Dr. Marci Shepard gave a presentation to the Orting School District comparing the district's evaluation systems to the journey in the Wizard of Oz. She discussed how the evaluation systems have changed from a two-tiered to a more comprehensive system. She also emphasized the importance of leaders keeping their team focused on the overall purpose while understanding individual motivations, and of embracing transparency, vulnerability and authentic connections with others. Dr. Shepard closed by discussing obstacles the district may face in transitioning to a new evaluation plan and reiterated that their work is ultimately for the students.

1. Dr. Marci Shepard
Orting School District Admin Advance
January 14, 2013

2. Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

3. Vision: Somewhere over the rainbow…
Reflect: What is the difference between the
current and new evaluation systems?
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

4. We’re not in Kansas a 2-tiered
system anymore…
Remember: As leaders, we are keepers of the purpose and vision. Dorothy
fully engages the adventures, friendships, and dangers she encounters in
Oz, but she is never deterred from her purpose of finding her way home.
How do you keep yourself and your team focused on that purpose?
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

5. Sharing Evaluation Practices
Knowledge…
Heart… Courage…
 Share process and artifacts – goal setting, pre-
conference, post-conference
 Share observation write-ups
○ Response to performance
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

6. Lion: I'd be brave as a
blizzard
Tin Man: I'd be gentle as a
lizard
Scarecrow: I'd be clever as
a gizzard
Dorothy: If the Wizard is a
wizard who will SERVE
Remember: Each member had a different reason for wanting to go to
Oz, but the destination was the same. Great causes must
accommodate individual purposes. Effective leaders seek to
understand the personal needs and motivations of followers, and help
to align individual purposes with the higher purpose of the organization.
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

7. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain…
Transparency  Visibility  Vulnerability
 Read “Vulnerability and
Inspired Leadership”
 Required observations (WAC)
 Additional observations
(type, frequency, duration)
”Observe” or “Observation” means the
gathering of evidence made through
classroom or worksite visits for the
purpose of examining evidence over time
against the instructional or leadership
framework rubrics pursuant to WAC 392-
191-003 (8,9,11).
Remember: The Wizard projects an image evoke, fear, awe, and respect,
but he is able to provide genuine help only after he is engaged as a real
person. It is in authentically connecting to other people that real leadership
magic begins.
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

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9. Break
6 mins
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

10. I can’t run anymore. I’m so tired…
7 mins
 Reflect: How are we spending our time?
 What practices might we need to think about in new ways?
 What resources might we need?
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

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12. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
 Identify obstacles
1:50-3:40
Remember: In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins says “The good-to-great
companies faced just as much adversity as the comparison companies, but
responded to that adversity differently. They hit the realities of their situation head-
on. As a result, they emerged from adversity even stronger.”
The journey is safer and more productive traveling together, and ultimately the
Scarecrow, Tin-Man, Lion and Dorothy become a powerful team that overcomes
their obstacles and creates a better future for Oz.
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

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14. Transition plan:
Follow the yellow brick road
 Two possible
models – input
 3-year
transition plans
Remember: Leadership is much more than telling people to go
down the yellow brick road. It’s about authentically engaging them
in the adventure. (And be sure to sing and skip through the
journey!)
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

15. Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

16. Remember…
It’s all for our munchkins!
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13

17. There’s no place like home…
Hold on to me as we go
As we roll down
this unfamiliar road…
Make connections between our work,
the Wizard of Oz analogy and
the song “Home.”
Dr. Marci Shepard  Orting School District  1.14.13