Elementary School Administration and Management

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Elementary School Administration and Management

• GADS 671
• Section 55 and 56

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Sunday July 20, 2008 100pm to 500pm
Introduction Introduction Activity Overview of
Class Share Pre-Course Assignments
(Presentations) Role Expectations and
Competencies (Elementary Level) Instructional and
Management priorities for Elementary
School Action Planning Chapter 2 600 pm 900
pm Parent Involvement and Marketing your
School Guest Speaker PTO Parents Panel
Discussion Discuss parent articles and Chapter
8 (Pre-course assignment) Action Planning
Chapter 4
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Opening Activity
The Animal Principal/Principle
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Collaborative

• Lions live in prides and collaborate to capture
  their prey.
• Dolphins also live together and collaborate using
  their unique communication system.

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Cooperative

• Clownfish
• live in a symbiotic relationship with the
  anemone. The fish cleans the plant of all
  parasites and the plant allows the clownfish to
  live in its protection.

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Participative

• Honey bees all take part in a variety of
  activities in the hive.

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Bureaucratic

• A butterfly must live through many layers of
  bureaucracy before arriving at adulthood
• Egg - Larva (caterpillar) - chrysalis - butterfly
  - migration

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Laissez-Faire

• The giraffe lives a docile life, spending most of
  its day eating.

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Benevolent-Despot

• The gorilla lives in great families. The male
  gorilla serves as the protector of the family and
  although loving, will do what needs to be done to
  guard the family.

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Autocratic

• The eagle uses it great size and skills to scare
  and threaten all. The eagle is extremely swift
  and powerful.

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I. Overview
II. 3 Categories of the Principalship
Management / Technical Socialization Self
Awareness
III. Role Expectations and Competencies
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Role Expectations and Competencies
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Responds
appropriately to crisis situations. Accepts
constructive criticism. Is accessible to
students, staff, public. Is punctual. Is
compassionate, sensitive and understanding of
employees, parents, students needs and
requests. Demonstrates professional
conduct. Is innovative in ideas and practices.
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LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Sets a high
expectancy level for job performance. Shows a
willingness to make decisions and a willingness
to accept responsibility for decisions. Supports
decisions with sound rationale. Demonstrates
the ability to effect desirable change. Exhibits
enthusiasm and initiative in work. Contributes
ideas or constructive criticism. Demonstrates
courage to support convictions. Model effective
use of technology for communication and
collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents
and the community.
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ABILITY TO BUILD MORALE Demonstrates pride in
District and personnel. Involves staff and
others in the decision- making process -- when
appropriate. Exhibits an ability and willingness
to listen to other points of view and
acknowledges the worth in others. Recognizes
accomplishments of employees and students. Demons
trates ability to inspire and lead. Demonstrates
willingness to assist others. Demonstrates and
encourages a positive attitude.
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ADMINISTRATIVE INTER-COMMUNICATION Accomplishes
tasks assigned by the Superintendents and/or
immediate supervisors office and relates
accomplishments to the philosophy of the School
District. Promptly communicates with the
Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor on any
significant matter affecting the welfare of the
school or the system. Recommends high quality
personnel for appointment. Establishes and
maintains open lines of communication. Works
with the administration team and
supports decisions.
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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUPERVISORY
AREA Keeps current in field of responsibility,
i.e., association journals, workshops,
conferences, meetings, training sessions,
regulations, etc. Administers negotiated
contracts in accordance with District
guidelines. Understands, implements and enforces
policies adopted by the Board. Understands and
enforces federal and state regulations, e.g.,
IDIEA, NCLB. Makes decisions which are
consistent with the philosophy of the
District. Updates and maintains District
policies.
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SCHOOL PLANT - TIME - FACILITIES Provides for
efficient scheduling and programming staff and/or
students that are economically and educationally
sound. Monitors the use and care of equipment
and furniture. Reports safety problems to the
attention of person(s) responsible for
correction of the problem. Follow-up, if
necessary. Makes efficient and economical use of
time, plant and personnel. Effectively
supervises routine school management matters and
plans for control and organization of all school
functions. Monitors the performance of
non-instructional personnel, such as secretaries,
aides and custodians.
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INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM Demonstrates knowledge and
articulation of the curriculum. Implements and
evaluates instructional programs effectively. Eff
ectively utilizes resources within the building
(or department), District and community. Creates
a learning climate in the school that
will enable students to work toward their
expected level of achievement. Supervises staff
to insure that instructional goals are being
met. Evaluates instructional program on an
ongoing basis and makes recommendations for
improvement. Continued-----?
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Effectively analyzes state and local student
assessment data and utilizes this data to
improve the quality of the instructional
program. Encourages teachers to integrate
technology into curriculum design, instructional
strategies and learning environments to maximize
student learning.
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SUCCESS IN PROBLEM SOLVING Recognizes situations
which may lead to problems and reacts
accordingly. Utilizes the skills and abilities
of the staff available. Exhibits good judgment
and logical thinking. Approaches problem solving
with creativity and imagination. Considers all
factors related to a problem prior to making a
decision and is able to assess the impact of the
decision upon the District. Demonstrates the
ability to resolve problems related to area of
responsibility. Documents potential problem
situation in writing.
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ROUTINE Demonstrates
awareness of District services. Completes
reports on time follows through in area of
responsibility. Shares pertinent information
with staff. Demonstrates the ability to
communicate verbally and in writing. Inventories
items, makes sure supplies are adequate at all
times. Monitors and reports on budgetary
problems (categories overspent, etc.). Actively
solicits funding from outside sources (grants,
etc.).
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS Willingly extends workday to
attend meetings and activities related to area of
responsibility. Is responsive to calls from the
community. Keeps the school community abreast of
normal activities at the school or in their
department. Exhibits a commitment to the
community through a cooperation with the
community groups. Provides leadership to school
support groups. Maintains a degree of visibility
within the community by occasional attendance at
events such as extracurricular activities,
community groups, parent groups, etc.
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IV. Parent Involvement Pre-Course Assignment
Share Parent articles Form groups Each student
choose one article and share with the small
group Choose one student to share with the whole
group.

• Brainstorm question that you would ask a parent
• in regards to the principalship

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Sunday 600-900
Parent Involvement
Guest Speaker(s)
Parent Article Activity
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Monday July 21, 2008 Instructional
Leadership 600pm to 900pm Classroom Indicators
of effective instruction in the 21st
century Guest Speaker Danielle Harris (Reading
Coach, Pittsburgh Public Schools) Action
Planning Chapter 10
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Tuesday July 22, 2008 Staff Development 600 pm
900pm Technology and the principal Intro to A
Day in the Life of a Principal Action Planning
Chapter 9
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