Transform and rebuild your school using a strategic plan that focuses on creating a model of excellence.
T Create a thriving environment on your campus through team building and hands-on exercises for your campus and district leadership team and by creating systems for excellence for your students.
R Empower students to engage in meaningful reflection which enables them to become more aware of the knowledge and skills that they have developed and then create an action plan for future learning.
A Create peer and personal accountability within your campus ensuring that there is an ongoing focus on school improvement centered on the vision.
N Navigate through your school’s customized strategic plan with a visioning team who assists you in transforming your school into a high-performing school.
S Collaborate with your leadership team to strategize for your campus using the tools and and resources we’ve created for you including a Transformational Guide, Planning Process Forms, an implementation calendar, and more!
F Cultivate future-ready students by learning how to design instruction and create classroom environments that support student development.
O Learn how to optimize your current teaching and instructional strategies with the tangible resources you will receive.
R Rejuvenate your campus’ morale through team building and collaborative practices.
M Learn how to maximize your school’s financial, personnel, and instructional resources that ignite learning.
OUR APPROACH
Every school needs a customized strategic planning process. That's why we share our model and then work with you as you design a plan to fit your needs.
COMMUNICATION
Leaders must demonstrate and communicate values that align with the organization’s mission and vision to support change. An understanding of the organizational culture allows a district to leverage strengths and overcome challenges.
WHY?
If your staff no longer shares a vision for the district, if turnover is high, and you are lacking direction, you might be in need of a strategic plan. Let us help you get back on track and transform your school.
MEET YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL TEAM
MORRIS LYON
Superintendent, Consultant
Morris Lyon is a current superintendent and has served in educational leadership for the past 17 years. He has served in many statewide organizations including the Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Rural Education Association, Regional Education Service Center Advisory Boards, University Interscholastic League Waiver Board, and Western Governors University-Texas Advisory Board. He also serves as a clinical supervisor for Western Governors University’s teacher field experience and educational leadership.
One of his district’s campuses was just won a 2019 Blue Ribbon School for closing the achievement gaps. Mr. Lyon was the 2014 Texas Rural Education Superintendent of the Year.
STEPHANIE MCCONNELL
Principal, Consultant
Stephanie McConnell is a current principal in East Texas. She is an educational consultant and the face behind the website Principal Principles™. Stephanie has co-authored Morale Magic which is a book filled with ideas and printables you can use to boost your school's morale.
Her campus was recently nominated to receive The Blue Ribbon Award. The Blue Ribbon signifies exceptional student performance on state assessments.
2019 Texas Rural Education Association Principal of the Year
2015Renaissance Distinguished Educator
2014 National Distinguished Principal Finalist awarded by TEPSA
2009 Raise your Hand Texas Harvard Leadership Program
If you have a vision, can you honestly say that it is connected to a strategic plan? Is your organization 100% engaged? Is the plan being rolled out across your organization? Most strategies fail in the implementation phase. Let us help you dramatically improve your process.
THE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING WORKSHOP AND ONLINE COURSE INCLUDES READY-MADE MATERIALS SO YOU CAN TURN AROUND TRAINING!
READY-MADE EDITABLE MATERIALS INCLUDING: Posters, Presentations, Implementation Calendars, and a Transformational Guidebook
TRANSFORMATIONAL GUIDE - approximately 60+ pages
Digital calendars for planning your instructional vision.
Receive our PLANNING PROCESS FORMS to use when preparing for your new instructional vision!
Receive our PRESENTATION! You will receive ALL documents, files, posters, and forms so you easily turn around this training to your visioning team.
NEW ADDITION
NEW ADDITION
PRESENTER NOTES FOR TURN AROUND TRAINING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WITH LINKS TO VIDEOS AND FILES
RTI System called W.I.N. (What I Need)
PRINCIPAL REFLECTION
See our RTI plan in action and get an editable copy to begin creating your own.
CONNECTED TO PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS
New Release: Student Data Tracking (Secondary)
New Release: Assessment Data Tracking (District/Campus)
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
DISTRICT LEVEL LEADERSHIP TEAM
This team will consist of your key players who will be trained to assist the district in transforming each campus into a higher-performing school. We suggest bringing someone from each campus. If not feasible, bring at least 3-4 visioning leaders.
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM
This team will consist of at least 3-4 key players who will be trained to assist the Principal in transforming the campus leadership vision.
Example: Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teacher Leaders
SINGLETONS
We certainly understand you may not be able to bring all of your key players. This may be due to budget restraints or small school settings. We will work with you so you get a very successful experience so you can turn this training around whether it be district level or campus level.
"This summer I had the pleasure to attend the Discover your Vision with Stephanie McConnell and Mr. Lyon. These two remarkable instructional leaders showed myself and other administrators how to create systems for excellence within our campus. In addition, to both sharing their knowledge I walked away with a endless amount of tangible resources that I could apply immediately at my own campus. When I returned I met with a team of teachers and implemented WIN time. The teachers have not only gained knowledge about the importance of intentional instructional time with their students but they have also grown as instructional leaders themselves. I encourage every administrator who wants to grow as a leader to attend this conference and share with their district." - Valerie, Assistant Principal
"Are you a leader looking for where to take your teachers or administrators to the next level? Do you have a vision for this? Look no further!! If you are anything like me, I am always on the hunt for ways to improve my school. The roadmap Mrs. McConnell and Mr. Lyon have set out in this course is extraordinary! You will gain knowledge in becoming a better leader as well as how to build an effective team that will produce results! You and your future self will not regret this!" - Audrey, Principal
"Discover Your Vision was exactly what my team and I needed to nail down our plans for the following school year. We wanted to restructure our RtI program to service each student, everyday, and Stephanie helped us make that plan become a reality. We also left with a clearer vision of what to do with data that is collected and how to use it to our advantage. The workshop was fun and engaging, Stephanie and Morris do a great job! Our school has definitely benefitted from their workshop." - Silvia, Principal
"Attending "Discover Your Vision" conference made a significant difference in developing me as an instructional leader. I came away with several tools that I have been able to implement, which are making a huge impact on my campus. The materials provided are editable, which allows me to tailor them to fit my needs when rolling out to my staff. I would highly recommend participating in this course to gain knowledge with creating your vision, establishing goals, and finding your way through the journey of empowering yourself, your staff, and your students." Kimberly, Principal
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Learn the process our district implemented to excel our student and teacher growth from being low performing to now acheiving a Blue Ribbon Award.
- We will share with you our 4 Year Strategic Plan and help you build yours too.
- Each section of this training will be closely connected to TPESS- our state principal evaluation process.
- Be actively engaged in team building and hands-on exercises. You will be actively involved in the process. We believe in presenting in the same format in which we expect from our own teachers.
- Researched-based and proven successful!
- Handouts- Strategic Planning Process, SWOT, Turnaround Activities, TPESS reflections, High Impact Instructional Strategies, Visioning Process, Smart Goals, and so much more!
- Learn how to maximize your school's resources so you can plan for the upcoming year.
- Take our ideas and make them your own. It has great flexibility. Customize our model to fit your campus and district.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
RECEIVE TWO COACHING CALLS
YOU will receive two coaching calls via ZOOM. While on zoom, you will make connections and build a sense of community with the other attendees. This is a perfect professional learning community. Let's join back together twice a year and check back in on the process. Calls will be scheduled after school.
SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVATE GROUP
If you choose, you will have the opportunity to join a private Facebook group designed to give you daily interaction and networking with other attendees from other sessions. This is designed to give you immediate support as you implement the ideas shared during the event or course.
TWO LEARNING PATHS PROVIDED
The ONLINE COURSE provides you with immediate access to all printed materials and recorded lessons by the presenters.
SITE TRAINING is a visit to district/campus. We can travel! However, since we are current school leaders, we need to book these in advance. If you would like to inquire about a SITE TRAINING, please email Stephanie at principalprinciples@gmail.com
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