Campus Supervised Internship

Over the course of the 18-month program from Lamar University for Educational Leadership and Technology, I participated in a number of activities that would allow me to gain experience in the Domains and Competencies.  These Domains and Competencies describe the expectations and responsibilities of campus leadership.  I was able to complete this internship with 444 hours of activities toward the 150 expected hours.  I feel that I was able to complete a well-rounded internship.  I would like to obtain more experience in the areas that deal with applying case law.

State Competency Standard/ISTE Technology Facilitation Standard	Skills and Experience Area/ ISTE Performance Indicator	Date Completed	Time Spent on Activity	Description of Activity	Reflection (150 words or less detailing what you have learned from this activity)
Domain I, Competency 3, Leadership Skill: School Board Policy and Procedures, Ethics Domain II, Competency 5, Leadership Skill: Learning/Motivation Theory Domain III, Competency 8, Leadership Skill: School Operations/Policies, Professional Affiliations and Resources	TF V-A TF V-B TF VII-C TF VII-A	Aug 2012 Jan 2013 December 2013	40 hours total Compass Learning – Day 1 & 2 – 16 hours Advanced Training – Day 3 – 8 hours Eduphoria/Lead4ward Training – Day 1 & Day 2	Professional Development - Compass Learning – Day 1 & 2, Advanced Training – Day 3 Eduphoria/Lead4ward Training – Day 1 & Day 2 iStation	Compass Learning was a district initiative software program. All teachers were trained on the use and implementation of this software program to be used for student interventions.  This program was the basis for my Action Research Project. Completing additional training allowed me to function as a teacher of teachers.  I implemented the program in my classroom and assisted other teachers in setting up their classrooms to utilize the program. By implementing the program, I was able to lead by example and fulfilled the districts expectations for software use. Eduphoria is testing database and mining software.  Eduphoria allows teachers to be data-driven in instructional strategies. Think Through Math and iStation are tutorial programs that are prescriptive to student levels.  Think Through Math is a State of Texas initiative and iStation is provided by the District for student assistance.
Domain II, Competency 6, Leadership Skill: Personnel Procedures Domain III, Competency 8, Leadership Skill: School Operations/Policies Domain III, Competency 9, Leadership Skill: Safety and Security	TF VII-B	May 2013 July 2013	24 hours total	Review lab materials available for teachers in the science lab. Order new materials as needed. Re-open science labs and computer labs. Place technology workorders. Order data and phone drops.	I was responsible for maintaining the science stock room; this included check out and collection of materials. Materials from the campus are campus property and must be returned to the science lab after completion of use in the classroom; it was my responsibility to ensure that all materials were accounted for. Lab materials need to be accounted for by the science department.  Materials are not dangerous, but need to be secured in the lab at the end of the school year. I also maintained the technology equipment available for educator use.  I created a database to track check-out and check-in.  I also assist the campus secretary in ordering computers and peripherals for the campus computer labs.
Domain I Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Vision/Mission, Negotiating/ Consensus Building, Community/ Business Involvement and Partnerships Domain II Competency 3 Leadership Skill: State and Federal Law Domain III Competency 8 Leadership Skill: Supervision of the Budget  Competency 9 Leadership Skill: Safety and Security		November -December 2012 May 2013, CAP (End of Year 2012-2013) July - December 2013	27 hours total	SIT Committee	By being a part of the School Improvement Team (SIT), I was able to understand the focus of the campus.  There were several people that composed the SIT committee, but the primary focus was on maintaining the campus vision and interacting with stakeholders such as students, parents and the community. As part of the SIT Committee, I became more familiar with what funds are available for each purpose.  Title I is a sensitive issue, and student privacy is extremely important as well.  Part of the role of SIT is to ensure that State and Federal Laws are addressed. In reviewing and creating the new Campus Action Plan (CAP) for 2014-2015, attention was paid to areas of expenditure.  The CAP had to be created carefully because if an item is not in the CAP, then money cannot be spent on that item.
Domain I Competency 3 Leadership Skill: Position Goals and Requirements Domain III Competency 8 Leadership Skill: School Operations/Policies Competency 9 Leadership Skill: Safety and Security,  Student Transportation		Oct 2012, Nov 2012, Dec 2012	22 hours total Interview committee for AP – 9 hours 2nd Interview committee for AP – 9 hours Interview committee for State Comp Ed Instructional Specialist – 4 hours	Interview Committee -   Assist in interviews of campus leadership and additional educators for the SISD system. Also hiring additional crossing guards for campus.	To be part of the Interview committee, I needed to know what skills were required of the position.  I also had to be knowledgeable about the campus and the campus needs. In hiring for an assistant principal, I needed to be familiar with the duties, policies and procedures that would be required of the candidate.  I also needed to be aware of the needs of the campus and personnel; we were looking for a good fit for both campus and candidate. In the search for the new school crossing guard, I needed to be familiar with security issues on campus.  Again the needs of the campus and students was the driving factor in deciding the best person for the job.
Domain I Competency 2 Leadership Skill: Climate for Cultural Diversity Competency 3 Leadership Skill: Interpersonal Relationships Domain II Competency 4 Leadership Skill: Supervision of Co-curricular Education Competency 7 Leadership Skill: Issue and Conflict Resolution Domain III Competency 8 Leadership Skill: Professional Library		July 2012 – May 2013, July 2013 -  December 2013 Practice meet: Dec. 8, 2012 Elementary Meet: May 2, May 4, 2013 Prep and Organization: throughout school year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 UIL Meet: May 15, 17, 18, 2013 Practice Meet December 14, 2013	91 hours Monthly coordinator meetings: 26 hours Practice meet: Dec. 8, 2012 10 hours Elementary Meet: May 2, May 4, 2013 - 12 hours Prep and Organization: 16 hours UIL Meet: May 15, 17, 18, 2013-18 hours Practice Meet December 14, 2013 - 9 hours	UIL Coordinator -  Coordinate activities for Middle School Teachers and students for the University Interscholastic League Academic Competitions.	The role of the UIL Coordinator is very diverse. As coordinator I work with teachers and students and need to be aware of differences in personnel and in relationships. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring practices take place and that all practice and district events are attended.  Rules and guidelines are disseminated as needed and testing/practice supplies are ordered. From time to time, issues come up regarding double scheduling of students.  I must resolve the issues so that student’s needs are respected as well as the coaches. Maintain practice tests, practice materials.  Keep A+ manual with rules and guidelines.
Domain I Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Vision/Mission, Strategic Planning, Data Collection and Analysis, Collaborative Decision Making Competency 2 Leadership Skill: Effective Communication, Community/Public Relations, Parent Involvement, Climate for Cultural Diversity, Community/ Business Involvement and Partnerships Competency 3 Leadership Skill: Ethics, Interpersonal Relationships Domain II Competency 4 Leadership Skill: Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategy, Supervision of Co-curricular Education Competency 7 Leadership Skill: Issue and Conflict Resolution Domain III Competency 8 Leadership Skill: Professional Library		Campus Science Fair Prep and completion – Oct 30, 2012 District Science Fair Prep and Completion – Dec 1, 2012 Sun Country Science Fair – Feb 24, 2013 State Science Fair – March 27 – March 30 Campus Science Fair Prep and completion – November 5, 2013 District Science Fair Prep and Completion – Dec 7, 2013	112 hours total Campus Science Fair Prep and completion – Oct 30, 2012 – 24 hours District Science Fair Prep and Completion – Dec 1, 2012 – 16 hours Sun Country Science Fair – Feb 24, 2013 – 12 hours State Science Fair – March 27 – March 30 – 20 hours Campus Science Fair Prep and completion – November 5, 2013 – 24 hours District Science Fair Prep and Completion – Dec 7, 2013 – 16 hours	Science Fair Coordinator -  Coordinate campus/district science fairs.  Prepare participants for regional and State science fairs.	Our campus has a strong focus on science and our campus has a great reputation for success in science fair competitions.  I work to continue with the same strong expectation from year to year. I work to coordinate the science fair from beginning to end.  I work with students at project inception through completion.  I also coordinate judges and venue organization.  I am involved in science fair from campus, to district, to sun country, to state science fair. I communicate with parents, teachers, and student regarding timelines and expectations for science fair. Rules and guidelines are implemented and followed.  I work with students to make sure that they are fulfilling expectations. I supervise all areas of the campus science fair and contribute to district, regional and state science fairs.
Domain 1 Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Data Collection and Analysis, Collaborative Decision Making Competency 3 Leadership Skill: School Board Policy and Procedures, Ethics, State and Federal Law Domain II Competency 4 Leadership Skill: School/Program Scheduling, Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategy Competency 5 Leadership Skill: Current Issues Affecting Teaching & Learning, Learning/ Motivation Theory Competency 7 Leadership Skill: Student Services Domain III Competency 8 Leadership Skill: School Operations/ Policies		October – December, 2012	6 hours total	Attendance Committee -  Review and make recommendations based on student and teacher absences.	Data was collected about student attendance.  Student attendance was monitored and parents were contacted.  Parents were reminded about the state requirements for attendance and were offered assistance if needed. Student attendance is very important, and the district has an initiative to improve student attendance.  By contacting parents, students are encouraged to attend school.   Classroom instruction is vital and student attendance is key. Students must attend school to be promoted.  Students must not miss more than 18 days of school or they are in jeopardy of losing credit.  By understanding the policies, I am able to share that information with students and parents.
Domain I Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Strategic Plan Domain II Competency 4 Leadership Skill: School/Program Scheduling, Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategy Competency 5 Leadership Skill: Learning Technology, Evaluation of Student Achievement, Student Discipline Competency 7 Leadership Skill: Student Services	TF I-A TF I-B TF  II-B TF II-D TF  II-E TF III-B TF III-C TF  III-D TF VI-B	January 2013 – March 2013	56  hours total 36 hours class time prep and review 20 hours	Student Tutorial Computer Lab	Student Tutorial Computer Lab was established as an after school.  Students were given the opportunity to use computers and internet services to access a tutorial program for math.  In creating this tutorial session, I supervised two leadership interns.  I created the test bank that students took as pre-assessments to access a prescriptive tutoring program.  Students were monitored throughout the program and were redirected as needed.  After participation in the program, a detailed review was made of student progress and the impact on success on the STAAR 2013.
Domain 1 Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Data Collection and Analysis, Collaborative Decision Making Domain 2  Competency 4  Leadership Skill:  Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategy Competency 5  Leadership Skill:  Current Issues Affecting Teaching & Learning Competency 6  Leadership Skill: Staff Development/Adult Learning Competency 7  Leadership Skill: Change Process Domain 3 Competency 8 Leadership Skill: General Office Administration/Technology	TF II-A TF II-C TF II-F TF III-A TF III-C TF  III-D TF III-E TF IV-A TF IV-B TF IV-C TF V-C TF VI-C TF VIII-D	July 2013 – December 2013	48 hours total 4 elementary training sessions – 6 hours per session 4 middle school training sessions – 6 hours per session	Technology Professional Development for Teachers via computer lab ·         Eduphoria ·         Tyler Munis Student Information System o    Student rosters o    Student attendance o    Creating assignments o    Grade entry o    Progress Reports o    Report Cards o    Migrating student grades o    Alerting system	As a State Comp Ed Instructional Coach, I have been responsible for training teachers on the newly installed Student Information System – Tyler Munis.  I have worked with teachers to ensure that they are able to access gradebooks, attendance records and student records.  This program has been very different from past programs and in working with teachers, I ensured that they were comfortable with the program and would be able to progress through the change.  I also worked with teachers in detail with Eduphoria, which is a testing and data-mining software.  The intention of the district is data-driven instruction and an understanding of how to access and utilize the data provided by Eduphoria through student testing was extremely important.
Domain 1 Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Data Collection and Analysis	TF V-A TF V-B TF VI-E TF VII-A TF VIII-D	May 2013	5 hours total	Texas STaR Chart	Teachers completed the survey to assess current levels of proficiency.  The district reviews the STaR Chart responses and uses them to guide further instructional strategies for future technology training.
Domain I Competency 3 Leadership Skill: Philosophy/History of Education	TF VIII-B TF VIII-C TF VIII-E	December 2013	1 hour total	Technology Director Interview	Discuss history of technology in SISD and changes instituted by various superintendents. Partnerships developed departmentally to encourage collaboration. And the discussion of components needed to create a successful facility in terms of technology such as WAN/LAN/wireless systems, mass storage and printing capabilities.
Domain I Competency 1 Leadership Skill: Effective Communication, Community/Public Relations, Parent Involvement Domain III Competency 9 Leadership Skill: Facility and Maintenance Administration	TF V-D	July – December 2013	12 hours total 6 hour webpage training 6 hours maintenance	Assisting Webmaster	Assist campus webmaster with updates of webpage to facilitate campus and community communications. Provided training to teachers for webpage software.
				444 total internship hours