Becoming a Big Picture School

Read more in this brouchureOne school at a time

Every school is different and you may seek to develop your big picture in different ways.

Some schools are exploring Big Picture ideas with BPEA assistance to decide if the model is good for them. Some stop there; others implement Big Picture ideas.

Some schools are inspired by Big Picture to implement a program or part of a school. We are helping them too.

Other communities are converting whole schools to Big Picture and we are committing to joining them in journeys that may take years.

Some schools are using Big Picture to plan new schools and we assist from the beginning.

Some clusters of schools are joining together to use Big Picture programs for some students and we offer support.

We offer different levels of engagement for different schools.

What we Offer

BPEA offers support for change. We negotiate with each school to deliver the right mix of coaching and support and networking. Here are some of the potential ingredients for change.

Geting started consultation

We assist as you negotiate the work. We suggest three 1-1 meetings with the Principal, small group meetings with key staff, conversations with other interested people, and planning meetings with the school executive. Emails and phone advice will be provided along the way. It will take time to draft a plan.

School Visits

We also suggest you and your team visit other BP schools to see how Big Picture works. We learn powerfully from each other.

Workshops

We suggest you use BPEA led workshops for staff and students to focus on student learning and teaching at your school, to reflect and to plan. You might include specific topics related to where the school is ‘at’ in these workshops (e.g. assessment of student work by exhibition).

Coaching

BPEA can provide coaching support to your school. Coaches can visit regularly and help you identify and explore new ideas and new fields for exploration, help you plan, support the school through implementation, action and reflection stages of your new work, and help the school reflect and embed ideas that work.

Networking Learning from Each Other

BPEA can link your school into a national and international network of schools working on the Big Picture. You can share your story, learn from some and teach others.

Research and Communications

Documenting and measuring your work will help your change process and also help other schools in the network. BPEA will connect you with academics and help you gain accreditation for the work you do. We can indentify and document your learning progress of your school and the students using multiple sources of evidence.

Your School Journey with BPEA

Your school journey is unique and so are your requirements for coaching and consulting help.

Let’s discuss your needs and we’ll come up with fully budgeted proposal for your school or program.

If you agree then we can create and sign a Memorandum Of Understanding and a Service Agreement in which our activities and costs will be clearly defined.

Contact us to start the conversation.