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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Field Experience Checklist Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards January 25, 2008 Before your field experience can be considered complete, you have to provide evidence that you are proficient at the level of between aspiring and beginning principal on each of the TILS Standards. While EACH of the indicators below is not required, some are more important than others and the big picture but demonstrate proficiency. I have left a few out b/c they are implied in the other work. Please fill this out and submit it in your portfolio. If you cant answer the question, then chances are you either need to do more FX or include another activity as documentation. If in doubt, ask a peer to review. Note: the specific standards and FX activities referred to are from the 2008-2013 version.

OVERALL Scope A TN ILL-B qualifies you to be a principal K-12. Indicators are in standard font. My questions to you are in italics. Please answerjust name the activity (eg: A-d or Cg). Activities certainly may address more than one standard/indicator Where do you show that you have some level of An effective instructional leader can work in more leadership experience outside of your own school? than one school An effective instructional leader can address the Where do you show that you have some level of proficiency at the elem., middle school and high school needs of students PreK-12.
level?

Standard A: Continuous Improvement An effective instructional leader implements a systematic, coherent approach to bring about the continuous growth in the academic achievement of all students. Indicators are in standard font. My question to you is in italics. Please answerjust name the activity (eg: A-d or Cg). Activities certainly may address more than one standard/indicator
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding vision/mission as the emphasis in goal setting and program development? A-a participate in the schools leadership team A-c Coordinate a faculty activity to develop, review, or revise the beliefs, vision, and/or mission As above: no need to tell me twice

1. Engages the education stakeholders in developing a school vision, mission and goals that emphasize learning for all students and are consistent with that of the school district.

2. Facilitates the implementation of clear goals, strategies, and timelines to carry out the vision and mission that emphasize learning for all students and keep those goals in the forefront of the schools attention. 3. Creates and sustains an organizational structure that supports school vision, mission, and goals that emphasize learning for all students.

As above

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4. Facilitates the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of data informed school-wide improvement plans for the purpose of continuous school improvement.

5. Collaborates with parents/guardians, community agencies and school system leaders in the implementation of continuous improvement. 6. Communicates and operates from a strong belief that all students can achieve academic success.

Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding the use of data in school improvement? A-d Chair or take leadership in a subcommittee that writes your SIP. A-f Analyze on or more data sets needed for the SIP A-i Develop a proposal for school wide professional development. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding working with parents? Where do you show demonstrate this belief? A-q Generate a weekly bulletin/staff newsletter that addresses vision, SIP, and general information

Standard B: Culture for Teaching and Learning An effective instructional leader creates a school culture and climate based on high expectations conducive to the success of all students. Indicators:
You may have done some of these in 5630: if so, be sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective piece Assuming you did this is 5630; you dont need to add anything here. As above Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding discipline? B-e Consult with the principal or AP to select a teacher who may need help in the area of student discipline B-a Conduct a Climate Analysis B-i Lead/work with others to develop/implement an incentive plan for student behavior and/or attendance B-bb Assist in lunchroom supervision B-s Observe and critique a teacher, submitting a summary of the observation and conferencing This is in A-a. If you did not do/document it, you need to. A-a participate in the schools leadership team Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding understanding and implementing change and addressing resistance? B-a Conduct a Climate Analysis Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding working with the community as a whole? B-x Review and revise the parent/school handbooks B-z Critique your schools website Same as B-7 This is probably the same as A-5 above.

1. Develops and sustains a school culture based on ethics, diversity, equity and collaboration. 2. Advocates, nurtures, and leads a culture conducive to student learning. 3. Develops and sustains a safe, secure and disciplined learning environment.

6. Develops a leadership team designed to share responsibilities and ownership to meet student learning goals. 7. Demonstrates an understanding of change processes and the ability to lead the implementation of productive changes in the school.

8. Leads the school community in building relationships that result in a productive learning environment.

9. Encourages and leads challenging, research based changes. 10. Establishes and cultivates strong, supportive family

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connections. 12. Establishes effective lines of communication with teachers, parents, students and stakeholders. 13. Recruits, hires, and retains teachers whose values and instructional frameworks align with the schools mission.

Same as B-7 Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding hiring and/or retaining teachers with such values? D-w Participate in the hiring process.

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Standard C: Instructional Leadership and Assessment An effective instructional leader facilitates the use of instructional practices that are based on assessment data and continually improve student learning. Indicators:
You may have done these in 5640: if so, be sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective piece Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding evaluation of programs? C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding working with others to analyze and improve curriculum and instruction C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. C-k Assume the role of grade level chair for a year. C-v Work with other faculty members to determine the effectiveness of your schools program for teaching literacy across the curriculum. C-r Align your curriculum with standardized tests that are used for student advancement. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding rigor in your curriculum? C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. C-k Assume the role of grade level chair for a year. C-v Work with other faculty members to determine the effectiveness of your schools program for teaching literacy across the curriculum. C-r Align your curriculum with standardized tests that are used for student advancement. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding literacy and numeracy across the curriculum? C-v Work with other faculty members to determine the effectiveness of your schools program for teaching literacy across the curriculum. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding use of best practices? C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. ?Same as C-3?

1. Leads a systematic process of student assessment and program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative data.

2. Leads the professional learning community in analyzing and improving curriculum and instruction.

3. Ensures access to a rigorous curriculum and the supports necessary for all students to meet high expectations.

4. Recognizes literacy and numeracy are essential for learning and ensures they are embedded in all subject areas.

5. Uses research based best practice in the development, design, monitoring and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

6. Monitors and evaluates the schools curricular program for rigor.

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7. Provides teachers and parents with assessment results on a regular basis. 8. Develops and implements a system to regularly communicate student academic progress and assessment results to parents, students, and teachers

Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding sharing assessment data? same as above

Standard D: Professional Growth An effective instructional leader improves student learning and achievement by developing and sustaining high quality professional development. Indicators:
You may have done these in 5760: if so, be sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective piece Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding teacher observation/evaluation? D-m Observe and critique a teacher D-q Work with others to establish a system of peer observation D-s Serve as a mentor for one or more new teachers through the school year. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding PD (development, delivery, evaluation)? C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. D-c Plan and conduct a faculty staff development session D-h Literacy: Develop a series of PD sessions for teachers interested D-i Numeracy: Develop a series of PD sessions for teachers interested Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding the alignment of PD with the SIP? C-a Participate in the SIP component that anaylzes student achievement data and makes recommendations based on those data. D-c Plan and conduct a faculty staff development session D-h Literacy: Develop a series of PD sessions for teachers interested D-i Numeracy: Develop a series of PD sessions for teachers interested

1. Systematically supervises and evaluates faculty and staff.

2. Promotes, facilitates and evaluates professional development.

5. Works in collaboration with the school community to align high quality professional development with the schools improvement plan to impact student learning.

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Standard E: Management of the School An effective instructional leader facilitates learning and teaching through the effective use of resources. Indicators:
You may have done these in 5770: if so, be sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective piece Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding assisting with this? E-d Examine procedures for opening day of school. same Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding garnering resources? Or using those supplied in an effective manner? E-i Work with site administrator responsible for the school discretionary budget. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding knowledge of budget processes/limitations? E-i Work with site administrator responsible for the school discretionary budget. For 5-6-7: where do you show knowledge of working with the community regarding resources, equity and positive relations? Same as #5

1. Establishes a set of standard operating procedures and routines that are understood and followed by all staff.

2. Focuses daily operation on the academic achievement of all students. 3. Garners and employs resources to achieve the schools mission.

4. Prepares and regularly monitors an annual operational budget that aligns with the schools improvement plan.

5. Mobilizes community resources to support the schools mission. 7. Implements a shared understanding of resource management based upon equity, integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct. 8. Develops a comprehensive strategy for positive community and media relations.

Same as #5

Standard F: Ethics An effective instructional leader facilitates continuous improvement in student achievement through processes that meet the highest ethical standards and promote advocacy including political action when appropriate. Indicators:
You may have done these in 5810: if so, be sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective piece This is evaluated in your checkpoints: you dont need to add anything Assuming you did this is 5810, you dont need to add anything Assuming you wrote your Code of Ethics in 5810 and then did F-k, that would cover it. Assuming you did this is 5810 (your advocacy project), you dont need to add anything

1. Performs all professional responsibilities with integrity and fairness. 2. Models and adheres to a professional code of ethics and values. 3. Makes decisions within an ethical context while respecting the dignity of all. 4. Advocates to district and state-level decision-makers when educational, social or political changes are

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necessary to improve learning for students. 5. Makes decisions that are in the best interests of students and aligned with the vision of the school. 6. Considers legal, moral and ethical implications when making decisions. 7. Acts in accordance with federal and state constitutional provisions, statutory standards and regulatory applications.

If you did FX F-k or l, they would address this If you did FX F-k or l, they would address this Assuming you took School Law, your New Teacher Handbook would address this. BE SURE to add the reflective piece!

Standard G: Diversity An effective instructional leader responds to and influences the larger personal, political, social, economic, legal and cultural context in the classroom, school, and the local community while addressing diverse student needs to ensure the success of all students. Indicators:
1. Develops and implements an appropriate diversity policy involving the school community and stakeholders which encompasses program planning and assessment efforts. Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding diversity? G-g Mentor/coach a new teacher to enhance his/her skills in working with families with diverse backgrounds or needs. G-h Mentor/coach a new teacher to enhance his/her skills in modifying curriculum/instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds. G-o Work with parent/ community task force Probably the same as B-13 Same as #1 above

2. Recruits, hires and retains a diverse staff. 3. Interacts effectively with diverse individuals and groups using a variety of interpersonal skills in any given situation. 5. Leads the faculty in engaging families/parents in the education of their children.

?Same as B-7, 12?