Collective Approach to Team Building
Dr. Kim Wallace emphasized collective approaches for student attendance issues, highlighting the need for diverse, high-functioning teams, role clarity, and effective communication. She introduced the concept of “collective agency,” stressing on clear goals, prompt issue resolution, and stakeholder inclusion.
The session covered practical strategies for attendance teams, focusing on defined roles, data-driven decisions, and balancing individual and collective responsibilities, with tools like RaaWee Attendance+ supporting these efforts.
Strategies for Attendance Teams
Dr. Wallace shared strategies that balance individual and team responsibilities. She highlighted the use of tools like RaaWee Attendance+ to support these efforts. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their team dynamics, focusing on voluntary participation, strong relationships, and clear roles beyond job titles.
Levels of Human Agency in Team Building
The discussion covered different levels of human agency: personal, collective, and shared. Dr. Wallace emphasized the power of collective impact in improving student learning and teacher effectiveness. A case study showcased data-driven problem-solving, stressing the need for clear interventions and accountability.
Strategic Alignment for Attendance Improvement
Dr. Wallace noted that when teams align strategically, small efforts can lead to major improvements in attendance management.
Utilizing RaaWee Attendance+
Dr. Wallace introduced RaaWee Attendance+ as a useful tool for analyzing attendance data. She encouraged its use for better decision-making. She also discussed the locus of control, urging teams to focus on areas they can change, rather than getting overwhelmed by larger societal issues.
About the Presenter
Born and raised in an educator household, Dr. Kim Wallace started her own career in public education 30 years ago as a high school English and history teacher before becoming a site principal and district office administrator. Her most recent K-12 role was as superintendent of one of the 20 largest school districts in California.
Kim joined the UC Berkeley School of Education Leadership Programs division as the Associate Director of the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) State Center in 2020. She also runs her own consulting company Process Makes Perfect, specializing in real world solutions for practitioners in the field. Kim consults, writes, and presents internationally on systems change and emerging trends in educational leadership. An award-winning, innovative educator, Kim leverages her abilities in educational administration, program management, and relationship development to optimize institutional effectiveness and deliver remarkable results.
Dr. Wallace’s book Leading the Launch: A Ten-Stage Process for Successful School District Initiatives was published by Solution Tree Press in 2021, followed by Leading Through an Equity Lens in 2023. Her upcoming book, Gamechanging Leadership in Action: An Educator’s Companion is in production with Routledge/Taylor & Francis (Fall 2025). Kim attended the University of California Santa Barbara for her undergraduate degree in history. She then earned her Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) at the University of California Los Angeles and culminated her educational goals with a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of California Davis.
