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Redesigning High School Moving Forward with High School Redesign Information Session

Redesigning High School Moving Forward with High School Redesign Information Session. Agenda Welcome and Introductions The Big Picture - Inspiring Education, Ministerial Order, High School Initiatives and w hat we know about High School Redesign Foundational Principles Next Steps.

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Redesigning High School Moving Forward with High School Redesign Information Session

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  1. Redesigning High School Moving Forward with High School Redesign Information Session

  2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions The Big Picture - Inspiring Education, Ministerial Order, High School Initiatives and what we know about High School Redesign Foundational Principles Next Steps

  3. Flexible Mindset At your table discuss these questions: As you move to becoming more student centred, what excites you? What concerns you about “letting go?” How do you respond to the comment, “Why would we NOT change?”

  4. Creating a Culture of Flexibility, Planning for Flexibility At your table discuss these questions: What stood out for you in the remarks made by the individuals who spoke during the video? What challenges you? How do you respond to the commentabout creating a culture of passion in the school?

  5. Engaged Students think critically, adapt to change, life-long learner Ethical Citizens build relationships, value diversity, assume responsibility Entrepreneurial Spirit resourceful, self-reliant, confident to take risks

  6. Where it started… High School Flexibility Enhancement Pilot Project 2009-2013

  7. Where we are today… Moving Forward with High School Redesign • 96 schools across the province • Opportunity for the field and the ministry to lead and learn together • Recognizing that change takes time • Supporting engaged students, high levels of achievement, quality teaching • Demonstrating accountability • Informing policy and practice

  8. High School EngagementA Student’s 10 Expectations As you watch this clip, each person is to write one thing that you are currently doing on the index card.

  9. Give One To Get One While the music plays, stretch and have a walk around the room. When the music stops, turn to a person near you and label yourselves A and B. A will explain what is on their card. B paraphrases what they heard. Now B explains what is on their card and A paraphrases what they heard. When the music starts, SWITCH CARDS. Take a walk and when the music stops, repeat the activity, listening and paraphrasing each other`s cards.

  10. Sharing Their Story Mike Nightingale Principal St. Mary’s School, - Taber, Alberta Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional School Division

  11. Foundational Principles

  12. Jigsaw Activity You each are being given a hand out on a Foundational Principle.Please note the Foundational Principle is numbered. Take your Principle to the corresponding numbered station. Read and dialogue using the guiding questions posted at your station. When you hear the sound, please return to your original table and share your expertise on the questions you discussed with your expert group.

  13. Sharing Their Story Bill Bartlett Principal Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Lethbridge School District # 51

  14. The Road To Change

  15. ARPDCMoving Forward with High School Redesign Websitehttp://www.abhsredesign.ca/index.html

  16. Alberta Education Resources Availablewww.education.alberta.ca/highschoolcompletion

  17. Contact Information Pam Halverson pam.halverson@gov.ab.caDana Antayá-Mooredana.antaya-moore@gov.ab.caMary Michailides mary.michailides@gov.ab.ca Thérèse deChamplain-Good therese.dechamplain-good @gov.ab.ca

  18. Readiness Checklist: Setting the Stage for High School Redesign Culture: What steps have been take to develop a shared commitment to the vision/values/goals of a redesigned high school? Structure: How have you communicated your thinking regarding moving to a redesigned high school to your partners in education? What plans are in place to involve staff, students and parents in the decision-making? Leadership: How will you continue to engage your partners in education in conversations regarding high school redesign? What plans are in place for staff, students and parents to provide ongoing feedback during the transformation? Pedagogy and Practice: What have you done to date to engage your staff in critically examining their current practice? What steps have been taken to share and discuss the foundational principles with staff? Next Steps for school jurisdictions and school teams considering implementing high school redesign…. Reflect on the High School Flexibility Enhancement literature review. http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/media/4299/hsflexiblityenhancement-aliteraturereview.pdf Read and discuss the Foundational Principles of high school redesign. http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/hsc/redesigning/movinfw/ Engage in discussion with staff, students and the community. Work through the readiness checklist.

  19. What are the next steps for your school and your school jurisdiction? Look at the Essential Conditions Self Assessment – where do you fall?

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