Module 7

State Takeover

Critical Issues Strand

District Level

Camden, NJ

Overview

In this module, participants are introduced to the strategic planning process within the context of a New Jersey school district seized by the state following chronic financial and academic concerns. In the simulation, leaders work to collaborate with the School Board, city and state officials, families, teachers, and community groups to develop strategic multi-year policies.

Key Skills Developed:

• Community Organizing
• City and State Politics
• Strategic Thinking

Leadership Tools & Assessments

• Collaborative Decision-Making

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (ISLLC 2015)

• 1) Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• 2) Ethics and Professional Norms
• 7) Professional Community for Teachers and Staff
• 8) Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community