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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Draft Internship Plan
Activity | TEXES comp | Summary of Activity | Resource Person | Projected Date for Completion |
1.C | 2 | Review and compare two different district/school vision statements. Try to obtain these from two distinct types of districts/schools (i.e., rich/poor, urban/suburban/rural, regular/charter/private, etc.) Note strengths and weaknesses of each, and make recommendations for your district/school. Include your recommendations in the notebook. Notes: Pearland and Ingleside | Sonia Serrano | 12/30 |
2.B | 2 | Review the strategic plan for your district. Note the personnel involved in the plan's development, implementation, and evaluation. Investigate support and concerns from the various parties involved. Include your findings and recommendations the notebook. Notes: District Improvement Plan | Sonia Serrano | 12/30 |
3.C | 5 | Review the ways in which assessment data are used by the following: board of education, superintendent, faculty, staff, and community relations/information department. Write a reflective statement about how the leader would seek to improve the use of assessment data in the district/school. The reflective statements will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Susan Cornell | Susan Cornell | 12/30 |
4.A | 3 | Review board policy and administrative regulations regarding how communications will be managed in the district. Assess the level of compliance with policy/regulations, and write a reflective statement describing how you believe communications might be improved. Include the statement in the notebook. Notes: Interview Renee Ivy | Renee Ivy | 12/30 |
5.C | 3 | Choose a current issue in the district/school. Use steps for issue resolution with a small group of concerned parties. Reach consensus for a plan to resolve the issue and /or a critique on areas where resolution failed. Include plan and critique in the notebook. Notes: Brainstorm with Sonia to determine which issue to study. | Sonia Serrano | 12/30 |
6.A | 2 | With permission of the superintendent, observe a district cabinet meeting where the leader plans to use collaborative decision-making. Observe the leader's behavior in outlining goals/problem definition, seeking information, providing information, clarifying/elaboration, challenging viewpoints, diagnosing progress, and summarizing. Include the observations and recommendations for improvement in the notebook. Notes: Ask Sonia to ask for permission for me to attend a Monday cabinet meeting. | Sonia Serrano | 1/31 |
7.A | 5 | Analyze and compare the curriculum with recommendations from NMSA's Turning Points. Cite areas that align with or need change to meet the recommendations. Summarize finding and recommended actions, and include in the notebook. (Consider this activity for a project that would include other relevant knowledge and skill areas.) Notes: Print Turning Points document and examine curriculum in eduphoria. | Nyla Watson | 1/31 |
8.A | 5 | Analyze the district schedule and staffing, and make recommendations for increased efficiency and meeting student needs. Present these findings to the person responsible for scheduling to discuss their feasibility and merit. The analysis, recommendation, and comments from the person responsible for scheduling will be included in the notebook. Notes: Meet with Nan when we start doing district staffing. | Nan Weimer | 5/30 |
9. F | 7 | Select and administer two types of evaluation/observation instruments alternative to the official district form. Copies of completed forms and recommendations for alternative evaluation forms will be included in the notebook. Notes: Use mini observation instrument and research another one. | Kim Marshall | 5/31 |
10.D | 6 | Meet with a group of teachers to assess the amount of teaching that is at each student's challenge level (Vygotsky's model). Solicit recommended methods for achieving more instruction at each student's challenge level. Include methods and recommendations in the notebook. Notes: Meet with Margo to get an updated list of GT strategies. | Margo Gigee | 1/31 |
11.A | 8 | Review board policy on technology. Study the district/school plan on use of technology. Review the degree of compliance between policy and the technology plan, as well as the legal aspects regarding the use of software. Include recommendations in the notebook. Notes: Read board policy, review our policy and meet with Vickie. | Vickie McCarthy | 1/31 |
12.E | 6 | Randomly select a group of students and elicit their recommendations for how to improve preparation for tests. Compile and critique the student recommendations, and address the issue of student input into this process. The critique and recommendation for student input will be included in the notebook. Notes: Meet with my principal advisory committee of students and get feedback about all types of testing. | Sonia Serrano | 1/31 |
13. D | 5 | Meet with a group of randomly selected students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of co curricular activities. Recommendations for improving/expanding the strengths of such activities into other subject areas will be listed and included in the notebook. Notes: Meet with my principal advisory committee of students and get feedback about all clubs. | Sonia Serrano | 1/31 |
14.C | 7 | Collaborate with an experienced staff developer in one staff development activity. This activity should include planning, implementing, instructing, and evaluating. A copy of the agenda, relevant materials, and the evaluation will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Noel Gray. | Noel Gray | 2/28 |
15.B | 10 | Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a district/school change. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken to make the change. Following this meeting, survey several people affected by the change to assess the support or nonsupport for the change. Analyze the stage that each person has reached and recommend a means for moving the person to the next stage. Summarize your findings and recommendations and include them in your notebook. Notes: Interview Don Marshall and key personnel involved with MUNIS implementation. | Don Marshall | 2/28 |
16.C, d, E | 6 | Review discipline referrals for a specific period, and compile the data with regard to grade level, special education classification, race, and gender. A summary of the findings and recommendations for improvement will be included in the notebook. Notes: Obtain district report and analyze. Talk to Retta about SPED numbers. | PEIMS Coordinator | 5/30 |
17.A | 10 | Review board policy regarding student services. Assess the degree of compliance with the policy and education plan. Identify three ways student services might be improved, and include the recommendations in the notebook. Notes: Read board policy on student services and then interview Cary. | Cary Partin | 2/28 |
18.A | 8 | Review the TSSA technology standards in Appendix A.6. Assess the level of compliance with these standards by the leadership in your school. Write a plan for actions that can be taken to better meet the standards. Notes: Print TSSA standards and interview Vickie | Vickie McCarthy | 1/31 |
19.A | 8 | Review the policies for district/school operations. Evaluate the extent to which the district/school is in compliance with these policies. Make recommendations for increasing compliance with these policies. Include the evaluation and recommendations in the notebook. Notes: Read board policy and interview Cary. | Cary Partin | 2/28 |
20.A | 9 | Examine the reports from current local health and fire inspections, as well as any other required state or federal reporting data on maintenance of the facilities. Examine building work orders and work accomplished for the district. Complete a summary of findings and recommendations, and include it in the notebook. Notes: Talk to Cary about obtaining various local agency reports and district work order reports. | Cary Partin | 2/28 |
21.A | 9 | Interview transportation director to discuss current issues and needs for transportation. This discussion should include costs, maintenance, personnel issues, training and safety, and student problems. A brief summary of the needs and issues will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview transportation director. | Sonia Serrano | 2/28 |
22.A | 9 | Interview the district/school food service manager to discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. A summary of the findings from the interview will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Dorothy Simpson. | Dorothy Simpson | 2/28 |
23.A | 7 | Interview the person responsible for district personnel. Major requirements and issues to be discussed should include planning, recruitment, selection, induction, compensation, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel. A summary of the interview will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Bob Crager. | Bob Crager | 3/30 |
24. A | 8 | Interview the administrator responsible for the district finance/ budget office. The interview should focus on administrative responsibility, guidelines, training, and any other major needs or concerns that the office requires of the position of study. An overview of the interview will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Don Marshall. | Don Marshall | 3/30 |
25.A | 3 | Interview one or more persons involved in district/school public relations. The interview should include strategies for effective communications to and from the community and the issues of community politics. a summary of the interview will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Renee Ivy. | Renee Ivy | 3/30 |
26.B | 3 | Examine the current policy and procedures for parent involvement in the school district. A brief summary of the district's initiatives in parent involvement will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Brenda Waters. | Brenda Waters | 4/2 |
27.D | 3 | Meet confidentially with one or more students of differing racial groups to assess their concerns and recommendations for a positive culturally diverse climate in the district/school. A summary and critique of the interview will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Sonia Serrano. | Sonia Serrano | 4/22 |
28.A | 3 | Compile list of social agencies that are available to help and support the students, faculty and administration. The list of agencies and the major services they provide will be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Sonia Serrano. | Sonia Serrano | 3/11 |
29.A | 1,4 | Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument for the superintendent. Analyze the correlation between the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation. Copies of the job description and evaluation and the analysis will be included in notebook. Notes: Ask Sonia for job description and evaluations for Asst. Superintendents. | Sonia Serrano | 3/11 |
30.C | 1,4 | Review past school board agendas, reports, and/or minutes. Note significant events, policy changes, and recurring themes or concerns that affect the district/school today. Include a summary in the notebook. Notes: Analyze agendas and minutes for recurring themes. | Sonia Serrano | 3/30 |
31.E | 1,4 | Provide evidence, which demonstrates that you actually do what you tell others to do. For example, if you ask others to monitor and adjust their performances, show how you do this in your work. Include evidence in the notebook. Notes: Do self reflection. | Sonia Serrano | 3/30 |
32.a 1-6 | 1,4 | I will develop the following interpersonal skills throughout the year:
Notes: Do Self Reflection | Sonia Serrano | 3/30 |
33.B | 1,4 | Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in the notebook, followed by a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations. Notes: Attend board meetings and take notes on outcomes. | Sonia Serrano | 5/30 |
34.A | 5 | Review requirements for the current IDEIA, and meet with the special education director to discuss responsibilities of principals in meeting the guidelines. Compile a list of recommendations about what principals will need to know and be able to do to meet IDEIA guidelines and better serve special education students. The list will be included in the notebook. Notes: Reread IDEIA policy and interview Retta. | Retta Cook | 1/28 |
35.A | 10 | Choose a current issue at your district/school. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons in a group or individually to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each sided 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 in the notebook. Include the goals, list of concerns, and consensus on goal in the notebook. Include any recommendation for the school/district concerning the issue. Notes: Meet with Lisa to brainstorm current issues. Decide on interviewees, create questionnaire and complete interview. | Lisa Nixon | 5/30 |
36.A | 6 | Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use research literature and perspectives from administrators, teachers, students, and parents in compiling the list. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue. Include your list and assessment with any recommendations in your notebook. Notes: Meet with Lisa to brainstorm current issues with curriculum and instruction. | Lisa Nixon | 5/30 |
37.A | 8 | Contact several persons experienced in the position of study, and compile a list of professional associations, service organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies that provide expertise and service to the position. The list of resources and their major area of service is to be included in the notebook. Notes: Interview Dr. Mixon and Dr. Young. | Dr. Mixon and Dr. Young | 5/30 |
38.A | 5 | Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district or state publications used or recommended for the position of study. The list should include resources of the highest quality and relevance to the position and educational leadership. The list should be included in the notebook. Notes: Research relevant materials and interview Brenda Waters for other ideas of relevant materials. | Brenda Waters | 5/30 |
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