Monday, January 31, 2011

Internship Plan

I have finished my internship plan and welcome your comments and suggestions...thank you, in advance.

Activity # ____
You may  give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities.
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
Domain I: School Community Leadership Competency Area 1: Vision and Campus Culture
Vision/Mission
Analyze the district’s vision/mission statement as it relates to the District Improvement Plan.
Dr. Juneria Berges and the Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Team

Competency Area 1:  Strategic Planning
Develop a strategic plan for the electronic posting of PK -12 mathematics, science and social studies curriculum documents.
District technology personnel

Competency Area 1: Data Collection and Analysis
Report on the ways in which assessment data is used to improve student performance in mathematics in SSI grades 5,8,11
District Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Team

Competency Area 1:  Effective Communication
Build district communication network to exchange teacher ideas in K-12 mathematics, science and social studies
Director of Technology, Instructional Technologists, Academic -Director Mathematics, Science Social Studies Campus Mathematics Coaches

Competency Area 1: Negotiating/Consensus Building
Report on the steps used to gain consensus for creating common assessments in mathematics, science and social studies at the secondary level
Academic Director of Mathematics, Science and Social Studies,
May 2011
Competency Area 1:  Collaborative Decision Making

Report on the collaborative process used in the Mathematics and Science Council district vertical teams
Mathematics and Science Council members, District Mathematics and Science Coaches
June 2011
Domain II: Instructional Leadership Competency Area 4: Curriculum, Measurement, & Alignment of Resources
Analyzing the Curriculum
Write K – 4 Science curriculum documents to match the new TEKS
Vertical science team
May 2011
Competency Area 4: Curriculum, Measurement, & Alignment of Resources
School/Program Scheduling
Analyze the high school mathematics program of studies to insure the implementation of 4th year mathematics for level general education mathematics students
TASM; High school principals; mathematics team;
Dr. Juneria Berges;
HISD school board
February 2011
Competency Area 4: Curriculum, Measurement, & Alignment of Resources

Supervision of Instruction/Instructional Strategies
Observe and evaluate 40 teachers regarding the implementation of TESA strategies in the classroom
PK – 12 teachers, Academic Director, Campus principals
February 2011
Competency Area 5: Campus Culture & Professional Learning
Learning/Motivation Theory
Include activities in PK-12 Mathematics, Science and Social Studies curriculum documents that motivate student engagement in the lesson
Vertical curriculum teams
July 2011
Competency Area 5: Campus Culture & Professional Learning
Learning Technology
Evaluate vertical  K – 12 mathematics, science and social studies  curriculum for implementation of student use of technology.
District Technology Director
May 2011
Competency Area 5: Campus Culture & Professional Learning
Evaluation of Student Achievement/Testing Measurements
Lead a group of math teachers in the development and use of departmental grade level exam.
Middle/High School Algebra I teachers/EOC technology
May 2011
Competency Area 4: Curriculum, Measurement, & Alignment of Resources
Supervision of Co-curricular Education
Develop co-curricular activities related to STEM education for the Science Mathematics Academy
STEM Academy teachers and dean
February 2011
Competency Area 6: Teacher (Staff) Evaluation and Development
Staff Development/Adult Learning
Compile a list of all the staff development activities related to K-12 mathematics for Huntsville ISD
Academic Director K -12 Mathematics
June 2011
Competency Area 7: Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Change Process
In the implementation of benchmark assessments analyze how two department heads (math & science) internalized or resisted the change.
High school Math & Science Department Heads
May 2011
Competency Area 5: Campus Culture & Professional Learning
Student Discipline
Analyze discipline data by sub-group to assess impact on math instruction
Asst. Superintendent John DeBrock, Director of Special Programs, PEIMS Specialist
July 2011
Competency Area 7: Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Student Services
Meet with the district inclusion coach to analyze the availability of student services for students in mathematics inclusion classes.
Colleen McDonald Director of SPED; Audrey O’Neill District Inclusion Coach
June 2011
Domain III: Administrative Leadership
Competency Area 8: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Financial Management
General Office Administration/Technology
Supervise curriculum and instruction administrative asssistants
Linda Grigsby and Mary Hoffman, C & I Administrative Assistants
ongoing
Competency Area 8: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Financial Management
School Operations/Policies
Inform campus personnel of the end of year closing procedures regarding professional learning and request campus professional learning agenda for staff development
Academic Director of Professional Learning
June 2011
Competency Area 9: School Safety
Facility and Maintenance Administration Safety and Security
Conduct and document district-wide science laboratory safety inspections
Academic Director of Science, Campus principals, Department chairs, Science coaches, Director of Maintenance
March 2011
Competency Area 9: School Safety
Student Transportation
Observe one bus driver during the morning or afternoon bus route.
Transportation Director/ bus Driver
May 2011
Competency Area 9: School Safety
Food Services
Coordinate with food services for the district first year teacher induction luncheon
Food Services Director/Cafeteria Manager
May 2011
Competency Area 6: Teacher (Staff) Evaluation and Development
Personnel Procedures
Participate in a teacher candidate interview
STEM principal
July 2011
Competency Area 8: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Financial Management
Supervision of the Budget
Supervise and manage the Cycle 5 T-STEM grant for the STEM Academy  - $500,00
Academic Director of Mathematics, Science, Social Studies; Director of Finance, STEM dean; Dr. Juneria Berges
ongoing
Competency Area 2: Communication and Collaboration that Promotes Student Success
Community Public Relations
Develop MOUs with community organizations for the support of the HISD STEM Academy
STEM dean, community partners, Academic Director Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
August 2011
Competency Area 2: Communication and Collaboration that Promotes Student Success
Parent Involvement
Develop a parent community committee for the STEM Academy
STEM dean, staff, students and families
August 2011
Competency Area 2: Communication and Collaboration that Promotes Student Success
Climate for Cultural Diversity
Evaluate the cultural implications of mathematics performance district –wide by ethnicity.
Academic Director of Mathematics
Ongoing
June 2011
Competency Area 2: Communication and Collaboration that Promotes Student Success
Community/Business Involvement and Partnerships
Develop MOUs with IHEs and local business partners in cooperation with the STEM Academy
STEM dean, business and IHE partners, Academic Director for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Ongoing
 Competency Area 3: Integrity and Ethics
Position Goals and Requirements
Compile and evaluate instruments a principal will use to evaluate math instruction on their campus.
Campus principals
June 2011
Competency Area 3: Integrity and Ethics
Philosophy/History of Education
Refine the curriculum for the district first year induction (FYI) program for new teachers
Director of Human Resources, Campus Induction Coordinator, Academic Director Mathematics, Science Social Studies

Competency Area 3: Integrity and Ethics
Ethics
Meet with the stakeholders of the STEM Academy to develop a social contract that reflects the ethics of the school-home community
STEM dean, staff, students and families, Director of Academics
August 2011
Competency Area 3: Integrity and Ethics
Interpersonal Relationships
Participate in and implement the Flippen Leadership Blueprint and Tri-Action  Plan to implement the EXCEL model
Director of Academics, Flippen Leadership Coach
ongoing
Competency Area 3: Integrity and Ethics
School Board Policy and Procedures/
State and Federal Law
Document the process of the school board in hiring a new superintendent
Board of Trustees, Superintendent, TASB search committee, school board meetings
April 2011
Competency Area 4: Curriculum, Measurement, & Alignment of Resources Federal Programs Administration

Interview the Director of Special Programs regarding bilingual and GT services
Director of Special Programs
May 2011
Competency Area 7: Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Issue and Conflict Resolution
Work with high school science department chair and the science team to resolve concerns about TAKS review.
Huntsville High School Science Department
March 2011
Competency Area 5: Campus Culture & Professional Learning
Current issues Affecting Teaching and Learning
Conduct a book study regarding current issues in math instruction/leadership.
Campus mathematics coaches, Director of Academics
May 2011
Competency Area 8: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Financial Management
Professional Affiliations and Resources
Submit a district professional development plan for mathematics, science and social studies teachers PK – 12
Director of Academics
July 2011
Competency Area 8: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Financial Management
Professional Library
Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals and publications used or recommended for instructional coaches and academic specialists.
Director of Academics
August 2011