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INTERNSHIP PLAN
PERFORMANCE-BASE ACTIVITES ADDRESSING ISLLC
STANDARD 1:
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the
success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation,
implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and
supported by the school community.
1. Vision/Mission Building (Time Frame: 18)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 1 are:
* Participate in Administrative Team Meetings and be an active participant in all
meetings to develop and implement the vision and mission generated through the
meetings. I will also visit leadership team meeting once a month to gain knowledge of
the directions of the four leadership teams.
2. Strategic Planning (Time Frame: 16)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 1 are:
Be an active participant in all administrative team meeting designated to work
on proficiency-based learning.
3. Data collection and Analysis (Time Frame: 10)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 1 are:
In conjunction with the Data Specialist and other staff members, I will review
the RTI model and data collection in reference to early intervention.
Collect and review data on correlation between socioeconomic status and its
impact on educational performance.
4. Effective Communication (Time Frame: 10)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 1 are:
During IEP meetings inform parents of our transition into standards-based
IEPs.
Continue communicating with special education staff information gathered
during workshops from Doe, MADSEC, ADSEC, Drummond Woodsum, etc.
Discuss policies with educational technicians during weekly PLC time.
5. Negotiating/Consensus Building (Time Frame: 16)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 1 are:
Lead PLCs for the special education staff that will facilitate the transitions in
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5. Evaluation of Student Achievement/Testing and Measurements (Time Frame: 3
hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 2 are:
Use assessment results to evaluate student progress.
Work with data specialist to interpret and effectively use evaluation results.
Provide time with special education staff to review measurement tools and
training for assessments.
6. Supervision of Extra/Co-curricular Education (Time Frame: 2 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 2 are:
Continue to work with various school staff to assure that students with disabilities
are given the opportunity to participate in extra/co-curricular education to the
same extent as their non-disabled peers.
7. Staff Development/Adult Learning (Time Frame: 24 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 2 are:
Continue disseminating information and providing professional development to
special education teachers (i.e. materials gathered during courses I am currently
taking, book studies, articles on standard-based education, etc.)
Continue to develop and implement professional development for educational
technicians during district workshops days and early release days.
8. Change Process (Time Frame: 4 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 2 are:
Provide information to special education staff about motivational interviewing for
change.
Provide information to special education staff about change theory.
Work with superintendent, principals, and special education teachers to create
special education PLCs.
9. Student Discipline (Time Frame: 6 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 2 are:
Review new bullying policy and assist in the implementation within each school
building.
Gather and review background information pertaining to student discipline.
Work with a committee on reducing discipline infractions by increasing student
motivation with their academic setting.
Continue with Day Treatment program and look at possible ways to expand
within each building.
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engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 4 are:
Research resources available within the community to support parents of students
with disabilities and for students with a disability(s).
Invite professionals from community agencies to provide workshops as means to
educate personal and parents of resources available.
2. Parent Involvement (Time Frame: 6 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 4 are:
Educate parents on the transition into standards-based IEP during IEP team
meetings.
To assist with transition plans, provide opportunities for parents to meet with
support services from Voc. Rehabilitation and Adult Services programs.
Research what strategies and methods special directors of Maine use to involve
parents.
Assist in informing parents of the impact of moving towards proficiency-based
diplomas and answer questions during parent meetings.
Work with Maine Parent Federation to offer assistance to the parents within RSU
50 and neighboring communities.
3. Climate for Cultural Diversity (Time Frame: 12 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 4 are:
Gather information on the socioeconomic status of our district and the impact on
student academic performance.
Assist in informing staff of needs of cultural diversity and provide training on
topics for cultural diversity.
4. Community/Business Involvement and Partnerships (Time Frame: 3 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 4 are:
Attend community events to establish positive relationships and partnerships.
Establish a recognition and appreciation for businesses and community agencies
that provide work-study / internship opportunities for students who receive
services at RSU 50.
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Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 5 are:
Meet with the superintendent to evaluate my effectiveness at meeting my 2014-15
professional goals.
2. Philosophy/History of Education (Time Frame: 3 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 5 are:
Research and review special education practices and their effectiveness.
Meet with special education staff to look at trends and how they apply to the
current transition into standards-based educations.
3. Ethics (Time Frame: 4 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 5 are:
Include the issue of ethics within the classroom during a special education staff
and educational technicians PLC meetings/trainings.
4. Interpersonal Relationships (Time Frame: 8 hours)
Specific activities, projects and/or events that I will engage in to demonstrate sufficient
engagement with this Sub-Category of Standard 5 are:
Meet with special education teachers and staff members to assist in the
development of positive relationships within buildings.