Internship Plan/Updated January 2014

I changed 22B to include the participation in food service staff interviews.  Other than that, the plan is the same.

District Leader INTERNSHIP PLAN – Remember this is a living plan and you may revise or add to your plan throughout the program as you and your site supervisors determine your professional development needs and the needs of your campuses and districts.

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. Competency 1 Applies to All	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
1C:  Vision Mission	Competency 1 Competency 2	Invite relevant constituents and lead the group to find consensus on the development of a district vision statement.	Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff	Proof:  Final Vision Statement & reflection on the process September 2013
2A:  Strategic Plan	Competency 5	Lead a project to develop a strategic plan for increasing student’s literacy skills.	Curriculum Council	Proof:  Summary of project, results, and recommendations July 2013
3 B:  Data Collection and Analysis	Competency 4	Review board policy and administrative regulations regarding data collection, assessment and evaluation.  Evaluate the degree to which policy/regulations are being implemented.	A.       Hernandez	Proof:  Reflection about ways leaders could improve compliance in this area.  Prepare a policy regulation proposal for board consideration December 2013
4B:  Effective Communication	Competency 3	Write a memo to faculty relaying information the district needs to disseminate.	L. Ferguson	Proof:  Survey those receiving the memo.  Obtain advice on organization, clarity, intent, and any recommendations for improvement.  Memo and survey in notebook August 2013
5B:  Negotiation/ Consensus Building	Competency 3 Competency 8	Assist in the administrative side of negotiations with a teacher union.  Note effective practices in planning and bargaining process.	R. Hooker, School Board, Seymour Education Association	Proof:  Include practices and recommendation in notebook September 2013
6 A:  Collaborative Decision Making	Competency 10	Observe a district administrative meeting.  Observe leader’s behavior in outlining goals, defining problems, seeking information, providing information, clarifying and elaborating, challenging viewpoints, assessing progress, and summarizing.	Robert Hooker	Proof:  Observation Report with recommendations for improvement August 2013
7 G:  Curriculum Analysis	Competency 5	Research the processes used for curriculum evaluation in the school/district.  Evaluate time intervals, methods, participation rates of teachers, students and administrators.	Teachers Students Administrators	Proof:  Summary of findings and copy of the evaluation tool used October 2013
8 B:  School Program Scheduling	Competency 10	Participate in the process of student class scheduling.	Doug McClure, SMS Greg Prange, SHS	Proof:  Overview of process and recommendations August 2013
9 F:  Supervision of Instruction/ Instruction Strategies	Competency 7	Meet with instructional assistants and teachers to discuss the evaluation process.  Compile a list of strengths and weaknesses.  Discuss the role staff  play in the evaluation process.	Instructional Assistants Teachers	Proof:  Summary of findings and recommendations September 2013
10 E: Learning/ Motivation Theory	Competency 6	List options for student participation the school offers.  Calculate the percentage of students who belong to one or more groups.  Meet with students to discuss why students belong or why not.	Brown Elementary Seymour Middle School Students	Proof:  Summary of findings (percentages, lists…) and recommendations December 2013
11 B:  Learning Technology	Competency 7 Competency 8	Using school improvement data, select a particular curricular need.  Gather information on technology used to support this need.  Make a recommendation for expanding the use of technology to address this need.	Brian Rodman, Director of Technology Curriculum Council/Tech Committee	Proof:  Summary of findings (costs, technology currently in use, training, sustainability…) and recommendations November 2013
12 D:  Evaluation of Student Achievement/ Testing and Measurements	Competency 8	Organize/Lead a team of teachers to study and develop a plan for improving test scores.  Utilize technology to target an identified weakness.	Algebra I staff Brian Rodman, Director of Technology	Proof:  Summary of Plan and overview of team process End of Course Assessment Data comparison at the end of the school year September 2013
13 C:  Supervision of Co-curricular Education	Competency 6	Meet with a group of students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of co-curriculuar activities.	SHS students	Proof:  Summary of finds, list of recommendations to improve or expand the strength of activities December 2013
14 E:  Staff Development/ Adult Learning	Competency 7	Develop and implement new teacher induction training for Seymour Community Schools.	Teachers	Proof:  Agendas, Overview, and Reflection December 2013
15 B:  Change Process	Competency 10	Meet with current leader involved in implementing a school district change.  Discover why change was made and what steps are involved in making the change.  Survey those involved in the change to assess the support or non support for the change.	Teachers Brian Rodman, Director of Technology	Proof:  List of support/non support comments, recommendations for moving the non support staff forward October 2013
16 E:  Student Discipline	Competency 6	Meet with a group of student to discuss school rules and discipline procedures.	SMS students (recently implemented a strict dress code)	Proof:  Analysis of findings and student recommendations August 2013
17 C:  Student Services	Competency 10	Interview the school nurse.  Discuss requirements, concerns, goals, and issues (HIV/Sex Ed).	Sherry Reinhart, Paula Duncan, District Nurses	Proof:  List of concerns and recommendations to address these concerns August 2013
18 C:  General Office Administration/ Technology	Competency 8	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.  Take responsibility for some administrative duties  for a period of time.	Leta Ahlbrand, Central Office Receptionist	Proof:  Summary of demands and needs, provide recommendations December 2013
19 C:  School Operation Policies	Competency 9	Review school district procedures for opening and closing the school year.  Take an active part in these procedures.	Robert Hooker, superintendent	Proof:  Critique of the effectiveness of and major concerns about these procedures September 2013
20 B:  Facility and Maintenance Administration	Competency 9	Meet with the director of maintenance to review job responsibilities and staff schedules.  Shadow one custodian.	David Stark, Director of Facilities Cheryl Stark, SMS Custodian	Proof:  Summary of meeting and observations including needs and concerns November 2013
21 B:  Student Transportation	Competency 9	Meet with the director of transportation, observe one bus driver during a morning or afternoon bus run.	Tim Fosbrink, Director of Transportation Bus Driver	Proof:  Summary of observations including needs and concerns August 2013
22 B:  Food Service	Competency 9	Conduct food service interviews.	Bonnie Burbrink, Director of Food Service Cook	Proof:  Summary of interviews and selection process.  December 2013
23 B:  Personnel Procedures	Competency 8	Participate in an interview for a professional position.	Robert Hooker, superintendent Principal with open position	Proof:  Summary of process and recommendation July 2013
24 D:  Supervision of Budget	Competency 8	Complete a requisition for service or a supply item.  Track its path to approval.	Patty Mullis, Accounts Payable	Proof:  Requistion, Overview of Process and recommendation July 2013
25 C:  Community/ Public Relations	Competency 4	Identify influential groups and individuals in the community.  Conduct phone interviews with them to discuss their assessment of the school district’s issues.	Robert Hooker, superintendent Community Members	Proof:  Summary of interviews and recommendation to improve communications September 2013
26 A:  Parent Involvement	Competency 3	Administer Advanc-Ed’s general questionnaire addressing policy, instruction, homework, activities, discipline and parent involvement.	Jennifer Horvath, Advanc-Ed Principals Parents	Proof: Questionnaire, summary of results and recommendation September 2013
27 A:  Climate that Supports Cultural Diversity	Competency 2	Examine school library resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse populations.	Jackson Elementary Library/Librarian	Proof:  Copy of findings and recommendation December 2013
28 A:  Community/ Business Involvement Partnerships	Competency 3	Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support students, faculty, and staff.	Cindy Hillenburg, Counselor J.B. Royer, Assistant Principal SMS	Proof:  Agency List and Information August 2013
29 A:  Position Goals and Requirements	Competency 7	Obtain a copy of the superintendent job description and evaluation instrument.  Analyze the correlation between requirements of the job and evaluation standards.	Robert Hooker, superintendent	Proof:  Job description, evaluation tool, and copy of the analysis July 2013
30 A:  Philosophy/ History of Education	Competency 2	Interview retired educator.  Focus on the history of the community and the school system.	Teresa Thompson, former teacher, administrator (elementary/ secondary), curriculum director of SCSC	Proof:  Summary of interview with significant events highlighted July 2013
31 B:  Ethics	Competency 1	Meet with a group of staff members to discuss perspectives of ethical/unethical behaviors of certified personnel in the district.   Seek recommendations for policy changes, additional training, or consequences to ensure practices are ethical.	District Office Staff:  Clerks, Administrative Secretaries, Directors	Proof:  Summary of comments and recommendations July 2013
32 A:  Interpersonal Skills	Competency 1 Competency 3	Develop the following interpersonal skills: *Accepts criticism *Avoids being defensive when challenged	Robert Hooker, Superintendent	Proof:  Reflection on situations that challenged me to implement the selected interpersonal skills with recommendations for improvement October 2013
33  B:  School Board Policy and Procedures/State and Federal Law	Competency 4	Attend board meetings. Observe process, events, and outcomes	Robert Hooker, Superintendent Board of School Trustees	Proof:  Board Agenda, recommendations December 2013
34 B:  Federal Program Administration	Competency 6	Attend one special education meeting for initial placement or an annual review.	Mika Ahlbrand, Director of Special Education	Proof:  Summary of meeting and recommendations November 2013
35 A:  Issue and Conflict Resolution	Competency 10	Choose a current, school related issue at our district.  Meet with individuals on both sides of the issue.  Develop a list of concerns.  Devise a resolution.  Meet with both groups to reach consensus to develop a plan of action.	Staff, Students, Community Members on opposing sides of the issue	Proof:  List of goals, concerns, and plan December 2013
36 A:  Current Issues Affecting Teaching and Learning	Competency 4	Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning.  Research to assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue.	Lisa Ferguson	Proof:  List  of issues with comments, and recommendations November 2013

The Internship Plan is a brief, but specific, document indicating your overall approach to the Internship Program. Within this document, you will briefly identify the areas of activities you will approach and indicate which of the ten TExES Superintendent Competencies and Quality Indicators are used with each. You will also provide a brief description of the activities, your resource person to be used, and estimated completion date for the entire plan. As always, this is a living document and subject to update and change.

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.