Steve Renne wrote:
> Our school distirct has an opportunity to put together a team of leaders
> under the umbrella of a grant to serve language minority students. Rather
> than develop narrow and limiting job descriptions and filling traditional
> staff positions, we have decided to attempt to create a team with the task
> of creating solutions to ensure that all students are learning. We
> envision the team coming from a variety of experiences and skill areas and
> working as a cross-functional team. Our inspiration for this concept is
> NASA Explorer team which was given the task "Get us to Mars" and allowed
> the freedom and creativity to accomplish the task.
>
> I am interested in any organizations' experience with such a process both
> in terms of creating the team and in facilitating the team's processes.
> --
>
> Steve Renne <srenne@d300.kane.k12.il.us>
Hi Steve:
It sounds like an exciting journey! There are a few self-directed tools
and facilitator guides avalable that might be a nice match for you in
helping your team get started in the right direction.
There is a "Team Strategies in Education" guide that brings education
professionals a simple approach to building successful teams. From
team-teaching to curriculum development to serving on important task
groups and committees, this program offers an effective approach to
building successful teams in schools.
Also, there is a "Maximizing Learning Effectiveness" learning profile
which is a unique tool that helps teachers gain insight into individual
approaches to learning. Teachers become more effective as they learn to
adapt their style of teaching to capitalize on students learning
differences and preferences thereby maximizing learning objectives.
"Discovering Diversity in our Schools and Community": This program offers
teachers a confidential and effective way to explore diversity issues in
four key areas: Knowledge, Understanding, Acceptance and Behavior. It
Helps teachers limit the influence of stereotypes and transform resistance
into acceptance, cooperation and respect.
If you'd like more information just email me with your mailing address and
telephone #. I'll be happy to assist.
Happy Teaming
Tom Sullivan,M.P.A.
Education & Learning Consultant
Professional Growth Associates
412-835-7341
--"Thomas J. Sullivan" <pga@bellatlantic.net>
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