EAD 269 Site Based Leadership Competency Tasks & Rubrics/Scoring Guides

Competency Task 1 (Field Experience): School/Governing Board Meeting Attendance and Response

DUE DATE:
(CAPEs 1B; 3A; 4A; 4B; 5C; 6A; 6B)

Candidate will attend, observe and take notes on the content, process, and group dynamics of one Board of Education meeting. A write-up (Response) will include summary of meeting agenda and observed interactions between Board, Superintendent, presenters and public. Candidate will discuss how the work of the Board impacts, influences and has implications for work as a site leader. Response will include a reflection on key leadership learnings, insights, questions generated as a result of the experience and next steps to develop capacity in this leadership area. Include Board meeting agenda.

If the school board meets on the same nights as EAD 269, attend another school board meeting in surrounding districts.

Competency Task 2: Leader Interview and Analysis of Student Discipline Policies

DUE DATE:
(CAPEs 2B; 3B; 5B; 5C; 6A)

Candidate will complete a face-to-face interview with a site leader(s) and complete a written, or multi-media, response. Response will include student suspension and expulsion processes, discussion on due process (including important special education /504 considerations), major Education Code references as the relate to suspension/expulsion, references to Board policies on suspension/expulsion, available administrator resources/references, and key points/administrator guidance. Candidate will include copies of Board policies referenced in the paper and write a reflection on key leadership learnings, insights, questions generated from the experience and next steps to develop leadership capacity.

Competency Task 2 (Field Experience): Leader Interview and Analysis of Student Discipline Policies

Grading Criteria

1 – Not Competent 2- Somewhat Competent 3- Competent

Competency Task 4: Capstone - Leading Change: A Leadership Toolkit

DUE DATE:
(CAPEs 1A; 1B; 1C; 2B; 3A; 3B; 3C; 4A; 4B; 5B; 5C; 6A; 6B)

Candidate will team to research best practices and create an electronic toolkit to support new site-based administrators. Toolkit will align with a given domain of the California Administrative Performance Expectations (CAPEs) and include, but not be limited to, CAPE-related aim and vision, identification of major challenges associated with the CAPE, research-based best practices, a planning/decision-making process/ protocol, example of an applied action, references/electronic resources, support materials, visuals, and a glossary of terms. Individually, candidate will present the toolkit to peer groups (two), gather feedback and complete a written reflection. Reflection will include analysis of the toolkit development process and ideas for improvement of the toolkit. Written response will also emphasize key leadership learnings, developed knowledge and skills and applied research. Candidate will identify professional areas for growth and next step actions to develop leadership capacity related to CAPEs.

TOOLKIT TEMPLATE (WRITTEN DOCUMENT)

Cape # and Title (Example: CAPE 1: Development and Implementation of a Shared Vision):
Aim and Vision (Relate to assigned CAPE. Relate to research)
Glossary of Terms
Components of CAPE _____: ____________ (list all)
(example) CAPE 1A: Developing a Student-Centered Vision of Teaching and Learning
Major Leadership Actions
Major Challenges Associated with Realization of CAPE ___:
(Explain 1 challenge associated with realization of the CAPE. Title the challenge. Using a scenario or real-world example to build context, discuss how leaders can navigate and address each challenge. Describe actions that could be taken or were taken to overcome each challenge or barrier. Relate actions to research and research-based best practices learned and applied in the program. Describe how stakeholders were positively impacted by the leader’s actions and potential problems associated with a leader’s inability to accept or respond to the challenge.)
Planning/Decision-Making Process/ Protocol(s):
(Provide at least one example of a CAPE-related process or protocol. Complete the steps of the protocol or process for use as a model.)
Toolkit Resources (Text, electronic and visuals):
References:

Competency Task 4: Capstone: Leading Change: A Leadership Toolkit

Grading Criteria

1 – Not Competent 2- Somewhat Competent 3- Competent

Comments:

Competency Task 6: Simulated Interview and Debrief

DUE DATE:
(CAPEs 1A; 1B; 2A; 2B; 2C; 2D; 5A; 5B; 6A; 6B)

Candidates are required to participate in a performance-based culminating Simulated Interview for an Administrative Position. Interviews will be conducted by Central Valley administrators, represented by Superintendents, Human Resource Administrators, Principals and/or Learning Directors/ Vice-Principals. The simulated interview will include a presentation of information contained in an electronic portfolio, created and maintained by the Candidate: Statement of Philosophy, Resume and choice program assignment. Candidate will participate in a follow-up debrief with the instructor.

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