Overview
NorthStar Education Partners collaborated with the Black Teacher Collaborative (BTC) to hone their theory of change and programmatic model. This partnership focused on aligning BTC’s vision with tangible programmatic outcomes and providing strategic support to develop a framework for teaching excellence.
Objectives
Black Teacher Collaborative partnered with NorthStar to:
- Theory of Action Development: Facilitate the development of a Theory of Action that links BTC’s vision to programmatic outcomes.
- Programmatic Model Refinement: Collect and organize examples of organizations with similar missions to refine BTC’s programmatic model.
- Teaching Excellence Framework: Provide support to create a framework that clarifies the vision for teaching excellence in BTC classrooms.
Partner
Black Teacher Collaborative
Location: Atlanta, GA
Mission Statement
To engage, develop, and support a collective of Black educators who will ensure that Black children achieve at high levels academically while simultaneously preparing them with the intellectual, social, emotional, and cultural capital to actively participate in the ongoing advancement of their communities.
Key Activities & Deliverables
Theory of Action Development
- Vision Alignment: Facilitated workshops to align BTC’s vision with specific programmatic outcomes.
- Outcome Linkage: Developed a comprehensive Theory of Action linking BTC’s vision to their desired outcomes.
Programmatic Model Refinement
- Research and Examples: Collected and organized examples of similar organizations to inform BTC’s programmatic model.
- Model Development: Refined the programmatic model to better reflect BTC’s mission and goals.
Teaching Excellence Framework
- Framework Creation: Supported the creation of a framework that defines teaching excellence in BTC classrooms.
- Vision Clarification: Clarified BTC’s vision for teaching excellence and aligned it with their strategic objectives.
Outcomes
NorthStar and BTC successfully implemented strategies that have significantly enhanced BTC’s programmatic model and clarity of vision. This collaboration resulted in:
- Aligned Vision and Outcomes: A cohesive Theory of Action that clearly links BTC’s vision with programmatic outcomes.
- Refined Programmatic Model: A well-defined programmatic model informed by best practices from similar organizations.
- Clear Teaching Excellence Framework: A comprehensive framework that articulates BTC’s vision for teaching excellence, guiding their educational strategies.
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