Transcript Creating Effective Coalitions Jerry Hime California CAN

CREATING
EFFECTIVE
COALITIONS
JERRY HIME
CALIFORNIA CAN COORDINATOR
CEC National Legislative Conference ▪ June 7, 2014
What is a coalition?
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have a stated or similar position
share a mutual concern
are interested in working together toward an actionoriented goal
can be individuals or organizations
combine efforts, resources, and skills
may be permanent, ongoing, or temporary
may be disbanded once goals reached or abandoned
What are the characteristics of an effective
coalition member?
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willing and able to give the time
required
reflect self-confidence
believe in the tasks at hand
project positive attitudes
demonstrate effective communication
skills
be open-minded rather than judgmental
work well under pressure
refrain from arguing with adversaries
willing to share personal expertise
appreciate the talents of other members
What are the advantages of
belonging to a coalition?
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create clout
build ongoing power base
maximize number of people and organizations to
advocate
share information
coordinate strategies
divide up the labor
pool resources
share different points of view to solve problems
safety in numbers
What are the chief obstacles in
developing a coalition?
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takes commitment
turf issues and hidden agendas
conflicts due to main issue inconsistent with a
member’s agenda
effort to reach consensus slows process
need procedures to resolve differences
What are the key steps in creating an
effective coalition?
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determine who can help
develop structure and rules
build capacity for planning and action
set strategies
evaluate
What are the key skills to needed to
lead a successful coalition?
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leadership
facilitation
communication and
internet
media
funding and resource
development
What makes the coalition successful?
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establishing a process to identify mutual goals
ensuring that each group maintains own identity
and autonomy
understanding that total consensus in every area
is not a requirement
recognizing that internal group conflict is
inevitable
What makes the coalition successful?
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striking a balance of an atmosphere of openness,
a sense of inclusiveness, equal participation, and
preventing one group’s domination over another
accepting and dealing with differences in values,
attitudes, and styles of communication
realizing that appropriate negotiating and
bargaining are basic to success
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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plan for meetings and discussions
be sure everyone understands what each
organization represents and the purpose for the
proposed coalition
encourage each organization to share goals and
philosophy, and its capabilities for assuming fair
share of workload
jointly prepare an “action plan”
COALITION LEADERS SHOULD
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keep a low profile and recognize
needs and resources of participants
analyze and appreciate difference
personality types and leadership
styles
help discourage divisive competition
and instead encourage creative
competition and collaboration
sustain the spirit of members by
keeping interest high during periods
when “nothing is happening”
help group determine the
organizational style most
comfortable and best suited for
achieving purpose set forth
KEY COMPONENTS
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COOPERATION
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COLLABORATION
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CONSIDERATION
THE CALIFORNIA COALITION
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION TASK FORCE
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Established November 2013 at request of State Board of Education and
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Purpose: to examine California’s complex systems for serving students with
disabilities
33 members including school and district administrators, parents, teachers,
university professors, members of the policy community, and other groups
Funded by the Schwab Foundation and the Stuart Foundation
QUESTIONS
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What should be the state’s vision/mission for students with disabilities?
With the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS), how do
we ensure access to and success in the CCSS and other core academic
subjects for students with disabilities?
What types of changes in teacher preparation and credentialing are
necessary to ensure all teachers are prepared to meet the array of
learning needs of their students in the LRE.
How should special education services be funded and organized?
What are current policy barriers to implementation of multi-tiered systems
of support (MTSS), response to intervention (RTI), response to instruction and
intervention (RTII) and other inclusive and effective school practices
The Year’s Calendar
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December 17, 2013 - Full Task Force Meeting,
San Mateo County Office of Education,
Redwood City, CA 94065
February 10, 2014 - Public Forum, Southwest
SELPA Auditorium, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
March 3, 2014 - Public Forum, San Mateo
County Office of Education, Redwood City, CA
94065
March 17, 2014 - Full Task Force Meeting,
California School for the Deaf, Riverside, CA
92506
March 17, 2014 - Public Forum, California
School for the Deaf
March 18, 2014 - Public Forum, California
School for the Deaf
 March 18, 2014 - Public Forum, San Diego
County Office of Education, San Diego, CA 92111
 March 19, 2014 - Public Forum, San Diego
County Office of Education
 March 20, 2014 - Public Forum, California
Department of Education, State Board of
Education Hearing Room, Sacramento, CA 95814
 May 5 – Full Task Force Meeting, Commission on
Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA.
 Sept. 30 – Full Task Force Meeting, State Board
of Education Hearing Room, Sacramento, CA.
 Oct. 28 – Full Task Force Meeting, State Board
of Education Hearing Room, Sacramento, CA.
 Final report to State Board of Education in
November
Thank You!
Jerry Hime
CEC CAN Coordinator, California
[email protected]