The Leader in School Leadership Jason Dougal NISL

The Leader in School Leadership Jason Dougal - NISL CEO Doris Battle - NISL State Coordinator 1

Four Years, $11 Million Dollars on Research and Development Foundations Development The Result Non-Profit Executive Development Program for School Leaders (EDP) TM

Principal Impact on Student Achievement Principals are responsible for over 25% of school effects on student learning. . . Principals 25% … and also impact the hiring, training, and retention of Teachers teachers – who 33% account for 33% of the effects. Source: Leithwood, K. et al. (2004). Review of Research: How Leadership Influences Student Learning, New York: Wallace Foundation.

NISL Impact on Student Achievement Average Increase in Proficiency Rates on Massachusetts State Tests Math 5. 7 3. 7 0. 0 Degree of NISL Implementation Researchers: Johns Hopkins & Old Dominion University Percentage Point Increase English Key 4. 3 2. 7 Avg. Degree of NISL Implementation 0. 0 Degree of NISL Implementation th mon a an e th rning r o M a lea r t x e High Degree of NISL Implementation of Control – No NISL Implementation 38 Schools Average Free & Reduced Lunch: 69%

NISL Impact on Student Achievement % of Students Passing PA state Test NISL Impact on High School Math Scores PA NISL Schools 52 50 PA Comparison Schools 48 46 44 42 40 Pre. Test Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 On average, the 14 NISL schools started out 2 percentage points (PP) behind the comparison schools, and surpassed those same schools by 5 PP after three years. Years Since Initial Training in NISL Executive Development Program State of Pennsylvania implementation Study (March 2011) Researchers: Johns Hopkins & Old Dominion University

NISL Impact on District Rating ctive e r r o C Left Action ted lemen mp NISL I Chambersburg School District, PA 2002 AYP x 2003 2004 2005 x x x 2006 2007 x x 2008 2009 √ “It was one of the most rewarding and informative programs that I've participated in during my seven-year tenure as an administrator. ” - Benita Draper-Terry, Principal, Lincoln Elementary School, Bethlehem, PA √

NISL Impact on District Rating ted emen L Impl NIS Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, TX 2006 Accountability Rating Acceptable 2007 Acceptable 2008 Recognized “The program is designed to equip principals with the tools and udent t S knowledge needed to lead their schools to become high. Top t n e m e performing schools. I highly recommend the NISL program to Achiev in TX 30% any district. ” - Sheila Maher, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, TX 26, 000 Students 51% poverty 74% minority

Executive Development Program Curriculum Program Spans 15 -18 Months Units are each 2 days and occur approximately monthly World-Class Vision and Goals 1. The Educational Challenge 2. Principal as Strategic Thinker 3. Elements of Standards-based Instructional Systems 4. Foundations of Effective Learning Focus on Teaching and Learning 5. Leadership for Excellence in Literacy 6. Leadership for Excellence in Mathematics 7. Leadership for Excellence in Science 8. Promoting Professional Learning and Phase I Simulation Coaching (optional unit) Face-to-face instruction is bridged by comprehensive online activities and professional readings. Developing Capacity and Commitment 9. Principal as Instructional Leader and Team Builder 10. Principal as Ethical Leader Driving for Results 11. Principal as Driver of Change 12. Leading for Results 13. Culminating Simulation