Activity # ____
You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.
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TExES comp.#___
You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.
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Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.
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Projected Date to be Completed
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1A
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Domain I Competency 2: Development, Articulation, Implementation, and Stewardship of the District Vision and Culture
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Analyze the school’s vision/mission statement as it relates to the school’s
master schedule. Too often, schools have slogans, not visions. A school’s
master schedule is where the vision is enacted. Determine whether the
vision statement is reflected in the reality of the master schedule. Provide
a summary and recommendations and include in your notebook
or e-portfolio. Review board policy on vision, mission, and educational
goals. Evaluate the degree to which congruence exists between the district/
school vision, mission, and goals. Interview district administrators,
faculty, and staff and obtain their perspectives. Assess the level of agreement
among parties involved and the degree of similarity between what
is stated “officially” and the actual practice in the school/district. Note
policies and practices not aligned with the vision. List recommendations
for greater alignment with the vision
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
Campus Principals
Campus Staff/Teachers
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August 2012
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2C
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Domain I Competency 2: Development, Articulation, Implementation, and Stewardship of the District Vision and Culture
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Serve on the strategic development, monitoring, or evaluation team for
your school/district. This will depend on the current stage of the plan.
Log your time and duties as part of the team. Cite significant learning
and recommendations
Serve on the HS Campus Site Based Committee. Log your time and duties as part of this team. Cite significant learning and recommendations.
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Pamela Morris
Jon Burris
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August 2012
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3C
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Domain I Competency 2: Development, Articulation, Implementation, and Stewardship of the District Vision and Culture
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Review the ways in which the board of education, superintendent, faculty,
staff, and community relations/information department use assessment
data to impact practice. Write a reflective statement about how the
leader would seek to improve the use of assessment data in the school/
district.
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
Campus Principals
Department Chairs
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August 2012
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4C
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Assist in conducting a faculty meeting or staff development session. Survey
a random sample of the participants for strengths and areas needing
improvement in your presentation.
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Dwayne Augustine
Jon Burris
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August 2012
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5A
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Domain I Competency 2: Development, Articulation, Implementation, and Stewardship of the District Vision and Culture
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Review board policy/administrative regulations. Assess compliance
with policy/regulations. Assess the leadership culture in the school/district.
How frequently do leaders use a top-down style rather than collaborative
leadership? Does the leadership style the school/district leaders
use most often comply with official policy or administrative regulation?
Write a reflective statement discussing the appropriate use of both top down
leadership and collaborative leadership.
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Dr. Harvey Schneiter
Pamela Morris
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August 2012
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6A
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Domain I Competency 2: Development, Articulation, Implementation, and Stewardship of the District Vision and Culture
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With permission of the superintendent or principal, observe a district
cabinet, a school administrative team meeting, or another meeting at
which the leader plans to use collaborative decision making. Attend district leadership team meetings with the superintendent. Observe the
leader’s behavior in outlining goals, defining problems, seeking information,
providing information, clarifying and elaborating, challenging
viewpoints, assessing progress, and summarizing. Include the observations
and recommendations for improvement
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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7C
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Domain II:
Competency 5
Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.
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Research the processes used for curriculum evaluation in the school/district.
Evaluate methods, time intervals, and the degrees of participation
by teachers, students, and administrators.
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Dwayne Augustine
Department Chairs
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August 2012
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8B
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Domain II:
Competency 5
Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.
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Participate in the process of student class scheduling at the high school campus. Include a brief
overview of the process and any recommendations in your notebook
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Cherry Woodsmall
Cody Eastepp
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August 2012
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9C
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Domain II:
Competency 5
Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.
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With the permission of the principal and two teachers, conduct two
classroom observations using the clinical supervision model: preconference,
observation, analysis, and postconference. Include a summary of
the observation process and recommendations for improvement
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Jon Burris
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August 2012
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10A
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Domain II:
Competency 6
Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development.
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Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom.
Read two articles from refereed journals on motivation strategies, and
discuss with selected administrators and faculty. Write a reflection on the
topic
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Jon Burris
Department Chairs
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August 2012
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11C
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Domain II:
Competency 6
Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development.
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Interview persons responsible for purchasing, supporting, or managing
technologies used for instruction. Describe the process for implementing
current and new technologies. Evaluate the process used, discuss
concerns, and make any recommendations for improvement
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Stephen Edwards
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August 2012
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12A
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Domain II:
Competency 6
Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development.
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Review board policy and assess the degree of compliance with board
policy and the education plan. Discuss curriculum and assessment of
student achievement with administrators and faculty. Write a reflective
statement regarding ways to improve evaluation and assessment of student
achievement.
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Dr. Harvey Schneiter
Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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13C
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Domain II:
Competency 5
Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.
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Meet with a group of randomly selected students to discuss the strengths
and weaknesses of co-curricular activities. List recommendations for
improving and/or expanding the strengths of such activities into other
subject areas
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Student Council Members
Faculty co-curricular sponsors
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August 2012
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14B
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Domain II:
Competency 7
Implementing staff evaluations and development and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development.
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Gather, from written evidence or from someone responsible for staff
development, the yearly school/district staff development plan. Analyze
the plan with respect to school mission, student achievement, and
teacher evaluations.
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Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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15B
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Domain III:
Competency 10
Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.
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Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a school/district
change. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken
to make the change. Following this, survey several persons the change
affected, and assess the support or nonsupport for the change. Analyze
reasons that some do not support the change and recommend a way to
help them move to the next stage of change.
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Pamela Morris (proposal of new elementary facility)
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August 2012
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16B
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Domain II:
Competency 6
Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development.
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Examine the school/district discipline policy and analyze its strengths
and weaknesses.
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
Monica Katner
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August 2012
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17B
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Domain III:
Competency 10
Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.
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Participate in a career or educational program session with a counselor
and a student. Include a critique of the session
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Cherry Woodsmall
Danette Menendez
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August 2012
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18A
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Domain III:
Competency 8
Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.
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Examine the Technology Standards for School Administrators (www .iste
.org/ standards/ nets- for- administrators .aspx) Systemic Improvement
Standard. Assess whether the effective use of information and technology
resources could improve your school/district.
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Stephen Edwards
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August 2012
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19B
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Domain III:
Competency 8
Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.
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Meet with the school/district attendance officer. Discuss the rules, procedures,
and ramifications of attendance on law, finance, and general
school/district operations. Include the highlights and/or a summary of
the meeting
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Sherri Drawhorn
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August 2012
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20B
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Domain III:
Competency 9
Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
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Meet with the director of maintenance and/or head custodian and
review job responsibilities and staff schedules. Shadow/observe one
custodian and/or maintenance person for a period of time (at least one
hour—more if possible). Participate in campus facility walk throughs to identify areas of need in the physical plant operations. Include a brief report of the meeting and your
observations, including the staff person’s needs and concerns, and an
overall assessment of work performed
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(Bill Burns??)
Marcella Thibodeaux
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August 2012
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21A
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Domain III:
Competency 9
Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
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Interview the director of transportation, and discuss current issues and
needs regarding transportation. These should include costs, maintenance,
personnel issues, training and safety, and student problems. Include a
brief summary of needs and issues
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Janetta ?? w/ Durham Transportation |
August 2012
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22A
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Domain III:
Competency 9
Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
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Interview the school/district food service manager and discuss the current
requirements of, concerns about, and issues regarding the program.
Include a summary of the interview
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Lisa Copeland
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August 2012
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23A
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Domain II:
Competency 7
Implementing staff evaluations and development and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development.
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Interview the person responsible for district personnel. Major requirements
and issues to discuss should include planning, recruitment, selection,
induction, compensation, and evaluation and dismissal of personnel.
Include a summary of the interview
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Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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24C
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Domain III:
Competency 8
Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.
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Participate in the budget planning process for the school/district. Include
an overview of the process and any recommendations
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Pamela Morris
Sherri Drawhorn
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August 2012
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25C
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Ask knowledgeable persons in the district to identify influential groups
and individuals in the community. Through brief phone interviews, discuss
their assessments of communication with the school/district, issues
and concerns, and recommendations for improved relations. Include a
summary and recommendations
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
Dr. Harvey Schneiter
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August 2012
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26B
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Examine the current policy and procedures for parent involvement in the
school/district, in particular, a plan for involving hard-to-reach parents.
Include a brief summary of school/district initiatives in parent involvement
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Campus principals
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August 2012
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27E
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Meet confidentially with one or more parents from different racial groups
to assess their concerns and recommendations for creating a positive climate
that supports cultural diversity in the school/district. Include a
summary and critique of the interview
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Pamela Morris
Parents
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August 2012
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28A
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support
students, faculty, and administration. Include the list of agencies and the
major services they provide
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
Campus Leaders
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August 2012
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29A
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Domain I
Competency 3:
Communication and Collaboration with families and community members that promote student success and responds to diverse community interests and needs.
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Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument used for
the superintendent and the correlation between the requirements. Analyze the items listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation.
Include copies of the job description and evaluation
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Pamela Morris
Dr. Harvey Schneiter
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August 2012
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30C
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Domain I:
Competency 1 & 4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees.
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Review past school board agendas, reports, and/or minutes. Note significant
events, policy changes, and recurring themes or concerns that
impact the school/district today. Include a summary
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Pamela Morris
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August 2012
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31A
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Domain I:
Competency 1 & 4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees.
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Draft a list of the guiding principles for ethical behavior that you currently
employ. Interview one school and one business/civic leader, and
ask about the principles they employ. Compare and contrast the lists and
determine whether there is any impact on increased learning and school
improvement. Include the lists, comparisons, and recommendations
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Lorissa Bailey
Pamela Morris
Dr. Harvey Schneiter
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August 2012
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32A
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Domain I:
Competency 1 & 4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees.
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Continue to develop interpersonal skills throughout the school year including the following: the ones you wish to
develop throughout the school year.
· Avoids criticizing and values diverse opinions/perspectives
· Avoids interrupting others who are speaking
· Acknowledges accomplishments of others
· Promptly responds to others with concerns or needs
· Shares information with others that need to know
· Accepts criticism
· Avoids being defensive when challenged
Write a reflection about how you have improved your interpersonal communication to include in your notebook.
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Lorissa Bailey
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August 2012
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33B
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Domain I:
Competency 1 & 4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees.
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Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in your
notebook or e-portfolio, as well as a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining
to each agenda item and any recommendations.
(Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month.)
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Lorissa Bailey
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August 2012
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34B
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Domain II:
Competency 5
Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.
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Attend one special-education meeting involving initial placement or
an annual review. annual ARD meeting for at least one high school and one junior high school student. Include a critique of the meeting
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Lorissa Bailey
Carla Dunlap
Marcy Bellanger
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August 2012
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35A
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Domain III:
Competency 10
Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.
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Choose a current, school-related issue at your school/district. Find at
least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons
individually or as a group to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure
that each side understands the goals of the other side. Develop a list of
concerns that each side has about the opposing side. Devise a resolution
that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses all concerns. Meet
with both sides to reach consensus on the new proposal or plan. Include
the goals, list of concerns, and consensus on goals
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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36A
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Domain II:
Competency 6
Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development.
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Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use
research literature and the perspectives of administrators, teachers, students,
and parents. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for
each issue. Include your list and assessment with any recommendations
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Administrative Staff Members
TCTA updates
TEA updates
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August 2012
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37C
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Domain III:
Competency 8
Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.
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Submit a brief professional development plan. It should include deficiencies
cited during the internship in the various learning areas. The
plan should also include ongoing development with membership in and
service to pertinent organizations
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Lorissa Bailey
Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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38A
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Domain III:
Competency 8
Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.
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Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district
or state publications used or recommended for the superintendent. The list
should include resources of the highest quality and relevance to the position
and to education leadership.
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Pamela Morris
Dwayne Augustine
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August 2012
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