dr. gregory m. kuhns schools of excellence recognition program
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Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns
Schools Of Excellence Recognition Program
Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns
Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: [email protected]
Section 1
Get Support How to Begin Sell the Product Divide & ConquerTeam SelectionStrategic PlanTimeline
There needs to be a support mechanism
established in your school district/county.
Have a discussion with and get these support
persons involved with your effort.
1 – Superintendent of Schools
2- Assistant Superintendent (If applicable)
3- Curriculum Director (If applicable)
4- Title I Director
5- Director of Special Needs
Sell Your Product WV Schools of Excellence needs to be a team effort. Be sure to include on your team representatives from
Staff Members(Professional & Service)Faculty SenateLSIC
Business PartnersPTO PTAOther SOE
Selecting Your Planning Team
There needs to be representatives from your school community on your team. How do you get them?
(1)Ask for volunteers.(2) Various represented groups can
select their own representatives to be on the team.
(3)You can draft or assign team members.
Strategic Planning Your planning team will need to put together a strategic plan for completing the SOE Application.
(1) Plan backwards from February 27th due date.(2)Choose a schedule in which the entire
planning team can be present on each date selected.
(3)Select some dates that occur during school time .
Formulate A Work TimelineSeptember
Assemble planning teamOctober
Meet with planning team to discuss and layout entire planning process Set specific schedule/dates for November, December, January and
February NovemberBrainstorming session to clarify questions and determine data collection
neededReview data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-
committeesDecember
Collect data from sub-committees
Formulate A Work TimelineJanuary
Work on rough draftsComplete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions
February Presentation of Sections A-D to planning committee Return Sections A-D to editors Presentation of Sections E-H to planning committee Return Sections E-H to editors Send all Sections to editors for final revisions Final presentation of document to the entire planning team Take to board president and superintendent for signature Submit three copies to WVDE (original and two copies)
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How to begin the process?
Get organized. This has to be a team effort in order to have
the opportunity for success. Divide the work load into several smaller
pieces.Get your subgroups to work.
Divide and Conquer Some suggestions for assembling
your subgroups. Grade level
InterestSubject Matter
Sections of the Application Areas of Expertise
Professional Learning CommunitiesOthers
Strategic Planning Team
WritersEditors
Group Facilitator
A
B
C
DE
F
G
H
Clarification In our discussions we have made reference to two groups:
1 – Strategic Planning Team Selected few
2- School of Excellence Team Everyone that wants to be a
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Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsOctober 30, 2008
Section 2
Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsEmail: [email protected]
Section 2
Brainstorming Answering QuestionsThe ProcessSample QuestionStrategic Plan- Working December & JanuaryWorking FebruaryQuestions
Brainstorming Your team will need to brainstorm to
(A) Search for unique activities at your school
(B)Create lists of activities (C)Create lists of information (D)Create lists of additional
information
Brainstorming Your sessions might end up looking similar to the chart below.
Unique activities
List of activities
List of information
List of additional information
Responsible EaglesTV Productions
ClubsGroupsField trips
GrantsAwards ContestsPerformances
Fundraising Afterschool programsBefore school programsBusiness Partners
Why Brainstorming?Brainstorming session to clarify
questions and determine data collection needed
To give all stakeholders the opportunities for input
Review data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-committees
Answering Questions When you begin to assemble your document, remember the process. Utilize your sub-groups to assist with gathering data for the document.
Answering QuestionsRead each question carefully before
answeringBreak down the questions and examine the
criteria/descriptors listed below the questionAnswer the question thoroughly and
completelyFlowering or philosophical statements without
supporting data do not score very high
Sample Question A2. QUESTION: What comprehensive student support
system is available for addressing student physical, social and emotional needs? How does the school intervene when student personal needs are preventing academic success? CRITERIA: Describe any developmental guidance and counseling programs, character education, healthy lifestyles and health services, safety and drug prevention programs, tutoring or mentoring services, dropout prevention programs, or other student support initiatives.
Basic Question
Descriptors
Strategic Planning Team
WritersEditors
Group Facilitator
A
B
C
DE
F
G
H
Working in December/January DecemberCollect data from sub-committees January Work on rough drafts Complete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions
Working in FebruaryPresentation of Sections A-D to planning
committee Return Sections A-D to editors Presentation of Sections E-H to
planning committee Return Sections E-H to editors Send all Sections to editors for final
revisions
Working in February Final presentation of document to
the entire planning team Take to board president and
superintendent for signatureSubmit three copies to WVDE
(original and two copies)
Dr. Gregory M. KuhnsOctober 30, 2008
