As part of my new role as instructional Technology Specialist, I have to conduct walk-throughs. We have a form to use but, I decided to create a google form that would make my walk-throughs more efficient.
Devin's Action Research Chronicles
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Career Pathways
I have been assigned to carry out duties as a Instructional Technology Specialist at my school as part of my new role created by HISD in their new program called Career Pathways. This post will document my journey through this new role as well as allow me to keep track of all the services that I am providing for my campus.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Revised Internship Plan
I had to go back and revised my internship plan based upon my new position at school for 2013-2014 school year. I am now part of the Career Pathway Pilot Program for my school. I will be an entry level Instructional Technology Specialist. I have to attend (2) in-services of next week (7/30-31/2013). The Career Pathway Program promotes teachers who were chosen as myself to have the opportunity to develop our strengths and expand our impact within the school without leaving the classroom. Here is the site to Career Pathways for additional information. Click on link: Career Pathways
Attached is the powerpoint Slide Show:
Attached is the powerpoint Slide Show:
Attached is the new internship plan:
Activity
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SBEC
Competency
Leadership Skill #
ETL Only- ISTE TF Performance Indicator (TF1.A)
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Activity Summary
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Resource
Person
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Expected Date of
Completion
(18 mos)
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Create a campus based wiki to promote professional development for teachers as well as a school blog for students to promote career and college readiness.
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TF- II-A, TF- II-E, TF- V-C. TF-V-D,
Vision Standard 1
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill #
I.1, III.9
#2 Strategic Planning
#6 Collaborative Decision Making
# 3 Data Collections and Analysis
# 4 Effective Communication
# 11 Learning Technology
#36 Current Issues affecting Teaching and Learning
#17 Student Services
# 14 Staff development/Adult Learning
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I will create a wikispace for the school that is solely for the educators at Burbank. The purpose of the wiki is to provide information for continuing professional development throughout the school year. The wiki is focused on our school wide book entitled The Seed by Jon Gordon. The wiki also provide information over technological tools that can be implemented in the classroom. The wiki also includes the TPSP project. The school blog entitled Teen Success Survival Guide is for our Burbank students. The TSSG purpose is to provide information over academics and careers. This blog consist of senior and junior blogs who report on topics and write stories of their experience. This blog is mainly student-centered.
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Campus Technology Clerk/Carranza
Coordinator of Pilot Program/Pineda
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May 2014
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Conduct a Survey of Parents/Teachers/Students concerning technology use at home and school and the implementation of the iPad Pilot Program and apps usage
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TF- I-B, TF-II-B, TF-II-C, TF-II-D, TF-II-E, TF-VI-A, TF-I-A, TF-II-F
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# 26 Parent Involvement
# 11 Learning Technology
# 13 Supervision of Co-Curricular Education
# 36 Current Issues affecting Teaching and Learning
#17 Student Services
# 18 General Office Administration
#14 Staff Development/Adult Learning
# 1 Vision/Mission
# 24 Supervision of the Budget
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I will conduct a survey of Burbank Middle School parents, teachers and students concerning the levels of technology available at home and access to the district/campus websites and parent portal. The survey will also question the iPad pilot program effectiveness and usage in the classroom. I will then use the results of the survey to plan and deliver training sessions aimed at increasing parent/teacher and student usage of the technologies available to be involved with their child’s education and those participating in the iPad pilot program.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez/
Coordinator of the pilot program-Pineda
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May 2014
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Compile a List of Social Agencies to assist Title-1 Families
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TF-VIII-C,
TF-VIIA, TF-VIIIC
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#25 Community/Public Relations
#28 Community/Business Involvement and Partnerships
#32Interpersonal Relationships
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I will investigate and compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support students, faculty, and administration. I will then publish and share my findings on the school website. These services would include free clinics, housing assistance, free and discounted clothing and supplies, free after-school activities and ect.
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T. Johnson School Counselor/
Campus Principal-Hernandez/
V. Carranza
Technology Clerk
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May 2014
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Implement a functioning TPSP Program.
Examine and Evaluate the Texas Performance Standards Project
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TF-III-A, TF-III-B, TF-III-C TF-III-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#27 Climate for Cultural Diversity
# 9 Supervision of Instruction
#38 Professional Library
#2
# 3
# 4
# 6
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I will implement a functioning plan to launch TPSP program in the vanguard department which will yield projects for the Vanguard Showcase at the end of the school year.
I will examine and evaluate the TPSP program at Burbank Middle School with regard to resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse populations and technology. My findings will also let the Vanguard Department know what additional resources will be needed to make the program more successful for the next school year. I will evaluate my findings and report recommendations.
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Rosas-Magnet Coordinator/Gonzales-Librarian
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May 2014
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Analyze the job description of the Assistant Principal and observe the daily routines and the workings of the appraisal system of HISD
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TF-III-D
TF-V-A, TF-V-B
TF-VI-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#16 Student Discipline
#35 Issue and Conflict Resolution
#19 School Operations/Policies
#23 Personal Procedures
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I will get a copy of the Assistant Principal’s Job Description and the evaluation instrument used. I will then analyze the correlation between the requirements in the job description in relation to the performance standards of the evaluation. I will observe the daily routines in regards to discipline and attending meetings through the eyes of an administrator.
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Assistant Principal-Knittle/
AP Secretary-Rodriguez
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May 2014
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Review ways that assessment data are used in school and future testing procedures for next school year.
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TF-IV-A, TF-IV-B
TF-IV-C, TF-VI-B, TF-VI-C
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#10 Learning/Motivation
#12 Evaluation of Student Achievement
#7 Curriculum Analysis
#8 School/Program Scheduling
# 15 Change Process
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I will review the ways in which assessment data are used by the faculty, staff, and district. I will write a reflective statement about how the leader could seek to improve the use of assessment data in the district/school. This reflection can be used to assist with future decisions in regards to school programs and scheduling. To improve student achievement and motivating learning for students.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez, Dean of Students-Valentino
Dean of Instruction-Yates
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May 2014
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Investigate the NAESP Website
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TF-VIII-A, TF-VIII-B, TF-VIII-D
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#37 Professional Affiliation and Resources
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I will visit the website of the NAESP and compile a list of all services and information available to principals. I will look into the cost of joining the organization and read through current information available through journal articles and forums.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez
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September 2013
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Interview the Director of Transportation
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SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#21 Student Transportation
#20 Safety and Security
#31 Ethics
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I will interview the Director of Transportation to discuss current issues and needs for transportation, costs, maintenance, personnel issues, training and safety, and student problems. I will summarize my findings from the interview.
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Director of Transportation
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March 2014
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Interview the Director of Food Services
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SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#22 Food Service
#20 Facility and Maintenance Admin
#34 Federal Program Administration
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I will interview the district food services director and discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. I will summarize my findings from the interview.
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Director of Food Services
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March 2014
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Review Board Policy concerning technology use in the classroom and develop training to educate staff in implementing these devices as well as implement strategies from the Career Pathways Pilot Program.
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TF-III-D, TF-VI-D, TF-VII-B, TF-VI-C, TF-VIII-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#30 Philosophy/History of Education
#33 School Board Policy
#29 Position Goals/Requirements
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I will review board policy concerning staff Internet Usage, Social Networking, Cell Phone Use, etc. and analyze the rationale behind it. I will then plan a training session for faculty and staff to educate them concerning the policy and utilizing the Internet safely with students. The Career Pathways program will allow me to use my leadership skills to help implement those technological tools and skills in the classroom, school-wide.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez/
Coordinator of the pilot program-Pineda
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May 2014
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Sunday, July 21, 2013
EDLD 5397 Reflection
This particular course give myself the ability to reflect on action plan as well as my internship plan. I was to take (2) assessment and reflect on my leadership skills in those situations and then write a reflection paper. I was also to send my site supervisor information through TK20.
The NETS-A self assessment showed my areas of strength in the following categories: Digital Age Learning Culture and Excellence in Professional Practice. Based upon my second time of taking this assessment it has shown dramatic growth in my technological skills.
I have shown tremendous growth in demonstrating multiple ways of integrating technology to my fellow educators in several different forums to educating, modeling and implementing. I have done small group in-services, faculty in-services and formal professional development in-services off school campus. I have been given opportunities to show my talents in more of a leadership role during the latter part of the school year.
As a life learner, my challenge to myself is to continue to find tools that are relevant to my fellow educators and continue to demonstrate those tools in a new and innovative way. My concern is how can, I make implementation of technology at our campus meaningful and not have the feeling that this is just another fad that the educational society is trying out.
The leadership skills that I believe, I am very competent in is using data to evaluate whether the decisions that we have made are truly benefiting the school and if it’s not what can I do to make it so. The leadership skills that I need to work on is allowing people to be more involved in the decision-making. This is difficult due to all the time constraints.
It is just easier to make the decision for others but, the problem is, it does not represent the true voice of everyone. I need to prepare more in advance so, that I can allow others to partake in the decision-making process.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
The Purpose of Life Multi-Media and Video Technology Final Video EDLD 5363
We had to work in a group for about 4 weeks. We had to come up with a concept, figure out what type of media tools we going to use and write a script. After all that we had to create a final product. It has been a long 4 weeks but, we are done and here is the final product.
Here is the link to the video:The Purpose of Life
Here is the link to the video:The Purpose of Life
Reflecting: Action Research Plan
To be honest, I have not been that successful with the Action Research Plan as I thought I would have. Mainly, because I wasn't getting the buy-in that I needed to get the project up and running. There was so many things going on this school year that it was very difficult. We did host a Vanguard showcase but, it was not the way that it should have been. So due to that happening, maybe I will have more people on board with my action research plan. All my dates will change to be conducive to the upcoming school year. I did create a video that showed Vanguard Students working on projects throughout the school year and it was presented to the parents at the Vanguard Showcase. I will definitely have to create a master plan before I meet with the Vanguard Cluster so, I can have an immediate buy-in. We don't have a lot of time to plan and meet up, so I think I may have to do all preparation to make the process go by faster and to avoid stagnation of the implementation process. The magnet coordinator has stressed a strong desire to have a better Vanguard showcase for the 2013-2014 school year, so this may be the push that we all need to get this plan in action. I will definitely start my planning during the summer while I am off and have some time which will allow me to revamp my plan.
Here is the Vanguard Showcase Video:
Vanguard Showcase from Devin singleton on Vimeo.
Below is the original action plan:
Here is the Vanguard Showcase Video:
Vanguard Showcase from Devin singleton on Vimeo.
Below is the original action plan:
Action Research Project
Process Overview: How can the Vanguard Department, work together to implement a unified project for all grade levels in the Vanguard program to promote College Readiness, Community Involvement/Support and Culturally Diverse learning appreciation for the upcoming school-year 2013-2014?
Setting the Foundation:
Through our special department meeting (Vanguard) earlier this year, Mrs. Rosa the magnet coordinator spoke about us doing a project for the TPSP. I felt that this project could have more of a meaning to all those involved if it was interconnected to all core subjects. If this was done, then the community could also be involved as well to make the project feel more significant to the students who would then take more ownership of it. Our goals and objectives are the following:
- To improve the services that we provide for our gifted/talented population.
- To promote college readiness by providing necessary skills for productive research and intellectual curiosity through analyzing and synthesizing.
- To provide the skills necessary for public speaking and presentations.
- To make all core subjects learning interconnected with the project at hand.
- To get the community involved and to support our GT population educational endeavors through the Expo held at Burbank at the end of the school year.
- To integrate technology and our cultural diversity into the grade level project/department-wide program.
Analyzing Data:
Use of variety of data gathering methods such surveys, excel spreadsheets and electronic searches over TPSP type of projects can help improve any ideas on making this a successful endeavor. So that students are successfully conducting research as well as fulfilling the intellectual mind. These findings will hopefully give us examples of other schools that have successful planned out the necessary steps to carry out the implementation of school-wide project based learning goal by using the following:
- Computer Labs and Library
- Survey Monkey for Surveys
- Excel to gather and organize data
- HISD Online Resources such as Pro Quest, Thomson Gale, World Book Web and ect
- Create a Graph (Website)
- Interviewing relevant sources
Develop Deeper Understanding:
Initial data gathering will lead to more ideas for implementation as well as questions on how we can make this process more efficient and more conducive to our overall goals as a Vanguard Department. This will eventually lead us to reflect on what we could have done better or done without and still get the same outcomes or better outcomes in some situations.
Engage in Self-Reflection:
- Did we communicate effectively our goals and objectives as a collective whole?
- Did we include our student’s interest when formulating the Project Expo?
- Did we provide all the necessary resources needed for the students to be successful?
- Did we stay on track with the deadlines needed for the successful planning for Project Expo to be implemented efficiently?
- Was everyone input validated in regards to Project Expo creation?
- Was the data used in a timely manner to drive further phases of the implementation of Project Expo?
Exploring Programmatic Patterns:
Miscommunication can cause a big problem, so staying on top of the deadlines will eliminate a lot of things from falling underneath the rug, so to speak. So e-mailing and face to face conversations will assist in that matter. Also making sure everyone has a schedule and weekly reminders of what will be coming will also be helpful. Review the goals weekly to make sure we are staying the course and updating each other when we see a conflict arising so, we can be proactive. By following this tentative schedule should help us stay on the course:
- December 17th- 21st 2012 (Hold a small meeting with all parties involving the Vanguard Department about the proposed plan and the expectations and the goals we are trying to achieve as a team)
- January 14th-18th 2012 (Another meeting to discuss our project ideas and how we will implement the project deadlines, judging and expectations)
- January 21st-25th 2012 (Survey will be sent out for students on interest level on certain topics and project ideas)
- Week of January 28tht (Survey will be sent out via e-mail to all parties involved in the Vanguard Department to confirm on the finalize Project concepts and tentative due dates)
- Week of February 11th (Vote on grading policies/rubrics, research paper criteria, sources cited criteria for example How many primary and secondary sources should a student have? And materials/supplies that will be needed for each core subjects in order for the students to be successful via e-mail
- Week of February 25th (Bring all information gathered and collected to Hernandez for final approval before I compile the material into a packet for the Guidelines for Burbank’s Vanguard Project Expo)
- Week of March 25th (All parties will view the document for the final time, to see if any changes need to be made or corrected via e-mail)
- Week of April 8th (Send schedule for lab time or library time needed for the next school year to Carranza and Gonzales for preparation of Project Expo, those proposed schedules need to be sent to me as well)
- Week of May 27th (Meeting for the Finalization on all loose ends of the Project Expo and explanation of what we will be doing for each of our core subject in details which will be videotaped)
Determining Direction:
In order to launch my action research, I need to make sure everyone attends the 1st meeting face-to-face, so everyone understands the goals and expectations of Project Expo. I need to make sure everyone has their input because I need buy-in from everyone and everyone has to do their part in order for this to be a successful event.
- Students will be given a calendar of deadlines that they are to meet as they complete their project throughout the school year
- Periodically throughout the school year, the students will take surveys on their feelings of their progress on their project, how they think it’s going and even concept questions for each core subject question to check for understanding
- Students who have a little more difficulty focusing will have a mentor, just like in a college for those who need a little more support and guidance.
- Vanguard teachers will take survey periodically to evaluate the success of the Project Expo and note suggestion along the way for implementation for the next school year.
I need to make sure everyone have the necessary resources to be effective which will include a tentative schedule of things to come. Also using the following criterion for grading students products will come from the following:
The use of the scoring dimensions of TPSP:
- Content Knowledge/Skills
- Analysis and Synthesis
- Multiple Perspectives
- Research
- Communication
- Presentation of Learning
- Effective use of survey to organize our data and using that data to drive our next plan of action
- Effective use of deadlines to keep on track for both students and teachers
Taking Action for School Improvement:
All parties of the Vanguard Department will be assisting in this endeavor. Each person will have a role to play but, the main persons are the following:
- Hernandez for approval for actions taken in regards to Project Expo
- All Vanguard teachers implementing ideas and approval for the overall set-up of Project Expo
- Rosa/Perret for making sure all resources are provided for us and the students and assisting when necessary
- Carranza for Technology
- Gonzales for Library Services
- Singleton for organizing, putting together and overseeing that everything runs smoothly and to communicate all new information to everyone via email or during face-to-face meetings and to put the Project Expo Guideline Booklet together
Sustain Improvement:
Even though Project Expo is focusing on just Vanguard Department at this point, I would like to include the Dual Language as well as Excel to participate to make this a whole school event. This will help promote a more positive school climate/culture which is promoting education and college readiness. This is allowing everyone to have the same opportunities and not just a select population.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Reflecting: Progress with Campus-Supervised Internship Activties
Based upon what I wrote earlier this year, I can see that I will have to make some major changes to my plan due to my principal changing my role for this upcoming school year. I will be serving dual roles for the 2013-2014 school year. I will be teaching my (3) algebra classes as well as serving as a Instructional Technology Specialist. I will also be participating in the Career Pathways Pilot program at my school so, there will be certain things that are on my supervised internship plans that will change because of this new role. The areas that are highlighted yellow will be replaced with new activities that are in red. This will satisfy my new role for the upcoming school year or activities that I end up doing that are technological related to my course load. I will replace the highlighted sections at a later date. Here are the proposed areas that will be replaced with the following activities:
1. Professional Development that I will provide On and Off Campus
2. Burbank Middle School Blog that is housed on School Website
3. In-Services that I attend for the Career Pathway Pilot Program
4. Modeling lessons that are enriched with technological tools for Staff/Teachers/Students
5. Planning Technology Professional Development for Burbank Middle School
So far I have completed 20 hours of my 150. So that leaves me with 130 hours left, which I will quickly get within the next 4 months or so. With all the prep work for my role is going to require a lot of man hours. I am excited about my new position but, I know it's going to be a lot of work. I have learned many things, such as working more efficiently with the tools that I have. Being able to work in a group and to focus on everyone strengths so, that the group is successful. Also to stick to the deadline and to always be flexible. I am starting to learn to be more comfortable in presenting in front of people now that I am having to do presentations and in-services on using technological tools in the classroom. The different media tools that we have used in the Media class proved to be beneficial and I plan on using what I have learned to teach others at my school through the professional development pieces that I am creating for Burbank Middle School.
Some things that I would like to note of my Internship Activities are the following:
1. Conflict Resolution with Students on Bullying (30 minutes)
2. 12/19/2012 Created a Google Document for Career Day for the School (1 hour)
3. 5/7/2013 Created a Attire Flyer for Graduation and Dance for the whole 8th Grade Department
(1 hour)
4. 6/14/2013 Presenter for the Burbank Middle School Leadership Conference (3 hours includes prep time)
5. 6/20/2013 Presenter for (2) sessions at the Leadership Conference for Principals at the Reliant Center ( 6 hours and 30 in) Entitled: So I Have a Computer, Smart Phone, and iPad-Now What? Using Technology to Increase Rigor and Engagement Across all Content Area
Video: See below for Leadership Conference
Link to Program Guide: Booklet
Link to all the power points and documents from the Leadership Conference:Documents
6. 12/19/12 - Present Created the TSSG Blog for Burbank Middle School (8 hours) Teen Success Survival Guide
Total: 20 hours so far
1. Professional Development that I will provide On and Off Campus
2. Burbank Middle School Blog that is housed on School Website
3. In-Services that I attend for the Career Pathway Pilot Program
4. Modeling lessons that are enriched with technological tools for Staff/Teachers/Students
5. Planning Technology Professional Development for Burbank Middle School
So far I have completed 20 hours of my 150. So that leaves me with 130 hours left, which I will quickly get within the next 4 months or so. With all the prep work for my role is going to require a lot of man hours. I am excited about my new position but, I know it's going to be a lot of work. I have learned many things, such as working more efficiently with the tools that I have. Being able to work in a group and to focus on everyone strengths so, that the group is successful. Also to stick to the deadline and to always be flexible. I am starting to learn to be more comfortable in presenting in front of people now that I am having to do presentations and in-services on using technological tools in the classroom. The different media tools that we have used in the Media class proved to be beneficial and I plan on using what I have learned to teach others at my school through the professional development pieces that I am creating for Burbank Middle School.
Some things that I would like to note of my Internship Activities are the following:
1. Conflict Resolution with Students on Bullying (30 minutes)
2. 12/19/2012 Created a Google Document for Career Day for the School (1 hour)
3. 5/7/2013 Created a Attire Flyer for Graduation and Dance for the whole 8th Grade Department
(1 hour)
4. 6/14/2013 Presenter for the Burbank Middle School Leadership Conference (3 hours includes prep time)
5. 6/20/2013 Presenter for (2) sessions at the Leadership Conference for Principals at the Reliant Center ( 6 hours and 30 in) Entitled: So I Have a Computer, Smart Phone, and iPad-Now What? Using Technology to Increase Rigor and Engagement Across all Content Area
Link to Program Guide: Booklet
Link to all the power points and documents from the Leadership Conference:Documents
6. 12/19/12 - Present Created the TSSG Blog for Burbank Middle School (8 hours) Teen Success Survival Guide
Total: 20 hours so far
Activity
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SBEC
Competency
Leadership Skill #
ETL Only- ISTE TF Performance Indicator (TF1.A)
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Activity Summary
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Resource
Person
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Expected Date of
Completion
(18mos)
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Join the Assessment Development Committee
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TF- II-A, TF- II-E, TF- V-C. TF-V-D,
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill #
I.1, III.9
#2 Strategic Planning
#6 Collaborative Decision Making
# 3 Data Collections and Analysis
# 4 Effective Communication
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Serve on the assessment and development committee, monitoring, or evaluation of assessments implementations.
Be an active member of assessment development for the school year. Log hours spent in conferences and time spent participating in relevant activities involving the committee. Determine if there is technology that will improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or abilities of the committee. At the conclusion of the school year, reflect on time spent Assessment Development minutes from meetings in your portfolio. Be sure to include thoughts on effectiveness of the committee, cite significant learning, and recommendations for the upcoming school year. Provide some ideas on how to effectively use data and to drive instruction with the use of technology.
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Campus Assessment Coordinator
Valentino/
Yates
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June 2013
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Conduct a Survey of Parents/Teachers/Students concerning technology use at home and school and the implementation of the iPad Pilot Program and apps usage
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TF- I-B, TF-II-B, TF-II-C, TF-II-D, TF-II-E, TF-VI-A, TF-I-A, TF-II-F
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# 8 Parent Involvement
# 22 Learning Technology
# Supervision of Co-Curricular Education
# Current Issues affecting Teaching and Learning
# Student Services
# General Office Administration /Technology
# Staff Development/Adult Learning
#Vision/Mission
# Supervision of the Budget
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I will conduct a survey of Burbank Middle School parents, teachers and students concerning the levels of technology available at home and access to the district/campus websites and parent portal. The survey will also question the iPad pilot program effectiveness and usage in the classroom. I will then use the results of the survey to plan and deliver training sessions aimed at increasing parent/teacher and student usage of the technologies available to be involved with their child’s education and those participating in the iPad pilot program.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez/
Coordinator of the pilot program-Pineda
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June 2012
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Compile a List of Social Agencies to assist Title-1 Families
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TF-VIII-C,
TF-VIIA, TF-VIIIC
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
#7 Community/Public Relations
#10 Community/Business Involvement and Partnerships
#14 Interpersonal Relationships
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I will investigate and compile a list of social agencies that are available to help and support students, faculty, and administration. I will then publish and share my findings on the school website. These services would include free clinics, housing assistance, free and discounted clothing and supplies, free after-school activities and ect.
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T. Johnson School Counselor/
Campus Principal-Hernandez/
V. Carranza
Technology Clerk
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May 2013
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Examine and Evaluate the School Library Addressing Cultural Heritage and Diverse Populations
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TF-III-A, TF-III-B, TF-III-C TF-III-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Climate for Cultural Diversity
# Supervision of Instruction
# Professional Library
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I will examine and evaluate the school library at Burbank Middle School with regard to resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse populations. I will evaluate my findings and report recommendations. These recommendations would include project ideas for the vanguard cluster with the use of technology.
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Rosas-Magnet Coordinator/Gonzales-Librarian
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May 2013
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Analyze the job description of the Assistant Principal and observe the daily routines and the workings of the appraisal system of HISD
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TF-III-D
TF-V-A, TF-V-B
TF-VI-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Student Discipline
# Issue and Conflict Resolution
# School Operations/Policies
# Personal Procedures
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I will get a copy of the Assistant Principal’s Job Description and the evaluation instrument used. I will then analyze the correlation between the requirements in the job description in relation to the performance standards of the evaluation. I will observe the daily routines in regards to discipline and attending meetings through the eyes of an administrator.
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Assistant Principal-Knittle/
AP Secretary-Rodriguez
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May 2013
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Review ways that assessment data are used in school and future testing procedures for next school year
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TF-IV-A, TF-IV-B
TF-IV-C, TF-VI-B, TF-VI-C
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Learning/Motivation
# Evaluation of Student Achievement
# Curriculum Analysis
# School/Program Scheduling
# Change Process
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I will review the ways in which assessment data are used by the faculty, staff, and district. I will write a reflective statement about how the leader could seek to improve the use of assessment data in the district/school. This reflection can be used to assist with future decisions in regards to school programs and scheduling. To improve student achievement and motivating learning for students.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez, Dean of Students-Valentino
Dean of Instruction-Yates
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May 2013
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Investigate the NAESP Website
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TF-VIII-A, TF-VIII-B, TF-VIII-D
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Professional Affiliation and Resources
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I will visit the website of the NAESP and compile a list of all services and information available to principals. I will look into the cost of joining the organization and read through current information available through journal articles and forums.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez
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January 2013
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Interview the Director of Transportation
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SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Student Transportation
# Safety and Security
# Ethics
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I will interview the Director of Transportation to discuss current issues and needs for transportation, costs, maintenance, personnel issues, training and safety, and student problems. I will summarize my findings from the interview.
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Director of Transportation
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March 2013
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Interview the Director of Food Services
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SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Food Service
# Facility and Maintenance Admin
# Federal Program Administration
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I will interview the district food services director and discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. I will summarize my findings from the interview.
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Director of Food Services
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March 2013
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Review Board Policy concerning technology use in the classroom and develop training to educate staff in implementing these devices
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TF-III-D, TF-VI-D, TF-VII-B, TF-VI-C, TF-VIII-E
SBEC Domain & Competency/Leadership Skill
# Philosophy/History of Education
# School Board Policy
# Position Goals/Requirements
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I will review board policy concerning staff Internet Usage, Social Networking, Cell Phone Use, etc. and analyze the rationale behind it. I will then plan a training session for faculty and staff to be used district wide to educate them concerning the policy and utilizing the Internet safely with students.
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Campus Principal-Hernandez/
Coordinator of the pilot program-Pineda
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May 2013
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