pos•i•tive de•vi•ant
-noun
1. individuals or groups whose uncommon behaviors and strategies enable them to find better solutions to problems using the same resources and facing similar or worse challenges than their peers
In July of 2010, Rock Hill Schools selected 20 applicants from across the school system and community at large to comprise its Positive Deviant Visionary Team. The goal of this "think tank" is to initiate school reform that...
1. improves student academic performance
2. reduces cost
3. restores local control
The Positive Deviant Visionary Team begins work August 9th, 10th, and 11th at an overnight retreat hosted by Milliken and Company. Meetings every other month follow.
For more information on the Positive Deviant Visionary Team, contact:
Christopher Smith
Director of Professional Development, Rock Hill Schools
cjsmith@rhmail.org