2. Session 1 Frame
Title Vision 1 – Scholar Vision
Objective(s) - SWBAT articulate a scholar-level vision of excellence that takes into account a
variety of scholar outputs (e.g. test scores, individual performance, individual
growth)
Key Points M – scholar-level vision sharpens all other workings of our school
K – scholar excellence can show up in a variety of ways
S – how to explain scholar excellence in a variety of forums
Practice Cover Story
Vision of
Mastery
What would the headline of scholar performance be?
What would related sub-headlines be?
What would this level of scholar excellence look like?
What major ideas would scholars be showing if they were achieving at this level?
What might scholars or others say about how our scholars performed?
3. Session 2 Frame
Title Vision 2 – Team Vision
Objective(s) - SWBAT articulate a team-level vision of excellence that considers the varied
tasks assigned to the team and how those tasks support scholar success
Key Points M – “Our work is directly connected to scholar performance.”
K – components of working on their particular team
K – what tasks that team is responsible for
Practice Group Graphic Organizer?
Vision of
Mastery
Completed graphic organizer that includes responses to team’s working
components (e.g. for Upper El: academic program, strong culture, quick
procedures)
4. Session 3 Frame
Title Vision 3 – StrengthsFinder
Objective(s) - SWBAT explain the basics of each of their strengths to a partner
- SWBAT explain how their strengths will translate into their work on their team
Key Points M – “the presence of a wide array of strengths leads to a stronger team”
K – how the strengths of their group influence their
Practice Partner Discussion
Independent Reflection
Vision of
Mastery
How do your strengths empower you to make a strong contribution to your
team? How can you see them positively playing out on a daily basis? Please give
three examples.
5. Session 4 Frame
Title Vision 4 – Professional Goals
Objective(s) - SWBAT outline short- and long-term professional goals
- SWBAT explain how they can work towards those professional goals in their
current position
Key Points K – in the best organizations, employees know not only what is expected of them;
they have a vision of where they want to be and how that contributes to the
health of the organization
M – “If I’m on the right track, the school will be on the right track.”
Practice Your Short-Term Goals How can you work towards those goals this year?
Written here. Written here.
Your Long-Term Goals How can you work towards those goals this year?
Written here. Written here.
Vision of
Mastery
How do your strengths empower you to make a strong contribution to your
team? How can you see them positively playing out on a daily basis? Please give
three examples.
6. What goals shall we set?
• At Akili, we will set and work towards goals
around:
1. Assessments (LEAP/iLEAP, TerraNova, mental
health screeners)
2. Scholar Behavior (time out of class, suspensions)
3. Special Education (IEP goals met, evaluations)
4. Operations (Attendance, tardies)
9. Goals for Today
• S(taff)WBAT...
– Explain how our work – both as teams and as
individuals – directly aligns to short- and long-
term scholar success
– Explain how the connections between our work
contribute to the overall health and efficiency of
Akili
– Explain what strengths we offer and how we can
grow quickly towards professional goals this year
11. Connection to Our Mission
• Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools
and selective colleges. Within a safe and
purposeful learning environment, Akili
Academy equips scholars to excel in rigorous
academic pursuits, to develop strong,
community-oriented character, and to become
positive contributors to society.
13. Objectives
• S(taff)WBAT...
– articulate a scholar-level vision of excellence that
takes into account a variety of scholar outputs
(e.g. test scores, individual performance,
individual growth)
– Keep that vision totally scholar-centric for the
purposes of the activity
15. Why This? Why Now?
• Akili’s scholars are our most valuable resource,
and their success is dependent upon the work
we do
16. What I Mean When I Say...
• Team – your group that you met with
yesterday (Special Education, Lower El, etc.)
– If you’re in a large group, you should work in a
small group
• Grade-Level Groups
• Enrichment
• Vision – an image of the future that we seek
to create
17. Independent Reflection
• Reflect on the following questions
– What might others say about our scholars and how
they perform this year?
– What projects, performances, or exhibitions might
they complete?
– How will their achievement compare to scholars from
others schools in New Orleans? Louisiana? The United
States?
• Remember: We are thinking ONLY about scholars
18. Craft a Group Vision
• Use your thoughts to outline a vivid group
vision.
• Remember: We are thinking ONLY about
scholars
19. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
10 MINUTES LEFT
20. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
5 MINUTES LEFT
21. Wrap Up
• In your opinion, what is the most powerful or
inspiring part of your team’s scholar vision?
24. Objectives
• S(taff)WBAT...
– articulate a team-level vision of excellence that
considers the varied tasks assigned to the team
and how those tasks support scholar success
25. Why This? Why Now?
• Now that we’ve made it clear where we want
scholars to be, we must develop a sense of
purpose within each part of the school that
aligns to that vision.
26. Agenda
Time Component
3 min. Intro
10 min. Independent Reflection
20 min. Cover Story Activity
12 min. Teams Share
5 min. Wrap Up
27. Independent Reflection
• Framing Question
– Ideally, what will our team do to support scholar well-being and
performance? Consider the components that your team is responsible
for.
• Respond to these questions
– When interviewed at the end of the year, what will our scholars, their
families, community members, and our supporters say about your
team’s work and its impact on them this year?
– What actions will your team be taking to bring about such comments?
• Remember: We are thinking about what staff will be doing on
behalf of scholars, and therefore what impact will be made on
others/what they will say.
28. Craft a Team Vision
• Use your thoughts to outline a vivid group vision.
• Respond to these questions
– When interviewed at the end of the year, what will our
scholars, their families, community members, and our
supporters say about your team’s work and its impact on
them this year?
– What actions will your team be taking to bring about such
comments?
• Remember: We are thinking about what staff will be
doing on behalf of scholars, and therefore what impact
will be made on others/what they will say.
29. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
10 MINUTES LEFT
30. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
5 MINUTES LEFT
31. Wrap Up
• Share with us two quotes that your team
came up with.
32. Gallery Walk
• Walk around and note one way the work of
your team can or should contribute to the
success of another team
• Be ready to share quickly before lunch!
35. Why This? Why Now?
• We’ve talked about scholars. We’ve talked
about teams. Now, we need to get selfish and
talk about what each of us brings to the table.
36. Objectives
• S(taff)WBAT...
– explain the basics of each of their strengths to a
partner
– explain how their strengths will translate into their
work on their team
38. Stand-Up, Hand-Up
• 2 min. Find someone who works on another
team.
• 5 min. – Person A shares what their strengths
are
• 5 min. – Person B shares what their strengths
are
• 2 min. – head back to your seat!
39. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
10 MINUTES LEFT
40. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
5 MINUTES LEFT
41. Independent Reflection
• 10 min.
– How do your strengths connect to your team’s
performance?
– How can your strengths translate into high
performance in your position?
42. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
10 MINUTES LEFT
43. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
5 MINUTES LEFT
44. Wrap Up
• How do your strengths connect to your team’s
performance?
• How can your strengths translate into high
performance in your position?
47. Why This? Why Now?
• We’ve talked about scholars.
• We’ve talked about teams.
• We’ve talked about our strengths.
• Now, we need to consider how we want to
grow from here.
48. Objectives
• S(taff)WBAT...
– outline short- and long-term professional goals
– explain how they can work towards those
professional goals in their current position
50. Reflection Matrix
• Take 15 minutes to reflect.
Short-Term Goals Long-Term Goals
How can you work towards those goals this year?
Relevant Next Actions
51. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
10 MINUTES LEFT
52. Wrap Up
• Past
• Future
Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares
scholars in Kindergarten through 8th grade for
success in college preparatory high schools and
selective colleges. Within a safe and purposeful
learning environment, Akili Academy equips
scholars to excel in rigorous academic pursuits,
to develop strong, community-oriented
character, and to become positive contributors
to society.
5 MINUTES LEFT
54. Wrap Up
• Short-term Goals
– Name one and something you’re going to do this
year to work towards it.
• Long-term Goals
– Name one and something you’re going to do this
year to work towards it.
