Friday, August 28, 2009
Personal Assessment
Assess yourself against the standards and quality indicators for the superintendency.
Determine the number of C, S and I quality indicators and post the results to your blog
Select the five quality indicators of greatest strength and the five quality indicators of needing improvement and post to your blog.
Comment on your indicator totals and your strengths/needed improvements and submit your blog link to your classmates.
Comment on the submissions of each of your classmates.
Determine the number of C, S and I quality indicators and post the results to your blog
Select the five quality indicators of greatest strength and the five quality indicators of needing improvement and post to your blog.
Comment on your indicator totals and your strengths/needed improvements and submit your blog link to your classmates.
Comment on the submissions of each of your classmates.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Superintendent SBEC self assessment
SBEC Superintendent Competencies
Self-Assessment
Directions: For each criteria, enter S, C, or I
Key to scoring: S = I consider this a strength, I could lead in this activity.
C= I feel competent in this area of knowledge and skill
I = This is an area on which I would like to focus and improve my knowledge and skill
Domain I—Leadership of the Educational Community
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner
in order to promote the success of all students.
_____serve as an advocate for all children.
_____model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and behaviors.
_____ implement policies and procedures that promote district personnel compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
_____apply knowledge of ethical issues affecting education.
_____apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner.
_____ interact with district staff and students in a professional manner.
Competency 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.
_____ establish and support a district culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic rigor for self, students, and staff.
_____ facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision that focuses on teaching and learning and ensures the success of all students.
_____ implement strategies for involving all stakeholders in planning processes and for facilitating planning between constituencies.
_____ use formal and informal techniques to monitor and assess district/school climate for effective, responsive decision making.
_____ institute procedures for monitoring the accomplishment of district goals and objectives to achieve the district's vision.
_____ facilitate the development, use, and allocation of all available resources, including human resources, to support implementation of the district's vision and goals.
_____ recognize and celebrate contributions of staff and community toward realization of the district's vision.
_____ maintain awareness of emerging issues and trends affecting public education and communicate their significance to the local educational community.
_____ encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as learning opportunities.
_____ promote multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and the appreciation of diversity in the educational community.
Competency 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.
_____ serve as an articulate spokesperson for the importance of public education in a free democratic society.
_____ develop and implement an effective and comprehensive internal and external district communications plan and public relations program.
_____ analyze community and district structures and identify major opinion leaders and their relationships to district goals and programs.
_____ establish partnerships with families, area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support district goals.
_____ implement effective strategies for systematically communicating with and gathering input from all stakeholders in the district.
_____ communicate and work effectively with diverse social, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups in the district and community so that all students receive appropriate resources and instructional support to ensure educational success.
_____ develop and use formal and informal techniques to gain an accurate view of the perceptions of district staff, families, and community members.
_____ use effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills.
_____ articulate the district's vision and priorities to the community and to the media.
_____ influence the media by using proactive communication strategies that serve to enhance and promote the district's vision.
_____ communicate effectively about positions on educational issues.
_____ use effective and forceful writing, speaking, and active listening skills.
Competency 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.
_____ analyze and respond to political, social, economic, and cultural factors affecting students and education.
_____ provide leadership in defining superintendent-board roles and establishing mutual expectations.
_____ communicate and work effectively with board members in varied contexts, including problem-solving and decision-making contexts.
_____ work with the board of trustees to define mutual expectations, policies, and standards.
_____ access and work with local, state, and national political systems and organizations to elicit input on critical educational issues.
_____ use legal guidelines to protect the rights of students and staff and to improve learning opportunities.
_____ prepare and recommend district policies to improve student learning and district performance in compliance with state and federal requirements
DOMAIN II—INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Competency 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; and promote the use of varied
assessments to measure student performance.
_____ facilitate effective curricular decision making based on an understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, cognitive development, learning processes, and child and adolescent growth and development.
_____ implement planning procedures to develop curricula that achieve optimal student learning and that anticipate and respond to occupational and economic trends.
_____ implement core curriculum design and delivery systems to ensure instructional quality and continuity across the district.
_____ 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.
_____ use assessment to measure student learning and diagnose student needs to ensure educational accountability.
_____ evaluate district curricula and provide direction for improving curricula based on sound, research-based practices.
_____ integrate the use of technology, telecommunications, and information systems into the school district curriculum to enhance learning for all students.
_____ facilitate the use of creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving by staff and other school district stakeholders involved in curriculum design and delivery.
_____ facilitate the effective coordination of district and campus curricular and extracurricular programs.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to advocate, nurture, and sustain an instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
_____ apply knowledge of motivational theories to create conditions that encourage staff, students, families/caregivers, and the community to strive to achieve the district's vision.
_____ 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.
_____ facilitate the development of a learning organization that encourages educational excellence, supports instructional improvement, and incorporates best practice.
_____ facilitate the ongoing study of current best practice and relevant research and encourage the application of this knowledge to district/school improvement initiatives.
_____ plan and manage student services and activity programs to address developmental, scholastic, social, emotional, cultural, physical, and leadership needs.
_____ establish a comprehensive school district program of student assessment, interpretation of data, and reporting of state and national data results.
_____ apply knowledge of special programs to ensure that students with special needs are provided with appropriate resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and services.
_____ analyze instructional resource needs and deploy instructional resources effectively and equitably to enhance student learning.
_____ analyze the implications of various organizational factors (e.g., staffing patterns, class scheduling formats, school organizational structures, student discipline practices) for teaching and learning.
_____ develop, implement, and evaluate change processes to improve student and adult learning and the climate for learning.
_____ 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 can learn.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and development system to improve the performance of all staff members and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development.
_____ enhance teaching and learning by participating in quality professional development activities and studying current professional literature and research.
_____ develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development plan to address identified areas of district, campus, and/or staff need.
_____ facilitate the application of adult learning principles to all professional development activities, including the use of support and follow-up strategies to facilitate implementation.
_____ implement strategies to enhance professional capabilities at the district and campus level.
_____ work collaboratively with other district personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate professional growth programs.
_____ deliver effective presentations and facilitate learning for both small and large groups.
_____ implement effective strategies for the recruitment, selection, induction, development, evaluation, and promotion of staff.
_____ develop and implement comprehensive staff evaluation models that include both formative and summative assessment and appraisal strategies.
_____ diagnose organizational health and morale and implement strategies and programs to provide ongoing assistance and support to personnel
DOMAIN III—ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Competency 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 use.
_____ apply procedures for effective budget planning and management.
_____ work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop district budgets.
_____ facilitate effective account auditing and monitoring.
_____ establish district procedures for accurate and effective purchasing and financial record keeping and reporting.
_____ acquire, allocate, and manage resources according to district vision and priorities, including obtaining and using funding from various sources.
_____ use district and staff evaluation data for personnel policy development and decision making.
_____ apply knowledge of certification requirements and standards.
_____ apply knowledge of legal requirements associated with personnel management, including requirements relating to recruiting, screening, selecting, evaluating, disciplining, reassigning, and dismissing personnel.
_____ manage one's own time and the time of others to maximize attainment of district goals.
_____ develop and implement plans for using technology and information systems to enhance school district operations.
_____ apply pertinent legal concepts, regulations, and codes.
Competency 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.
_____ apply procedures for planning, funding, renovating, and/or constructing school facilities.
_____ implement strategies that enable the district's physical plant, equipment, and support systems to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
_____ apply strategies for ensuring the safety of students and personnel and for addressing emergencies and security concerns.
_____ develop and implement procedures for crisis planning and for responding to crises.
_____ apply procedures for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of district facilities.
_____ implement appropriate, effective procedures in relation to district transportation services, food services, health services, and other services.
_____ apply pertinent legal concepts, regulations, and codes.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to apply organizational, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills to facilitate positive change in varied contexts.
_____ implement appropriate management techniques and group process skills to define roles, assign functions, delegate effectively, and determine accountability for goal attainment.
_____ implement processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for informed decision making.
_____ frame, analyze, and resolve problems using appropriate problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills.
_____ 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.
_____ encourage and facilitate positive change, enlist support for change, and overcome obstacles to change in varied educational contexts.
_____ apply skills for monitoring and evaluating change and making needed adjustments to achieve goals.
_____ analyze and manage internal and external political systems to benefit the educational organization.
Self-Assessment
Directions: For each criteria, enter S, C, or I
Key to scoring: S = I consider this a strength, I could lead in this activity.
C= I feel competent in this area of knowledge and skill
I = This is an area on which I would like to focus and improve my knowledge and skill
Domain I—Leadership of the Educational Community
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner
in order to promote the success of all students.
_____serve as an advocate for all children.
_____model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and behaviors.
_____ implement policies and procedures that promote district personnel compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
_____apply knowledge of ethical issues affecting education.
_____apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner.
_____ interact with district staff and students in a professional manner.
Competency 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.
_____ establish and support a district culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic rigor for self, students, and staff.
_____ facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision that focuses on teaching and learning and ensures the success of all students.
_____ implement strategies for involving all stakeholders in planning processes and for facilitating planning between constituencies.
_____ use formal and informal techniques to monitor and assess district/school climate for effective, responsive decision making.
_____ institute procedures for monitoring the accomplishment of district goals and objectives to achieve the district's vision.
_____ facilitate the development, use, and allocation of all available resources, including human resources, to support implementation of the district's vision and goals.
_____ recognize and celebrate contributions of staff and community toward realization of the district's vision.
_____ maintain awareness of emerging issues and trends affecting public education and communicate their significance to the local educational community.
_____ encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as learning opportunities.
_____ promote multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and the appreciation of diversity in the educational community.
Competency 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.
_____ serve as an articulate spokesperson for the importance of public education in a free democratic society.
_____ develop and implement an effective and comprehensive internal and external district communications plan and public relations program.
_____ analyze community and district structures and identify major opinion leaders and their relationships to district goals and programs.
_____ establish partnerships with families, area businesses, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support district goals.
_____ implement effective strategies for systematically communicating with and gathering input from all stakeholders in the district.
_____ communicate and work effectively with diverse social, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups in the district and community so that all students receive appropriate resources and instructional support to ensure educational success.
_____ develop and use formal and informal techniques to gain an accurate view of the perceptions of district staff, families, and community members.
_____ use effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills.
_____ articulate the district's vision and priorities to the community and to the media.
_____ influence the media by using proactive communication strategies that serve to enhance and promote the district's vision.
_____ communicate effectively about positions on educational issues.
_____ use effective and forceful writing, speaking, and active listening skills.
Competency 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.
_____ analyze and respond to political, social, economic, and cultural factors affecting students and education.
_____ provide leadership in defining superintendent-board roles and establishing mutual expectations.
_____ communicate and work effectively with board members in varied contexts, including problem-solving and decision-making contexts.
_____ work with the board of trustees to define mutual expectations, policies, and standards.
_____ access and work with local, state, and national political systems and organizations to elicit input on critical educational issues.
_____ use legal guidelines to protect the rights of students and staff and to improve learning opportunities.
_____ prepare and recommend district policies to improve student learning and district performance in compliance with state and federal requirements
DOMAIN II—INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Competency 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; and promote the use of varied
assessments to measure student performance.
_____ facilitate effective curricular decision making based on an understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, cognitive development, learning processes, and child and adolescent growth and development.
_____ implement planning procedures to develop curricula that achieve optimal student learning and that anticipate and respond to occupational and economic trends.
_____ implement core curriculum design and delivery systems to ensure instructional quality and continuity across the district.
_____ 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.
_____ use assessment to measure student learning and diagnose student needs to ensure educational accountability.
_____ evaluate district curricula and provide direction for improving curricula based on sound, research-based practices.
_____ integrate the use of technology, telecommunications, and information systems into the school district curriculum to enhance learning for all students.
_____ facilitate the use of creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving by staff and other school district stakeholders involved in curriculum design and delivery.
_____ facilitate the effective coordination of district and campus curricular and extracurricular programs.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to advocate, nurture, and sustain an instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
_____ apply knowledge of motivational theories to create conditions that encourage staff, students, families/caregivers, and the community to strive to achieve the district's vision.
_____ 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.
_____ facilitate the development of a learning organization that encourages educational excellence, supports instructional improvement, and incorporates best practice.
_____ facilitate the ongoing study of current best practice and relevant research and encourage the application of this knowledge to district/school improvement initiatives.
_____ plan and manage student services and activity programs to address developmental, scholastic, social, emotional, cultural, physical, and leadership needs.
_____ establish a comprehensive school district program of student assessment, interpretation of data, and reporting of state and national data results.
_____ apply knowledge of special programs to ensure that students with special needs are provided with appropriate resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and services.
_____ analyze instructional resource needs and deploy instructional resources effectively and equitably to enhance student learning.
_____ analyze the implications of various organizational factors (e.g., staffing patterns, class scheduling formats, school organizational structures, student discipline practices) for teaching and learning.
_____ develop, implement, and evaluate change processes to improve student and adult learning and the climate for learning.
_____ 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 can learn.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and development system to improve the performance of all staff members and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development.
_____ enhance teaching and learning by participating in quality professional development activities and studying current professional literature and research.
_____ develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development plan to address identified areas of district, campus, and/or staff need.
_____ facilitate the application of adult learning principles to all professional development activities, including the use of support and follow-up strategies to facilitate implementation.
_____ implement strategies to enhance professional capabilities at the district and campus level.
_____ work collaboratively with other district personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate professional growth programs.
_____ deliver effective presentations and facilitate learning for both small and large groups.
_____ implement effective strategies for the recruitment, selection, induction, development, evaluation, and promotion of staff.
_____ develop and implement comprehensive staff evaluation models that include both formative and summative assessment and appraisal strategies.
_____ diagnose organizational health and morale and implement strategies and programs to provide ongoing assistance and support to personnel
DOMAIN III—ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Competency 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 use.
_____ apply procedures for effective budget planning and management.
_____ work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop district budgets.
_____ facilitate effective account auditing and monitoring.
_____ establish district procedures for accurate and effective purchasing and financial record keeping and reporting.
_____ acquire, allocate, and manage resources according to district vision and priorities, including obtaining and using funding from various sources.
_____ use district and staff evaluation data for personnel policy development and decision making.
_____ apply knowledge of certification requirements and standards.
_____ apply knowledge of legal requirements associated with personnel management, including requirements relating to recruiting, screening, selecting, evaluating, disciplining, reassigning, and dismissing personnel.
_____ manage one's own time and the time of others to maximize attainment of district goals.
_____ develop and implement plans for using technology and information systems to enhance school district operations.
_____ apply pertinent legal concepts, regulations, and codes.
Competency 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.
_____ apply procedures for planning, funding, renovating, and/or constructing school facilities.
_____ implement strategies that enable the district's physical plant, equipment, and support systems to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
_____ apply strategies for ensuring the safety of students and personnel and for addressing emergencies and security concerns.
_____ develop and implement procedures for crisis planning and for responding to crises.
_____ apply procedures for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of district facilities.
_____ implement appropriate, effective procedures in relation to district transportation services, food services, health services, and other services.
_____ apply pertinent legal concepts, regulations, and codes.
Competency Area:
The superintendent knows how to apply organizational, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills to facilitate positive change in varied contexts.
_____ implement appropriate management techniques and group process skills to define roles, assign functions, delegate effectively, and determine accountability for goal attainment.
_____ implement processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for informed decision making.
_____ frame, analyze, and resolve problems using appropriate problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills.
_____ 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.
_____ encourage and facilitate positive change, enlist support for change, and overcome obstacles to change in varied educational contexts.
_____ apply skills for monitoring and evaluating change and making needed adjustments to achieve goals.
_____ analyze and manage internal and external political systems to benefit the educational organization.
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