WDMCS Staff Welcome Back Presentation 2014

WELCOME

2014-2015

The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle

WhatHowWhyfrom the inside out.

What

Every organization on the planet

knows what they do. These are

the products they sell or the

services they offer.

HowSome organizations know how they

do it. These are the things that make

them special or set them apart from

the competition.

WhyVery few organizations know why they do

what they do. Why is not about making

money. That’s a result. It’s a purpose, cause

or belief. It’s the very reason your

organization exists.

Why the WDMCS exists because...

WhyWe believe all students will be prepared for

his or her life’s journey and will thrive in a

diverse and changing world.

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”

- George Washington Carver

HowWe facilitate learning through

the skilled interaction between

high-quality teachers, students,

and content.

The Instructional Core

Changing World

• Global economy increasingly driven

by knowledge and innovation

• Jobs require a higher skill level than

in the past

• Closing education and skills gap is

necessary for Iowans to maintain

standard of living

Strategic Plan

Personalized Learning, Classroom

Environment, Flexible/Differentiated Learning

Strategic Plan

Parent Engagement, Community Outreach

Strategic Plan

District Culture, PLC, Iowa Core,

Instructional Practices/Assessment,

Technology Infusion, Systemness

What

WDMCS equips students with

knowledge and skills to be

successful.

Ready for College, Careers & Civic Life

KnowledgeCollaboration

Critical Thinking

Communication

Creativity

Problem Solving

Technology Literacy

Numeracy

Researching

Time Management

Entrepreneurship

History

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Math

Literature

Economics

Government

Arts and Culture

Current Events

Growth Mindset

Persistence

Resilience

Patience

Self-Worth

Confidence

Adaptability

Curiosity

Flexibility

Risk Taking

Skills Attributes

Courage…

this is the most important work.

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Joy

Relief

Love

Contentment

Surprise

Curiosity

Excitement

Awe and Wonder

Creativity

Pride

Why

We believe all students will be prepared for

his or her life’s journey and will thrive in a

diverse and changing world.

How

We facilitate learning through the skilled

interaction between high-quality teachers,

students, and content.

What

WDMCS equips students with knowledge

and skills to be successful.

We are all in this

together!

Have a great

school year!