DF Recruitment + Selection Stepback by Jihad Broussard https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay Taking time to assemble all thoughts on the recruitment + selection process for DF. en-us 2021-06-14 12:21:50 UTC 2021-06-14 15:45:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Currently there have been unclear expectations of what an ideal applicant looks like, what competencies should an ideal Fellowship applicant embody to apply to DF? jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605136519 2021-06-14 13:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605136519 DCPS has a modified application process that typically is decided after the Fellowship application has launched, what needs to be true to ensure the process is equitable and aligned to our traditional fellowship app process? jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605138925 2021-06-14 13:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605138925 How much is too much? For our DF interview process', we currently have a formal application, SparkHire Screen, and Final Interview. Is anything missing? If so, what should we add and why? jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605169752 2021-06-14 14:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605169752 What makes the most sense for a DF approval process? jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605186466 2021-06-14 14:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605186466 What should we be more mindful of, when launching our Design Fellowship Recruitment + Selection process this fall? jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605191697 2021-06-14 14:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605191697 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605353369 we should articulate the kinds of challenges and problems that we encourage teams to bring to Fellowship - this should come from organizational ToC and priorities - APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605353369 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605353922 we should be clear about the significant challenges of starting new schools and organization -APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605353922 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354378 should we introduce the category of "projects" or "campaigns"? -APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354378 the end goal should drive what we select for. That said, we should think about what the ecosystem is demanding solutions for (sped, SEL, instruction) and build in space for that focus rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354411 2021-06-14 15:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354411 This is probably not what you were looking for because its not a concrete competency, but we should be doing some backwards planning, analyzing where we want Fellows to end vs. where we want Residents to start. That will help solidify the competencies that should exist across programs and the competencies that should be unique to each stage mgradyserrano https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354885 2021-06-14 15:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605354885 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605355649 set clear requirements that teams focus on DC challenges and team leads live in the DC area --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605355649 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356332 should we enlist program alumni in the screening process? --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356332 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356693 What, if anything, do we do for people who don't get in? How do we make decisions of who should a) apply again in the future, b) we hold a spot for them, c) apply to something else, d) we send other resources? -AC]]> 2021-06-14 15:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356693 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356952 the rubric we have is good... but we should keep refining it. maybe just a 1-3 scale? and get more fine-grained in the differences b/w the top ratings. we never really use the bottom numbers --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605356952 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605357491 ?is the sparkhire interview helpful? -APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605357491 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605358803 this was challenging this year with the "grandfathering" in from other application processes... --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605358803 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605361660 we should profile 2-3 teams and describe their projects and learning to make it clear what teams will work on -APP


]]> 2021-06-14 15:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605361660 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605362628 I would suggest asking ourselves some more granular questions to get at this, like: 1) Is it finding equity between the DCPS candidates and non-DCPS candidates? 2) Finding equity among the DCPS candidates? 3) What is the inequity we are trying to root out? -AC]]> 2021-06-14 15:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605362628 we need to spend some time this summer building really clear selection criteria for each stage, including DF. With that criteria, we need a few profiles to guide us and a rubric. jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605363873 2021-06-14 15:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605363873 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605366831 Checking for bandwidth. Really checking to see if they have the full time to participate and do the pilot etc.]]> 2021-06-14 15:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605366831 We need to have a meeting with DCPS WAYYY before the cycle begins. rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605368273 In this meeting we share our org goals, our selection goals, and our criteria. We can get their feedback too and then finalize. Either way, I think we need to have partner meetings well before the process begins.]]> 2021-06-14 15:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605368273 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605369358 I think just getting DCPS dates much further in advance and doing outreach earlier. It will get easier this year. And we can ask to get in front of DCPS school leaders when appropriate. -APP


]]> 2021-06-14 15:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605369358 When we have a rubric, we need to be sharing that with the DCPS partners who do the recruiting so we're all clear on the same criteria about who will be successful or a good fit for this program mgradyserrano https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605369555 2021-06-14 15:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605369555 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605375202 Talking to DCPS way before launch to let them know the what type of applicants we are looking for. Also, this sounds simple BUT applicants actually want to participate in the fellowship for the reasons stated in the application, not just for a leadership track.]]> 2021-06-14 15:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605375202 we likely should do more on the front end to build in more info / collateral tools (some ideas in comments) jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381190 application toolkit / FAQs with examples to help people figure out what program is right for them.
-application webinar / coaching sign up time (doing this again)
-eligibility quiz at beginning
-having an on-going editable FAQ gdoc that we can share on our website that we can be constantly adding question to as we get them from candidates. 
-]]> 2021-06-14 15:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381190 No, I do not think this is too much. rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381481 Given how many times I have seen that "people need to really have time to do the fellowship" a robust process weeds out people who aren't really committed. That said, I think the goal should always be for the process to ensure that the selectors gather the most useful information at each stage. If the first two steps, for example, do not weed people out then the process or our tools need to be modified or changed.]]> 2021-06-14 15:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381481 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381582 I think we should structure the written application more. Like when we develop a new ToC tool, see if part of the application can be construction of a very simple ToC. That would give us huge insight into how they have worked on solving the problem and what their approach is. --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605381582 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605384868 If they've done Design Studio or Design Sprint, we should bring in their work to understand their launching point and previous learnings. -APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605384868 Webinar. rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605385843 I think a newly recorded webinar might be helpful too--to clarify what we are looking for and why we do the process how we do it. That might also help for each app cycle.]]> 2021-06-14 15:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605385843 do we put the program dates on the application? I can't remember. jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605386412 2021-06-14 15:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605386412 jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605386750 A DS alum, applies to fellowship and did not complete their Next Steps plan, how do we determine whether or nott the applicant]]> 2021-06-14 15:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605386750 not using JazzHR in the future - we need a new platform jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605387213 2021-06-14 15:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605387213 Presenting at the a School Leader Academy. rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605387901 we did this for Design Sprint and while it only got us 4 schools (18 participants) it was a great opportunity to connect with DCPS leader writ-large.]]> 2021-06-14 15:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605387901 need to get more clear on their project / idea.... maybe a template like Andrew was referring to up top but also some work on their problem / solution. jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605388434 2021-06-14 15:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605388434 what is the role of a director vs. AD in these processes? What is Rena's role? Let's spell this out. jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390025 2021-06-14 15:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390025 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390275 i don't know if this is always going to be super clear about who should be in Residency vs Fellowship. but the out-of-sync application cycles is what made it hard. i think that if folks don't make the cut for an early Residency spot, then say no but ask directly if they would like to be considered in the upcoming Fellowship application cycle (and give them clear dates) --APP]]> 2021-06-14 15:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390275 approval lies with director rjohnson150 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390631 I think the director should approve the final decisions on DF. I think that the AD is responsible for stewarding the process and making recommendations (similar to how it was done in this last round)]]> 2021-06-14 15:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390631 who owns and drives the DCPS relationship and strategy? How can we make this more seamless? jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390888 2021-06-14 15:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605390888 is our interview process as equitable as we would like it? Should we open up to more blind reviews? Or bring in more diverse eyes to our applicant pools (I.e. alums, stakeholders, etc)? jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605392768 2021-06-14 15:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605392768 +1 —its highlighting that we dont quite know how to apply the solutions criteria when the leadership criteria is strong jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605411103 2021-06-14 15:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605411103 jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605412498 How does that impact our other stages, especially when thikning about how it will efffect our more junior stages? ]]> 2021-06-14 15:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605412498 jbroussard8 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605415836 Soluti]]> 2021-06-14 15:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605415836 we need to align our selection criteria to our questions and rubrics for each step of the search jkline17 https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605418489 2021-06-14 15:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jbroussard8/vjhsqj7owma902ay/wish/1605418489