1 Golden Bomber Dr.
Ilion, NY 13357
Phone: 315.894.9934
Fax: 315.894.2716
Superintendent
Eagle Leadership
Vision
There
is little argument that American schools need to improve if they are
to support societal expectations for global competitiveness. As such,
we must revisit how we envision school improvement and recognize that
all stakeholders in the district must share responsibility for change.
We must be innovative and focused in our endeavors. Teachers and other staff must be supported and recognized for their efforts to improve student learning. Varying constituencies must be fully engaged and their efforts coordinated if we are to see and sustain lasting improvements. Leadership will be distributed to those who wish to assume it and resources will be aligned with leadership projects and tie closely to our central (and most prominent) goal of promoting literacy.
Leadership Projects
Initial leadership projects have been identified by Dr. Mays-Smith. These projects are categorized utilizing the following schema for teachers and paraprofessionals:
Perch Projects
Perch Projects are related to individuals setting goals for their own improvement based upon district initiatives like Ancora Imparo and Model Schools. These projects would likely not be considered large enough in scope to replace APPR.
Precipice Projects
Precipice Projects are related to groups setting goals for improvement that effect the group and its practices. For example, a group may be a grade level team or department. These projects, at the discretion of participant and supervisors, could replace APPR.
Pinnacle Projects
Pinnacle Projects are related to systemic reforms, may have research implications and/or are directed at major improvement initiatives. These projects, at the discretion of participant and supervisors, could replace APPR.
Project Forms
Project submission forms:
Recognition
All participants will be recognized for their efforts and success. The following list details ways that our results may be shared:
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Report placed on web site
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Initiative detailed in Gold 'N Brown newsletter
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Presented to department/grade
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Presented to faculty
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Presented to Superintendent's cabinet
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Presented to community
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Press release
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Presented to or recognized by Board of Education
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Presented to other schools or at conference
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Summarized in professional paper, publication or journal as action research
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Letters in personnel file describing impact
Emily Dickinson is quoted as saying that "Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul". We sincerely hope and plan that our Eagle Leadership projects will lead to improved school success and improved student achievement.
There are currently projects designed for teachers, related service professionals, paraprofessionals, students, parents, administrators and the community. There are plans to expand to other staff in the future.
