INTERNSHIP PLAN

Name: David Warren District: McKinney ISD, McKinney, TX District Leader INTERNSHIP PLAN This is a living plan and the intern may revise or add to the plan throughout the program as the intern and the site supervisor(s) determine appropriate professional development needs and the needs of local campuses and districts.

Referenced text: Martin, G. E., et.al. School Leader Internship: Developing, Monitoring and Evaluating Your Leadership Experience, 3rd edition, Eye on Education Press, 2011.
Activity #
You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.

TExES comp.#
You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.

Summary of Activity Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 68.

Resource Person

Projected Date to be Completed

Vision / Mission: 1-B Strategic Planning: 2-B Data Collection and Analysis: 3-C

Effective Communication 4-C Building Consensus 5-C

Review and compare two different school/district vision statements. Try to obtain these from two distinct types of districts/schools. Note strengths and weaknesses of each and make recommendations for your school/district. Include your recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio. Review the strategic plan for your school/district. Note personnel involved in the plans development, implementation, and evaluation. Investigate support and concerns from the various parties involved. Include your findings and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio. Review the ways in which the board of education, superintendent, faculty, staff, and community relations/information department use assessment data to impact practice. Write a reflective statement about how the leader would seek to improve the use of assessment data in the school/district. Include the statement in your notebook or e-portfolio. Assist in conducting a faculty meeting or staff development session. Survey a random sample of the participants for strengths and areas needing improvement in your presentation. Include the results of the survey in your notebook or e-portfolio. Choose a current issue in the school/district. Use steps to resolve issues with a small group of concerned parties. Reach consensus for a plan to resolve the issue and/or a critique of areas in which resolution failed. Include the plan and critique in your notebook or e-portfolio.

M. Curry, Principal A. Arbabi, Principal

February2014

G. Butler, Director of Program Evaluation, MISD

February 2014

J. Wilhelm, Director of Learner Support

February 2014

M. Curry, Principal

February 2014

J. Miniscalco, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support

February 2014

Collaborative Decision Making 6-A

Analyzing Curriculum 7-E School Schedules and Programs 8-B Supervision of Instruction 9-E Motivation 10 - B

Observe a school administrative team meeting at which the leader plans to use collaborative decision making. Observe the leaders behavior in outlining goals, defining problems, seeking information, providing information, clarifying and elaborating, challenging viewpoints, assessing progress, and summarizing. Include the observations and recommendations for improvement in your notebook or e-portfolio. Actively participate and/or interview a person who has experience in the textbook selection process. Include an overview of the process, the evaluative criteria used, and recommendations for improvement in your notebook or e-portfolio. Participate in the process of student class scheduling. Include a brief overview of the process and any recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.

M. Curry, Principal

February 2014

G. Loney, Curriculum Coordinator, Secondary Mathematics M. Curry, Principal

March 2014

July 2014

Technology 11 - D

6, 8

Testing / Achievement 12 - D

ExtraCurricular Activities 13 - B

Observe one instructional assistant. Note duties, time spent, and expertise in academic assistance to the students. Include a summary of the observation and recommendations for improvement in your notebook or e-portfolio. Survey a school faculty on methods used to motivate students. Survey a sample of students, soliciting methods that motivate them to perform in school. Compare and contrast the two surveys. Include the comparison and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio. Observe the use of technologies in the classroom, library, and/or computer lab. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of technology use in these areas with a librarian, technology facilitator, lab supervisor, or classroom teacher and several students. Compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses students and adults cite with respect to accessibility, engagement, and other areas described in national/school/district technology plans. Provide a summary of your observations and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio. Organize and lead a team of teachers to study and develop a plan for improving test scores. The area chosen should be one identified as a weakness in school performance. The plan should be feasible but may require additional funds and/or a broader base of support for its implementation. Include the plan and an overview of the team process in your notebook or eportfolio. Select an area of interest involving co-curricular activities. With the approval of the sponsor, assist in planning and supervising the activity. Include a critique of the learning experience for the students involved in your notebook or e-portfolio. The critique should also address student motivation, discipline, and performance and the activitys relation to overall student education. Collaboratively work with one teacher in planning and supervising a co-curricular activity. Include a critique of the learning experience, using the indicators listed in activity A, in your notebook or e-portfolio.

W. Burt, ESL Teacher

March 2014

S. Herrington, Assistant Principal

March 2014

B. Kinast, Media Resource Specialist

March 2014

S. Dargel, Mathematics Department Chair

March 2014

B. Blackwell, UIUL Coordinator

April 2014

Professional development 14 - C

Collaborate with an experienced staff developer in one staff development activity. It should include planning, implementing, instructing, and evaluating. Include a copy of the agenda, relevant materials, and the evaluation in your notebook or e-portfolio.

S. Herrington, Assistant Principal

April 2014

Change 15 - B

10

Discipline 16 - F

Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a school/district change. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken to make the change. Following this, survey several persons the change affected, and assess the support or nonsupport for the change. Analyze reasons that some do not support the change and recommend a way to help them move to the next stage of change. Summarize and include in your notebook or e-portfolio. Interview one administrator, one student, and a local law enforcement officer knowledgeable about current gang activity. Complete and include in your notebook or e-portfolio analyses of these meetings with regard to current policy and efforts to mitigate the effects gangs have on schools.

J. Wilhelm, Director of Learner Support

April 2014

R. Fernandez, SRO

April 2014

Student Services 17 - C

10

Interview a school nurse, and discuss the major requirements, concerns about, and goals for the school health program. Address issues such as abuse, HIV/AIDS, sex education, and any other current issues. Include a summary and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.

N. Warren, Registered Nurse

July 2014

Office Administration 18 - C

School Operations and Policies 19 D (*Bigger project selected) Facilities and Safety 20 - B

Observe an office administrative assistant for a period of time to assess the needs and demands of the position, including access to and use of technology resources. Following the observation, and with guidance from the administrative assistant and administration, take responsibility for some administrative duties for a set period. Include a summary of the needs and demands of the position and recommendations for enhancing job performance in your notebook or e-portfolio. School Operations and Policies: Perform other related activities your supervisor approves and/or service activities to the school/district your supervisor assigns and/or activities that are part of a larger project: First-time Principal for District-wide summer school (middle school, SSI testing process).

S. Hennessy, Administrative Assistant

April 2014

J. Miniscalco, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support

July 2014

Meet with the director of maintenance and/or head custodian and review job responsibilities and staff schedules. Shadow/observe one custodian and/or maintenance person for a period of time (at least one hourmore if possible). Include a brief report of the meeting and your observations, including the staff persons needs and concerns, and an overall assessment of work performed, in your notebook or e-portfolio.

M. Gonzalez, Head Custodian

May 2014

Transportation Services 21 - A Food Services 22 - A Personnel 23 - B Budget 24 - B

Public Relations 25 - A Parents 26 - C Diversity 27 - C Community and Business Partnerships 28 - A Position Goals and Requirements 29 - A Philosophy of Education 30 - C Ethics 31 - A

Interview the director of transportation, and discuss current issues and needs regarding transportation. These should include costs, maintenance, personnel issues, training and safety, and student problems. Include a brief summary of needs and issues in your notebook or e-portfolio. Interview the school/district food service manager and discuss the current requirements of, concerns about, and issues regarding the program. Include a summary of the interview in your notebook or e-portfolio. With the permission of the administration, participate in an interview for a professional position. Write a critique of the interview process and include in your notebook or e-portfolio. Interview the administrator responsible for the district finance/budget office. The interview should focus on administrative responsibility, guidelines, training programs, and any major needs or concerns. Include an overview of the interview in your notebook or eportfolio. Interview one or more persons involved in school/district public relations. The interview should include eliciting strategies for effective communication to and from the community and the issue of community politics. Include a summary of the interview in your notebook or e-portfolio. Write a short proposal for increasing or improving parent involvement with and attitudes toward the school. Include the proposal in your notebook or e-portfolio. Develop and implement a plan to promote cultural diversity in the district, school, or classroom. Include a copy of the plan in your notebook or e-portfolio. Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support students, faculty, and administration. Include the list of agencies and the major services they provide in your notebook or e-portfolio. Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument used for the principal. Analyze the correlation between the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation. Include copies of the job description and evaluation and your analysis in your notebook or eportfolio. Review past school board agendas, reports, and/or minutes. Note significant events, policy changes, and recurring themes or concerns that impact the school/district today. Include a summary in your notebook or e-portfolio. Draft a list of the guiding principles for ethical behavior that you currently employ. Interview one school and one business/civic leader, and ask about the principles they employ. Compare and contrast the lists and determine whether there is any impact on increased learning and school improvement. Include the lists, comparisons, and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.

P. Chancelor, Director of Transportation

May 2014

J. Shoemake, Food Services Director

May 2014

M. Curry, Principal

May 2014

J. Bird, Senior Director of Finance

May 2014

C. Cunningham, Chief Communications Officer

June 2014

M. Curry, Principal

June 2014

W. Burt, ESL Teacher, W. Johnson, Community in Schools Liason

June 2014

June 2014

1, 4

M. Curry, Principal

June 2014

1, 4

J. Miniscalco, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support M. Curry, Principal W. Johnson, Business Owner, School Board Member

June 2014

1, 4

July 2014

Interpersonal Relationships 32 - A

1, 4

Choose from the following list of interpersonal skills the ones you wish to develop throughout the school year. It is recommended that you choose two to four, but you may add others as you become proficient in your first choices. Converses with others in a positive and pleasant manner Avoids criticizing and values diverse opinions/perspectives Avoids interrupting others who are speaking Acknowledges accomplishments of others Promptly responds to others with concerns or needs Shares information with others that need to know Accepts criticism Avoids being defensive when challenged Shares self with others Seeks to know and understand others When leading meetings, Encourages others to participate Acknowledges feelings and mood relationships within the group Eases tensions when they occur Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively Encourages consideration of varying perspectives Is empathetic with others Shares responsibilities

D. Warren, Intern

Choose: Feb 2014 Complete: Aug 2014 (ongoing in actuality)

The School Board and Laws 33 - B Federal Programs 34 - B Conflict Resolution 35 A or B

1, 4

Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in your notebook or e-portfolio, as well as a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations.

D. Warren, Intern

July 2014

Attend one special-education meeting involving initial placement or an annual review. Include a critique of the meeting in your notebook or e-portfolio. Choose a current, school-related issue at your school/district. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons individually or as a group to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each side 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 your notebook or e-portfolio. Include any recommendations for the school/district concerning the issue. -ORPerform other related activities your supervisor approves and/or service activities to the school/district your supervisor assigns and/or activities that are part of a larger project. Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use research literature and the perspectives of administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue. Include your list and assessment with any recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio. -ORPerform other related activities your supervisor

B. Frankin, Special Education Lead

March 2014

10

M. Curry, Principal

April 2014

Current Issues 36 A or B

D. Warren, Intern

July 2014

Professional Affiliations 37 - A

approves and/or service activities to the school/district your supervisor assigns and/or activities that are part of a larger project. Contact several persons experienced in the principalship, and compile a list of professional associations, service organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies that provide expertise and service to the position. Include the list of resources and their major area of service in your notebook or e-portfolio.

M. Curry, Principal L. Ferris, Principal J. Miniscalco, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support M. Curry, Principal L. Ferris, Principal J. Miniscalco, Assistant Superintendent of Learner Support

August 2014

Professional Library 38 - A

Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district or state publications used or recommended for the principal. The list should include resources of the highest quality and relevance to the position and to education leadership. Include the list in your notebook or e-portfolio.

August 2014

District action research plan Students may wish to add an action research plan to their Superintendent Intern Plan. You may use the two Action Research templates (School or Professional Improvement SIP/PIP) Template, also located in your Resource Section. The action research is not a mandate, but we do encourage you to participate in district or campus initiatives that are part of your District or Campus Improvement Plan(s). You will be asked to report on your School Improvement Recommendations in your final course, EDLD 5399.