District Supervised Summary Report

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Superintendent Certification Preparation Program

District Supervised Summary Report

David Warren

Domain I Hours: 90

Domain II Hours: 89

Domain III Hours: 64

Total Documented Hours: 243

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David Warren
Superintendent Internship Activity Log: Activity 1
Domain I: Leadership of the Educational Community
Competency 2: The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the
development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is
shared and supported by the educational community.

Date(s):

2/3/14
Place of Activity:

School Office
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Review and compare two different school/district vision statements. Try to
obtain these from two distinct types of districts/schools. Note strengths and
weaknesses of each and make recommendations for your school/district.
Include your recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio
Personal
Reflection/Learning:
Focus reflection on the
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The second SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the ability to shape district culture by facilitating the
development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a
vision of learning that is shared and supported by the educational
community. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal and
district contributor I have been able to develop and practice these
components of my leadership throughout this past year with a variety
of activities. One such way was to review and compare two different
school vision statements. In comparing the statements between two
local campuses, I noticed how one statement focused on developing
the unique qualities of students, while the other emphasized high
standards of achievement. This made me reach out to the respective
principals to learn more about each campus, the culture, the
community, and the perspectives of each leader. In the dialogues I
conducted with each principal it was interesting to see how each
leader made associations between the values upheld by the
respective campus statements and the demographics represented by
the student body.

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Date(s):

2/10/14
Place of Activity:

Home Office
Time Spent on
Activity

5 hours

Description of the
Activity

Review the strategic plan for your school/district. Note personnel involved in
the plans development, implementation, and evaluation. Investigate support
and concerns from the various parties involved. Include your findings and
recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

of activities. One such way was to review the strategic plan for my
district. In this process, I also interviewed central office personnel
and learned about the District Strategic Team (DST). The DST is a
lesser-known committee comprised of department directors and key
central office leaders. This team works to represent diverse interests
across the district and to support the district strategic plan, specifically
through programs and initiatives to support learner engagement and
high levels of achievement. Through the efforts of the DST two major
district initiatives have begun: Project-Based learning and One-to-
One technology initiatives. Both of these efforts uphold one of the
districts foremost concerns: the promotion of student engagement.

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Date(s):

6/17/14 6/19/14, 9/8/14
Place of Activity:
McKinney ISD Data
Meetings: MHS, CHEC,
Home Office
Time Spent on
Activity

26 hours

Description of the
Activity

Review the ways in which the board of education, superintendent, faculty,
staff, and community relations/information department use assessment data
to impact practice. Write a reflective statement about how the leader would
seek to improve the use of assessment data in the school/district. Include the
statement in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

Reflective Statement:

The Board of Education uses state and local data to inform decisions on programming and
initiatives which support and address critical areas of need as evidenced by data.

The superintendent uses state and local data to determine areas of need which can be
addressed through initiatives, programming, and curriculum implementation; the
superintendent can also help interpret the meaning behind data to the school board.

The campus faculty and staff use state and local data to help determine the strategies for
best implementing the district curriculum, which will impact student learning; the strategies
implemented are constantly being adjusted as new data results inform the educators of
student trends and needs.

The Community Relations/Information Department uses data to communicate the logistical
needs of the district to the community; such information helps inform the community on how
to vote and how to support the district such that student learning and other local priorities are
upheld.

The Educational Leader must know how to read and interpret data for meaning such that
student learning for all is the foremost priority of all district and campus actions. The best
way to improve current practice is to analyze data beyond state exams, but instead to seek
data points that reflect the development of the whole student. Indeed, student learning
occurs beyond that which is tested by Texas, and to ensure learning for all, all types of
learning must be reviewed.

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Competency 3: The superintendent knows how to communicate and collaborate with families
and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilize
community resources to ensure educational success for all students.

Date(s):

8/4/14 8/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

22 hours

Description of the
Activity

Assist in conducting a faculty meeting or staff development session. Survey
a random sample of the participants for strengths and areas needing
improvement in your presentation. Include the results of the survey in your
notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The third SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to communicate and collaborate with families
and community members, respond to diverse community interests
and needs, and mobilize community resources to ensure educational
success for all students. In my role as Middle School Assistant
Principal and district contributor I have been able to develop and
practice these components of my leadership throughout this past year
with a variety of activities. As a campus leader I have had numerous
opportunities to lead the faculty in faculty meetings and staff
development sessions. This year, I co-lead our campus academy
week before students returned to campus. This included leading a
book study on Sean Cains The Fundamental 5, recapping last years
achievements and the data that supported growth, coordinating
numerous trainings and activities, and leading a nuts and bolts
session on highlights of the faculty handbook. Most of the surveyed
feedback indicated effective leadership and useful sessions, with the
main requests calling for technical help, increased classroom
preparation time, and individual-specific needs.

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Date(s):

8/13/14, 8/20/14
Place of Activity:

MHS,
MISD Central Office
Time Spent on
Activity

3 hours

Description of the
Activity

Choose a current issue in the school/district. Use steps to resolve issues with
a small group of concerned parties. Reach consensus for a plan to resolve the
issue and/or a critique of areas in which resolution failed. Include the plan
and critique in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

of activities. One such example was when I met with several
interested parties regarding the upcoming initial phase for a one-to-
one technology initiative. While much energy and excitement was
expended praising the benefits of this implementation, there were
also many concerns about the level of support required for success,
as well as the proposed timeline. I was able to review some of the
frequently asked questions as well as be a part of initial phase in
training. Ultimately, the district DST team made final determinations
after hearing concerns of all parties.

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David Warren

Date(s):

5/5/14, 5/12/14, 5/19/14,
5/21/14, 9/17/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

5 hours

Description of the
Activity

Observe a school administrative team meeting at which the leader plans to
use collaborative decision making. Observe the leaders behavior in outlining
goals, defining problems, seeking information, providing information,
clarifying and elaborating, challenging viewpoints, assessing progress, and
summarizing. Include the observations and recommendations for
improvement in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The second SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes the ability
to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation,
and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the
educational community. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal and district
contributor I have been able to develop and practice these components of my
leadership throughout this past year with a variety of activities. One such way I
have been able to learn more about this competency has been through observing,
participating in, and leading administrative meetings. I have had this opportunity for
a while now, serving as an administrator on my campus. The logged dates reflect
my participation in administrative meetings when logistics about the school day
were debated and decided. Specifically, I was part of an administrative team that
needed to decide whether our campus would maintain a three-lunch period day or
convert to four, or even five lunch periods each day. Throughout this collaborative
process I noticed that my head principal allowed all perspectives and arguments, no
matter how big or small, to be shared openly. Ultimately, consensus was achieved
in that the group understood every opinion had been heard and that the campus
would select a plan that attempted to best serve students. The last date reflects a
leadership team meeting that I lead where, among other things, a reflection on our
decision was lead. In this meeting I followed my principals example and allowed all
opinions to be shared before summarizing the sentiments of the group in general.
Ultimately, our process was valued by all participants, and the group upheld our
original decision.

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Domain II: Instructional Leadership
Competency 5: The superintendent knows how to facilitate the planning and implementation
of strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum,
curriculum resources, and assessment; use the current accountability system; and promote the
use of varied assessments to measure student performance.

Date(s):

3/3/14, 3/17/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS,
MISD Central Office
Time Spent on
Activity

5 hours

Description of the
Activity

Actively participate and/or interview a person who has experience in the
textbook selection process. Include an overview of the process, the
evaluative criteria used, and recommendations for improvement in your
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fifth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes the
need to facilitate the planning and implementation of strategic plans that enhance
teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum, curriculum resources,
and assessment; use the current accountability system; and promote the use of
varied assessments to measure student performance. In my role as Middle School
Assistant Principal, and from my former experience as a campus instructional
specialist, I have been able to develop and practice these components of my
leadership throughout this past year with a variety of activities. One such activity
was taking part in the textbook adoption process for both campus areas I supervise:
mathematics and science. In each instance I had the opportunity to work closely
with the teachers and coordinators directly involved with this process. For each of
these decisions the coordinators hosted opportunities for vendors to solicit their
programs, the stronger candidates emphasizing online support and resources, and
consumable-styled textbooks. In each process the coordinators lead the teacher-
based committees through exercises to determine the priorities of the current
curriculum and the most desired practices in place. The product that was selected
was the resource that best matched up with the pre-determined priorities identified
by the respective committees.
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Date(s):

April 2014
August 2014
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

48 hours

Description of the
Activity

Participate in the process of student class scheduling. Include a brief
overview of the process and any recommendations in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

Perhaps the most involved I have been in any learning experience related to
my internship has been the process of student class scheduling. I am the
primary administrator in charge of developing the master schedule for my
campus. This involves setting the schedule for all teachers and classes, and
the availability of course offerings for nearly 900 students. This was the
second year I have lead this process, and I am learning more about all
considerations and strategies nearly everyday. After establishing the
schedules of non-negotiable singletons (courses only offered once a day), I
then had to carefully schedule other specialized courses so as not to conflict
with one another. Ultimately, there is never one single perfect arrangement,
rather a schedule that minimizes conflicts and creates maximum flexibility.
Additionally, it must be understood that a seemingly simple change in one
aspect of a single class usually results in a domino effect that impacts many
other courses. Ultimately, master scheduling is a very detailed process
requiring patience and a big-picture understanding of the
interconnectedness between course offerings.
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Date(s):

3/13/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Observe one instructional assistant. Note duties, time spent, and expertise in
academic assistance to the students. Include a summary of the observation
and recommendations for improvement in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fifth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to facilitate the planning and implementation of
strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment
among curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessment; use the
current accountability system; and promote the use of varied
assessments to measure student performance. In my role as Middle
School Assistant Principal, and from my former experience as a
campus instructional specialist, I have been able to develop and
with a variety of activities. One such way I have been able to learn
more about this competency was through observing an instructional
assistant go about her daily duties. This activity helped me gain an
appreciation for this role as it impacts student performance. The ESL
aide on my campus is involved in the pre-planning process, the
classroom instruction delivery, and in the data collection and
monitoring of specific students. The effectiveness of this position is
largely dependent upon the designed intentional duties planned for
each class period. Without proper planning the aide, while still
effective, can waste precious minutes trying to get in synch with the
design and function of the class.
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Competency 6: The superintendent knows how to advocate, promote, and sustain an
instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff
professional growth.

Date(s):

3/13/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Survey a school faculty on methods used to motivate students. Survey a
sample of students, soliciting methods that motivate them to perform in
school. Compare and contrast the two surveys. Include the comparison and
recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The sixth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to advocate, promote, and sustain an
instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to
student learning and staff professional growth. In my role as Middle
campus instructional specialist, I have been able to experience
firsthand the impact that professional development can make upon
student growth. One opportunity I had to develop my understanding
of this competency was to learn more about student motivation. In
surveying students through the principal leadership student team, I
learned that students were primarily influenced by a desire to be
noticed and appreciated for their growth, effort, and achievements.
Some of the ways the campus meets this need is to offer recognition
awards and ceremonies, to give away school spirit swag that is
earned through demonstrated acts of character building, and
opportunities for small prizes based on acts of kindness. Students
respond to these incentives, not because of any grand physical
reward, but rather due to a sense of pride in being recognized and
appreciated.

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Domain III: Administative Leadership
Competency 8: The superintendent knows how to apply principles of effective leadership and
management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization, financial
management, and technology application.

Date(s):

3/20/14, 4/14/14, 5/26/14,
6/9/14, 8/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

10 hours

Description of the
Activity

Observe the use of technologies in the classroom, library, and/or computer lab.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of technology use in these areas with a
librarian, technology facilitator, lab supervisor, or classroom teacher and several
students. Compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses students and adults cite
with respect to accessibility, engagement, and other areas described in
national/school/district technology plans. Provide a summary of your observations
and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The sixth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes the
need to advocate, promote, and sustain an instructional program and a district
culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. In my
role as Middle School Assistant Principal, and from my former experience as a
campus instructional specialist, I have been able to experience firsthand the impact
that professional development can make upon student growth. One area I have
been able to observe in my internship plan is the use of various technologies in the
classroom. Most core teachers have a SMART Board for use with instruction, as
well as other devices available, including remote control responders, graphing
calculators, and a growing number of tablet devices. Additionally, the district is
providing an influx of tablet devices for use with the project-based learning initiative.
While the availability of diverse technology is abundant, something that is newer is
the professional development and training to support the effective use of such
devices. Additionally, several campus experts are trained with regard to each
technology, and can be a go to resource for the faculty.

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Date(s):

3/3/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Organize and lead a team of teachers to study and develop a plan for
improving test scores. The area chosen should be one identified as a
weakness in school performance. The plan should be feasible but may
require additional funds and/or a broader base of support for its
implementation. Include the plan and an overview of the team process in
your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

student growth. One way I accomplished this in my internship plan
was by working with my campus math team to develop a strategic
plan for helping SSI students prepare for the second administration of
Math STAAR. By meeting with the math department and discussing
needs and capabilities. We ultimately designed a plan where
students in need were all rescheduled to be served through an
intervention class. We also hired a campus math tutor who actually
served as a classroom substitute while master teachers rotated into
the intervention classroom to best assist students. A special
curriculum was planned and adopted, and the plan was adjusted as
needed. By following this plan 25 of the 35 students passed the
second test administration.

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Date(s):

4/17/14, 4/19/14, 4/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

15 hours

Description of the
Activity

Select an area of interest involving co-curricular activities. With the approval of the
sponsor, assist in planning and supervising the activity. Include a critique of the
learning experience for the students involved in your notebook or e-portfolio. The
critique should also address student motivation, discipline, and performance and the
activitys relation to overall student education. Collaboratively work with one
teacher in planning and supervising a co-curricular activity. Include a critique of the
learning experience, using the indicators listed in activity A, in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fifth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to facilitate the planning and implementation of
strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment
among curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessment; use the
current accountability system; and promote the use of varied
assessments to measure student performance. In my role as Middle
campus instructional specialist, I have been able to develop and
with a variety of activities. One campus interest of mine is the
planning for our UIL Academic teams. Working with the UIL Campus
Coordinator I have had the opportunity to assist with UIL coach
monitoring, with event coordination and supervision, with spirit events,
and with student support. Through this process I was able to
influence the process for recruiting star performers, transitioning from
a requested invitation to a more of a talent recruiting approach. As a
result, our campus has been able to improve our performances, and
even won a district event this past year.
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Competency 7: The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and
development system and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development to
improve the performance of all staff members.

Date(s):

8/19/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

5 hours

Description of the
Activity

Collaborate with an experienced staff developer in one staff development
activity. It should include planning, implementing, instructing, and
evaluating. Include a copy of the agenda, relevant materials, and the
evaluation in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The seventh SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to implement a staff evaluation and
development system and select appropriate models for supervision
and staff development to improve the performance of all staff
members. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal, and from
my former experience as a campus instructional specialist, I have
been able to participate in the staff evaluation process, and in the
professional development planning for our campus. One way I have
been able to grow in this area has been through leading staff
development. Most recently, I designed and co-lead campus training
for all faculty members on how to properly implement the English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). The need for this training
was determined due to the legal requirements of implementing the
ELPS, as well as an identified performance gap between language
learners and the general student population. Upon reviewing the
participant feedback from the session, the responses were mostly
positive, indicating clear instruction and engaging activities on a
necessary topic.

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Domain III: Administrative Leadership
Competency 10: The superintendent knows how to apply organizational, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills to comply with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive
change in varied contexts.

Date(s):

8/20/14, 8/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a school/district
change. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken to
make the change. Following this, survey several persons the change affected,
and assess the support or nonsupport for the change. Analyze reasons that
some do not support the change and recommend a way to help them move to
the next stage of change. Summarize and include in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The tenth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to apply organizational, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills to comply with federal and state requirements and
facilitate positive change in varied contexts. In my role as Middle School
Assistant Principal and district contributor I have been able to develop and
practice these components of my leadership throughout this past year with a
variety of activities. One such experience was when I met with the district
Director for Learner Support and learned more about the district plan for a
one-to-one technology initiative. In my meeting I learned about the District
Strategic Team and the process for rolling out a major district initiative. I
learned about why the district felt this initiative was important, and the
process behind supporting the implementation given district capacity
constraints. I also had the chance to speak with several people impacted by
the coming change: a teacher, a technology support team member, and a
student. The teacher was excited, and eager for the training and support,
while also being hesitant about something so dramatically new. The
technology team member was realistic about a heightened need for
technology support for both teachers and students. The student was
excited for access to a new device, but wanted to make sure it was used to
enhance learning experiences and not just a glorified typewriter or
calculator.

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Date(s):

9/1/14, 9/4/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

3 hours

Description of the
Activity

Interview one administrator, one student, and a local law enforcement officer
knowledgeable about current gang activity. Complete and include in your
notebook or e-portfolio analyses of these meetings with regard to current
policy and efforts to mitigate the effects gangs have on schools.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

student growth. One such experience was in my conversation with
various campus members, including our SRO, about gang activity in
the local community. According to the officer there is no serious gang
activity within the city or surrounding areas. While there is some
illegal activity that might be loosely affiliated with some gangs
prevalent in Dallas, the reality is that most gang activity would be
described as petty theft or illegal sale of marijuana. In speaking with
my campus principal, as well as several students on campus ,there
was no known instance of activity that would be considered gang
related.

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Date(s):

7/28/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

1 hour

Description of the
Activity

Interview a school nurse, and discuss the major requirements, concerns
about, and goals for the school health program. Address issues such as abuse,
HIV/AIDS, sex education, and any other current issues. Include a summary
and recommendations in your notebook or e-portfolio.

Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

problem-solving skills to comply with federal and state requirements
and facilitate positive change in varied contexts. In my role as Middle
School Assistant Principal and district contributor I have been able to
develop and practice these components of my leadership throughout
this past year with a variety of activities. In meeting with a school
nurse I learned how they are required to notify and train staff on the
health support they might be required to administer to students in
need. Not all staff members are eager or comfortable with the
responsibility of student health issues, but the nurse emphasized
district level training as an available resource. Also, there is major
push to educate the staff on its own health needs, and the campus
coordinated health committee is a major organization for promotion of
a healthy lifestyle. Some health movements, like student nutrition and
health education, do not fall directly under the management of the
school nurse, but the nurse may work with others to help promote the
various initiatives and programs in place.

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Date(s):

4/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Observe an office administrative assistant for a period of time to assess the
needs and demands of the position, including access to and use of technology
resources. Following the observation, and with guidance from the
administrative assistant and administration, take responsibility for some
administrative duties for a set period. Include a summary of the needs and
demands of the position and recommendations for enhancing job
performance in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The eighth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to apply principles of effective leadership and
management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource
utilization, financial management, and technology application. In my
role as Middle School Assistant Principal I have had limited exposure
to budgeting, with more exposure to management. My internship
plan, however, has given me opportunities to balance out my
experiential deficits, and I am more knowledgeable about this
competency than when I began this program. In working as an
Assistant Principal I have had numerous occasion to observe and
evaluate my office assistant. More than simply a secretary, I see how
grace under pressure, calm thinking in the face of deadlines, and
flexibility, are all key components of a successful administrative
assistant. Additional expertise with a variety of technologies is also
required, as the assistant must often navigate through textbook
databases, locker databases, student information systems, and other
technologies for organizing and maintaining the school.

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Date(s):

May 2014 June 2014
September 2014 May 2014
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
MISD CO / MNHS
Time Spent on
Activity

34 hours

Description of the
Activity

School Operations and Policies: Perform other related activities your supervisor
approves and/or service activities to the school/district your supervisor assigns
and/or activities that are part of a larger project:

First-time Principal for District-wide summer school (middle school, SSI testing
process).

AAI
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization,
financial management, and technology application. In my role as Middle
School Assistant Principal I have had limited exposure to budgeting, with
more exposure to management. My internship plan, however, has given me
opportunities to balance out my experiential deficits, and I am more
knowledgeable about this competency than when I began this program. One
experience that helped me grow in this area was serving as a summer
school assistant principal for the district. I was able to oversee the hiring,
management, and support of summer staff, as well as receive training on
conducting standardized testing, and arranging a daily schedule. This
experience gave me a taste of managing a larger school system built from
the ground up. Another project that gave me experience in effective
leadership and management was serving as a leader and mentor for the
Aspiring Administrators Institute. Working with teacher leaders who desire
to be hired as administrators, I was able to give advice and perspective
about not only getting hired, but on how to be an effective administrator.
Other responsibilities included managing the design of the program and
selecting appropriate activities for participant development. At the
conclusion of the program, I also gave input on improvement for the
following years plan.

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Competency 9: The superintendent knows how to apply principles of leadership and
management to the district's physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective
learning environment.

Date(s):

5/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

3 hours

Description of the
Activity

Meet with the director of maintenance and/or head custodian and review job
responsibilities and staff schedules. Shadow/observe one custodian and/or
maintenance person for a period of time (at least one hourmore if
possible). Include a brief report of the meeting and your observations,
including the staff persons needs and concerns, and an overall assessment of
work performed, in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The ninth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to apply principles of leadership and
management to the district's physical plant and support systems to
ensure a safe and effective learning environment. Fortunately, while
my experience in this area is limited, this is an area of strength for my
professional mentor and head principal. Through lengthy discussion
and exposure to my principals expertise, as well as diverse activities
related to this competency included in my internship plan, I am more
knowledgeable about this competency than when I began this
program. Meeting with the head custodian to review job
responsibilities was one way I grew in this competency. I learned
there is sometimes an uneasy tension between the expectations of a
campus and the expectations of the contracted custodial company.
The head custodian conveyed how she was shorthanded and limited
in supplies for the summer, even as the principal expected certain
tasks to be completed. One key to effective custodial performance is
a clear channel of communication between the campus leader and
custodial manager.

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David Warren

Date(s):

5/23/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Interview the director of transportation, and discuss current issues and needs
regarding transportation. These should include costs, maintenance, personnel
issues, training and safety, and student problems. Include a brief summary of
needs and issues in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

program. In meeting with the director of transportation I was able to
grow in this area. I learned about the pressures of maintaining
efficient schedules even in the midst shorthanded staffs,
malfunctioning equipment, and misbehaving students. The balance
of finding which busses need aides is a real challenge, especially as
only some of the busses have functioning cameras. Also,
determining the correct number of busses, especially as some routes
result in packed busses, is a real challenge. One effective strategy is
to establish assigned seating charts at the onset of the year. This
requires additional work up front, but results in a bus that is easier to
manage over the long run.

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David Warren

Date(s):

5/23/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Interview the school/district food service manager and discuss the current
requirements of, concerns about, and issues regarding the program. Include a
summary of the interview in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

program. Interviewing the district food services manager helped me
grow in this area. The experience revealed new challenges in light of
stricter federal guidelines for cafeteria menus and offerings. The food
manager shared how there is pressure to avoid losing money through
their program, to appeal to student tastes, as well as to meet the
restrictions set out by the government. In the midst of this struggle,
the department also rolled out a newly imagined redesign of some
food service lines in order to project a positive and current image with
students. More student feedback has also been a real effort for the
department, as they are striving to meet the taste demands of its
customers.

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Competency 7: The superintendent knows how to implement a staff evaluation and
development system and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development to
improve the performance of all staff members.

Date(s):

5/13/14 5/14/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

4 hours

Description of the
Activity

With the permission of the administration, participate in an interview for a
professional position. Write a critique of the interview process and include in
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The seventh SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to implement a staff evaluation and
development system and select appropriate models for supervision
and staff development to improve the performance of all staff
members. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal, and from
my former experience as a campus instructional specialist, I have
been able to participate in the staff evaluation process, and in the
professional development planning for our campus. One way I have
grown in this area has been through the opportunity to evaluate staff
and potential staff through numerous interviews for faculty openings
that I have lead or co-lead in recent years. This past year alone, I
have been a part of the evaluation and hiring of three science
teachers and a long-term mathematics substitute teacher. As part of
this process I was trained by the Human Resources Department on
how to use the district data base system to research applicants, how
to use Insight personality scores to rate the potential growth of future
teachers, and how to use strategic interviewing approaches to
effectively and fairly interview teacher candidates.

25

David Warren

Date(s):

5/26/14
Place of Activity:

MISD Central Office
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Interview the administrator responsible for the district finance/budget office.
The interview should focus on administrative responsibility, guidelines,
training programs, and any major needs or concerns. Include an overview of
the interview in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

competency than when I began this program. One experience that
helped me grow in this area was meeting with Senior Finance
Director, Jason Bird. This experience helped me understand how the
district arrives at an annual budget. I was allowed to view formulas
and templates, and to discuss the process for budgeting, as well as
able to learn key dates and tasks for the finance department. I also
discussed the process for annual financial audits for the district.
Understanding the inner workings of the finance department helped
prepare me for future district leadership.

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David Warren

Date(s):

5/27/14
Place of Activity:

MISD Central Office
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Interview one or more persons involved in school/district public relations.
The interview should include eliciting strategies for effective communication
to and from the community and the issue of community politics. Include a
summary of the interview in your notebook or e-portfolio.

Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The third SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to communicate and collaborate with families
and community members, respond to diverse community interests
and needs, and mobilize community resources to ensure educational
with a variety of activities. In learning more about this competency I
had the opportunity to hear from the district Communications Director
about public relations. Perhaps the most interesting revelation was
the district findings about website traffic. More than any other issue
or article, the most widely read website items are consistently human-
interest stories. The Communications Director emphasized the
importance of connecting faces and stories to the often impersonal
decisions and data involved in leading schools. When leading the
community through the process of a Tax Ratification Election, the
district emphasized personal stories and the faces of those who
would benefit along with the logical arguments of data and numbers.
This strategy proved to be effective as the election passed.

27

David Warren

Date(s):

9/4/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

1 hour

Description of the
Activity

Write a short proposal for increasing or improving parent involvement with
and attitudes toward the school. Include the proposal in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The third SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes
the need to communicate and collaborate with families and
community members, respond to diverse community interests and
needs, and mobilize community resources to ensure educational
with a variety of activities. One opportunity to grow in the area of
communications came when I had the opportunity to propose and
develop a plan to partner with more families of English Language
Learners. In co-founding the English Language Learners Family
night, our campus is excited to now partner this event with AVID
family night in order to emphasize a college-going culture. In pairing
these two events the campus is excited to promote the idea of college
to all students, even those learning the English Language. Parents
will be exposed to new supports and expectations that are available
to their students even in middle school. The hope is that such an
awareness and partnership of events will develop a relationship
between the campus and families that historically have been less
connected to the school.

28

David Warren

Date(s):

2/3/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

5 hours

Description of the
Activity

Develop and implement a plan to promote cultural diversity in the district,
school, or classroom. Include a copy of the plan in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

with a variety of activities. One intentional effort to partner with
diverse families our campus comes through Black History Month and
Hispanic Heritage Month campaigns. Each of these efforts
incorporates a luncheon that features keynote speakers and cultural
elements. For Black History Month there has also been a featured
assembly with recognition of contest winners, invited speakers, and
musical performances. There is now also brainstorming underway to
feature Asian-American awareness in light of this growing campus
population.
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David Warren

Date(s):

9/3/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

1 hour

Description of the
Activity

Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support
students, faculty, and administration. Include the list of agencies and the
major services they provide in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

with a variety of activities. In an effort to better understand the social
needs of a diverse student body, I sought out a list of social agencies
that are available to help assist those in need. I reached out to our
Communities in School liaison who works to assist our campus and
students as is necessary. I learned about several key contributors
from the community, and I received a fifteen-page list of social
agencies that have a partnership with the district.

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Competency 1: The superintendent knows how to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical
manner in order to promote the success of all students.
Competency 4: The superintendent knows how to respond to and influence the larger political,
social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the board of trustees, to
achieve the district's educational vision.

Date(s):

6/10/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument used for the
principal. Analyze the correlation between the requirements listed
in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation.
Include copies of the job description and evaluation and your analysis in
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fourth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to achieve the districts educational vision
through responding to the larger political, social, economic, legal, and
cultural context, including working with the board of trustees. In my
role as Middle School Assistant Principal and district contributor I
have been able to develop and practice these components of my
leadership throughout this past year with a variety of activities. The
opportunity to compare the job description and evaluation instrument
used for the principal was an effective exercise. While the job
description addresses the various needs a principal candidate must
posses, only upon reviewing the evaluation instrument does one
recognize the detailed expectations for impacting educational
performance placed upon the shoulders of the principal. In reviewing
the expectations for the principal to be the instructional leader on
campus, it is refreshing to see the theory of my training placed into
practice. In the district where I am working, practical applications
match theoretical expectations for the principal to impact student
achievement on a regular basis. Indeed, the district mantra rings true
in this instance: Leadership Matters.
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David Warren

Date(s):

6/11/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Review past school board agendas, reports, and/or minutes. Note significant
events, policy changes, and recurring themes or concerns that impact the
school/district today. Include a summary in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fourth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency
emphasizes the need to achieve the districts educational vision
through responding to the larger political, social, economic, legal, and
cultural context, including working with the board of trustees. In my
role as Middle School Assistant Principal and district contributor I
have been able to develop and practice these components of my
leadership throughout this past year with a variety of activities. In
reviewing school board agendas I have had the opportunity to see the
development of major school initiatives over time. Typically, a major
initiative will be presented to the board as a budding idea to be further
researched. In time this matter is re-presented until a formal proposal
is eventually submitted for approval. This has occurred twice in
recent history with the development, proposal, and approval of two
major district initiatives: a one-to-one technology campaign and a
project-based learning model for education. In each instance, the
superintendent and the school board have reviewed, commissioned
further research, and have ultimately approved the initiatives, thus
dedicating time, energy, and money to the efforts deemed in
alignment with the district mission.
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David Warren

Date(s):

9/12/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

Description of the
Activity

Draft a list of the guiding principles for ethical behavior that you currently
employ. Interview one school and one business/civic leader, and ask about
the principles they employ. Compare and contrast the lists and determine
whether there is any impact on increased learning and school improvement.
Include the lists, comparisons, and recommendations in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
The first SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes
integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior. In my role as Middle School
Assistant Principal I have been able to develop and practice these
components of my leadership throughout this past year. In reviewing
this competency I came up with some ethical behaviors that I value:
honesty, empathy, receptivity, and positivity. In speaking with my
principal he echoed honesty and added a culture of high expectations
for all. A local school board member stated similar ideas differently;
he citied transparency, collaboration, and the belief that all can
achieve. In this exercise I have considered a variety of characteristics
to embrace in my ability to lead a school district.
33

David Warren

Date(s):

2/12/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

4 hours

Description of the
Activity

Choose from a list of interpersonal skills the ones you wish to develop throughout the school year. It is
recommended that you choose two to four, but you may add others as you become proficient in your first
choices.

Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The first SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes integrity, fairness, and
ethical behavior. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal I have been able to develop
and practice these components of my leadership throughout this past year. Part of my
internship plan involved selecting various interpersonal skills from a given list in order to
develop my leadership ability throughout the school year. I selected the following four skills
to emphasize:
Avoids criticizing and values diverse opinions/perspectives
Avoids interrupting others who are speaking
Acknowledges accomplishments of others
Acknowledges feelings and mood relationships within the group (when leading meetings)

My selections were made based on areas in which I know I can grow; also, other options
available for selection already represented perceived strengths. With regard to Avoid(ing)
criticizing and valu(ing) diverse opinions/perspectives, I made a concerted effort to recognize
the efforts of teachers in the classroom who created effective learning environments in ways
that I would not have envisioned. I have learned that just because I would not do something
a certain way does not make it wrong or ineffective. In Avoid(ing) interrupting others who
are speaking I made an effort to keep eye contact during conversation, and to truly listen to
others as opposed to waiting for my turn to speak. Restating what I heard was a strategy I
often used this year in order to clarify the points that others would make. Acknowledg(ing)
the accomplishments of others was yet another area of focus for me this year. Recently, I
was able to alleviate tension in a meeting between my head principal and a teacher when I
first acknowledged how hard the teacher works to make a difference for students. This
simple recognition and appreciation demonstrated towards the teacher helped reset the
conversation on a more positive note and resulted in a productive meeting. Finally, in this
same meeting I was able to Acknowledge feelings and mood relationships within the group
in order to move forward in the meeting towards a productive outcome. By simply sharing
how I perceived each meeting participant felt, and then stating the reasons behind these
feelings, I was able to add validity to each partys perspectives and to help the parties reach
mutual ground and a productive conclusion to the meeting.
34

David Warren

Date(s):

2/25/14, 3/25/14, 4/22,14,
5/27/14
Place of Activity:

MISD Central Office
Time Spent on
Activity

8 hours

Description of the
Activity

Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in your
notebook or e-portfolio, as well as a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to
each agenda item and any recommendations.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The first SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes
integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior. In my role as Middle School
Assistant Principal I have been able to develop and practice these
components of my leadership throughout this past year. One way
that I worked on developing integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior
this year was by attending board meetings and observing interactions
between board members, the superintendent, and the community. In
summarizing my overall perception of these many meetings, it was
apparent how each participant worked to respect the voice of the
other meeting members. As a result of my experiences in these
meetings, as well as through my efforts to grow interpersonal skills
throughout the year, I was able to improve myself in the context of
SBEC Competency One. I developed integrity by acknowledging and
valuing diverse opinions, I grew in fairness by allowing others to share
their uninterrupted perspectives, and I grew ethically by observing a
solid model of appropriate behavior demonstrated at local board
meetings.
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David Warren

Date(s):

3/27/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

1 hour

Description of the
Activity

Attend one special-education meeting involving initial placement or an
annual review. Include a critique of the meeting in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The fifth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes the
need to facilitate the planning and implementation of strategic plans that
enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum,
curriculum resources, and assessment; use the current accountability
system; and promote the use of varied assessments to measure student
performance. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal, and from my
former experience as a campus instructional specialist, I have been able to
develop and practice these components of my leadership throughout this
past year with a variety of activities. Yet another opportunity that I have
experienced to gain a better understanding of the bigger educational picture
on campus has been serving a role in special education meetings. In
facilitating an effective special education meeting, especially in an ARD
meeting, it is essential to not only have an understanding of the technical
and legal requirements, but to also be able to communicate clearly and
effectively with all parties involved in the meeting. Also, it is important to
have a timekeeper to monitor proceedings, as some meetings can easily get
lost in discussion and run longer than planned. Also, when initially serving
in an administrative role for these meetings, it is important to communicate
with the special education team in order to establish clear expectations for
the facilitation of an effective special education meeting.

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David Warren

Date(s):

5/19/14, 5/21/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Perform other related activities your supervisor approves and/or service
activities to the school/district your supervisor assigns and/or activities that
are part of a larger project.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

problem-solving skills to comply with federal and state requirements
and facilitate positive change in varied contexts. In my role as Middle
School Assistant Principal and district contributor I have been able to
develop and practice these components of my leadership throughout
this past year with a variety of activities. One opportunity I had to
grow in this competency was in overseeing the administrative
leadership team efforts in deciding upon a lunch schedule to employ
for the current school year. I facilitated meetings where individuals
disagreed, but was able to reach consensus (the agreement that all
voices had been heard and that a final decision would be made in the
best interest of students). Once the team made a decision I was able
to build a schedule for classes and bells that organized the daily
functions of our campus.

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David Warren

Date(s):

7/24/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use
research literature and the perspectives of administrators, teachers, students,
and parents. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue.
Include your list and assessment with any recommendations in your

Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

The sixth SBEC Superintendent Leadership Competency emphasizes
the need to advocate, promote, and sustain an instructional program
and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff
professional growth. In my role as Middle School Assistant Principal,
and from my former experience as a campus instructional specialist, I
have been able to experience firsthand the impact that professional
development can make upon student growth. With regard to the
districts efforts to implement project-based learning, I have also been
a part of the trainings to support this initiative. By applying the
Engage Learning model for PBL, the efforts to implement this
approach district-wide have been organized and supportive.
Furthermore, the phase-in approach for this initiative is thoughtful and
strategic, allowing for gradual implementation so as to not exceed the
capacity for training offered by the district. These initiatives are the
current priorities of the district.

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David Warren

Date(s):

9/3/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Contact several persons experienced in the principalship, and compile a list
of professional associations, service organizations, and local, state, and
federal agencies that provide expertise and service to the position. Include
the list of resources and their major area of service in your notebook or e-
portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

competency than when I began this program. I also had
opportunities this year to network with other principals, and to compile
a list of organizations and resources to support educational
leadership now and into the future:
TASSP
NASSP
AMLE
ISTE
TEPSA
ASCD
NSDC
Phi Delta Kappan INT
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David Warren

Date(s):

9/3/14
Place of Activity:

Scott Johnson MS
Time Spent on
Activity

2 hours

Description of the
Activity

Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district or state
publications used or recommended for the principal. The list should include
resources of the highest quality and relevance to the position and to
education leadership. Include the list in your notebook or e-portfolio.
Personal
leadership skill.
(Minimum of 150
Words)

My internship plan has given me opportunities to balance out my experiential deficits, and I am more
knowledgeable about this competency than when I began this program. I also had opportunities this
year to network with other principals, and to compile a list of professional journals and recommended
books:
Books:
You Dont Need a Title to be a Leader
Good to Great
Learning for All
The Daily Disciplines of Leadership
School Leadership that Works
Our Iceberg is Melting
What Great Principals Do Differently
Shifting the Monkey
Leadership Tools for School Principals

Journals:
Texas Administrators Legal Digest
Educational Leadership Journal
Principal Leadership Journal
School Administrator
District Administration
Learning and Leading with Technology

Website:
Texasisd.com
Ed Trust
McREL
Learning Forward
ASCD
JSD Journal of STaff Development

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