YUSP 2015-2016 Consulting Catalog

POSSIBILITIES FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS

T H E Y U S C H O O L PA R T N E R S H I P

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CONTENTS LEADERSHIP SMART SEARCH..............................................6-7 YU LEAD.......................................................8-9 YU LEAD HOS.................................................10-11 LEADERSHIP COACHING....................................12-13

TEACHING & LEARNING TEACHER COACHING........................................16-17 P L C D E S I G N & I M P L E M E N TAT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 - 1 9 TEACHER INDUCTION INVESTMENT PROGRAM........20-21 YUSP PD.......................................................22-23 A S S E S S M E N T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 - 2 5 TEACHER ROUNDS...........................................26-27

W H AT D O E S Y U S P D O ?

We offer programs and consulting services that are designed with one goal in mind;

TO MAKE JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS BETTER FOR OUR CHILDREN TEACHER BY TEACHER LEADER BY LEADER.

W H AT D O E S T H AT M E A N ?

We’ve designed opportunities for schools and their faculty members at every level to grow, learn, connect, and experience the kind of success and satisfaction that positively impacts student learning and achievement.

Turn the page to see what possibilities exist for your school in

leadership, teaching, and learning.

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LEADERSHIP 5

FINDING THE RIGHT

LEADERSHIP FOR YOUR SCHOOL IS OUR

HIGHEST PRIORITY

YUSP

SMART SEARCH

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YU S P SMART SEARCH

INTELLIGENT PLACEMENT DESIGN As the premier search consultants for Jewish schools, we marshal our extensive knowledge and experience in over 150 day school leadership placements to help your school optimize its search committee, identify and recruit a high-quality pool of candidates, conduct a transparent and thorough search process, and bring on board an exceptional leader who is an outstanding fit for the school. We support your school every step of the way.

PROGR AM STR U C TU R E :

Our Smart Search process consists of six stages. Each step is performed in close partnership with your search committee and executive board.

We will help your school: • Lay the groundwork for a successful search by establishing a timeline for the search, optimizing the search committee, and preparing a communications strategy.

• Collaboratively define the opportunity and develop an ideal candidate profile which will be used to strategically market your school and the chance to lead it.

• Implement strategic recruitment practices to attract the best candidates for the position.

• Design and support a thorough and robust interview and smart selection process to identify the best candidate.

• Create a fair and competitive compensation package to be offered to the finalist.

• Design on-boarding structures that will ensure the new leader’s success in the first year and beyond.

CO ST:

$27,500 for Head of School placement $11,925 for Principal/Assistant Principal placement

CO N TAC T: avishur@yu.edu.

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KEEPING CURRENT AND ASPIRING LEADERS

ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE THEIR

LEADERSHIP DESTINY

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YU LEAD

TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE LENGTH : Eight months. October through June.

PROGR AM STR U C TU R E : YU LEAD offers leaders an opportunity to engage in online and in-person learning, sharing, and networking that includes: • • • •

BY

GIVING

A new topic every two weeks led by experts THEM AN Two annual conferences Access to exclusive YU Lead content Monthly one-on-one sessions with a YU Lead mentor

TOPIC S COVE R E D : • • • • • • • •

Leading your faculty Change management Effective hiring Supervision and evaluation Reflective leadership Alternative models for education School finance And other highly relevant and practical topics

BENEF I TS : With personalized attention at the forefront, YU Leaders benefit from small peer cohorts, monthly meetings with mentors, and interactions with the field’s leading school leaders and experts.

COST: $4,000 plus the cost of the CFG conference

CO N TAC T: rabhan@yu.edu.

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GET SOMETHING YOU’VE NEVER HAD

BY DOING SOMETHING YOU’VE NEVER DONE

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YU LEAD H O S IS LOOKING TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE SUPPORT TEN HEADS OF SCHOOL AT A TIME LENGTH :

Eight months. Early November through June.

PROGR AM STR U C TU R E :

YU LEAD HOS offers our trademarked blend of in-person and online learning, sharing, and networking that includes: • Monthly facilitated videochat sessions with a cohort of ten heads of school and Jane Taubenfeld Cohen • Monthly one-on-one coaching for each participant with Jane • Access to curated content that includes videos, blogs, articles, and resources

TOPIC S COVE R E D : • • • • • • • • • • •

Growth through vulnerability Building a healthy relationship with the board president Less loneliness at the top Staying positive when dealing with real challenges Maintaining core values in all aspects of your work Authenticity versus presence How to keep growing when you have no time Nurturing your home life while feeling married to your job Difficult conversations Managing your leadership team What transparency looks like

HEADS OF SCHOOL ASKED FOR IT, SO WE BUILT IT.

BENEF I TS :

Take your leadership skills to the next level with an exclusive network of ten leaders that will develop trust, share aspirations and challenges, present dilemmas and share progress, and openly discuss areas of growth.

COST: $5,000 plus the cost of the CFG conference

CO N TAC T: rabhan@yu.edu

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UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF IS THE KEY TO

ACHIEVING MORE AS A

LEADER

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LEADERSHIP COACHING

YUSP LEADERSHIP COACHING WE BELIEVE THAT ALL SCHOOL LEADERS DESERVE A COACH THAT WILL SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND OPTIMIZE THEIR LEADERSHIP LENGTH : Ten months. September through June.

PROGR AM STR U C TU R E : YUSP Leadership Coaching provides school leaders with weekly, hour-long coaching session with Jane Taubenfeld Cohen. The coaching process begins with establishing goals and identifying specific areas that you want or need to work on. Sessions are designed to help you problem solve and build your leadership capacity at the day-to-day level and through a “big picture” lens.

BENEF I TS : • Think deeply about your practice and reflect on the motivators and triggers that impact your practice • Develop skills and strategies that are authentically yours • Improve your ability to ask for feedback and respond to feedback • Share the weight of your leadership with someone who has been in your position • Explore new approaches to the challenges that you face

COST: $10,000

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TEACHING 14

& LEARNING 15

KEEPING YOUR TEACHERS HEADED IN THE

RIGHT DIREC TION

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TEACHER COACHING

YUSP TEACHER COACHING EVERYONE NEEDS SOMEONE WHO CAN POINT THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION SCHOOL LEADERS LOVE IT because it increases teacher retention.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because it offers the support needed to grow.

WE LOVE IT because it is the fastest way to see real improvement in a classroom.

COMP R E H E N S I VE • WHAT IT IS Individuals or teacher teams will meet quarterly with the consultant in the school over four full-day visits that will include individualized learning, classroom observations, feedback, and planning. Teachers will be able to raise questions, challenges, and areas in which they wish to grow. Up to 10 hours of ongoing support will be available via phone or Skype.

• COST $9,500

I NT ER M E D I ATE • WHAT IT IS Individuals or teacher teams will meet twice with the consultant in the school over two full-day visits that will include individualized learning, classroom observations, feedback, and planning. Teachers will be able to raise questions, challenges, and areas in which they wish to grow. Up to 10 hours of ongoing support will be available via phone or Skype.

• COST $5,850

BASI C • WHAT IT IS Individuals or teacher teams will meet online with the consultant monthly for up to 10 hours of coaching. Teachers will be able to raise questions, challenges, and areas in which they wish to grow.

• COST $2,250 IN DIVIDUAL IZED

CONTAC T: ProDev@yu.edu

CUSTOMIZED SITE BASED

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KEEPING YOUR TEACHERS

LEARNING

GROWING

& THRIVING TOGETHER

YUSP PLC

D E S I G N A N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N

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Y U S P P L C D E S I G N A N D I M P L E M E N TAT I O N BUILD A CULTURE OF TEACHER LEARNING AND COLLABORATION THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCs) SCHOOL LEADERS LOVE IT because it raises teacher morale AND improves learning outcomes for students.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because they can learn with colleagues they know and trust.

WE LOVE IT because PLCs create a culture where everyone is engaged in learning together.

COMP R E H E N S I VE • WHAT IT IS PLCs reduce teachers’ feelings of isolation and strengthen their commitment by connecting them to meaningful resources and to each other. Through in-school training and remote coaching, YUSP will empower and train selected teachers to serve as PLC leaders. YUSP will meet with your school’s leadership team to set and revisit goals. We will serve as partners to plan communication to the full faculty and broader school community about implementation and progress. Mid- and end-of-year workshops will deepen the learning through cross-PLC sharing.

• COST $4,900

I NT ER M E D I ATE • WHAT IT IS At this level, schools will benefit from an introductory in-school training as well as remote coaching and leadership team meetings. Mid- and end-of-year workshops will be facilitated by the school.

• COST $3,800

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KEEPING THE

WHOLE SCHOOL

MO

VING

FORWARD

BY SUPPORTING

NEW TEACHERS

YUSP

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T E A C H E R I N D U C T I O N I N V E S T M E N T PROGRAM

TEACHER INDUCTION INVESTMENT PROGRAM (TIIP) SUPPORT ALL EDUCATORS THROUGH THE LENS OF NEW TEACHERS

SCHOOL LEADERS LOVE IT because it helps new hires acculturate to their school and become successful.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because it brings opportunities to grow—no matter where they are in their careers.

WE LOVE IT because it involves school faculty at every level—leaders, veteran teachers, and new teachers— to improve teaching and learning across the board.

COMP R E H E N S I VE

• WHAT IT IS Our premier TIIP product offers a year-long investment to develop your new and veteran teachers through mentorship and cohort learning. YUSP engages with educators at every level to develop systems and practices that support new teachers and enhance all teachers’ ability to succeed. An intensive two-day workshop at the beginning of the year, weekly coaching calls with a school leader, and monthly teacher study groups provide the support and guidance needed to build a winning teacher culture. An additional two-day workshop at the end of the year enables educators to build on the first year’s success and plan effectively for the future.

• COST $14,250

I NT ERM E D I ATE

• WHAT IT IS At this level, schools will build the capacity of new and veteran teachers through mentorship and cohort learning. YUSP will provide an intensive two-day workshop at the beginning of the year, weekly coaching calls with a school leader, and monthly teacher study groups. End-of-year reflection and planning will be conducted by school leaders.

• COST $10,250

BASI C

• WHAT IT IS Get started with a plan for new teacher support. A one-day workshop for a small group of teachers will provide introductory mentor training. It will also begin a year-long consultancy through which YUSP will support a designated school leader in launching the program through monthly sessions.

• COST $3,800

CONTAC T: ProDev@yu.edu

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KEEPING TEACHERS

ON TOP OF THEIR GAME IN THE CLASSROOM

YUSP

PD

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YUSP PD

ZERO IN ON ONE ASPECT OF TEACHING IN YOUR SCHOOL

SCHOOL LEADERS LOVE IT because it addresses strategic areas for teacher growth.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because it provides tools they can use in their classrooms right away.

WE LOVE IT because every school’s unique needs can be met.

COMP R E H E N S I VE

• WHAT IT IS Our premier PD product offers a year-long exploration of a specific aspect of teaching practices through four in-person presentations, group planning, classroom observations, feedback, and ongoing support that will maximize the impact on teaching and learning in your school. Through this hands-on approach, teachers will receive customized, consistent support that will enable meaningful growth.

• COST $6,850

I NT ER M E D I ATE

• WHAT IT IS At this level, schools will engage in a year-long study of teaching practices through the lens of a specific topic. Two in-school workshops and monthly remote coaching with a school leader blend YUSP expertise and your faculty’s independent motivation to achieve meaningful growth. This approach provides the kind of tools and support that will allow teachers to take their PD and run with it.

• COST $3,500

BASI C

• WHAT IT IS Get teachers started in their exploration of a key educational concept. Through a single school visit to introduce the learning and quarterly follow-ups by phone, YUSP will support your facilitation of ongoing PD at your school. At this level, PD is self-driven.

• COST $1,600

TOPIC S I N C LU D E :

Differentiated Instruction - Classroom Design - Cultivating Parent/Teacher Engagement - Building a Classroom Culture - Five Minute Strategies - The First 6 Weeks - The Last 6 Weeks - Learning through Play - Integrating Technology- and more - Don’t see what you want? Ask us!

CONTAC T: ProDev@yu.edu

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KEEPING SCHOOLS

MOVING FORWARD

BY GIVING THEM A

GOOD LOOK AT

THEMSELVES

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YUSP ASSESSMENT AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT HOW YOUR SCHOOL IS REALLY DOING SCHOOL LEADERS LOVE IT because they get valuable, objective data to inform strategy in their school.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because they benefit directly from a healthier, more introspective infrastructure.

WE LOVE IT because it helps us get to know your school inside and out and guide your school with a blend of outsider objectivity and insider knowledge.

COMP R E H E N S I VE • WHAT IT IS A three-day visit to your school with three YUSP consultants who will conduct a full review of your school in its entirety. At the end of this process, we will submit a report detailing our findings and provide accreditation from YUSP (or recommendations needed to gain accreditation).

• COST $24,000

I NT ER M E D I ATE • WHAT IT IS A three-day visit to your school with two YUSP consultants who will conduct a full review of one general area of your school (i.e. teaching and learning, governance, leadership structure, etc.) and submit a report.

• COST $16,500

BASI C • WHAT IT IS A two-day visit to your school with two YUSP consultants who will conduct a full review of one aspect of your school (i.e. Judaic Studies curriculum, Board effectiveness, etc.) and submit a report.

• COST $11,000

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KEEPING

STANDARDS, MORALE, AND

ACHIEVEMENT HIGH

BY OPENING

NEW DOORS FOR GROWTH AND LEARNING

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YUSP

TEACHER ROUNDS

YU S P TEACH ER RO UNDS

TEACHER ROUNDS OPEN CLASSROOM DOORS SO YOU CAN SEE THE GREAT THINGS ALREADY HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR SCHOOL SCHOOLS LOVE IT because it increases transparency and sharing.

TEACHERS LOVE IT because they can learn from the successful things other teachers are trying.

WE LOVE IT because it models lifelong learning for students.

COMPR E H E NS I V E

• WHAT IT IS Effective teacher rounds involve cycles of peer observation, debriefing, and selfreflection that enable teachers to learn from one another through feedback and modeling. At this level, YUSP will conduct a full-day workshop to introduce teacher rounds to your school as well as four follow-up visits to facilitate implementation. Monthly one-hour coaching sessions with a selected leader will complete the network of support.

• COST $6,100

IN T E R M E D I ATE

• WHAT IT IS A full-day workshop will introduce your teachers to teacher rounds and enable them to practice together. Monthly one-hour coaching sessions with a selected leader will support implementation of the program.

• COST $4,250

BA SI C

• WHAT IT IS A full-day workshop will introduce your teachers to teacher rounds and enable them to practice together. A two-hour follow-up session with a selected leader will provide guidance toward your implementation of the program.

• COST $2,500

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I N T E R E S T E D I N S E E I N G W H AT I S P O S S I B L E F O R Y O U R S C H O O L ?

C O N TA C T U S 500 West 185th Street Belfer Hall, Room 210 New York, NY 10033 w: w w w.yuschoolpartnership.org e: schoolpartnership@yu.edu p: 212.960.5260