Visualize your Ideal Learning Organization

a) In an "ideal" learning organization, a strong leader would be the first and foremost priority. This leader would believe in the faculty members' ability to do their jobs well. The leader would be supportive in knowing the "ends and outs" of the administration. Probably the most important characteristic of this leader would be that they possess good listening skills. Policies would be written with input from elected, and volunteer, faculty members on each campus, for that particular campus. Some district policies would need to apply to each campus, but in general, each campus would have the option to decide what works best for their specific needs. Teachers, whose interests lay in fields other than writing policies for the campus, would be given the opportunity to work on the events held at the school. These events would spotlight student achievement, provide entertainment and special events such as; Parent Teacher Association programs, "Make it, Take it" workshops, as well as, providing selected speakers for leading forums.

There would be after school clubs, allowing students the opportunity to fine-tune various skills that could advance their academic and social acuity. The events committee would be in charge of publicity for these special programs so that the public would be kept abreast of the student activities on the campus.

Other faculty and staff, not involved in the prior two categories, would participate in planning, and incorporating "morale boosters". This committee would host faculty welfare events, socials, parties, and organize "just because" gifts to be given to the staff members, parents and students throughout the school year.

Overall, the members of this "ideal" faculty would be personable, yet, professional in their conduct. They would be knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. They would interact with the outside world as public servants. These faculty members would value and practice the ability to listen objectively. They would be solution-oriented thinkers.

b) The campus would have programs and projects that involve community leaders. Community leaders would visit the campus weekly to read to the students, and share information with them about their positions in the community. Mentoring programs would incorporate education majors from local colleges to study with the students listed as "At Risk". A task force of parents, called V. I. P.s (very important parents) would be set up so that there could be a closer working relationship between the parents, teachers, and students.

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