Internship+Plan

Internship Plan For James Arnett Lamar University EDLD 5399 Revised
 * 1 || 2 || Analyze the school’s vision/mission statement as it relates to the school’s master schedule. A school’s master schedule is where the vision is enacted. Determine if the vision statement is reflected in the reality of the master schedule. Provide a summary and recommendations and include in the notebook. || Tilda Thompson || 10/29/10 ||
 * 2 || 2 || Review the strategic plan for your school. Note the personnel involved in the plan’s development, implementation, and evaluation. Investigate support and concerns from the various parties involved. Include your findings and recommendations in the notebook. || Tanya Davis || 11/5/10 ||
 * 3 || 2 || Review the ways in which assessment data are used by the following: board of education, superintendent, faculty, staff, and community relations/information department. Write a reflective statement about how the leader would seek to improve the use of assessment data in the district/school. The reflective statements will be included in the notebook. || Stacey Arnold || 11/12/10 ||
 * 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Review and critique the process used by school to monitor the ongoing communication between the school and faculty and parents. Include your critique in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Brenda Duhon || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">11/19/10 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Choose a current issue in the school. Use steps for issue resolution with a small group of concerned parties. Reach consensus for a plan to resolve the issue and/or a critique on areas where resolution failed. Include plan and critique in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Mike Gonzales || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">12/3/10 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Survey administrators and school teachers to assess the areas in which they believe decisions should be reached collaboratively. Include in the survey the perceived level of interest, expertise, need for a high-quality decision, and support for the decision. Discuss the results of the survey with the superintendent, and compare the administrators’ beliefs and current practices with those of the teachers for agreement or disagreement. Include a summary and recommendations in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Rodney Cavness || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">12/10/10 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">7 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Interview a person with experience in the textbook selection process. Include an overview of the process, evaluative criteria used, and recommendations for improvement in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tanya Davis || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">12/17/10 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Participate in the process of student class scheduling. A brief overview of the process and any recommendations will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tilda Thompson || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1/14/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">9 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Observe one instructional assistant. Note duties, time, and expertise in academic assistance to the students. Include a summary of the observation and recommendations for improvement in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Mike Gonzales || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1/21/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">10 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Compile a list of all forms of student recognition (honor roll, school letter jackets, most improved student awards, etc.) that the school practices. Calculate the percentage of students that receive some type of school recognition. Survey a broad spectrum of teachers, students, and parents, and elicit additional means of recognizing students. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tilda Thompson || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1/28/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">11 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6, 8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Observe the use of technology in the library and several students. Compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses given by the students and adults. Include the comparisons and recommendations for improvement in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Jamie Evans || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/4/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">12 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Form and lead a team of teachers to study and develop a plan for improving test scores. The area chosen should be an area identified as a weakness in school achievement. 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 the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tanya Davis || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/11/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">13 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with a group of randomly selected students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of cocurricular activities. Recommendations for improving/expanding the strengths of such activities into other subject areas will be listed and included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Mandie Champagne || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/18/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">14 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">7 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Gather from someone responsible for staff development, the yearly district/school staff development plan. Analyze the plan with respect to school mission, student achievement, and teacher evaluations. A copy or overview of the plan and its relationships to the above variables will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Brenda Duhon || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/25/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">15 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">10 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a district change. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken to make the change. Following this meeting, survey several people affected by the change to assess the support or nonsupport for the change. Analyze the stage that each person has reached, and recommend a means for moving the person to the next stage of change. Summarize our findings and recommendations and include them in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Mike Gonzales || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/4/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">16 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with a representative group of selected students to discuss school rules and discipline procedures. An analysis of the findings and recommendations for improvement will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Susanne Thames || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/11/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">17 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">10 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Interview a school nurse to discuss the major requirements, concerns, and goals for the school health program. Address issues such as AIDS, abuse, sex education, and any other current issues. A summary and recommendations will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Cindy King || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/18/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">18 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Review the job descriptions and evaluation forms for the key office personnel at the school (e.g., secretary, administrative assistant, attendance officer). Following this review, meet with these persons (individually or as a group) to discuss their major duties, concerns, and recommendations for the actual work required and its relation to the job description an devaluation form. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Amy Presley || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/25/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">19 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with the district attendance officer. Discuss the rules, procedures, and ramifications of attendance on law, finance, and general school/district operations. Include the highlights and/or summary of the meeting. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Matt Burnett || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/1/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">20 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">9 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with the head custodian to review job responsibilities and schedules of staff. Shadow/observe one custodian and/or maintenance person for a period of time (1 hour, more if possible). A brief report from the meeting and observation, including the needs, concerns, and overall assessment of work performed, will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Bob Green || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1/28/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">21 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">9 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">With the permission of the director, observe one bus driver during either a morning or afternoon bus route. A summary of observations and any recommendations will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Matt Burnett || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/4/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">22 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">9 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Observe a food service worker in the preparation and delivery of either a breakfast or lunch meal. A summary of the observation focusing on the needs, concerns, and overall assessment of work performed will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Cheryl Glenn || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/11/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">23 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">7 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with administrators at the district level to gather information on staff turnover (e.g., percentage, numbers in differing positions, and reasons for leaving). Gather any additional information from exit interviews. Assess the turnover rate, actions taken to address concerns, and any additional recommendations for improvement. Include assessment and recommendations in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Sue Cappodonna || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/18/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">24 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Complete a requisition for a service or supply item from a budgeted account. A copy of the requisition and a brief description of the path it follows for approval is to be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Amy Presley || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">2/25/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">25 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Interview one or more persons involved in district public relations. The interview should include strategies for effective communication to and from the community and the issue of community politics. A summary of the interview will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Bonnie Jennings || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/4/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">26 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Examine the current policy and procedures for parent involvement in the school/district. A brief summary of the district’s/school’s initiatives in parent involvement will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Brenda Duhon || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/11/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">27 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Examine and evaluate the school library with regard to resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse populations. A copy of the evaluation and recommendations will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Jamie Evans || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/18/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">28 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Interview two community leaders that reside in the district/school attendance zone. Focus on their perceptions of the quality of education, concerns, and recommendations for the schools. A summary of the interview will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Brad Bailey || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">3/25/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">29 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1, 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument used for the position of study. Analyze the correlations between the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation. Copies of the job description and evaluation and the analysis will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Rodney Cavness || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/1/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">30 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1, 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Find a retired educator or elderly community member, and conduct an interview. Focus on the oral history of the community and school system. Note significant events that affect the district/school today. Include the story and analysis in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Billy Curl || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/8/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">31 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1, 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Meet with a group of school staff members (e.g., secretaries, clerks, etc.) to discuss their perspectives of ethical/unethical behaviors employed by the certified personnel in the district/school. Seek recommendations for policy changes, additional training, and/or consequences to ensure increased ethical practices by certified personnel. Include recommendations in notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Amy Presley || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/15/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">32 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1, 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Develop the list of interpersonal skills throughout the year: 1) avoids interrupting others while speaking, 2) acknowledges accomplishments of others, 3) shares responsibilities. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tilda Thompson || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/22/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">33 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">1, 4 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in the notebook, followed by a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Bonnie Jennings || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">4/29/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">34 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Attend one special education meeting involving initial placement or annual review. A critique of the meeting will be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Tilda Thompson || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5/6/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">35 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">10 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Choose a current issue at your district/school. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons in a group or individually to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensue 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 the notebook. Include any recommendation for the school/district concerning the issue. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Diane Lege || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5/13/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">36 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use research literature and perspectives from administrators, teachers, students, and parents in compiling the list. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue. Include your list and assessment with any recommendations in your notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Marc Keith || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5/20/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">37 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Visit the website of either the NAESP or NASSP, compile a list of all services and information available to the principal. Consider joining the relevant association, and begin reading periodicals and keeping up with the advances and concerns of principals across the nation. Summarize your findings and their relevance to the current needs of your school in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Rodney Cavness || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">5/27/11 ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">38 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">8 || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district or state publications used or recommended for the position and educational leadership. The list should be included in the notebook. || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">Rodney Cavness || <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;">6/3/11 ||