3 Year Professional Development Plan

Year One

Goal To improve my understanding and competency in the area of school finance.	TExES Domain III Competency # 8	Objective (A complete understanding of Texas school district financing.	Course Work/Book/ A Guide to Texas School Finance. Published by TASB. Workshops (Finance workshops at service centers)	Mentor Professional Support The district’s financial office and the superintendent.	Date of Completion 08-2014	Evaluations When I can assist at the central office level in designing the district budget with complete confindence.
Goal To improve my knowledge and ability to implement an effective curriculum that enhances learning for all students.	TExES Domain II Competency #05	Objective My ability to truly lead an instructional program that is effective for all students.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops “Working on the Work” workshops.	Mentor Professional Support Curriculum Director and Superintendents, as well as Master Educators.	Date of Completion 08-2014	Evaluations When the student data reveals vast improvement under my leadership.

Year Two

Goal To improve the ability to bring the school, community and parents together into one cohesive unit.	TExES Domain I Competency #02	Objective Developing skills to unite the district, community and parents into one unit that works together for the progress of students.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Workshops on collaboration. (attented Team of 8 training)	Mentor Professional Support The Superintendent		Date of Completion 08-2015	Evaluations By my supervisor’s (or school board’s) evaluation of my performance related to this domain.
Goal To improve my ability to design/coordinate professional development for district staff.	TExES Domain II Competency #06	Objective To bring professional development to district staff that is meaningful related to student success.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Education Service Center Resources and Workshops.	Mentor Professional Support Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director.	Date of Completion 08-2015		Evaluations Surveys from District staff as well as student data.

Year Three

Goal To be able to facilitate creative thinking in classrooms at all levels within the district.	TExES Domain II Competency # 5	Objective Facilitation of creative thinking throughout the district.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Brain based learning seminars.	Mentor Professional Support Curriculum Directors and Master Educators.	Date of Completion 08-2016	Evaluations District surveys and student data.
Goal To acquire a better understanding of facility design and budgeting.	TExES Domain III Competency # 9	Objective A better understanding of facility design and budgets related to new structures.	Course Work/Book/ Workshops Workshops on budgeting/finance.	Mentor Professional Support Superintendent, building supervisor, financial officer.	Date of Completion 08-2016	Evaluations Supervisor evaluations as well as my own involvement in sucha  project.

Revised Professional Vita

PROFESSIONAL VITA

ROD ALLEN

320 County Road 2258

Mineola, TX. 75773

(W) (903) 569-5488; (H) (903) 456-5907; allenr@mineolaisd.net

Education/Certification

M.Ed. - Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX, 2005

BS - History, Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX, 1997

Superintendent Certificate – Lamar University, Beaumont, TX. (In progress with an expected completion date of June 15, 2013)

Principal Certificate – EC-12 Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX, 2005

Teacher Certificates – EC-12 Special Education; Generalist 4-8; FAA Certified Flight Instructor.

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal, Mineola Primary School, Mineola ISD, Mineola, TX, 2008-present

·      Administered all aspects of the daily operations of the a campus comprised of approximated 450 PK-2^nd grade students.

·      Implemented the use of Smart Boards, Ipads, Ipods, Mac Books and the addition of a computer lab to begin the transformation into a 21^st Century Campus.

·      Increased Texas Primary Reading Inventory scores by 6% campus wide by reworking the daily schedule to incorporate literacy groups for each grade level based on data provided by interval assessments.

·      Implemented the Imagine Learning software program that raised Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System scores among English Language Learners by 4%.

·      Reduced retention rate to less than .05% per grade level for the 2011-2012 school year.

·      Increased attendance to over 95% for the campus by implementing various attendance program incentives.

·      Implemented a College Readiness program for our Primary School students which resulted in four parents enrolling into college.

·      Introduced and implemented C-Scope curriculum on our campus.

·      Supervised and Appraised approximately 50 teachers and support staff members.

·      Member of Region VII Headstart Leadership Team.

·      Participated in Team of 8 training in MISD.

·      Maintain employee files and schedule continuing education and professional development activities for professional staff.

Assistant Principal, Mineola Primary School, Mineola ISD, Mineola, TX, 2006-2008

·      Assisted the Principal in daily operations of the campus.

·      Administered all Gifted and Talented testing, all English as a Second Language testing, facilitated Language Proficiency Assessment Committees and represented the district in Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.

·      Collaborated with teachers regarding Texas Behavior Support Initiatives to decrease discipline referrals.

·      Implemented social skills training for those students with behavior challenges.

Assistant Principal, A+ Academy, Dallas, TX, 2005-2006

·      Served as the assistant to the Principal in an inner-city school of approximately 1000 students from Prekindergarten to Twelfth grade.

·      Allocated supplies and materials to all teachers on the campus.

·      As textbook coordinator, implemented an electronic system to maximum efficiency and accuracy.

·      Supervised and appraised forty teachers.

Teaching Experience

High School Special Education Teacher, Quinlan Ford High School, Quinlan, Tx,2003-2005

·      Taught all subjects to students with emotional disturbances.

·      Designed and implemented a step system that students could rejoin their mainstream classes.

High School History/Geography Teacher, Quinlan Ford High School, Quinlan, TX, 2002-2003

·      Taught world history and world geography to high school students.

·      Developed several projects that increased interest and exam scores within my class.

·      Attained a 100% passing rate on TAKS with my students.

Flight Instructor, Golden Eagle Flight Training, Greenville, TX, 2001-2002

·      Taught primary flight students.

·      Performed classroom instruction and practical flight training in single engine aircraft.

·      Developed a scope and sequence for private pilot training.

Presentations

Staff development on classroom management to campus staff, Mineola Primary School, 2006-Present.

Staff development on the Educator’s Code of Ethics based on the Texas Education Code and State Board for Educator Certification, Quinlan Ford High School, 2004.

Staff Development on the Fish Philosophy Character Education Program, Mineola Primary School, 2011-Present.

Professional Affiliations

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, 2006-Present

Texas Association of School Administrators, 2012-Present

Community Involvement

Board of Director Member of Wood County Child Welfare, Quitman, TX, 2010-2011

·      Allocated funds to foster children in Wood County

·      Member of Public Relations Committee that brought awareness to the community in an effort to raise funds

Cub Scout Den Leader, Pack 385, Mineola, TX, 2009-Present

References

References will be included on a separate page if requested.

Final Superintendent Intern Plan

Activity # ____ You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.	TExES comp.#___ You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.	Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.	Resource  Person	Projected Date to be Completed
1 Vison/Mission	Comp. #2 The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning and is shared and supported by the educational community.	Analyze school’s vision/mission statement. Determine if the vision statement is reflected in the reality of the master schedule.	Campus/District Administrator	12-2012
2 Strategic Planning	Comp. #2 The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning and is shared and supported by the educational community.	Lead a project to develop a strategic plan for increasing literacy, involving teachers, students, other specialists. Include a summary, results and recommendations.	Reading teachers Curriculum Director Teachers Students	3-2013
3 Data Collection And Analysis	Comp. #2 The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning and is shared and supported by the educational community.	Review district’s collection procedures and data collected. Analyze data, interview those stakeholders involved and compile a list of actions needed to comply with NCLB.	Curriculum Director Campus Administrators	5-2013
4 Communications	Comp. #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.	Conduct a staff development or faculty meeting. Survey a random sample about my presentation and record the results	Faculty meeting/staff development participants.	10-2012
5 Negotiating and Consensus Building	Comp. #2 The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning and is shared and supported by the educational community.	Select a current issue in the district. Use steps for resolution with concerned parties. Critique the plan and report the outcome.	Parties involved in the dispute/issue	5-2013
6 Collaborative Decision Making	Comp. #2 The superintendent knows how to shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning and is shared and supported by the educational community.	Survey administrator and teachers to access what should be collaborated on. Discuss results with superintendent/principal and show teachers’ response.	Principal Teachers Superintendent	5-2013
7 Analyzing the Curriculum	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Evaluate text and materials for 1 course. Include reading level, aspects of cultural diversity or gender bias. Include evaluation and recommendations.	Reading Teacher Curriculum Director	3-2013
8 Program Scheduling	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Observe opening week of school and cite issues/goals. Interview several teachers. Note major concerns from admin, faculty and parents. Summarize	Parents Faculty Administrators	12-2013
9 Supervision of Instruction	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Observe one instructional assistant. Note duties, time and expertise in academic assistance to the students. Include summary and recommendations for improvement.	Instructional Assistant	12-2013
10 Learning Motivation Theory	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom. Read 2 articles from refered journals on motivation strategies and discuss with administrators. Write a reflection.	Adminstrators Teachers	5-2013
11 Learning Technology	Comp. #6 Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development	Observe the use of technology in the lab. Discuss strengths/weaknesses.  Compare and contrast strengths/weaknesses. Include recommendations.	Lab Supervisor Teachers Students	5-2013
12 Evaluation of Student Testing/Testing and Measurements	Comp. #6 Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development	Form and lead a team of teachers to develop a plan for improving test scores.Chosen area should be one of weakness in school achievement. Include the plan and overview.	Teachers Literacy coaches	5-2013
13 Supervision of Cocurricular Education	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Work collaboratively with one teacher in the planning and supervising of one cocurricular activity. A critique of the experience will be included.	Teacher Sponsor	12-2012
14 Staff Development And Adult Learning	Comp. #7 Implementing staff evaluation and development and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development	Survey a broad spectrum of teachers to elicit recommendations for more effective and relevant professional development and to assess the degree of importance it should have in evaluations. Include results.	Teachers Curriculum Director	5-2013
15 Change Process	Comp. #10 Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.	Review board policy regarding innovations and change in the district. Select 2 readings from respected journals and discuss with faculty and administrators. Assess how change theory is used to facilitate innovation. Reflect.	Assistant Superintendent Administrators Faculty	5-2013
16 Student Discipline	Comp. #6 Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development	Examine school discipline policy and provide analysis of strengths and weaknesses. Include analysis and recommendations.	Counselor Teachers Administrators	11-2012
17 Student Services	Comp. #10 Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.	Review board policy regarding student services. Assess the degree of compliance with policy and education plan. Identify 3 ways student services might be improved.	Assistant Superintendent Counselors Administrators	5-2013
18 General Office Administration	Comp. #8 Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.	Review job descriptions/evaluations for key office personnel. Meet with personnel to discuss duties and responsibilities and to make recommendations	Office staff.	12-2012
19 School Operations	Comp. #8 Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.	Review procedures for the opening/closing of school year. Take part and critque the effectiveness and major concerns of the procedures.	Secretary Department heads Counselor	6-2013
20 Facility and Maintenance Administration	Comp. #9 Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.	Meet with the director of maintenance to review job responsibilities. Observe one custodian for 1 hours. A brief report from the meeting and observation written.	Maintenance Director Custodian	12-2012
21 Student Transportation	Comp. #9 Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.	Interview the director of transportation to discuss current needs and issues to include costs, maintenance, personnel issues, training, safety and student problems. Write a brief summary of the needs and issues.	Transportation Director Bus drivers	12-2012
22 Food Services	Comp. #9 Leadership and management of district’s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.	Observe a food service worker in the preparation and delivery of a meal. Write a summary of the observation focusing on the needs, concerns and overall assessment.	Food service worker.	12-2012
23 Personnel Procedures	Comp. #7 Implementing staff evaluation and development and select appropriate models for supervision and staff development	Review current evaluation instrument and compare to other districts. Revise instrument to better assess administrator skills and responsibilities in the district.	Administrators	05-2013
24 Supervision of the Budget	Comp. #8 Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.	Interview the district financial officer to discuss responsibility, guidelines, training, concerns and neeeds. Write an overview.	District financial officer.	02-2013
25 Community and Public Relations	Comp. #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.	Interview staff involved with district public relations to discuss effective communication strategies to and from the community. Write a summary of the interview.	Assistant Superintendent Principals.	05-2013
26 Parent Involvement	Comp. #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.	Examine current policy and procedures for parent involvement in the district. Include a brief summary of  the initiatives in parent involvement.	Assistant Superintendent	3-2013
27 Climate for Cultural Diversity	Comp. #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 students.	Examine/evaluate the school library with regard to resources that address the values and heritage of culturally diverse populations. Write an evaluation and recommendation.	Librarian	12-2012
28 Community and Business Involvement	Comp. #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.	Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support the students, faculty and administration.	Counselor	12-2012
29 Position Goals an Requirements	Comp. #1 & #4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the Board of trustees.	Review job descriptions and evaluation instruments and interview the supervisor responsible for the evaluation. Determine the degree of subjectivity and any additional criteria in determining the final evaluation. Include a summary of findings.	Administrators	03-2013
30 Philosophy/History Of Education	Comp. #1 & #4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the Board of trustees.	Interview a retired educator and focus on the history of the community and school system. Note significant events that affect the school today. Include highlights in the summary.	Retired educator	12-2012
31 Ethics	Comp. #1 & #4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the Board of trustees.	Provide evidence to demonstrate that I actually do what I tell others I will do. Document my findings.	Counselor Teachers Administrative staff	05-2012
32 Interpersonal Relationships	Comp. #1 & #4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the Board of trustees.	Develop  the interpersonal skills of: Share self with others Seeks to know and understand others. When leading meetings, encourage others to participate. Document my activities.	Teachers Counselor Staff Parents	06-2012
33 Board Policy and Procedures	Comp. #1 & #4 Integrity, fairness and ethics and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, including working with the Board of trustees.	Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas with a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda.	Superintendent Board Members	06-2012
34 Federal Programs Administration	Comp. #5 Strategic planning for alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources and assessments, along with implementing state and federal accountability systems.	Review requirements under IDEAA and meet with the special education director to discuss responsibilities of principals in meeting guidelines.	Special Education Director	05-2013
35 Issue and Conflict Resolution	Comp. #10 Applying organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills complying with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive changes.	Choose a current issue in the district. Find 2 people on each side and meet with each to ascertain the goals of each side. Develop a list of concerns from each side and devise a resolution plan. Meet again to reach concensus. Write a summary to include goals, list of concerns and a concensus.	Parties involved in a current issue.	06-2013
36 Current Issues Affecting Teaching and Learning	Comp. #6 Promoting and sustaining a strong instructional program and district culture that promotes student learning and staff professional growth and development	Compile a list of current issues affecting teaching and learning. Use research and perspectives from administrators, teachers, students and parents to compile list. Make an assessment of the degree of importance and urgency for each issue.	Teachers Administrators Parents Students	06-2013
37 Professional Affiliations and Resources	Comp. #8 Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.	Visit the website of NASSP and compile a list of all services and information available to principals. Read periodicals and begin keeping up with advances and concerns of principals across the nation. Make a summary of findings.	Website	Continual 06-2013
38 Professional Library	Comp. #8 Budgeting, resource allocation, financial management, and technology applications.	Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals and district publications used for the position.	Curriculum Director Administrators.	Continual 06-2013