Principles of Change by Ashley Nelson https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552 Sharing new learning to support us in our coaching and leadership efforts... en-us 2019-02-15 16:17:34 UTC 2019-10-09 15:40:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png We are all in this together. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668364 Admin, IC's, outside support all work together to help facilitate change. Everyone personally and as a whole school changes at a different pace. They all need unique targeted interventions to continue to move forward and grow. ]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668364 It is important to understand that when change is occuring we aren't alone. We are a system individulas, teams, staff members, principals, district support and admin, local, state and federal government. But each of these individual pieces have a lot to offer and a lot of resources to help support change and it is important to know what resources are available and from who. Finally, because there are so many pieces, change will happen at different paces at different levels. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668414 2019-10-09 15:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668414 The change process needs professional development for learning and improvement to take place effectively. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668485 2019-10-09 15:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668485 Moving forward I can anticipate which changes will cause the most upheaval and advocate for trainings/embedded supports to happen from those who initiated the change. I can push for visits from the external change facilitators so they can see firsthand how the change may be impacting teachers and students and help determine next steps to support. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668526 2019-10-09 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668526 Change should not just be a directive handed down to do and also could have a portion of loss that involves a grieving process that could present itself as resistance. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668529 2019-10-09 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668529 Without interventions, change is doomed to fail. Successful interventions include large group learning, but the "one-legged" intervention is most successful, and this entails a quick check-in with your people, asking how they are doing with the change and giving them opportunity to talk. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668556 2019-10-09 15:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668556 Change is Learning https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668558 Teachers that had gone through some thoughtful learning time, like modeling/demos seeing how the new process works were more effective. Without the learning teachers reverted back to their old ways do to frustration.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668558 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668585 Learning and a communication of a shared vision are a prerequisite for successful change implementation. ]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668585 Organizations Adopt Change -- Individuals Implement Change https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668594 The job of the instructional coach is to tend to the individual by building the metaphorical bridge for the process of change.  That it, the instructional coach should lead the way and provide encouragement for teachers in the midst of change.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668594 Grief is part https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668645 When change occurs, grieving the loss of favorite and comfortable ways, is a real thing.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668645 Understanding the Change process is strategic to being able to change. If the change is to be effective, it needs to be a process that is supported over a period of time (3-5 yr) and the mental aspect needs to be addressed also or the process can seriously be effected. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668721 2019-10-09 15:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668721 My Takeaway https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668723 This validates my belief that  the teachers have the best ideas.  But for the ideas to have any sustainability, Admin support and buy-in is absolutely necessary.

1.  I will continue to bring forth ideas that my department  has.
2.  I will encourage my campus to continue to listen to the "Makers of Effect" and consider the voices that are not at the table.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668723 Focus #12 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668773 Determine your primary goal and focus on doing that goal well.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668773 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668855 Take away: Acknowledge what can't be controlled, but react to what can be approached in a way that fits the needs of your campus/department -- differentiate for success.]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668855 I would encourage my team tp embrace the challenges of the new programs, policies and softwares that are implemented. However, they need to be patient because it takes 3-5 years for full reform to take place. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668896 2019-10-09 15:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668896 Communication is Key https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668919 It is important to share what is working, but equally important to talk about what isn't What may be a groups weakness may be another groups strength. We can help each other!]]> 2019-10-09 15:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395668919 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669045 The various actions and events that influence the process are known as intervention. We often think of trainings as the primary type of intervention but the little things are big...like checking in during a passing period or brief conversations.]]> 2019-10-09 15:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669045 Individuals and the Implementation Bridge https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669106 We need to support individuals as they navigate change, and respect that individuals will progress at different rates. We should anticipate and facilitate change. If we expect individuals to change without providing support, they will likely fail. We must provide tools and constructs to build an "implementation bridge" that allows teachers to move toward the goal. ]]> 2019-10-09 15:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669106 Those in the trenches may have the best ideas for change or improvement but without upper level support the change will not be effective or last long-term https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669337 2019-10-09 15:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669337 Communication is Key...Again https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669907 If a mandate is accompanied by continuous communication it can work. It's important to support everyone involved, so no one is left behind. ]]> 2019-10-09 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395669907 Some people who appear to be resistant are really 1. grieving the loss of something that worked and was comfortable for them or 2. have serious questions about the change based in reasoning and evidence. These are valid and deserve to be understood. Addressing these teachers' struggle must be through personalized conversations. This is key: If the change process is majorly painful, perhaps leadership responsible for the change has not understood all that is entailed and required to facilitate the change process. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670296 2019-10-09 15:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670296 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670530 What appears as resistance to change may actually be rooted in something else...for example they could just be mourning the loss of something comfortable or confused as to the purpose of the change or lacking to tools to implement the change or questioning the validity of the change.]]> 2019-10-09 15:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670530 Focus on one thing and do it well. This really sums up the article. Often in our roles, we are trying to implement 2-5 changes. The reality is to focus on the primary goal, which in my opinion is to educate children well. https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670897 2019-10-09 15:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395670897 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395671521 "If there is major pain in change, chances are that the leadership for the change effort has not understood what is entailed and required to facilitate the process well."]]> 2019-10-09 15:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395671521 Communication https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672312 On-going communication and "pulse-checks" are critical to facilitating change. ]]> 2019-10-09 15:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672312 https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672623 The factors have a great influence on change.  Some of these can be changed or influenced and some are static.  Internal factors can be manipulated by making sure that ALL students have access to technology and hiring people who are highly qualified and not just filling a position.  Surrounding community along with policy and procedures are examples of static and potential for change.  You cannot do anything about the community or attendance zone but you can have an influence in policy and procedure if given a chance]]> 2019-10-09 15:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672623 Still Communicating... https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672853 Mandates can work but conversations are critical for success. Leadership must communicate, provide coaching/learning opportunities, and time for implementation for mandates to be successful.]]> 2019-10-09 15:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arnelson/4igtzsklz552/wish/395672853