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 * [[file:Economy of Scale.docx]]include component="navigation"INTERNSHIP PLAN REVISED based on comments from peers: **

You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. || 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 ||
 * Activity #
 * 6a || 2 || With the permission of the superintendent, observe a district leadership meeting where the superintendent plans to use collaborative decision making. Observe the superintendent’s behavior in outlining goals/problem elaborating, challenging viewpoints, diagnosing progress, and summarizing. || Superintendent || 12/31/11 ||
 * 7d || 5 || Interview persons involved in the implementation of the district curriculum. Describe the implementation process, and note successes and concerns/problems with its implementation. Evaluate the process and make recommendations for improvements. || Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum Supervisors || 3/31/12 ||
 * 27d || 3 || Meet confidentially with one or more students of differing racial groups to assess their concerns and recommendations for a positive culturally diverse climate in the district. Summarize and critique the interview. || Students || 12/31/11 ||
 * 30a || 1,4 || Find a retired educator or elderly community member, and conduct an interview. Focus on the oral history of the community and school system. Note significant events that affect the district today. || Retiree or community member || 01/31/12 ||
 * 33b || 1,4 || Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas, a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations. || Board of Trustees, Superintendent || 5/31/12 ||
 * 36a || 6 || Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use research literature and perspectives from administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue. || Literature, administrators, teachers, students and parents. || 5/31/12 ||
 * 37c || 8 || Prepare and submit a brief professional development plan. || Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 38a || 8 || Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and state publications used or recommended for the Superintendent or district leadership position. || Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 31c || 1 || Meet with a representative group of students. Solicit their beliefs about and experiences with ethical practices in the school. |||| Self || 12/31/11 ||
 * 32a || 1 || I will converse with board members in a positive and pleasant manner. |||| Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 1b || 2 || Review board policy on vision, mission, and educational goals. I will evaluate the degree to which congruence exists between the district/school vision, mission, and goals. |||| Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 3c || 2 || Review the ways in which assessment data are used by the board of education, superintendent, faculty, staff, and community relations, and information department. Write a reflective statement about it. |||| Superinten-dent, Director of testing, self || 12/31/11 ||
 * 25b || 2, 3 || Interview the communications director, and assist in the preparation of a written communication. |||| Communications director, self || 11/30/11 ||
 * 34b || 2 || Attend one special education meeting involving initial placement or annual review. Write a critique of the meeting. |||| ARD committee, self || 9/30/11 ||
 * 4c || 3 || Assist in conducting a staff development session. Survey a random sample of the participants about the presentation |||| Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 26b || 3 || Examine the current policy and procedures for parent involvement in the district. Write a brief summary about it. |||| Self || 2/28/12 ||
 * 28a || 3 || Compile a list of social agencies that are available to help support the students, faculty and administration. Describe the services these agencies provide. |||| Counselors, Social Workers, Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 5c || 4 || Choose a current issue in the district. Use steps for resolution with a small group of concerned parties. Reach a consensus for a plan to resolve the issue and write a critique on areas where resolution failed. |||| Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 2b || 5 || Review the district strategic plan for increasing students’ literacy skills. Note the personnel involved in the plan’s development, implementation, and evaluation. Investigate and summarize support and concerns from the various parties involved. |||| Curriculum Supervisors, Teachers, Special Educators || 5/31/12 ||
 * 11c || 5, 8 || Interview the Executive Director of Technology. Describe the process for assessing technology software. Evaluate the process and discuss concerns and recommendations for improvement. |||| Executive Director of Technology || 12/31/11 ||
 * 13b || 5, 6 || Select an area of interest involving cocurricular activities. With the approval of the sponsor, assist in the planning and supervising of the activity. Write a critique. |||| Volleyball Coach || 11/30/11 ||
 * 15b || 5 || Meet with Curriculum Supervisors involved in implementing the change in the district’s curriculum. Find out why the change was made and what steps were taken to make the change. Survey those involved affected by the change. Summarize findings. |||| Curriculum Supervisors || 12/31/11 ||
 * 17b || 6 || Participate in a career or educational program session with the Vocational Counselor and a student. Write a critique of the session. |||| Vocational Counselor || 10/30/11 ||
 * 10a || 6 || Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom. Read two articles from journals on motivation strategies and discuss readings with selected administrators and faculty. Write a reflection. |||| High School Principal and assistant principals, teachers || 3/31/12 ||
 * 8b || 6 || Participate in the process of special education student class scheduling. Write a brief overview and recommendations. |||| Counselor, ARD || 3/31/12 ||
 * 12c || 6 || Gather and analyze the districts state and national normed test results. Assess students’ strengths and weaknesses. Make recommendations |||| District Test Coordinator, Self || 5/31/12 ||
 * 16d || 6 || With permission of the administration, participate in a conference dealing with student discipline. Critique the session |||| Assistant Principal || 12/31/11 ||
 * 9d || 7 || Observe one instructional assistant. Note duties, time, and expertise in academic assistance to the students. Write a summary of observation and recommendations for improvement. |||| Instructional Assistant || 12/31/11 ||
 * 14c || 7 || Collaborate with an experienced staff developer in one staff development activity. Provide a copy of the agenda, relevant materials, and the evaluation. |||| Dr. A. Thompson of Thompson & Associates || 5/31/12 ||
 * 18d || 7 || Inventory the current administrative technology in use. Include the inventory, and recommendations for expanded use, upgrading, or changes to current systems. |||| Ex. Director of Technology || 5/31/12 ||
 * 23b || 7 || With the permission of administration, participate in the interview of an educational diagnostician. Write a critique of the interviewing process. |||| Ex. Director of H. R. || 9/30/11 ||
 * 19b || 8 || Meet with the district attendance officer. Discuss the rules, procedures, and ramifications of attendance on law, finance, and general district operations. Write a summary of this meeting. |||| District Attendance Officer || 10/31/11 ||
 * 24d || 8 || Complete a requisition for a supply item from a budgeted account. Include a copy of the requisition and the approval path. |||| Self, Asst. Supt. For Business and Finance || 10/30/11 ||
 * 20b || 9 || Meet with the director of maintenance to review job responsibilities and schedules of staff. Observe one custodian for 1 hr. Write a brief report from the meeting and observation. || Director of maintenance, custodian |||| 12/31/11 ||
 * 21c || 9 || Review the policies for student transportation. Evaluate the extent to which the district is in compliance. Write a brief summary of the findings and recommendations. || Director of Transportation |||| 2/28/12 ||
 * 22a || 9 || Interview the Director of Food Services to discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. Write a summary of the interview. || Director of Food Services |||| 12/31/11 ||
 * 35a || 10 || Choose a current issue in PAISD. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each side understands the goals of the other side. Devise a resolution that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses all concerns and meet with both to develop a consensus. || Faculty/Staff members |||| 5/31/12 ||
 * 35a || 10 || Choose a current issue in PAISD. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each side understands the goals of the other side. Devise a resolution that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses all concerns and meet with both to develop a consensus. || Faculty/Staff members |||| 5/31/12 ||