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Standard 3

**Cultural Leadership**

 School executives will understand and act on the understanding of the important role a school’s culture plays in contributing to the exemplary performance of the school. School executives must support and value the traditions, artifacts, symbols and positive values and norms of the school and community that result in a sense of identity and pride upon which to build a positive future. A school executive must be able to “re-culture” the school if needed to align with school’s goals of improving student and adult learning and to infuse the work of the adults and students with passion, meaning and purpose. Cultural leadership implies understanding the school and the people in it each day, how they came to their current state, and how to connect with their traditions in order to move them forward to support the school’s efforts to achieve individual and collective goal.



**3a. Focus on Collaborative Work Environment**: The school executive understands and acts on the understanding of the positive role that a collaborative work environment can play in the school’s culture.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES & COURSEWORK
 * Participated in weekly planning meetings with teachers including grade-level planning with principal and instructional coach
 * Participated in weekly Professional Learning Communities with teachers and principal.
 * Participated in monthly principal's meetings.
 * Went on site visit to Gaston College Preparatory: KIPP; presentation of methods used for ensuring collaboration among teachers.
 * Went on site visit to Beddingfield High School in Wilson, NC to discuss with administrators, their process for conduction PLC's.
 * Went on site visit to Hertford County High School where Science Department has become a community of learning.
 * Participated in Distinguished Leadership in Practice assignments on cultural leadership - Educational Garage Sale to identify things that were not working.
 * Met with principal, instructional coach and cohort fellows to discuss strategies for our internship projects
 * Completed Developmental Projects: Researched and included a resource analysis of school and community.
 * Participated in Collaborative work environment by completing a High School Turnaround Case Study Demetra Lassiter, Mark Long, Mae Rose & Hope Walker to complete case study on Beddingfield High School in Wilson, NC
 * Participated in Fall 2011 Assessment Day: Video reflection on the importance of school culture, what a strong school culture looks like and how it can be cultivated. Prefaced with video case study of one strong school culture
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Facilitative Leadership & Crucial Conversations reflection
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Change Course: Class investigation with Dr. Cathy Williams on creating collaborative environment. Included presentation on leadership styles that encourage healthy PLCs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Change Course: Investigation of the Teacher Working Condition (TWC) survey included examination of school climate constructs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Completed Distinguished Leadership in Practice Assignment 3: Collaborated with teachers and mentor principal to assess the level of collaboration and functionality of PLCs

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">**__Related Readings__**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">//The Fifth Discipline// (Senge, 2004)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Trust Matters by Moran
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Leading in a Culture of Change by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Leading Change by Kotter
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">How It’s Being Done by Chenoweth
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Crucial Conversations by Patterson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Matters by Covey
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Leading with Inquiry & Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning by Militello
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Working with and Evaluating Difficult School Employees by Eller
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">The School Leaders Our Children Deserve by Theoharis
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">What’s Worth Fighting for in the Principalship by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Schooling by Design by Wiggins
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Managing Transitions by Bridgers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%; vertical-align: baseline;">Reframing Organizations by Bolman & Deal

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">SELECTED ARTIFACTS Summary of findings at Beddingfield High School, turnaround school Sample of agenda from monthly principal's meetings

DLP assignment: "Collaboratively Assessing Cultural Leadership in Your School"



<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">**3b. School Culture and Identity**: The school executive develops and uses shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school.

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES & COURSEWORK <span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">RELATED READINGS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Completed Internship Project - Phase I: School Profile from Public Data and Phase II: Detailed Examination of the School Community and Human Resources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Maintained the importance of vision and goals by including them on agendas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Conducted a survey of awareness about vision and mission
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Created posters of vision and mission statement to be displayed in every classroom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Digital Storytelling Retreat – community digital story on Hertford County
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in NELA Assessment Day – video response discussing key elements of being a culture shaper
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Praticipated in instruction on culture and change - NELA class
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Social Justice class sessions with Dr. Lynda Tredway from Berkeley University of California
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Completed DLP assignments on school culture
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Used the framework found in SREB course to analyze the school culture of two schools.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Analyzed 2010 Teacher Working Conditions Survey
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in ASA Conference Session entitled, " Creating a Culture of High Expectations" led by Williard R. Daggett
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Worked collaboratively with Bearfield Primary Data Team to compare HCPS 2010 TWC Survey Results to other school districts during the District Data Team Meeting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">**90/90/90 School:** research and discussion addressed key issues of aligning school identity to its goals and creating a culture of success. April-May, 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Fifth Discipline by Senge
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Trust Matters by Moran
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading in a Culture of Change by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading Change by Kotter
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">How It’s Being Done by Chenoweth
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Crucial Conversations by Patterson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Matters by Covey
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading with Inquiry & Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning by Militello
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Working with and Evaluating Difficult School Employees by Eller
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">What’s Worth Fighting for in the Principalship by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Schooling by Design by Wiggins
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Managing Transitions by Bridger
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Reframing Organizations by Boleman & Deal

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">SELECTED ARTIFACTS DLP Assignment: Building a Collaborative Culture through Distributive Leadership

Picture of Bearfield's Mission & Vision Statement

Reflection and summary of key points from "Creating a Culture of High Expectations" by William Daggett at NCASA Conference, 2012

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 19px;">**3c. Acknowledges Failures; Celebrates Accomplishments and Rewards**: The school executive acknowledges failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school.

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">RELATED READINGS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Facilitated Student Recognition Programs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in culture-building activities at school (example: Custodian's breakfast, Secret Santa gift exchange)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in and led meetings about test data
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Created the STAR Wall of Fame
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leave cards, notes, etc. on staff's desk to express my appreciation for their performance.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Distributed thank you notes to staff who help out with additional duties.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Academic Booster's Awards Ceremony
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Participated in Relay for Life activities
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Recognized Teacher of the Year and Instructional Partner of the Year in main lobby.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Distinguished Leadership in Practice Assignment 2: Maximizing Human Resources for Goal Accomplishment
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Analyzed Professional Learning Teams
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">90/90/90 School: research and discussion addressed key issues of aligning school identity to its goals and creating a culture of success. April-May, 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Fifth Discipline by Senge
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Trust Matters by Moran
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading in a Culture of Change by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading Change by Kotter
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">How It’s Being Done by Chenoweth
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Crucial Conversations by Patterson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Matters by Covey
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leading with Inquiry & Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning by Militello
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Working with and Evaluating Difficult School Employees by Eller
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">What’s Worth Fighting for in the Principalship by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Schooling by Design by Wiggins
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Managing Transitions by Bridger
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Reframing Organizations by Boleman & Deal

<span style="background-color: #ff0000; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">SELECTED ARTIFACTS DLP Assignment: "Assessing Professional Learning Teams in Your School"

DLP Assignment: "NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey Drill Down"



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