EDLD 5399, Week 5 Assignment- Three Year Professional Plan

EDLD 5399 Capstone Superintendent Internship

 

Week Five Assignment, Part 1 and Part E of the Three Year Professional Development Plan

Reflection on Activity

 

In reviewing my  Post SBEC Assessment, discussions with my Field Supervisor, Dr. Creel, and intern plan progress, I saw several areas I wished to improve upon. First, I would like to enhance my knowledge of technology issues. Although I have always been interested in these, I believe it is essential in 21st Centruy leadership to keep current with new developments. Therefore, attending the TCEA Conference would be helpful. 

 

I saw a need to strengthen data interpretation and awareness of effect instructional programs in regard to student assessments. By making use of programs offered through Herff-Jone/Nystrom webinars, I can get current information and make better use of my time.

 

Acquiring and managing resources is an ongoing challenge. To address this, I would like to attend SUPES Academy, a national leadership institute. I have been invited to join for the past two years, but did not feel ready to emback on this kind of program before finishing my superintendent program. This would give me a national perspective, as well as expand my professional networking opportunities.

 

I need more experience understanding and working with board of trustee members and attending a TASB Mid-Winter Conference would be theperfect opportunity to not only add to my professional toolbox, but meet superintendents, district personnel and board members across the state.

 

By my third year out, I would like to attend the Lamar University Superintendents' Academy. I hope by this time I will have a superintendency, so this will be a good opportunity to hone my skills in budgeting and financial matters. I will also be able to gain insight from colleagues in my cohort.

 

Webinars offered by Marzano Research Laboratory have always been a way to stay up-to-date with the latest instructional research regarding best practices. I see this as an effective way to improve my skills with minimum cost and maximum flexibility in my schedule.

 

These activities are just a start in what I see as an essential part of my life-long learning and constant improvement of skills. This activity has clarified so many of the lessons I have learned. I have come a long way in understanding the superintendent's role and that I can do this and make a difference to improve students' lives. I appreciate the structure of the program and feel it has been worthwhile in many ways. Thanks to Lamar University and all the professors that lead the courses and I came in contact with. I learned particularly this week, I can depend on the professionals I have met in this program as mentors and colleagues to assist me in all of my professional goals.

 

Year One  Goal     Develop & implement plans for using technology & information systems to enhance efficiency & effectiveness of school district operations	TExES Competency and Domain   Domain III, Comp. 8	Objective (What do you want to improve?)   To stay current with new technology and programs to enhance student learning and office efficiency.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)   Attend the Texas Computer Education Association’s Annual Convention: over 400 presentations to choose from on the following topics: Technology Implementation, CTE, Distance Ed, Flipped Classroom, Leadership, Library Media, Mobile Tech, Library Media, Special Populations, Tech Support, Tech Apps, Tech Integration, Professional Development, Productivity, Global Connections	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)   TCEA, Network contacts developed by attending convention	Date of Completion     2/08/13	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)       Reflections in my professional journal, evaluations completed after each presentation or workshop, professional network contact list expanded
Goal     Establishing a comprehensive school district program of student assessment, interpretation of data, appropriate resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and services.         Year Two	TExES Competency and Domain   Domain II, Comp 6	Objective (What do you want to improve?)   Acquire knowledge about ways to lead during the transition to the Common Core Areas	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)   Webinar: Transitioning to the Common Core   (other webinars will be offered throughout this school year addressing this topic)	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)   Herff-Jones/ Nystrom	Date of Completion         10/18/12 (webinar is 10/11/12, one week to discuss with other professional)   (other webinars scheduled throughout the year to enhance learning on this topic)	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)     Reflections in my professional journal, summary evaluation of webinar, discussion with at least one principal and one district level administrator
Goal       Acquire, allocate, and manage resources according to district vision and priorities, including obtaining and using funding from various sources, AND manage one’s time and the time of others to enhance district operations.	TExES Competency and Domain   Domain III, Comp. 8	Objective (What do you want to improve?)   To apply for SUPES Academy in order to improve skills in finding various resources for a district, as well as heighten my own time management and delegation skills.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)   SUPES Academy-	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)   For the past two years, I have been invited to apply to the Superintendent Professional Preparation Academy, professors conducting the academy and colleagues in the cohort	Date of Completion           5/14	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)       Projects & assignment during academy seminars, as well as independent study, Reflections in my professional log, professional network contact list expanded
Goal       Work with the board of trustees to define and consistently adhere to mutual expectations, policies and standards.     Year Three	TExES Competency and Domain       Domain I, Comp. 4	Objective (What do you want to improve?)       To learn more about the role of the boards of trustees and gain insights to how board relations can be improved	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)   TASB  Mid-Winter Convention	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)   TASB Conference Presenters, Tony Ayub (Trustee SISD)	Date of Completion           3/14	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)     Refections in my professional journal, summary evaluations at the end of each presentation or workshop, discuss with Mr. Ayub regarding conference topics
Goal       Apply procedures for effective budget planning and management  AND  establish district procedures for accurate, effective, ethical purchasing and financial record.	TExES Competency and Domain     Domain III, Comp. 8	Objective (What do you want to improve?)         To improve understanding of the budgeting process and financial procedures	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)     Lamar University Superintendents’ Academy	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)     Professors leading the academy, colleagues in my cohort	Date of Completion       6/15	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)       Reflections in my professional journal, activities and projects during seminars and through independent study, discussions with colleagues in the cohort, discussion with other administrators in my area about academy experiences
Goal             Analyze instructional resource needs and deploy instructional resources effective and equitably to enhance student learning.	TExES Competency and Domain       Domain II, Comp. 6	Objective (What do you want to improve?)         Increase knowledge of instructional best practices and how to apply them to enhance student learning.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?)     Marzano Research Laboratory, Free Webinar Series (periodically offered webinar series  reviewing newest research in best practices and implementation)	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?)     Robert Marzano & Associates	Date of Completion             6/15	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?)       Reflections in my professional journal, summary evaluations at the end of each component, discussions with administrative colleagues