College of Education
Department of Leadership and Secondary Education
EDIL 631A – Practicum in
District Administration
SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION
Cooperating Administrator Agreement Form
Evaluation Form (for Cooperating Administrator)
INSTRUCTOR:
PHONE: Office (606-783-9378
E-MAIL: d.barnett@moreheadstate.edu
OFFICE: Ginger Hall 503
COURSE
OBJECTIVES: The general
objectives of the administrative practicum program are to provide the student
with opportunities to participate in supervised on-the-job experiences that
provide an exposure to the professional growth Specifically, purposes of the
instructional leadership practicum are:
To
provide the student with specific administrative leadership training while
he/she gains a deeper understanding of the broad range of educational
administration activities and responsibilities.
To
allow the student to apply administrative theory to practical application of
school administrative responsibilities.
To
instill in the student an understanding of the Administrative Code of
Ethics.
To
provide the student with a more comprehensive view of educational
administration related to management and instructional leadership.
To
aid the student in gaining a self-assurance in administrative
decision-making through analysis of methods, strategies, theories, mission,
vision and beliefs.
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM:
“Educators as
Architects” is the conceptual framework upon which the
The student must hold a valid teaching certificate; a master’s degree and have a minimum of three years of satisfactory teaching experience.
The student must have completed approximately two-thirds of the required course work in the administrative certification area in which they are presently engaged. (e.g., supervisor’s program).
The student must secure a commitment from the public school administrator (instructional supervisor) or other agency agreeing to accept a practicum student assignment.
The student must secure approval from the educational administration advisor prior to registration for the practicum.
The student must spend a minimum of fifty (50) clock hours in one semester with the assigned cooperating administrator or be involved in assigned tasks related to the practicum. (All activities/projects must directly correlate with the ISSLC Standards).
The student must prepare a reflection log of activities covering the practicum or commit to a major project, as determined jointly by the student and the cooperating administrator and approved by the university practicum supervisor. Either practicum selection should include personal/professional reflections relating to the practicum experiences. Logs and/or major project assignments should be dated and signed by the student and the cooperating administrator and submitted to the university professor by specified due dates.
The
student must attend any designated practicum seminars that are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COOPERATING ADMINISTRATOR:
The
cooperating administrator (instructional supervisor) works closely with the
student, schedules conferences regularly, and devotes a sufficient amount of
time to assist the student in work assignments to assure adequate opportunities
for professional development.
The cooperating administrator (instructional supervisor) also evaluates the student in consultation with the university practicum supervisor. The student is limited to five (5) hours of duty such as bus, cafeteria, and ball games or other related extra curricular responsibilities.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
The grade of “B” indicates
that all requirements are met with work at an above average level for graduate
students. All assignments must be
completed and submitted by the due dates specified.
The grade of “A” indicates that all requirements are exceeded with
superior quality work. The student
is evaluated by the university practicum supervisor, with input from the
cooperative administrator supervisor, at the end of the semester.
Evaluation is based on the following criteria:
Leadership ability
Ability to identify, define, and solve problems
Knowledge and understanding of ISLLC
Standards and the Standards
and Indicators for School Improvement
Evidence of skill in evaluation of programs and
personnel
Timely submission of required assignments
Quality of final project assignments
Quality of the project/activity log
Category areas to
be addressed, as related to the ISLLC Standards and the Standards and Indicators
for School Improvement include:
Organization and administration
School finance
Personnel
School housing (buildings and maintenance)
School-community relations
Curriculum planning and supervision
Transportation and auxiliary services
Education agencies and professional organizations
Board-superintendent-central
office-principal relations
Student personnel
Research and professional study
Other suitable activities related to ISLLC Standards
The
practicum is designed opportunities to include experiences related to the
following six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards.
Standard
2 – A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the
success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school
culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff
professional growth.
Standard
3 - A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success
of all students by ensuring management of the organization operations, and
resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Standard
4 - A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success
of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding
to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Standard
5 – A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the
success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical
manner.
Standard
6 - A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success
of all students by understanding and responding to and influencing the larger
political, social and economic, legal and cultural context.