All members of Mayor Keller’s task force are committed to improving Grand City’s educational system and community from the perspective representative of his or her institution, role, or specialized expertise. The Grand City community at large is excited about the work being done and proposed by the task force. News of the changes has been spreading throughout the state and garnering interest among leaders in many of the surrounding communities. How might you address questions or concerns from others looking to become agents of change? What insights have you gained in your work on the task force to encourage others to make decisions based on the data? For this Assignment, you will develop a motivational video for communities outside of Grand City planning their own initiatives for change. To prepare: Review the Cho et al. (2015) case study related to the installation of data systems in a school district. Consider how this example examines the challenges inherent in technological and organizational change. Review the Guidera (2015), Chenoweth (2015), and Marsh & Farrell (2015) articles. Think about the arguments for and against educational change based on data. How might you encourage others to support the use of data-informed decision making for educational and social change? Review the Sterrett and Irizarry (2015) and Morel (2014) articles. Reflect on the strengths of working collaboratively with all stakeholders as well as any challenges that might need to be overcome. In the City Hall location in Grand City, review the District Collaboration for Change video. Imagine you are a member of the Grand City task force. How might you use what you have explored thus far with regard to change, collaboration, and data-informed decision making to motivate the neighboring district superintendent’s staff, faculty, and community leaders in their change efforts? Create a motivational Power Point Presentation in which you explain: Who you are and the specialization expertise you represent on Mayor Keller’s task force. The importance of being an educational agent of change and why you believe collecting and interpreting data is essential to the role of educational leader of change. The importance of collaboration among cross-specialization groups working to make meaningful change, and why data-informed decision making is essential for a collaborative group to initiate and implement plans for educational and community change. Summarize the key points of your presentation. Create a Word transcript of your PowerPoint and citations to resources to meet ADA requirements. Learning Resources Note: To access this module’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. Required Readings Fullan, M. (2016). The new meaning of educational change (5th ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Chapter 3, “Insights into the Change Process” (pp. 39–53)Chapter 4, “Initiation, Implementation, and Continuation” (pp. 54–81) Reed, M. (2015). To find solutions, look inward. Educational Leadership, 72(9), 80-85. Chenoweth, K. (2015). How do we get there from here? Educational Leadership, 72(5), 16-20 Morel, N. (2014). Setting the stage for collaboration: An essential skill for professional growth. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 81(1), 36-39. doi: 1080/00228958.2005.10532081 Marsh, J. & Farrell, C. (2015). How leaders can support teachers with data-driven decision making: A framework for understanding capacity building. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 43(2), 269-289. doi:10.1177/1741143214537229 Sterrett, W., & Irizarry, E. (2015). Beyond “autopsy data”: Bolstering teacher leadership, morale, and school improvement. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 18(1), 3-13. doi:10.1177/1555458914551828 Cho, V., Jimerson, J.B., & Wayman, J.C. (2015). Data system implementation: A leader navigates people problems around technology and data use. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 18(2), 134-143. doi:10.1177/1555458915584677 Guidera, A. R. (2015) Parents need access to education data- and need to know it’s secure. Phi Delta Kappan, 96(5), 8-12. Walden University. (2017b). Who we are. Retrieved from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/who-we-are Review this site for information on Walden University’s mission and vision and its focus on social change. Required Media Grand City Community Go to the Grand City Community and click into City Hall to review the following for this module: Laureate Education (Producer). (2017a). Grand City opening task force meeting [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Laureate Education (Producer). (2016a). District collaboration for change [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.