While reviewing Lambert, I kept finding myself drawn back to the statement about shared vision. “Realizing a shared purpose or vision is an energizing experience for participants, and a shared vision is the unifying force for participants working collaboratively.” (pg. 6). Within our school, we are working towards meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) this year. The items we have in place to help us achieve this goal, such as Scantron, might help. The problem lies in the lack of communication shown when the time came to implement. I am not saying we could have changed it (we know we couldn’t have), but it would have been nice to have a dialogue with the parents and teachers. This goes along with the shared vision and working collaboratively.
Now, there is an air of mistrust between the parents and administration. Teachers also feel left out as well. Parents now feel we are teaching to the test. However, if they would look at what we are doing and look at the curriculum as well they would see the two go hand in hand. However, the handling of the initial issue was enough for parents to have a hard time seeing beyond how it all started.
Everyone needs to come together and discuss the issues at hand. We know the chances are we will not make everyone happy. However, you have a greater chance of winning over the parents and getting their support when you include them in on what is best for their child’s education. Not only are students educated in the public school system, the education continues in the home as well. Most parents feel comfortable when the vision they have at home matches the one of the school as well.
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