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The Role of the District Shepherd: Leadership Strategies for Educational Transformation

Mark Emanuel Mendoza, Director of Texas Title I Priority Schools, outlines the critical role of a District Shepherd in leading educational transformation within the El Paso Independent School District. This guide emphasizes the importance of monitoring progress, providing effective feedback, and maintaining open communication with principals. It includes strategic frameworks for action planning, team assembly, and operational flexibility. Celebrating successes and making mid-course corrections are vital components in creating an environment conducive to meaningful educational improvement.

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The Role of the District Shepherd: Leadership Strategies for Educational Transformation

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  1. THE ROLE OF THE TTIPS DISTRICT SHEPHERD LEADING THE FLOCK: MARK EMANUEL MENDOZA, DIRECTOR, TEXAS TITLE I PRIORITY SCHOOLS EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

  2. WHO AM I?

  3. WHAT THE HECK IS A DISTRICT SHEPHERD?

  4. THE DISTRICT SHEPHERD • Regularly monitors progress of 90-day action plan • Provides feedback to principals when needed • Responds promptly to principal requests for assistance • Holds scheduled meetings with transformation principals • Assists principals in problem solving • Serves as a liaison between the LEA and TEA/SIRC • Secures Operational Flexibility from the LEA

  5. SOMETIMES…

  6. TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO SCHOOL HAS GONE BEFORE Mission:

  7. CREATING A BATTLE PLAN • BATTLEFIELD ANALYSIS • DEFINE THE MISSION • ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM • CREATE YOUR BATTLE PLAN • MOBILIZE • IN PROGRESS REVIEWS • AFTER ACTION ANALYSIS

  8. BATTLEFIELD ANALYSIS • Know your district. Supports? Barriers? • Know your campuses. Strengths? Limitations? • Know your grant. Timelines? Critical Success Factors? Milestones? • Know your budget. Is the money in the right place?

  9. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM • Given the mission, what skills are needed? • Secure a multidisciplinary team. • Pick skillfully and carefully.

  10. DEFINE THE MISSION • Involve all stakeholders. • Begin with the end in mind. • Why are we here? Where do we want to be? • What does success look like?

  11. CREATE YOUR BATTLE PLAN • GIVEN THE MISSION: • How are we going to get there? • When are we going to get there? • What stands in our way? • How do we clear the road?

  12. OPERATIONS MANUAL • IN THIS MANUAL: • Job Descriptions • Assigned Responsibilities • Meeting Schedules • Policy and Procedure • Expectations • Timelines

  13. THINGS DON’T GO THE WAY YOU PLANNED… Sometimes…

  14. OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY…BE BRAVE! BE BOLD! • Sometimes, the ‘way things have always been done’ stands in the way of progress. • Fight for your principles and YOUR PRINCIPALS. • Have a BACK UP PLAN.

  15. KNOW WHEN TO FOLD ‘EM • Listen to Kenny Rogers’ song “The Gambler.” • Read Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. • “Wise is he who know when to fight and when not to fight.”

  16. IN PROGRESS REVIEWS • Communication is Vital. • Meet Often. • Identify Barriers. • Make Mid Course Corrections.

  17. TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE • Recognize Accomplishments. • Praise Your Team. • Publicize Victories • Reward Effort. • Celebration Breeds Motivation

  18. BOLDLY GO!

  19. SUCCESS IS THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION. QUESTIONS?

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