Educational Leader Professional Growth Plan

Allison Freitag
Goal Statement & Implementation Resources Specific Techniques for
Relationship of Goal to Strategies/Action Outcomes/Achievements Gathering
ISSL Steps/Timeline Evidence
During the 2017-2018 Read one leadership Initial reading list: In a little over a year I will be seeking I will network with
school year I will engage in book per month to -Leaders Eat Last an educational leadership position. I others who have read
more professional reading. expand my (Simon Sinek) want to have a vast knowledge of all similar books and
knowledge of -Creative Schools: The things education and leadership and bounce ideas/have book
1B: Uses research and/or leadership literature Grassroots Revolution therefore need to read up on the topic. chats with them. I will
best practices in improving and research and help That’s Transforming I hope to gain valuable insight and hope to share what I’m
the educational program. improve my overall Education (Sir Ken skills into leadership through pouring learning with others
knowledge of Robinson & Lou myself into reading and analyzing and potentially blog
1E: Provides leadership for educational Aronica) others’ approaches and finding out about key elements that
major initiatives and change leadership. -Better Conversations: what will and will not work for my I may use as a leader.
efforts. Coaching Ourselves leadership style. I love to read but need This will help me be
and Each Other to Be to make it more of a priority, accountable in not only
2C: Provides leadership, More Credible, Caring, especially as an educational leader. I reading, but hopefully
encouragement, and Connected (Jim must be able to “practice what I also applying what I’ve
opportunities and structure Knight) preach” about being a lifelong learner learned. My blog will
for staff to continually -Engage Every Family: and truly wanting to improve with therefore also be a great
design more effective 5 Simple Principles each day. I can always be better in resource for me to
teaching and learning (Steve Constantino) many areas and this is one that I really reflect upon and utilize
experiences for all students. -The Tech-Savvy want to grow in. as an educational
Administrator: How do leader.
2G: Uses current research I use technology to be
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and theory about effective a better school leader?
schools and leadership to (Steven Anderson)
develop and revise his/her -The Innovator’s
professional growth plan. Mindset: Empower
Learning, Unleash
5B: Demonstrates values, Talent, and Lead a
beliefs, and attitudes that Culture of Creativity
inspire others to higher -Evaluating
levels of performance. Instructional
Leadership:
Recognized Practices
for Success (Ray Smith
& Julie Smith)
-Hard Conversations
Unpacked: The Whos,
the Whens, and the
What-Ifs (Jennifer
Abrams)
-Leading Collaborative
Learning: Empowering
Excellence (Lyn
Sharratt & Beate
Plance)
-Most Likely to
Succeed: Preparing

During the 2017-2018
school year I will take on
more leadership
opportunities within my
building and district as
well as civic life.
1D: Aligns and implements
the educational programs,
plans, actions and resources
with the district’s vision and
goals.
1E: Provides leadership for
major initiatives and change
efforts.
1F: Communicates
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Our Kids for the
Innovation Era (Tony
Wagner & Ted
Dintersmith)
-Rethinking
Multicultural
Education (Wayne Au)
Apply to be a Iowa City Community In order to make myself more I will look for a variety
member of the School District marketable as an educational leader I of ways to get involved
Instructional webpage (job need to take advantage of being in the school and
Leadership Team postings/leadership involved in more leadership roles community but also
(ILT) at South East opportunities) within my building, district, and civic make sure to maintain a
Junior High. life. I moved to the Iowa City district a healthy balance of
Mentors: Michelle few years ago and consciously took on giving to others while
Apply for a Teacher Cook, Dr. Alborn- less responsibilities due to busy family making sure to meet the
Leadership Yilek, Dr. Gilson, Amy life of raising four children. In my needs of my family. I
Compensation (TLC) Schmidt previous professional positions, I have will reflect on what
position within the always held a variety of leadership leadership roles provide
Iowa City roles. I need to make sure I ramp up me with growth
Community School my involvement in this area so I make opportunities versus
District. it clear to potential hiring committees which roles provide me
that I am a dedicated professional and with unnecessary stress.
Take on a leadership willing to take on a variety of I will utilize my
role within our leadership roles. I can show this husband and children to
parish, St. Patrick’s through my involvement in my help regulate if I have

effectively to various
stakeholders regarding
progress with school
improvement plan goals.
During the 2017-2018
school year I will become
more knowledgeable of the
social welfare resources
our community and
surrounding communities
(Iowa City, Coralville,
North Liberty) have to
offer.
6A: Collaborates with
service providers and other
decision-makers to improve
teaching and learning.
6B: Advocates for the
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Catholic Church, in professional life, but also in my overextended myself
Iowa City. personal life by taking on civic but also make sure to
leadership roles through my children’s organize my time and
school Parent-Teacher organization, give back to my school
through our church, or through our and community.
housing association. All of these
outlets would show my skill set of
being organized, taking initiative and
working to improve my community.
Create a Google Iowa City Community As a classroom teacher I often refer I will utilize my many
Sheet which will School District students for special services mentors (Michelle
house the information webpage (specific (counseling, clothing requests, Cook, Matt Degner,
that I come across focus on community physical requests, etc) but often are not Emily Dvorak, Brian
which can be updated resources) really hands on in connecting a student Ingram, Joan
regularly. to these services. Although there will Vandenberg, Mitchell
Iowa City Chamber of be support staff to assist a principal Kelly, Coreen Frank)
Add to/edit this sheet Commerce website with this, I need to expand my and inquire about
regularly as I see an knowledge of all of the resources our services they regularly
area I need to address Mentors: Michelle community has to offer. When I utilize in our
or something that Cook, Emily Dvorak, worked as a part time SFA (Student community.
might be of need to a Matt Degner, Brian Family Advocate) two years ago I
student, student’s Ingram, Joan scratched the surface of these I will gather
family, or staff Vandenberg, Coreen resources, but there is so much more information and keep a
member in my Frank, Mitchell Kelly that I need to learn about and become Google Sheet with type
community. familiar with. This will really help in of resource, applicable
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welfare of all members of providing aid to the students and use, contact
the learning community. Be able to refer families I will serve as an educational information, etc. for
students, families, leader. easy access as an
6C: Designs and implements and staff or inform administrator.
appropriate strategies to staff members of the
reach desired goals. various resources I will explore the
available in our community by
community. networking and also
traveling around the
community to notice all
that it has to offer as
services/resources for
students and families in
the area (housing
options, health care
options, supports).