Norms+&+Mission

[|"Fist to Five" decision making model]



[|Mission Examples.docx]

DRAFT MISSION STATEMENTS FROM FIRST MEETING Create a world-renowned teacher leadership system that guarantees the finest teachers in Iowa's classrooms. Create the most student-centered, learning-focused, teacher-led schools in the world. Create teacher leadership pathways to increase collaboration, strengthen the teaching profession, attract and retain highly effective educators to prepare students to be successful in their next stages of life. Provide a vision for teacher leadership through research, collaboration, and results. Make Iowa THE leader in education by improving student learning through shared leadership.

DRAFT NORMS FROM FIRST MEETING Be respectful. Value all opinions/Honor diverse opinions. Seek to understand perspectives/Listen.

Speak with one voice. Get clarity on our message at the end of each meeting. Respect confidentiality of the group/Keep the meeting in the meeting.

Come prepared. Appropriate support for the taskforce.

Technology should be a tool, not a distraction. Be present while we're here. Use technology to facilitate conversation.

Consider the whole system of education. Put what's best for kids first in decisions.

Stay focused on our purpose, mission.

Start and end meetings on time.

Be open to new ideas.

Try to stay ideologically balanced.

Decision-making model Review fist to five model. Consensus-based.