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This program focuses on how School Board Support can help increase rigor in classroom instruction in the Spencer Community School District. Led by prominent educators like Pat Briese, Greg Ebeling, Todd Korbitz, and Joe Mueting, the initiative provides insights on the critical aspects of teacher, administrative, and board leadership. Strategies include involving the right people, adhering to a focused approach, addressing system needs, clear communication of expectations, and holding the system accountable. The seminar emphasizes research-based professional development, authentic intellectual work, and a teacher-driven approach for sustained improvements. Regular updates, data tracking, and prioritizing instructional enhancements are key elements for accountability. Visit http://spenceriowaschools.com for more information.
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Critical Leadership School Board Support to Increase Rigor in Classroom Instruction
Spencer Community School District • Pat Briese – Teacher/Instructional Coach • Greg Ebeling – Superintendent • Todd Korbitz – Board President • Joe Mueting – High School Principal http//:spenceriowaschools.com
Keys to Improving Instruction • Involving the right people • Sticking with a focus • Responding to the systems needs • Communicating expectations • Holding the system accountable
Involving the right people • Teacher Leadership • Administrative Leadership • Board Leadership
Sticking with a focus • Researched based professional development • Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) • Multiple years to fully implement
Responding to the systems needs • Teacher driven professional development • Job embedded improvements • Teachers as instructional coaches
Communicating expectations • Demonstrations at Board meetings • Updates on progress • Most important things first on Board agenda • Clear message on expectation of instructional improvement
Holding the system accountable • Decide what data shows progress • Track the data • Ask questions about support needed