EDLD 5399 Week 1

Domain I—Leadership of the Educational Community – Competencies 1 - 4

Competency 1 Area:

The superintendent knows how to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner in order

to promote the success of all students.

The superintendent knows how to:

__S___serve as an advocate for all children.

__S___model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision

making, actions, and behaviors.

__S___exhibit understanding and implement policies and procedures that promote district personnel

compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

__S___monitor and address ethical issues impacting education.

__S___apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner.

__S___ interact with district staff, students, school board, and community in a professional and ethical

manner.

Competency 2 Area:

The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development,

articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and

supported by the educational community.

The superintendent knows how to:

__S___ establish and support a district culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic

rigor for self, students, and staff.

__S___ facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision that focuses on teaching and

learning and ensures the success of all students.

__S___ implement strategies for involving all stakeholders in planning processes and for facilitating

planning between constituencies.

__S___ use formal and informal techniques to monitor and assess district/school climate for effective,

responsive decision making.

__C___ institute procedures for monitoring the accomplishment of district goals and objectives to achieve

the district's vision.

__C___ facilitate the development, use, and allocation of all available resources, including human

resources, to support implementation of the district's vision and goals.

__S___ recognize and celebrate contributions of staff and community toward realization of the district's

vision.

__S___ maintain awareness of emerging issues and trends affecting public education and communicate

their significance to the local educational community.

__S___ encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as opportunities.

__S___ promote multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and the appreciation of diversity in the

educational community.

__S___ understand and support educational programs for all student populations, including students with

special needs.

Competency 3 Area:

The superintendent knows how to communicate and collaborate with families and community I am pleased as I look over the competencies that many I feel are strengths and I have improved my knowledge over the course of the superintendent certification program. Areas I feel are particular strengths I could offer assistance to others are:

The superintendent knows how to:

__S___ serve as an articulate, effective communicator for the importance of public education in a free

democratic society.

__S___ develop and implement an effective and comprehensive internal and external district

communications plan and public relations program.

__S___ analyze community and district structures and identify major opinion leaders and their

relationships to district goals and programs.

__S___ establish partnerships with families, area businesses, institutions of higher education, and

community groups to strengthen programs and support district goals.

__S___ implement effective strategies for systematically communicating with and gathering input from all

stakeholders in the district.

__S___ communicate and work effectively with diverse groups in the district and community; i.e., social,

cultural, political, ethnic, and racial group, so that all students receive appropriate resources and

instructional support to ensure educational success.

__S___ develop and use formal and informal techniques to gain an accurate view of the perceptions of

district staff, families, and community members.

__C___ use effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills.

__S___ articulate the district's vision and priorities to the community and to the media.

__S___ influence the media by using proactive communication strategies that serve to enhance and

promote the district's vision.

__S___ communicate effectively about positions on educational issues using effective writing, speaking,

and active listening skills to ensure educational success for all students.

Competency 4 Area:

The superintendent knows how to respond to and influence the larger political, social, economic,

legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees, to achieve the district's

educational vision.

The superintendent knows how to:

__C___ analyze and respond to political, social, economic, and cultural factors affecting students and

education.

__S___ provide leadership in defining superintendent-board roles and establishing mutual expectations.

__S___ communicate and work effectively with board members in varied contexts, including problem-

solving and decision-making contexts.

__C___ work with the board of trustees to define and consistently adhere to mutual expectations, policies,

and standards.

__C___ access and work with local, state, and national political systems and organizations to elicit input

on critical educational issues.

__S___ use legal guidelines to protect the rights of students and staff and to improve learning

opportunities.

__C___ prepare and recommend district policies to improve student learning and district performance in

compliance with state and federal requirements

DOMAIN II—INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP – COMPETENCIES 5 - 7

Competency 5 Area:

The superintendent knows how to facilitate the planning and implementation of strategic plans

that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum, curriculum resources,

and assessment; use the current accountability system; and promote the use of varied

assessments to measure student performance.

The superintendent knows how to:

__S___ facilitate effective curricular decision making based on an understanding of pedagogy, curriculum

design, cognitive development, learning processes, and child and adolescent growth and development.

__S___ implement planning procedures to develop curricula that achieve optimal student learning and

that anticipate and respond to occupational and economic trends.

___C__ implement curriculum design and delivery systems to ensure instructional quality, appropriate

depth of learning, and alignment across the district.

___S__ develop and implement collaborative processes for systematically assessing and renewing the

curriculum to meet the needs of all students and ensure appropriate scope, sequence, content, and

alignment.

___S__ use assessment to measure student learning, diagnose student needs, and determine

effectiveness of the curriculum to ensure educational accountability.

__S___ evaluate district curricula and provide direction for improving curricula based on sound, research-

based practices.

__S___facilitate the integration of technology into the school district curriculum to enhance learning for all

students

__S__ facilitate the effective coordination creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving by

appropriate school district staff and other individuals involved in curriculum design and delivery.

___C__ facilitate the effective coordination of district and campus curricular and extracurricular programs.

__S___ ensure that staff members have a working knowledge of the accountability system and are

monitoring its components to increase student performance.

Competency 6 Area:

The superintendent knows how to advocate, promote, and sustain an instructional program and

a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

The superintendent knows how to:

___S__ apply knowledge of motivational theories and strategies to encourage staff, students,

families/caregivers, and the community to strive to achieve the district's vision.

___S__ facilitate the implementation of sound, research-based theories and techniques of classroom

management, student discipline, and school safety to ensure a school district environment conducive to

learning.

__S___ facilitate the development of a learning organization that encompasses high student engagement

and learning with academic rigor through the use of effective planning and lesson design.

___S__ facilitate the ongoing study of current best practice and relevant research and encourage the

application of this knowledge to district/school improvement initiatives.

__S___ implement and support student services and activity programs to address developmental,

scholastic, social, emotional, cultural, physical, and leadership needs.

__C___ establish a comprehensive school district program of student assessment, interpretation of data,

and reporting of state and national data results for improvement of student learning

___S__ apply knowledge of special programs to ensure that students are provided with appropriate

resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and services.

__C___ analyze instructional resource needs and deploy instructional resources effectively and equitably

to enhance student learning.

__C___ analyze the implications of various organizational factors (e.g., staffing patterns, class scheduling

formats, school organizational structures, student discipline practices) for teaching and learning.

__S___ develop and use appropriate change processes to improve student and adult learning.

__S___ ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological, linguistic, cultural, psychological, and other

factors that may affect student development and learning and create an environment in which all

students will learn.

Competency 7 Area:

The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and development system and

select appropriate models for supervision and staff development to improve the performance of

all staff members.

The superintendent knows how to:

__S___ improve teaching and learning by participating in quality relevant professional development

activities and studying current professional literature and research.

___S__ develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development plan to address

identified areas of district, campus, and/or staff need.

__S___ facilitate the application of adult learning principles to all professional development activities,

including the use of support and follow-up strategies to facilitate implementation.

__S___ implement strategies to enhance the expertise and skill of staff at the district and campus levels.

__S___ work collaboratively with other district personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate professional

growth programs.

__S___ deliver effective presentations and facilitate learning for both small and large groups.

__S___ implement effective strategies for the recruitment, selection, induction, development, evaluation,

and promotion of staff.

__S___ develop and implement comprehensive staff evaluation models that include both formative and

summative assessment and appraisal strategies.

__S___ assess and support the organizational health and climate by implementing necessary strategies

to improve the performance of all staff members.

DOMAIN III—ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP – COMPETENCIES 8 – 10

Competency 8 Area:

The superintendent knows how to apply principles of effective leadership and management in

relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization, financial management, and

technology application.

The superintendent knows how to:

___C__ apply procedures for effective budget planning and management.

___S__ work collaboratively with board of trustees and appropriate personnel to develop district budgets.

___C__ facilitate and evaluate effective account auditing and monitoring that complies with legal

requirements and local district policy.

___C__ establish district procedures for accurate, effective, ethical purchasing and financial record

keeping and reporting.

___C__ acquire, allocate, and manage resources according to district vision and priorities, including

obtaining and using funding from various sources.

___S__ use district and staff evaluation data for personnel policy development and decision making.

___S__ apply knowledge associated with personnel management, including requirements related to

certifying, recruiting, screening, selecting, evaluating, disciplining, reassigning, and dismissing

personnel.

___C__ manage one's own time and the time of others to enhance district operations.

__C___ develop and implement plans for using technology and information systems to enhance efficiency

and effectiveness of school district operations.

__C___ apply legal concepts, regulations, and codes as required.

__C___use revenue forecasting and enrollment forecasting to address personnel and budgetary needs

accurately.

Competency 9 Area:

The superintendent knows how to apply principles of leadership and management to the

district's physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning

environment.

The superintendent knows how to:

___C__ apply procedures for planning, funding, renovating, and/or constructing school facilities to support

the district’s mission and goals.

___C__ implement strategies that enable the district's physical plant, equipment, and support systems to

operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.

__S___ apply strategies for ensuring the safety of students and personnel and for addressing

emergencies and security concerns.

__S___ develop and implement procedures for emergency planning and for responding to crises.

__C___ apply procedures for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of district facilities.

__C___ implement evaluate appropriate procedures to ensure efficient, effective district transportation

services, food services, health services, and other services.

__C___ apply legal concepts, regulations, and codes as required.

Competency 10 Area:

The superintendent knows how to apply organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving

skills to comply with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive change in varied

contexts.

The superintendent knows how to:

__C___ implement appropriate leadership skills, techniques, and group process skills to define roles,

assign functions, delegate effectively, and determine accountability for goal attainment.

__S___ implement processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for informed decision making to

attain district goals.

__S___ identify, analyze, and resolve problems using appropriate problem-solving techniques and

decision-making skills.

__S___ use strategies for working with others, including the board of trustees, to promote collaborative

decision making and problem solving, facilitate team building, and develop consensus.

__S___ encourage and facilitate positive change, enlist support for change, and overcome obstacles to

change in varied educational contexts.

__S___ analyze and use political influences to benefit the educational organization.

Self-Assessment Reflection: Review your responses to the 10 Competency Self-Assessment, and

write a reflection discussing your strengths, areas where you consider yourself competent but not yet a

strength, and areas needing improvement. Be sure to reflect on all S, C and I responses because you

will be expected to certainly include areas for improvement and competent areas in your Intern Plan.

Write your reflection on the next page.

 I am pleased as I look over the competencies that many I feel are strengths and I have improved my knowledge over the course of the superintendent certification program. Areas I feel are particular strengths I could offer assistance to others are:

Domain I—Leadership of the Educational Community – Competency 1 Area: The superintendent knows how to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner in order to promote the success of all students. The superintendent knows how to: 1) serve as an advocate for all children,  2) model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and behaviors, 3) exhibit understanding and implement policies and procedures that promote district personnel compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators, 4) monitor and address ethical issues impacting education, 5) apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner, 6) interact with district staff, students, school board, and community in a professional and ethical manner.  Competency 2 Area: The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the educational community. The superintendent knows how to: 6)  establish and support a district culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic rigor for self, students, and staff, 7) facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision that focuses on teaching and learning and ensures the success of all students, 8) implement strategies for involving all stakeholders in planning processes and for facilitating  planning between constituencies, 9) use formal and informal techniques to monitor and assess district/school climate for effective, responsive decision making, 12) recognize and celebrate contributions of staff and community toward realization of the district's vision, 13) maintain awareness of emerging issues and trends affecting public education and communicate their significance to the local educational community, 14) encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as opportunities, 15) promote multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and the appreciation of diversity in the  educational community, 16) understand and support educational programs for all student populations, including students with special needs. Competency 3 Area: The superintendent knows how to communicate and collaborate with families and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilize community resources to ensure educational success for all students. The superintendent knows how to: 17) serve as an articulate, effective communicator for the importance of public education in a free democratic society, 18) develop and implement an effective and comprehensive internal and external district  communications plan and public relations program, 19) analyze community and district structures and identify major opinion leaders and their relationships to district goals and programs, 20) establish partnerships with families, area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support district goals. 21) implement effective strategies for systematically communicating with and gathering input from all stakeholders in the district, 22) communicate and work effectively with diverse groups in the district and community; i.e., social, cultural, political, ethnic, and racial group, so that all students receive appropriate resources and instructional support to ensure educational success, 23) develop and use formal and informal techniques to gain an accurate view of the perceptions of district staff, families, and community members, 24) articulate the district's vision and priorities to the community and to the media, 25) influence the media by using proactive communication strategies that serve to enhance and promote the district's vision, 25) communicate effectively about positions on educational issues using effective writing, speaking, and active listening skills to ensure educational success for all students.  Competency Area 4: The superintendent knows how to respond to and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees, to achieve the district's educational vision. The superintendent knows how to: 27) provide leadership in defining superintendent-board roles and establishing mutual expectations, 28) communicate and work effectively with board members in varied contexts, including problem-solving and decision-making contexts, 30) use legal guidelines to protect the rights of students and staff and to improve learning opportunities.     

DOMAIN II—Instructional Leadership, Competency 5 Area: The superintendent knows how to facilitate the planning and implementation of strategic plans  that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessment; use the current accountability system; and promote the use of varied assessments to measure student performance. The superintendent knows how to: 32) facilitate effective curricular decision making based on an understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, cognitive development, learning processes, and child and adolescent growth and development, 33)  implement planning procedures to develop curricula that achieve optimal student learning and that anticipate and respond to occupational and economic trends, 35) develop and implement collaborative processes for systematically assessing and renewing the curriculum to meet the needs of all students and ensure appropriate scope, sequence, content, and alignment, 36) use assessment to measure student learning, diagnose student needs, and determine effectiveness of the curriculum to ensure educational accountability, 37) evaluate district curricula and provide direction for improving curricula based on sound, research-based practices, 38) facilitate the integration of technology into the school district curriculum to enhance learning for all students, 38)  facilitate the effective coordination creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving by appropriate school district staff and other individuals involved in curriculum design and delivery, 41) ensure that staff members have a working knowledge of the accountability system and are monitoring its components to increase student performance. Competency 6 Area: The superintendent knows how to advocate, promote, and sustain an instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. The superintendent knows how to: 42) apply knowledge of motivational theories and strategies to encourage staff, students, families/caregivers, and the community to strive to achieve the district's vision, 43)  facilitate the implementation of sound, research-based theories and techniques of classroom management, student discipline, and school safety to ensure a school district environment conducive to learning, 44)  facilitate the development of a learning organization that encompasses high student engagement and learning with academic rigor through the use of effective planning and lesson design, 45) facilitate the ongoing study of current best practice and relevant research and encourage the application of this knowledge to district/school improvement initiatives, 46) implement and support student services and activity programs to address developmental, scholastic, social, emotional, cultural, physical, and leadership needs, 48) apply knowledge of special programs to ensure that students are provided with appropriate  resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and services, 51) develop and use appropriate change processes to improve student and adult learning, 52) ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological, linguistic, cultural, psychological, and other factors that may affect student development and learning and create an environment in which all students will learn. Competency 7 Area: The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and development system and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development to improve the performance of all staff members. The superintendent knows how to: 53)  improve teaching and learning by participating in quality relevant professional development activities and studying current professional literature and research, 54) develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development plan to address identified areas of district, campus, and/or staff need, 55)  facilitate the application of adult learning principles to all professional development activities, including the use of support and follow-up strategies to facilitate implementation, 56) implement strategies to enhance the expertise and skill of staff at the district and campus levels, 57) work collaboratively with other district personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate professional growth programs, 58) deliver effective presentations and facilitate learning for both small and large groups, 59) implement effective strategies for the recruitment, selection, induction, development, evaluation, and promotion of staff, 60) develop and implement comprehensive staff evaluation models that include both formative and summative assessment and appraisal strategies, 61) assess and support the organizational health and climate by implementing necessary strategies to improve the performance of all staff members.

DOMAIN III—Administrative Leadership, Competency 8 Area: The superintendent knows how to apply principles of effective leadership and management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization, financial management, and  technology application. The superintendent knows how to: 63) work collaboratively with board of trustees and appropriate personnel to develop district budgets, 67) use district and staff evaluation data for personnel policy development and decision making, 68) apply knowledge associated with personnel management, including requirements related to certifying, recruiting, screening, selecting, evaluating, disciplining, reassigning, and dismissing personnel. Competency 9 Area: The superintendent knows how to apply principles of leadership and management to the district's physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. The superintendent knows how to: 75)  apply strategies for ensuring the safety of students and personnel and for addressing  emergencies and security concerns, 76) develop and implement procedures for emergency planning and for responding to crises. Competency 10 Area: The superintendent knows how to apply organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving  skills to comply with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive change in varied contexts. The superintendent knows how to: 81) implement processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for informed decision making to attain district goals, 82) identify, analyze, and resolve problems using appropriate problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills, 83) use strategies for working with others, including the board of trustees, to promote collaborative decision making and problem solving, facilitate team building, and develop consensus, 84) encourage and facilitate positive change, enlist support for change, and overcome obstacles to change in varied educational contexts, 85) analyze and use political influences to benefit the educational organization.

The thread that ties these areas together is reliance on my people skills and expertise in communicating my ideas. Working in teams and inspiring people to perform is something I am comfortable with and these skills will assist me as a superintendent. I feel these have been strengthened more through this program and I am more aware of strengths I did not know I possessed.

The following are items I feel I am competent to lead with, but I have ranked them this way because I feel I could benefit from further guidance with the team I lead or from experts who can give me some concrete suggestions that may apply directly to the school district I will lead. I believe I have a solid foundation on which to build more knowledge and move forward with more research. The following are the competencies I ranked myself competent in knowledge and skill:

Domain I: 10) institute procedures for monitoring the accomplishment of district goals and objectives to achieve the district's vision. 11) facilitate the development, use, and allocation of all available resources, including human resources, to support implementation of the district's vision and goals, 24) use effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills, 26)  analyze and respond to political, social, economic, and cultural factors affecting students and education, 28) work with the board of trustees to define and consistently adhere to mutual expectations, policies, and standards, 29) access and work with local, state, and national political systems and organizations to elicit input on critical educational issues, 31) prepare and recommend district policies to improve student learning and district performance in compliance with state and federal requirements.

DOMAIN II—Instructional Leadership: 34)  implement curriculum design and delivery systems to ensure instructional quality, appropriate depth of learning, and alignment across the district, 40) facilitate the effective coordination of district and campus curricular and extracurricular programs, 47) establish a comprehensive school district program of student assessment, interpretation of data, and reporting of state and national data results for improvement of student learning , 49) analyze instructional resource needs and deploy instructional resources effectively and equitably to enhance student learning, 50) analyze the implications of various organizational factors (e.g., staffing patterns, class scheduling formats, school organizational structures, student discipline practices) for teaching and learning.

DOMAIN III—Administrative Leadership: 62)  apply procedures for effective budget planning and management, 64) facilitate and evaluate effective account auditing and monitoring that complies with legal requirements and local district policy, 65)  establish district procedures for accurate, effective, ethical purchasing and financial record keeping and reporting, 66) acquire, allocate, and manage resources according to district vision and priorities, including obtaining and using funding from various sources, 69) manage one's own time and the time of others to enhance district operations, 70) develop and implement plans for using technology and information systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of school district operations, 71) apply legal concepts, regulations, and codes as required, 72) use revenue forecasting and enrollment forecasting to address personnel and budgetary needs accurately, 73)  apply procedures for planning, funding, renovating, and/or constructing school facilities to support the district’s mission and goals, 74) implement strategies that enable the district's physical plant, equipment, and support systems to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively, 77)  apply procedures for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of district facilities, 78) implement evaluate appropriate procedures to ensure efficient, effective district transportation services, food services, health services, and other services, 79) apply legal concepts, regulations, and codes as required, 80) implement appropriate leadership skills, techniques, and group process skills to define roles, assign functions, delegate effectively, and determine accountability for goal attainment.