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DISTRICT LEADERS TEAM (DLT) & SLT WEBINAR TRAINING


District Leadership Team Members: 

The required members of District Leadership Teams (DLT) are: the community superintendent, the high school superintendent(s), a Council of Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) representative, a United Federation of Teachers (UFT) representative, a DC 37 representative, the president of the District Presidents’ Council, the president of the borough high school Presidents’ Council, and the chairperson of the Title I District Parent Advisory Council. DLTs may also include Community Based Organizations and the president of the district CEC.

District Leadership Teams’ roles:

The primary role of the DLT is to develop and review the District Comprehensive Educational Plan (DCEP), which includes annual goals and objectives that are aligned with district and Citywide goals. DLTs are also required to create the District 100.11 Plan and conduct a Biennial Review to measure the effectiveness of its academic programs. In addition, DLTs provide support, guidance, technical assistance and conflict resolution to the SLTs in their districts.

How do I Join a District Leadership Team?

District Leadership Team representatives are chosen by their respective leadership groups. The presidents of the Borough High School Federation and the District Presidents’ Council are automatically members of their DLT.

Relevant Links:

DLTs must comply with the current Chancellor’s Regulation A–655.


SLT Webinar Trainings
These webinars are designed for SLT members to view as a team or individually. SLT members can view the webinars to fulfill annual training requirements, as per Chancellor's Regulation A-655.

Click on the title for access to the webinar training for SLT members:

 School Leadership Teams: A Foundation for School-Based Planning and Shared Decision Making

  • An overview of the history and purpose of School Leadership Teams, with a discussion of SLT roles and responsibilities: including strategies for consensus based decision-making and Comprehensive Educational Plan goal development.

Supporting Title I Programs

  • An overview of Title I program requirements, with an emphasis on parent involvement and the supports available at the school, district, and CFN levels. This presentation will also provide a summary of and links to available resources.

Developing the CEP (NOT AVAILABLE)
  • An in-depth look at the revised Comprehensive Educational plan template. This presentation will provide a step-by-step walk-through of the components of the CEP planning and budget alignment process.

 Special Education Reform: Basics for SLTs
  • This presentation is an overview and explanation of the New York City Department of Education’s special education reform and how it relates to your school. It outlines the need for special education reform, describes the reform and how it may impact your school and your work as an SLT member

 The CEP as a Living Document: Using Data to Inform the Plan 
  •  A look at the role of the SLT in the ongoing CEP planning, review, and improvement process. This presentation will assist teams in identifying tools to measure progress. Teams will be trained to use various data sources to assess the effectiveness of the CEP and determine necessary revisions.

 An Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
  • Parliamentary Procedures help Councils conduct orderly, productive meetings. This presentation begins by examining the basic steps by which motions are considered and the process of voting for motions. It also discusses several of the more common secondary motions, including Amend, Refer, Postpone, and Previous Question, which closes debate. Finally, it discusses the tools available to members to enforce rules and to suspend them. Working knowledge of these motions and the forms used in handling them is essential to holding a smooth, productive meeting.

Building Team Capacity (NOT AVAILABLE)
  •  A look at how consensus-based decision-making can be used to level the playing field. This presentation will also provide teams with strategies to ensure that all members are prepared to make informed decisions.

Setting priorities/Conducting a Needs Assessment (NOT AVAILABLE)

  • In preparation for the submission of next year's draft CEP goals, teams will be trained to re-examine priorities by conducting a needs assessment.

Reflecting Back-Looking Forward (NOT AVAILALBE)

  • This presentation will help team members to evaluate their SLT experience. What went well? Where is there still room for improvement? Teams will receive guidance on how to wrap up the year and ensure a smooth transition as they ahead to the coming school year.
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PTA Webinar Training

The Division of Family and Community Engagement has prepared an election webinar training to assist PA/PTAs with the election process.  PA/PTA executive boards and/or nominating committee members are encouraged to view the webinar in advance of the election meeting.  Additional election resources, including a step-by-step guide, ballot templates, and translated meeting notices, can be found on FACE’s parent leader resource page. 
Additional PA/PTA webinar trainings can be found on FACE’s PA/PTA page.


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Chancellors Regulation for School Leadership Teams: A-655

Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact Template

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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM DISTRICT 18



SLTs serve as the vehicle for meaningful consultation and dialogue between parent and staff representatives.

SLT Composition
o       Between 10 and 17 people
o       Mandatory members-Principal, PTA President, UFT Chapter Leader
o       PTA can choose designee if president cannot serve. In the case of 
      co-presidents, the remaining officers determine who will serve as the
      mandatory seat on the SLT.
o       SLTs must have an equal number of parents and staff members, including
      the principal, UFT Chapter Leader and *DC37 who are counted as staff.

*DC37 not a mandatory seat unless bylaws dictate the position. 

CBOs:            Optional Seat. Does not vote. 

High Schools:     Minimum of 2 students required (do not vote) 

Elections
o       Parent seats elected after the PTA elections                      
o       Only parents vote (even if PTA)
o       Staff seats filled in the spring before the new academic year begins

Recommendation:  PTAs have terms staggered, e.g. 1 year term, 2 year term  

Chairperson or Co-chairs
o       SLT must select once team is in place.
o       Does not need to be one of the mandatory members and should not be
      the principal.
o       Chair is responsible for scheduling meetings, ensuring that all team
      members’ voices are heard, ensuring that team has all the information
      necessary to guide their planning.
o      Co-chairs can be comprised of parents and staff.

Secretary
o       SLT must select once team is in place.
o       Responsible for sending meeting notices and keeping minutes.

Financial Liaison
o       Optional position.
o       Can be designated to keep track of time sheets and submit financial forms

Bylaws
o       Review biennially at least (every 2 years)
o       Copy of bylaws and current list of members to be provided annually to the
       DLT by October 31st  

Role of the SLT
o       Required by NY State Education Law to create the school’s Comprehensive
      Education Plan (CEP).
o       Develop the school’s overall mission, goals and objectives in order to help
      all children reach their full potential and to align that action plan with the
      school’s budget.
o       Not responsible for hiring or firing of school staff.
o       Working knowledge of the budget, progress report, learning environment
      survey and Quality Review. 

Responsibilities of the SLT
o       Develop bylaws that comply with CR A-655
o       Attending SLT meetings regularly and actively participating
o       Communicating with the members of the school community
o       Participating on SLT Subcommittees
o       Serving on the Level 1 C-30 Committee in accordance with Chancellor’s
       Regulation C-30
o       Attend mandatory training    
o       Participate in joint public hearing for any school restructuring as per
      Chancellor’s Regulation A-190
o       Annual assessment to superintendent of the principal’s record of
      developing an effective shared decision-making relationship with SLT
      members during the year 

Assistance
o      The DLT (District Leadership Team) provides support, guidance, technical
      assistance, and conflict resolution to the SLTs in the district.
o       District 18’s DLT has liaisons assigned to all elementary, junior high
      schools and high schools which is distributed at the beginning of the
      school year.

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