Woodring College of Education Preparing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective educators for a diverse society Principal Certification Program Assessment Plan The Principal Certification program assessment plan is comprised of two components: Program Alignment with & State Standards and Transition Point Assessments & Requirements. Our assessment plan defines candidate learning outcomes relative to state standards and the conceptual framework, aligns curriculum with the learning outcomes, and identifies sources of evidence of candidate proficiency collected through multiple assessment measures at major transition points. Program Alignment with & State and National Standards Standards STEWARD OF VISION ISLLC Standard 1 State Standard V.1 Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community: Strand 1: Creating a site-specific vision for learning Stand 2: Operationalizing the vision for learning Strand 3: Developing stewardship of the vision Thoughtful educators are deliberative about the decisions they make and demonstrate sound professional judgment. Effective educators demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on student learning by creating active, engaging learning environments. EDAD 538 Case Studies School Improvement Plan Revised Fall 2011
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER ISLLC Standard 2 State Standard V.2 Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth: Stand 1: Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture Strand 2: Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining student learning Strand 3: Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining professional development Knowledgeable educators possess deep understanding of learning, assessment, diversity, technology, and the roles and responsibilities of the profession. Effective educators use a variety of tools to enhance learning, including curriculum, technology, and research-based strategies. EDAD 539 Educational Leadership Teaching and Learning Plan (EDAD 543) ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGER ISLLC Standard 3 State Standard V.3 Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment: Strand 1: Uses a continuous cycle of analysis to ensure efficient and effective systems and apply the general concepts, theories, and research applicable to the roles and responsibilities of the profession. Effective educators demonstrate that they meet rigorous academic and professional standards for what educators should know and be able to do. EDAD 539 Educational Leadership Resource Alignment Plan (EDAD 537) 2
Strand 2: Ensuring efficient and effective management of the organization Stand 3: Ensuring efficient and effective management of the operations Stand 4: Ensuring management of the resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment COMMUNITY LEADER ISLLC Standard 4 State Standard V.4 Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources: Strand 1: Collaborating with families Strand 2: Collaborating and responding to diverse communities Stand 3: Mobilizing community resources Thoughtful educators appreciate and value human diversity and show respect for varied talents and perspectives. Effective educators establish respectful and collaborative relationships with families and other professionals to support student learning and wellbeing. Community Action Plan (EDAD 550) ETHICAL LEADER State Standard V.5 ISLLC Standard 5 Through professional leadership by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner: Stand 1: Uses the continuous cycle of analysis for self-assessment of professional leadership Thoughtful educators take responsibility for creating inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments that value the abilities and perspectives of all students. the principles of integrity and fairness, and the core values that serve as their own code of ethics. Ethical Leader Reflection (EDAD 541) Political Analysis Map (EDAD 512) Teaching and Learning Plan (EDAD 543) 3
Stand 2: Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner Effective educators use a variety of assessments to evaluate students progress and performance, and use information about student learning to improve their own professional practice. Professional Growth Plan ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY ISLLC Standard 6 State Standard V.6 Understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context: Strand 1: Understands the role of education in renewing a democratic society and the career expectation that the leaders influence the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context. Thoughtful educators are committed to the expression of democratic values in schools and classrooms. concepts related to professional ethics, legal, and policy issues and the role of education in renewing a democratic society. Effective educators advocate for curriculum, instruction, and learning environments that meet the diverse needs of each student. Political Analysis Map (EDAD 512) 4
Transition Point Assessments & Requirements Admission Program Retention Qualification for Internship Program Completion Post Program Completion Master s Degree (or enrolled in master s degree program) Recommendations (3) Essay and Résumé Valid WA State teacher or ESA Certificate Successful School-based Instructional Experience Acceptable course grade: no more than 10 credits at C, all other above C 40-Hour Observation Self-Assessment Internship Plan Completion of 6 of 9 Courses Portfolio of Common Products Technology Leader Product Professional Growth Plan Certification of Internship Completion Completion of all Courses Third-Year Follow-Up Survey of PEAB Application Review 5