leadership academy presentation - kyrene

Kyrene de los Cerritos, A Leadership AcademyLaunching 2010-2011

Continued Excelling LabelFollow State & District Standard requirementsKyrene adopted text & curriculumNational Board Certified teachersModeling life-long learning through whole staff & individual professional growth Opportunities for students through enrichment activities and clubsTechnology supported learningInclusion of all studentsInvolved and supportive community

Cerritos is so good…

What are we going to do with that one chance?

Cerritos Kids’ Perspectives

and created our vision in 6 key areas:

Curriculum

Traditions

Systems

Modeling

Environment

Instruction

“The ‘Inside-Out’ approach means to start first with self; …it is futile to put personality ahead of character, to try to improve relationships with others before improving ourselves.”

-Stephen Covey

Principle-centered

Character-based

What Parents and Business Leaders Want

21st Century Life Skills The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

INDEPENDENCE Habits 1–3

• Goal setting• Organization• Time management• Planning

• Initiative• Responsibility• Self‐direction• Personal productivity

• Be Proactive®• Begin With the End in Mind®• Put First Things First®

INTERDEPENDENCE Habits 4–6

• Teamwork• Conflict management• Creativity• Analytical skills

• Problem solving• Communication• Collaboration• Cross‐cultural skills

• Think Win‐Win®• Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®

• Synergize®

RENEWAL Habit 7 

• Fun• Desire to learn• Good health and hygiene

• Meaningful work• Emotional stability• Technical skills

• Sharpen the Saw® (Body, Heart, Mind, Spirit)

Ms. Su Rogers-1st gradeMs. Kali Burch-2nd grade

Seven Habits Movie

Mrs. Michelle Lamp-GiftedMr. Eric Guerrero-Kindergarten

◦ Synergizing with team and whole staff◦ Decrease in student behavior concerns

Together students learn how to talk through problems with each other◦ Greater sense of community◦ More proactive environment◦ Excitement for learning◦ Nurture responsibility◦ Develop the whole child◦ Set goals through data based learning◦ Focused on personal leadership

Students’ talents are fostered, highlighted & developedStudents take ownership in their learningStudents use data to • Set attainable but attainable goals• Interpret areas of need and strengths• Track progress

It’s not about the destination, but the journey.

“On average, the practice of having students track their own progress was associated with a 32 percentile point gain in their

achievement.”

December 2009/January 2010 | Volume 67 | Number 4Health and Learning Pages 86-87

Goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.

Les Brown

Mrs. Eileen Byrne-Quinn- 1st grade

What does leadership mean to you?

Mr. Mike SisselLeadership Facilitator

Mrs. Kasey SwindellMrs. Maureen Spray

Offered throughout the year

Panda Express Corporation2010-2011

Sponsor of The Leader in Me

If you may be interested in sponsoring our Leadership Academy, we would love to talk to you. Please contact Darcy DiCosmo.

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• Comment card• Teachers

• Email to cerritosleadershipacademy@kyrene.org• Cerritos Website

•www.kyrene.org/schools/Cerritos/leadership.htm

• Website Q & A’s about Leadership Academy