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Sabrina Salmon This proposal is designed to help you maximize what you learn from your internship. Your first step is to review Section 1. Once you have reviewed this section, communicate with your site supervisor about what type of tasks will be completed to address the specialization outcomes and sub-competencies. Then, complete Sections 2 and 3 of the proposal. You will submit a draft of your proposal in Unit 2 and receive feedback from the internship instructor. You will submit your final proposal in Unit 3.
Complete Section 4 when you have completed your 320 hours of administrative experience. In this section, you will assess the degree of proficiency you have attained for each competency.
Section 1 Specialization Outcomes and Sub-Competencies This section contains the specialization outcomes and sub-competencies for this course. The specialization outcomes are indicated with numbers and bold type. The corresponding subcompetencies are listed under each specialization outcome. You are expected to demonstrate competency of all specialization outcomes, as well as all sub-competencies by the conclusion of this internship experience. To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to: 1. Facilitate the development of a shared vision of learning.
1.1 Analyze current theories, models, and principles of leadership, organizational development and management, in educational settings. Activities: 1) Meet with administrators, lead teachers, and Marzano to discuss school transformation plans. 2) Review research on school improvement strategies and leadership styles. Artifacts: Meeting agendas, research references, and school improvement activity descriptions Approximate Time: 15 hours 1.2 Evaluate the role of the educational leader.
Activities: 1) Monitor and shadow daily roles and responsibilities of the principal and assistant principals. 2) Conduct interviews to discuss administrators experiences and concerns. Artifacts: Daily log and interview notes
Activities: 1) Meet with students and/or parents to discuss behavior or academic strengths and weaknesses. 2) Collaborate with teachers to determine strategies that improve teaching and learning. Artifacts: Student/parent contact log, list of learning activities, summary of learning outcomes Approximate Time: 10 hours 2. Promote the success of all persons.
2.1 Identify children with potential disabilities and illustrate how to create individualized education programs to meet disability law requirements. Activities: 1) Meet with the special education department chair. 2) Attend special education department and IEP meetings. Artifacts: Meeting agendas and journal summaries Approximate Time: 10 hours 2.2 Assess the administrator's role in ensuring that special education, related services, and early intervention are integrated and operationalized throughout the general education school program. Activities: 1) Attend staff meetings and conduct an informal interview to determine staff needs regarding students with disabilities. 2) Interview special education staff members and related service providers. Artifacts: Meeting agendas and notes Approximate Time: 10 hours 2.3 Appraise the quality of a special education program and formulate recommendations for program improvement. Activities: 1) Research the policies and procedures of the districts special education program. 2) Indicate strengths and recommend program improvements. Artifacts: Research references and written recommendations Approximate Time: 10 hours 2.4 Lead as P-12 principal.
Activities: 1) Consult with teachers to personalize instruction for learners with exceptionalities. 2) Track and monitor student progress. Artifacts: Lesson plans, assessments, and grades Approximate Time: 10 hours 3. 3.1 Lead the development of a culture of learning. Use best practices when supervising instruction.
Activities: 1) Conduct research on teacher evaluation theories, models, and procedures. 2) Observe, evaluate, and provide recommendations for improving teaching and learning. Artifacts: Research materials and evaluation logs Approximate Time: 10 hours 3.2 Promote and support best practices in professional development.
Activities: 1) Provide references and resource materials to school staff. 2) Read and apply best practice practices in staff development meetings and during interactions with teachers and support staff. Artifacts: References and meeting agendas Approximate Time: 10 hours 3.3 Evaluate teacher performance.
Activities: 1) Schedule a pre-conference, observation, and post-conference to conduct teacher evaluations. 2) Reflect on techniques to improve the evaluation process. Artifacts: Evaluation notes and recommendations for improvement Approximate Time: 10 hours 3.4 Lead as P-12 principal.
Activities: 1) Consult with teachers to design instruction that meets the needs of all learners. Consider a variety of learning modalities. 2) Track and monitor student progress. Artifacts: Lesson plans, assessments, and grades Approximate Time: 10 hours 4. 4.1 Manage effective learning environments. Manage educational organizations for the 21st century.
Activities: 1) Conduct research on best practices for creating and maintaining effective learning environments. 2) Collaborate with administrators to determine any gaps in research and the field. 3) Apply appropriate best practice strategies. Artifacts: Research references, collaborative journal notes, and notes on application results Approximate Time: 10 hours 4.2 Identify and evaluate best practices in obtaining education funding resources and apply them to a school or school district's vision, mission, and goals. Activities: 1) Review state and district funding practices. 2) Determine nontraditional funding resources. 3) Evaluate the connection between funding sources and the schools vision, mission, and goals. Artifacts: Funding charts, vision and mission statements, and evaluation notes Approximate Time: 10 hours 4.3 Assess how state legislation and the role of the courts affect education funding.
Activities: 1) Research how Congress adopts educational policies. 2) Determine the influence that courts have on school funding practices in the state. 3) Evaluate funding policies and procedures. Artifacts: Legislature procedures, state funding guidelines, and evaluation report
Activities: 1) Review court cases on legal issues in P-12 educational institutions. 2) Determine how the legislation relates to school issues. 3) Determine a resolution to a dispute. Artifacts: Court cases and legal decisions, discipline log, summary of resolution Approximate time: 5 hours 4.10 Use supervisory, evaluation and discipline techniques appropriate to a P-12 education setting. Activities: 1) Assist an assistant principal with a discipline referral. 2) Collaborate to determine appropriate consequences for the actions. 3) Communicate with students and/or parents to implement the consequences. Artifacts: Discipline log, collaboration notes, discipline decisions. Approximate time: 10 hours 4.11 Interpret and reconcile the differences among the historic, legal, and social factors that influence and regulate P-12 education. Activities: 1) Conduct research on historic, legal, and social factors that influence P-12 education. 2) Collaborate with administrators to determine the conflict of outside influences on school regulations. Artifacts: Research references and collaboration notes Approximate time: 4.12 Manage a P-12 school effectively for the 21st century.
Approximate time: 5 hours Activities: 1) Complete the duties that the site supervisor assigns. 2) Collaborate with administrators to determine any gaps in research and the field. 3) Apply appropriate best practice strategies.
Activities: 1) Plan and organize team build exercises. 2) Attend and participate in subject area meetings. Artifacts: Team building activities and meeting summaries Approximate Time: 5 hours 5.2 Utilize communication skills effectively in appropriate settings for specific purposes.
Activities: 1) Communicate with administrators, staff members, students, and parents. 2) Adjust vocabulary to meet the needs of the audience. Artifacts: Communication notes and written correspondence Approximate Time: 5 hours 5.3 Collaborate with the greater community for the benefit of P-12 students.
Activities: 1) Attend community events to discuss the needs of students in P-12 settings. 2) Develop relationships with community resources and provide referrals to students and their families. Artifacts: Meeting agendas, certificates, and activity log Approximate Time: 10 hours 6. 6.1 Lead the field of education in an ethical manner. Reflect on values and improve personal practices.
Activities: 1) Reflect on daily activities and interactions. 2) Adjust schedule and time management strategies as needed. Artifacts: Activity log and journal summaries Approximate time: 10 hours 6.2 Act ethically and legally.
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Activities: 1) Follow ethical guidelines when meeting with staff, parents, and students. 2) Listen to concerns and collaborate to determine possible solutions. Apply solutions and document results. Artifacts: Dialogue journal, suggestions, and results Approximate Time: 20 hours 7. 7.1 Advance the field of education through influence. Review educational policies from the federal, state, and local levels.
Activities: 1) Locate federal, state, and local educational policies. 2) Compare the influence of funding sources on educational policies and procedures. Artifacts: Report on educational policies and summary of findings Approximate time: 5 hours 7.2 Compare how various educational policies influence educational leaders.
Activities: 1) Conduct research on leadership skills, review educational policies, and leadership styles and decisions. 2) Analyze and evaluate policies, procedures, and the influence on the decision-making process of school leaders. Artifacts: Research resources and research papers Approximate time: 2 hours 7.3 Examine how all educational policies are value-laden.
Activities: 1) Review the policies and procedures for staff and students. 2) Analyze the values that educational policies imply. Artifacts: School handbook, school board policy manual, and summary report Approximate time: 5 hours
Activities: 1) Determine how legislators and school boards make educational policies. 2) Discuss with administrators to determine how school leaders enforce policies. Artifacts: School handbook, school board policy manual, and discuss longs Approximate time: 5 hours 7.5 Examine the historical context of school reform and policy making.
Activities: 1) Review education timelines. 2) Read and determine the influence on historical school reform and policy-making processes. Artifacts: Timelines and policy-making assignment Approximate time: 5 hours 7.6 Collaborate with the greater community for the benefit of P-12 students.
Activities: 1) Visit local businesses and meet with members of community organizations. 2) Invite community members to school related events. Artifacts: Summary of meetings and event programs Approximate time: 8 hours 7.7 Lead as P-12 principal.
Activities: 1) Meet with community members and local business to build and maintain partnerships. 2) Listen to various stakeholders and determine common interests. Apply solutions and document results. Artifacts: Dialogue journal, suggestions, and results Approximate time: 10 hours Section 4 Evaluation of Fieldwork Tasks Fieldwork tasks provided an opportunity to apply theory and knowledge from course room activities. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) established a process to distribute funds from the federal government to states and districts. Schools are accountable for ensuring that all students receive an appropriate education. This law expects all students to perform at or above grade level. If a school does not make adequate yearly progress (AYP), the institution could lose some funding (Brimley & Garfield, 2008). If a school does not make AYP for two consecutive years,