Activity Directions: Select Members

1. This activity will be completed as a full group rather than working as individuals or pairs.

2. Identify potential team members and record in Table #1: Potential Leadership Team Members.

3. Determine the process that will be used to select the Leadership Team Members from the Table #1.

4. Record the finalized list of Leadership Team Members in Table #2.

5. Have participants discuss potential needs of the Leadership Team and record their thoughts in Table #3 Policy and Support Implications for the work of the Leadership Team.

a. What knowledge and skills gaps do we have?

b. What barriers need to be addressed to support the Leadership Team?

c. What are the implications for schedules, duties, costs, etc?

6. Conclude by having the participants determine steps needed to address the identified concerns and record in Table #4: Addressing Identified Concerns. Action #3 Processes and Procedures will help with clarifying the roles of each team member as well as how the leadership team carries out the work.

· Leadership skills needed for supporting systems change

· Use of effective implementation practices

· Understanding of evidence-based instructional practices including what proficient practice looks like and methods to measure fidelity of practice

· Understanding of professional learning supports to be put in place to promote effective use of EBPs

· Use of data for continuous improvement such as, evaluation of effort, fidelity, and outcome measures

· Use of authentic partnerships with all stakeholders (internal and external)

· Understanding of how policy impacts practice