Connecting Leaders: - and Vice Principals

Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI 2 )FRIDAYBREAKOUTSession Description:As a Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI 2 ) pilot school, we will shareour inquiry of the problem-solving model and the action taken to create aschool community that systematically responds to the learning needs of allstudents and staff. This initiative has positively impacted student achievementthrough systemic and purposeful methods. In this session, we will outline the flexible structures that areresponsive to emerging successes and challenges of Tier 1, 2 and 3 instruction and intervention. Key toour implementation has been the use of universal screeners, tiered instruction and intervention as wellas collaborative problem solving. We will also share our systematized referral process that is driven bystudent data and continually monitored to adjust student support.Presented by:Taryn Dixon has 25 years experience in the Chilliwack School District as a teacher on call, classroomteacher, vice principal and a principal. She is currently in her 3rd year as principal of Watson ElementarySchool. In her present role, she has been working closely with the Vice-Principal, school and district staffto develop an increased understanding of solid Tier 1 instruction. She will be able to share with youwhat happens at Watson Elementary School when Tier 1 is not enough and will clearly outline the steps,strategies and structures that are in place for Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.Nicole Driscoll has 15 years experience in the Chilliwack School District as a classroom teacher andis currently in her 3 rd year as the Vice-Principal of Watson Elementary. In her present role, she hasbeen working closely with teachers to help support, practice and model Tier 1 and 2 instruction tosystematically respond to the needs of students. She will be able to share the steps taken to create acollaborative problem-solving model and systematized referral process.Shawna Petersen has 22 years experience in the Chilliwack School District as a classroom teacher,Literacy Helping Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and currently as the District Vice-Principal ofCurriculum. In her present role, her department is responsible for supporting teachers in understandingand strengthening Tier 1 instruction and intervention throughout the district. She will be able to sharewith you the implementation of RTI 2 through the District lens.Systems Thinking Redesign Made SimpleFRIDAYBREAKOUTTwitter#BCPVPA13Session Description:Our job as administrators is to lead, to affect and negotiate change. However,leaders all around the world are facing a number of challenges: To whatdo you orient your organization’s transformation efforts when the futureis indeterminate? How do you lead a heterarchy? How do you redesignsomething such as a school that has a history and momentum of its own while it’s moving? Althoughthere are neither any short, nor universal answers, to these or similar questions, common leadershipapproaches and patterns exist. In Systems Thinking Redesign made Simple, participants will explorehow continuous design, change theory and the strategic, systematic use of cognitive tools are makinga difference to the ways in which schools are transforming themselves. In addition, participants willexamine their own leadership initiatives in light of the BC Ed Plan and the driving need to personalizeeducation. Expect to return to your school and district with a synthesis of systems thinking redesignConnecting Leaders: Beyond Innovation & Change