1 New Secondary Principals’ InstituteThursday, July 21, 2016

2 Outcomes Cultivate a professional learning network;Explore strategies for building a culture of learning; Confirm alignment to and satisfaction of BoEE requirements; Access the expertise of practicing principals regarding designated topics; Examine pertinent legal issues; and Identify strategies for an effective leadership-life fit.

3 Housekeeping Restrooms Available office space for callsImportant Links: Resources: iowa.org/new-ml-and-secondary- principals-institute.cfm Evaluation:

4 Introductions Name and DistrictWhat excites you the most about your new role and what causes you to lose sleep?

5 Tim Grieves, Chief Administrator, Northwest AEA

6 Dr. Ryan Wise, Director, Iowa DE

7 Setting the Stage for a Culture of LearningDana Schon, School Administrators of Iowa

8 Outcomes Examine the significance of culture to success (student achievement and leadership). Identify leadership behaviors and strategies that contribute to a culture of learning.

9 Mindstreaming

10 School Culture 1 3 1 5 4 2 7 6 8 9 1 5 6 4 3 5 2 9 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 2 3 1 8 7 4 1 9 1 8 7 8 6 2 3 8 9 7 6 4 5 4 5 3 4 2 9 3 5 1 2 6 9 8 7 Hours Minutes Seconds

11 Switch Roles 1 2

12 Trust 1 3 1 5 4 2 7 6 8 9 1 5 6 4 3 5 2 9 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 2 3 1 8 7 4 1 9 1 8 7 8 6 2 3 8 9 7 6 4 5 4 5 3 4 2 9 3 5 1 2 6 9 8 7 Hours Minutes Seconds

13 Culture “The way we do things around here”Activity behind the scenes or between the lines What’s really going on The “box” that we try to think outside of A code honored by members The patterns of behavior that distinguish us from them An invisible force that limits actions or thoughts A set of behaviors that seem strange to new employees The unwritten rules

14 Table talk - .

15 In your previous position…When did teachers send a student to the office? How did the staff dress? How did the staff behave at faculty meetings? When did staff arrive and when did they leave? What student work did staff review? How did staff view student capacity to learn? How did you know these practices/behaviors?

16 Leadership for a culture of learning……fosters consequential relationships... enacted by… Stating expectations clearly Modeling collegiality Providing resources and support for collaboration AND grounded in TRUST. Roland Barth

17 Trust is… Benevolent Honest Open Reliable Competenta willingness to be vulnerable based on the confidence that the other person is: Benevolent Honest Open Reliable Competent Spend some time with this because such a point of leverage in developing a learning culture.

18 Benevolence Caring Good will Supporting teachersExpressing appreciation Being fair Unconditional positive regard

19 Honesty Integrity Telling the truth Keeping promisesHonoring agreements Authenticity Accepting responsibility

20 Openness Open communication Sharing important information DelegationShared decision making Sharing power

21 Reliability Consistency Dependability Commitment Dedication Diligence

22 Competence Handling difficult situations Pressing for resultsProblem solving Conflict resolution Being flexible Modeling hard work

23 Benefits of Trust It confers a Competitive AdvantageMakes for more adaptive, agile organizations Resources are utilized to greatest advantage

24 Correlates of Trust Organizational Citizenship Behavior CollaborationSchool climate teacher professionalism collegial leadership academic press community engagement Collective efficacy Conflict management

25 Diving Deeper = Leading with Trust: New to a School= Build Trust for Professional Learning Read and identify quotes and/or ideas that resonate with you. Using the green template, jot quote/idea and reflect on why/how it resonates. Then, make note of any action you might take toward cultivating a culture of learning as a result.

26 Table talk – same colored dots; then partner share

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28 When you want to increase your trust, increase your trustworthinessWhen you want to increase your trust, increase your trustworthiness. This is your single most important strategy and has the highest leverage. ~ Susan Stephenson

29 Culture-building ConsiderationsHow will you make explicit your core beliefs and values? How will you solicit feedback and value the opinions and feelings of your staff? How will you identify successes and how will you celebrate them? How will you address issues that contradict your core beliefs and values?

30 Clarity is the antidote to anxiety...~Buckingham

31 3-2-1 3 things you plan to do in the next 3 weeks related to building a culture of learning 2 steps you’ve already taken to build a culture of learning 1 question you still have about building culture

32 Grow your professional network— choose a new table!Break! Grow your professional network— choose a new table!

33 Darcy Hathaway, Greg HorstmanUpdates from the BoEE Darcy Hathaway, Greg Horstman

34 New Administrator WorkshopIowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)

35 Greg Horstmann Consultant Principal / Superintendent @ BOEE (6 years)Principal (8 years) Wayne CSD, ( Jr. High Principal / Curriculum / Transportation Melcher-Dallas CSD ( Jr. / Senior High Principal ) Teacher & Coach (16 years) Chatham Illinois, Glenwood CSD, (4 years) Jr. High Wayne CSD, Corydon Iowa (5 years) Jr. / Sr. High Southeast Polk, Runnels Iowa CSD (7 years) Jr. High

36 What you should know about the Board of Educational ExaminersOur office is on the 3rd floor of the Grimes building (8-4:30 Mon. – Fri.) We have a Staff of 14 people Director, six consultants, attorney, investigator, IT specialist, and four clerical staff. We process approximately 30,000 licensees per year. Processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks (usually around 2-3) Our goal is to answer all phone calls and s within a 24 hour period.

37 Initial Administrator licenseThe Initial Administrator License is valid for one year. The Initial License may be renewed only twice, for a total of three terms. The second renewal application must be accompanied by a letter from a school district administrator indicating contracted employment as an Administrator and that you will be listed on BEDs.

38 How to Convert an Initial Administrator LicenseThe applicant has a valid Initial Administrator License The applicant had an administrator contract with the district during the year(s) claimed on the application The applicant was reported on BEDS as an administrator during the year(s) claimed on the application The applicant has the required administrative experience 1 year in a public school 2 years in a private or out-of-state school

39 How to Covert ContinuedThe applicant completes the conversion application from the BoEE. Section II completed by supervising administrator stating that: Applicant has successfully completed required experience Applicant has successfully completed an administrative mentoring and induction program Applicant meets or exceeds all Iowa School Leadership Standards $86.00 fee submitted with the application

40 Class B or Administrator ExchangeIf you have a class B license from an instate institution you will need a recommendation. If you have a class B license and completed your program at an out of state institution you will need the out of state application. If you have a administrator exchange you will need to have completed any deficiencies. To convert any of the above you will also need the application to convert.

41 Evaluator information for an Initial Administrator License.If you have an Initial Administrator License, you do not need to take an evaluator course to convert your license. If you have an Initial Administrator License and take an evaluator class, it will not count toward your first renewal of your Professional Administrator license. All classes must be taken during the term of the license being renewed. If your district requests that the administrative team take “Assessing Academic Rigor”, the holder of the Initial Administrator License may want to audit the class. An evaluator course taken for credit will be needed to renew the Professional Administrator license.

42 Ethics for AdministratorsDISPOSITIONS character ETHICS daily decisions LAW “thou shalt not …”

43 Teach Iowa Job Posting and Applicant WebsiteAll education job postings are now on one centralized site: Applicants can create an application file through this site and view job postings

44 This is what our public search result looks like when a sanction has occurred.

45 Grade Level of Teaching EndorsementsParaprofessional PK-K K-6 Elem. Classroom K-8 Content Middle School 5-12 Content What it says is what you can teach! K-6 The holder of this endorsement may be assigned by a local school board action to fulfill this assignment at the 7-8 grade level. 7-12 The holder of this endorsement may be assigned by a local school board action to fulfill a 5-6 grade assignment Urban legends Conditional licensure BEDS reporting Praxis II testing

46 Requirements to convert an Initial to a Standard LicensePublic Schools: Private or out-of-state: 2 years successful teaching Mentoring and induction Iowa teaching standards Third year – does not meet No more than three years 3 years successful teaching

47 Substitute Authorization Vs. SubstituteA substitute authorization allows an individual to substitute PK-12 for no more than 5 consecutive days and no more than 10 days in a 30-day period in one job assignment for a regularly assigned teacher who is absent. Substitute can work up to 90 days in any grade level at any subject area. Proposal to allow PK-12. Stay tuned – 6 month process

48 New legislation in effect: July 2012School districts are required to report every instance of disciplinary action in three areas: School districts are required to report any inappropriate relationship, altering or falsifying documents, or misuse of school property or funds. No longer can a district have the employee agree to resign in these areas and in return not be reported to the state. Anything from a written reprimand to a separation agreement in these areas must be reported.

49 Professional ProtectionCaring Decision Professional Protection VS. Can you give me a ride home? What page is the assignment on? Can you help me after school? My parents will pay. Can we borrow your camera? Educators will make the caring decision over what may be the most ethical. Often educators will think they are making the right decision because it seems at the time to be in the best interest of student, but they fail to think of protecting themselves. Have small groups work through one of the topics, or have the large group work through them all. Have them think through how most teachers make decisions in these areas (sometimes impulsively). Have them share personal examples Your students needs to do better on the state tests this year or our school may be in trouble.

50 CYBERTRAPS! Pass the “Principal” test – employers will bechecking (current and future). Confidentiality-NEVER say anything about a student – remain professional. Avoid private conversations with students. Beware of cyberloafing, hostile work environments, sexting (child pornography), public . Are you entitled to a personal life? Are these really your “friends”? What about the 1st Amendment? Beware of fake accounts! – Google yourself, including Google Image.

51 “After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders?” the teacher, Christine Rubino, wrote in “I HATE THEIR GUTS! They are all the devils spawn!” She added, concerning one student, “I wld not throw a life jacket in for a million.”

52 BOEE Staff Directory Mike Cavin Special Education 515-281-3437iowa.gov Steve Mitchell Coaching Greg Horstmann Principal / Superintendent Dave Wempen CTE / SBO / Out of State Darcy Hathaway Attorney/investigator Linda Espey Out of State and Alternative Certification Joanne Tubbs Rules, Praxis, Teacher Prep Dr. Ann Lebo, Director

53 Round Table DiscussionsJosh Manning, Pella Cynthia Phillips, AHST Aaron Becker, Lisbon

54 Top Ten Legal Issues Matt Carver, SAI

55 https://vimeo.com/175414179/507ea240d3

56 Leadership-Life Fit Over Work-life BalanceDr. Dana Schon

57 By the end of this segment, participants will…Explore the concept of fit as compared to balance Commit to taking action toward a better fit

58 Do you… Look at other principals working 13+ hour days and feel pressure to do the same? Check your each time it buzzes or flashes? Hope that you can get your kids to bed early so you can get a few more things done for work? Give up exercise so you can get more work done? Snack your way through breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you can keep working (or skip meals entirely)? Tell yourself you need to find balance and then feel ineffective when you judge yourself for failing to find it? Feel guilty when you’re spending time doing nothing?

59 You’re being owned by the myth of a work-life balance.

60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3mohM05yxs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3mohM05yxs

61 The Notion of Balance… Is discussed most frequently discussed in the negative Keeps us focused on the problem rather than the solution Assumes we are all the same Infers there is a “right” answer Leads us to judge Results in unproductive guilt Suggests the goal is a split between work and life Leaves no room for periods where there is more work and less life and vice versa; and Ignores the constantly changing reality of work and life

62 What about a leadership-life fit?Honors our unique situations throughout various points in our lives Leads us to inspire Recognizes multiple options based upon each person’s current circumstance Acknowledges the ebb and flow of life’s events Values flexibility

63 How do I get a better fit?

64 Striving for a better fitSchedule down time What will you schedule weekly time to do? Drop activities that zap your time and energy What will you stop doing this week? Exercise and eat healthy What is one thing you are willing to change starting tomorrow?

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66 Next Steps SAI’s Mentoring and Induction Program Adjourn EnrollmentMentoring Matters Evaluation: Adjourn