Week 5 Assignments

When working on my professional development plan, it was difficult to decide should I direct it solely towards my goals as a superintendent or should I address the path I will take to make it to the superintendency. Currently I am an assistant principal at a 4A high school in central Texas, so there are several steps I need to take before I even consider throwing my hat in the ring for a superintendent's position. That being said, I developed the plan as if I would be pursuing a superintendent's post. In researching the workshops and training available, there are many sources that provide quality training. I believe that becoming a member of certain professional groups is imperative to becoming a quality superintendent. The networking along with the resources will help me form a support system that will improve my ability to be the instructional and administrative leader in my community.

Professional Development Plan

Year One

Goal Improve knowledge of financial plans and processes	TExES Domain 3 Comp- 8	Objective Increase my knowledge of the financial planning and processes on the district and campus level	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Attend TASSB, SBEC workshops/ conferences. Budget Boot Camp for Superintendents, (TASA)	Mentor Professional Support Tina Knudsen, CFO Lockhart ISD, Larry Ramirez, Asst. Superintendent LISD, Mary Springs, Superintendent SGISD	Date of Completion December 2012	Evaluations Will be able to actively participate in budget process for district and campus. Have mastered the concepts of  the fiscal template used to estimate district revenues that I will be able to explain it to others participating in the budget process.
Goal To be a transformational leader on my campus and in my district	TExES Domain 2 Comp- 5/6	Objective To improve the learning environment in the classrooms and promote a positive, collaborative environment for the campus and the district.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops TASA Academy for Transformational Leadership	Mentor Professional Support Instructors of the seminar, Mary Springs, Superintendent SGISD, Monica Guillory, Principal Lockhart High School	Date of Completion Workshop completed April, 2012 Ongoing process for entirety of career	Evaluations Develop focus groups of stakeholders to survey the perception of climate and culture on campus. Look at attendance, grades, and test scores to see for improvements in student achievement. Attendance rates for faculty and staff

Year Two

Goal To improve my knowledge of the physical plant and facilities of the district	TExES Domain 3 Comp- 9 Domain 1 Comp- 4	Objective My knowledge of what it takes to keep a district’s facilities up and running- providing safe and secure campuses for educational achievements.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Talk with district facility manager and monitor the work order system for district to see which areas require the most work and money for a school year.	Mentor Professional Support Bill Coleman, facilities manager LISD, Larry Ramirez, Asst. Superintendent, LISD Juan Ramirez, Head Custodian, LISD	Date of Completion July 2013	Evaluations I will compile the work orders submitted and categorize fiduciary funds being set aside for repairs, maintenance, and new construction. I will be able to review work orders and accurately state the actions that need to be taken to complete said work order.
Goal Better understand the political influences that shape the future of public education in Texas.	TExES Domain 3 Comp - 10	Objective To better know the power structure that shapes the face of Texas public schools. Better understand local political climate to be able to work more effectively with community and campus leaders	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Monitor Texas ISD, TASA, TASSP, and SBEC websites and publications to keep informed of the political leanings in education. Join local group, such as chamber of commerce, Rotary or Lions Club	Mentor Professional Support Larry Ramirez and Janie Wright, Assistant Superintendents of LISD Mary Spring, Superintendent SGISD	Date of Completion May 2013 (to continue throughout the entirety of my career)	Evaluations Self-evaluation of trends in education and elections both local, state and national

Year Three

Goal Better understand the role of a superintendent in the first year at a district or in the job.	TExES Domain 1 Comp 1/2/3	Objective Be able to communicate effectively, lead with integrity, and positively impact the culture in a district	Course Work/Book/ Workshops TASA First time Superintendent’s Academy	Mentor Professional Support Instructors at TASA, Mary Springs, SGISD Larry Ramirez, LISD	Date of Completion July 2014	Evaluations Evaluation of school board for job performance, District report card
Goal Improve my knowledge of curriculum and instruction and its design to improve performance in a district	TExES Domain 2 Comp 5/6	Objective Improve instructional methods utilized in the classroom along with the curriculum that is being scaffolded for students to meet their individual needs.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Obtain my doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction	Mentor Professional Support Teaching faculty from university I attend for my doctoral studies.	Date of Summer of 2016	Evaluations Completion of doctorial studies

Week Five Assignment, Part 2 Update Vita

The changes that have been made to my Vita over the course of this program have been minimal. Currently, my position is that of an assistant principal on a 4A high school campus serving 978 students. Many of the things I have completed during my coursework have benefited me in the areas in which I was already working or had responsibilities in. The main area of change has been in the financial issues of the district and campus. This has come through the responsibilities of being the grant manager for our AP program. In addition to the finance experience, I have expanded my testing responsibilities to include AP testing, PSAT testing, and TAKS/STAAR/EOC testing coordinator.

I believe that the knowledge that I have gained through this program has given me a more global view of school district policies and processes. I believe that I am better able to serve my campus, teachers, and students as both a campus administrator and an instructional leader.