of our time together by keeping

electronic devices either off or on vibrate. Start and end on time.

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Leading Every DayLeading Every Day

Effective Leadership Practices

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WantedWanted

“A miracle worker who can do more with less, pacify rival groups, endure chronic second guessing, tolerate low levels of support, process large volumes of paper, and work double shifts. He or she will have carte blanche to innovate, but cannot spend much money, replace any personnel or upset any constituency.”

Michael Fullan, 1995

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Reflection on Personal BestReflection on Personal Best

Quick write: Think about your “personal best” in leadership.

What was the situation? What specific actions did you take

that contributed to it being a “personal best” for you as a leader?

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Pair and SharePair and Share

With a shoulder partner at your table,

Take 2 or 3 minutes each to share your examples of effective leadership.

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Effective Leadership Effective Leadership Practices (Table Discussion)Practices (Table Discussion)

What did you dodo that contributed to making this effective leadership?

Share out at your table. Listen for key practices.

Generate a list of three to five effective leadership practices suggested by your experiences.

Report out.

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Images of Leadership:Images of Leadership:RatatouilleRatatouille

What did the leader(s) do that demonstrated effective leadership?

How were these similar or different from your own leadership experiences?

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Images of LeadershipImages of Leadership

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Images of LeadershipImages of Leadership Discuss with your table group:

Who were leaders? What does a leader do that

demonstrates effective leadership?

Share out with the whole group. Listen for themes.

LinguiniLinguini

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RemyRemy

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ColetteColette

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AntonAnton EgoEgo

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Leading Every Day: Leading Every Day: Five Leadership PracticesFive Leadership Practices

How do ordinary leaders accomplishextraordinary results? Model the way Inspire a shared vision Challenge the process Enable others to act Encourage the heart

Kouzes and Posner, 2002

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LeadingLeading EveryEvery DayDay

Read “What Do Effective Leaders Do?”

Star practice(s) you believe is/are your strength(s).

Highlight a practice you would like to improve.

LeadershipLeadership

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“Be a lamp, lifeboat, or ladder.”

Rumi, 13th Century Poet

• Match each symbol with a key practice of effective leaders.

• Think of symbols for the remaining practices.

Personal Leadership Personal Leadership ReflectionReflection

Quick write:

What leadership role would you like to assume, and what qualities in yourself will you need to enhance?

How can you develop these qualities?

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Stand Up and Pair UpStand Up and Pair Up

Share the role you would like to assume and qualities you will need to enhance.

Share ideas about developing these qualities.

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LeadershipLeadership

“Leaders do not control—they enable others to act.”

Kouzes & Posner, 1989

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Post-BreakPost-Break

Following the 15-minute break, you will move to breakout sessions: Returning math cadre members—

Room 2307 Returning science cadre members—

Room 2207 New (this year) cadre members

(both math and science)—Rooms 2303–2305