What does this really mean? How do we accomplish this? Obviously, there is no one action, program, or curriculum to make this happen. We can, however, be very intentional about the systems that we put in place to support teaching and learning that aligns with our vision.
This week, Dr. Dexter, Mrs. Engel, and I had the pleasure of meeting with members of our District Climate Team to continue our study on our current practices that impact positive school climate within our Grand Island Public Schools. As all effective teams do, we defined our purpose, reviewed our value and belief statements, clearly defined our targets, and established team norms. This set the foundation for our morning work.
The pictures show team members digging into the strategic plan objectives 2.1.1 & 2.1.3 / 2.1.2 / 2.1.4 / 2.4, by identifying key vocabulary, asking questions, describing current practices, and making connections. These objectives and initiatives all connect back to the conditions for learning as defined in the Marzano Instructional Model. It's so important to address the needs of the whole child; social emotional learning skills, behavioral supports and interventions, professional learning and supportive partnerships.
After processing this activity, there was in depth discussion about how we can build on our current practices and establish clarity around the systems that may improve consistency and effectiveness of implementation. There is data to collect and research to be conducted to further understand what systems we need in place district wide to address this objectives.
In addition to addressing our objectives and initiatives, districts also have the responsibility to incorporate a non-academic indicator into our school accountability system as a requirement of the reauthorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This team will ensure that we develop measures that align with the federal and state recommendations and our GIPS needs.GET TO KNOW THE TEAM:
This team is comprised of advocates for all of you and our students representing all levels, including certified and classified staff. They are passionate and invested in establishing positive climate and culture. I encourage you to reach out to them for more information about the purpose of this team and provide feedback, suggestions, and support with this work.
District Climate Team Members: Angela Runquist-Skills Academy
Calvin Hubbard-Walnut
Erlinda Amen-Shoemaker
Greg Morrow-GISH
Dr. Gregg Bieber-GISH/OMB/Success
Jennifer Shafer-Ehlers-Engleman
Julie Brunning-Walnut
Kahsi Lawson-West Lawn
Kara Coble-Wasmer
Kelly Kastens-Gates
Michael Persampieri-Starr
Patrick Harder-GISH
Paula Gonzalez-Dodge
Renee Engel-CNSSP
Dr. Robin Dexter-Student Services
Dr. Toni Palmer-Leadership and Development
Sally Smith-ELC/Lincoln
Sara Koehler-Westridge
Sarah Haahr-Howard/Knickrehm/Seedling Mile
Shanna Gannon-Professional Learning
Thompson Koch-Lincoln/Westridge
Tina Godfrey-Wasmer
Josh Redman-GISH
Kelly Klanecky-Knickrehm
Rebecca Wilhelmi-Jefferson
"Can our school be so welcoming, so inviting, and so comfortable that every person who walks through our doors believes they are about to have an amazing experience?"
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