“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Leo Tolstoy
The Change Process Starts with Individuals. To be of benefit to our next generation of children in America, who are currently going through the public education “system,” we are required to first look inward and ask ourselves, “Am I part of the problem? Am I well informed? Have I looked at the issues through the eyes of others? Where is our common ground? On what should we compromise? What do I need to do?”
If we are to move forward with solutions, truly change and progress, it will take your participation because…
“…commitment, accountability, and desired outcomes are more likely to be achieved if those affected by a policy have meaningfully participated in the formulation of the policy or practice.”
Dr. Seymour Sarason (1919-2010)
Realizing School Improvement Through Understanding the Change Process – Shirley Hord
“…when educational leaders understand and acknowledge that the change process itself is a factor to be accommodated in their school improvement efforts…and when they develop plans that take these factors into account, then they will be providing leadership that guides, manages, and supports change. Only then will the likelihood of school improvement be realized.”
"CHANGE:
• is a PROCESS, not an event
• is made by INDIVIDUALS first, then institutions
• is a highly PERSONAL experience
• entails DEVELOPMENTAL growth in feelings and skills.” ...also taken from the work of Shirley Hord
“All of us know that if we really are going to change what we do, we have to spend some time learning about how to do something different.” Susan Loucks-Horsley (1947-2000)
Put aside our differences on divisive issues.
Listen for shared concerns and ask questions for clarity.
Speak to be understood and engaging.
Ask other citizens for their participation in the change process.
We must work together to develop and share our vision for educating children.
Listen for shared concerns and ask questions for clarity.
Speak to be understood and engaging.
Ask other citizens for their participation in the change process.
We must work together to develop and share our vision for educating children.
If we are to move forward with solutions, truly change and progress, it will take your participation because…
“…commitment, accountability, and desired outcomes are more likely to be achieved if those affected by a policy have meaningfully participated in the formulation of the policy or practice.”
Dr. Seymour Sarason (1919-2010)
Realizing School Improvement Through Understanding the Change Process – Shirley Hord
“…when educational leaders understand and acknowledge that the change process itself is a factor to be accommodated in their school improvement efforts…and when they develop plans that take these factors into account, then they will be providing leadership that guides, manages, and supports change. Only then will the likelihood of school improvement be realized.”
"CHANGE:
• is a PROCESS, not an event
• is made by INDIVIDUALS first, then institutions
• is a highly PERSONAL experience
• entails DEVELOPMENTAL growth in feelings and skills.” ...also taken from the work of Shirley Hord
“All of us know that if we really are going to change what we do, we have to spend some time learning about how to do something different.” Susan Loucks-Horsley (1947-2000)
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Process Ask Action Progress Succeed
“To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools.” ESEA 1965 ( Summary of ESEA )
Process Ask Action Progress Succeed
“To strengthen and improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools.” ESEA 1965 ( Summary of ESEA )
