| PBM Title | Description |
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| Balanced Performance Improvement Series - Developing Increased Parent Engagement in Districts Using the Balanced Scorecard | Collaboratively develop Balanced Scorecard performance objectives that promote meaningful parent involvement in the school district.
Topics:
• Refining Objectives
• Updating the Balanced Scorecard |
| Balanced Performance Improvement Series - Developing Increased Parent Engagement in Schools Using the Balanced Scorecard | Collaboratively develop Balanced Scorecard performance objectives that promote meaningful parent involvement in the school.
Topics:
• Refining Objectives
• Updating the Balanced Scorecard |
| Balanced Performance Improvement Series - Leading a School through SACS Accreditation Using the Balance Scorecard | When preparing for SACS review, you can save a great deal of time and effort by leveraging your school’s current Balanced Scorecard. With a few modifications, your Scorecard can serve as evidence for meeting the SACS standards. This module will show you how to link your school’s strategic objectives, as documented in your Balanced Scorecard, to the seven SACS standards.
Topics:
• Reviewing SACS Standards
• Linking SACS Standards to the Balanced Scorecard |
| Balanced Performance Improvement Series - Leading a Team to Implement Visual Reporting | This module describes how to implement visual reporting by establishing a data room — a frequently used room adorned with charts that show data related to student learning, school processes, and stakeholder perceptions.
Topics:
• Establishing a Data Room
• Leading a Data Walk
• Leveraging the Data Room |
| Balanced Performance Improvement Series - Leading a Team to Select Performance Measures | Share with the organization and its stakeholders the results that drive the mission of the organization – and create an environment where you can begin tracking results to ensure that the organization meets its goals.
Topics:
• Generating a List of Potential Performance Measures
• Selecting a Final List of Performance Measures |
| Building Capacity of Parents to Help Their Children Succeed in School - Presenting Student Achievement Data | This module provides a step-by-step approach to presenting your school’s student achievement data to parents and other stakeholders in such as way that allows them to make informed decisions concerning their children and the school.
Topics:
● Gathering Student Achievement Data
● Analyzing Student Achievement Data
● Presenting Student Achievement Data
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| Building Capacity of Parents to Help Their Children Succeed in School - Presenting Student Achievement Data | Providing parents with adequate and timely information promotes good relations with the community and a better prepared student body. In this module you will share a comprehensive list of student achievement data specific to your school and district with the parents of your students.
Topics:
• Educating Parents About Available Data Sources
• Sharing Assessment Data with Individual Parents |
| Communications Series, 3 of 4-Leading a Team to Promote Positive Community Relations | Promote positive community relations between your school and the community by providing staff support structures, establishing positive contact with the community, and improving the school's appearance.
Topics
• Improving staff support structures
• Establishing community contact standards
• Improving the school’s appearance |
| Communications Series, 4 of 4-Teaming With Your Community | This module will help school teams plan and implement activities that engender trust and positive school improvement.
• Understanding your community
• Teaming for better communications
• Teaming to provide greater student learning
• Teaming to serve your community
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| Conducting Effective Meetings to Improve Student Achievement and Organizational Effectiveness | In this module you will learn to conduct effective meetings that will save time and resources by establishing team guidelines and meeting procedures, and conducting a meeting audit to ensure expectations were met and the purpose accomplished. This module represents a value-added leadership skill, which is important to your development as a leader across all roles.
Topics
• Establishing effective meeting procedures
• Documenting effective meeting notes
• Conducting an effective meeting audit |
| Developing a Performer Path Plan-Mapping Exemplary Performances | Mapping the performance skills of an aspiring or developing leader in your school as supported by data using the 8 Roles of School Leaders™ Mastery Maps provides the documentation needed to build a Performer Path Plan that will result in meeting or exceeding performance criteria.
Topics:
• Mapping exemplary performance
• Building a Performer Path Plan |
| Leading a Content-area Team Through EOCT Data Analysis Series-1 of 2, Content Area | This module provides a step-by-step method for gathering data regarding End of Course Test (EOCT) scores and analyzing that data for the eight targeted EOCT subject areas. Steps include identifying content trends and areas of strength, as well as needed improvements in instruction in the targeted curriculum. (Revised 3/2008)
Topics:
• Preparing EOCT Data for Analysis
• Analyzing EOCT Data
• Leading a Content-area Team Through EOCT Data Analysis |
| Leading a Content-area Team Through EOCT Data Analysis Series-2 of 2, Develop an Action Plan | Working from EOCT data analyzed in Module 1 of this series, this module shows you how to lead a team through the process of analyzing instructional materials and delivery plans to determine the degree of alignment with Georgia Performance Standards, as well as making changes based on those findings.
Topics:
● Revisit EOCT Results and Conclusions
● Examine Instructional and Organizational Practices
● Develop an Action Plan
● Lead a Content-Area Team to Develop an Action Plan |
| Leading a Team Through CRCT Analysis Series, 1 of 3-Grade-level Analysis | Analyze student data within the grade levels to measure how well the students are achieving, how well teachers are teaching to the curriculum standards, and the specific knowledge and skills that must be addressed to meet the instructional needs of individual (and subgroups) of students.
Topics:
• Leading initial preparation and analysis
• Leading a team through grade-level CRCT analysis |
| Leading a Team Through CRCT Analysis Series, 2 of 3-School-wide Analysis | Expand on the data analysis skills learned in CRCT-1 by using this next set of techniques to analyze data across each classroom in the school, to identify school-wide areas for improvement, and gain buy-in from the faculty.
Topics:
• Leading initial preparation and analysis
• Leading a team through school-wide CRCT analysis |
| Leading a Team Through GHSGT Data Analysis Series, 1 of 2-Content-area | Involve all teachers in gathering, analyzing, and using student achievement data to develop strategies for increasing school performance to help the instructional staff make better decisions about how to effectively improve instruction for all students. This module targets high school graduation test data analysis.
Topics:
· Leading initial preparation and analysis
· Leading a team through subject-area GHSGT analysis |
| Leading a Team Through GHSGT Data Analysis Series, 2 of 2-School-wide | Expand on the data analysis skills learned in GHSGT-1, by using this next set of techniques to analyze data across each classroom in the school, to identify school-wide areas for improvement and gain buy-in from the faculty as a whole.
Topics:
• Leading initial preparation and analysis
• Leading a team through school-wide GHSGT analysis
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| Leading a Team Through Group Decision-making | Use techniques such as brainstorming, multi-voting, and reaching consensus to guide the decision-making process.
Topics:
• Overview of the group decision-making process
• Brainstorming
• Multi-voting
• Consensus
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| Leading a Team to Analyze and Display Data Using Quality Tools | Make complex issues simple and easy to understand for stakeholders by using quality tools to analyze and display information. School leaders and their teams can use these three quality tools to inform team decision-making for school improvement.
Topics:
• The Process Flow Chart
• The Check Sheet
• The Pareto Chart
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| Leading a Team to Assess Student Work | Determine best practices for assessing student work in accordance with state performance standards.
Topics:
• Aligning student work with performance standards
• Reviewing student performance data
• Giving effective feedback for student work
• Developing effective scoring tools |
| Leading a Team to Conduct Action Research | Description:
Action research is a type of formalized problem solving in which practitioners collect and use data to assess student performance and investigate potential solutions to problems. Schools that regularly conduct effective action research demonstrate improved achievement over time.
Topics:
• Selecting an Action Research Topic
• Reviewing Related Literature
• Applying Action Research Methodology
• Analyzing the Research Results Data |
| Leading a Team to Develop Effective Verbal Skills | This modules presents eight specific verbal skills, the characteristics of each, and how and when to apply them. In this module you will learn a process for listening to the student, diagnosing the situation from the student’s perspective, and applying the verbal skills needed to resolve the issue.
Topics:
• Using positive tone and phrasing
• Asking effective questions
• Using effective phrases and statements |
| Leading a Team to Develop SMART Goals | Develop SMART goals using performance measures related to identified school improvement initiatives. (Revised 7/08)
Topics:
• Developing SMART Goals
• Checking SMART Goal alignment
• Engaging a team in developing SMART Goals |
| Leading a Team to Implement Visual Reporting | This module describes how to implement visual reporting by establishing a data room — a frequently used room adorned with charts that show data related to student learning, school processes, and stakeholder perceptions.
Topics:
• Establishing a Data Room
• Leading a Data Walk
• Leveraging the Data Room |
| Leading a Team To Use Benchmark Assessments Series, 1 of 2-Developing Assessments | Benchmark assessments are a type of formative assessment tool. The results provide feedback teachers can use to identify students’ strengths and areas of need and to monitor progress, recommend instructional alternatives for advanced learners, and provide diagnostic data for students who need additional instructional support.
Topics:
• Defining parameters
• Creating an assessment item pool
• Finalizing the benchmark assessment
• Leading a team to develop a benchmark assessments |
| Leading a Team to Use Benchmark Assessments Series, 2 of 2-Analyzing Results | A benchmark assessment measures student progress over a specified period of time, and helps teachers identify ways to improve student achievement. This module contains the tools and skills needed to lead a team to administer your benchmark assessment and analyze the results.
Topics
• Administering a benchmark assessment
• Preparing to analyze results
• Leading a team to administer a benchmark assessment and analyze results |
| Leading Better-seeking Teams - Orienting and Focusing | After recruiting and selecting team members to be part of the Better Seeking Team (BST), the next critical step is to get the team oriented and focused on the task at hand. This module shows you how to empower your BST to achieve higher levels of performance on improvement initiatives. (Revised 05/10)
Topics:
• Orienting the BST
• Focusing the BST on Team Roles
• Focusing the BST on Professional Learning
• Focusing the BST on Team Assignments |
| Leading Better-seeking Teams - Recruiting and Selecting | Description:
Select and recruit individuals who collaborate successfully as a Better-seeking Team on improvement initiatives to help the school and students achieve their goals. (Revised 05/10)
Topics:
• Defining personal characteristics of the BST
• Identifying team roles and responsibilities of the BST
• Recruiting and selecting a BST |
| Leading Student Support Teams, 1 of 2-Developing the SST Process | The Student Support Team (SST) process is designed to provide instructional support and to recommend appropriate interventions for all students within a school who are experiencing academic or behavioral challenges. The SST is tasked with keeping students in the regular school setting where appropriate or providing alternative placement where necessary.
Topics
• Developing the SST process
• Preparing your school’s staff
• Engaging a team in developing the SST process |
| Leading Student Support Teams, 2 of 2-Conducting the SST Meeting | Summary:
Helping students succeed is always the key focus of SST meetings. However, conforming to requirements and documenting issues and previous interventions are also necessary parts of the process. This modules shows you how to effectively prepare for, conduct, and follow-up on SST meetings.
Topics:
• Preparing for an SST Meeting
• Conducting an SST Meeting |
| Leading Tactical Meetings | Master the three critical elements of a Weekly Tactical Meeting: Lightning Round - team members summarize primary weekly activities and provide others opportunity for clarification questions; Progress Review - reporting key metrics toward the organizational goals; Real-Time Agenda - based on how the school/system is performing against its goal.
Topics:
• Getting Started with Tactical Meetings
• Leading a Tactical Meeting
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| Leading Team Discussions | Involve all team participants in a natural flow of conversation that leads to a common understanding of the issues for effective discussions. The discussion process includes effective questioning and active listening skills.
Topics:
• Asking Questions
• Active Listening
• Dealing With Counter-productive Behavior
• Leading a Discussion
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| Negotiating for Improved School Effectiveness | When parties can't agree on a solution to a problem or conflict, effective communication becomes critical in order to reach an acceptable agreement. This module presents a negotiation process that you can use to identify strategies that will result in successful interventions.
Topics:
● Know Yourself and Your Opposition (Analyze)
● Prepare to Negotiate (Design)
● Work Toward a Solution (Develop)
● Close the Negotiation (Implement) |
| Planning for Difficult Situations | As a result of many kinds of unexpected and difficult situations, students and/or staff can experience physical problems or threats at school. When these situations occur, the leader must be able to respond quickly in a manner that provides the safest environment possible to all individuals.
Topics:
• Updating your school safety plan
• Preparing school staff and community for emergencies
• Conducting a simulated drill |
| Scheduling Basics for Elementary Schools | This module defines the data required to undertake the school scheduling process. Participants learn who to involve, when and how to solicit input and support, and how to use scheduling tools. This module has been written so each part can be done manually. This is a Zip folder containing 5 files which must be extracted prior to use.
Topics:
• Projecting resource requirements
• Defining the model
• Creating the master schedule
• Completing the school schedule |
| Scheduling Basics for Middle Schools | This module takes some of the guesswork out of scheduling by presenting the basic concepts of middle school scheduling. You will learn about the planning and logistics required to develop a master schedule and how to using your school's automated scheduling system to complete the scheduling process.
Topics:
• Gathering Scheduling Data and Input
• Defining Your Scheduling Model
• Creating Your Master Schedule
• Creating Teaching Teams
• Completing Your School Schedule |
| Using Leader Stories to Build Shared Vision and Commitment | Successfully influence various audiences in their organizations by developing a series of leadership stories. In this module, you will learn how to develop and tell leadership stories such as: Who I Am, Who We Are, and The Future Story. Leadership Stories drive school improvement initiatives.
Topics:
• Creating Your Who I Am Story
• Creating Your Who We Are Story
• Creating Your Future Story
• Sharing Your Leader Stories |
| Writing With Impact for Effective Communication | Effective communication skills form the foundation for successful school management. These skills are so basic that often we overlook their significance. This module focuses on ways to help you fine-tune and master this essential craft. You will learn how to analyze, draft, and finalize effective memos and business letters used for school communications.
Topics:
• Writing Memos that Matter
• Writing Letters that Mean Business
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