December+Planned+Activities



This page will contain information about the superintendent activities planned to be completed during the month of December 2012. Ten of the 38 superintendent internship activities were scheduled to be completed in December 2012 with the anticipated goal of completing all 38 identified superintendent internship activities prior to the Winter Break in preparation for the final course; EDLD 5399, Internship in Superintendency.


 * ** Activity #7D **
 * Curriculum Analysis ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 ** || Interview persons involved in the implementation of district curriculum. Describe the implementation process; note successes and concerns or problems with its implementation.
 * Evaluate the process used and recommendations for improvements, and include in notebook. || ** District Chief Academic Officer, District Instructional Coordinators ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #9A **
 * Supervision of Instruction / Instructional Strategies ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 5, 6, 7 ** || Conduct an audit to determine the degree to which the district incorporates brain-based learning theory into the instructional program.
 * Note contributions from cognitive scientists that could assist a district, make recommendations for implementation, and include in notebook. || ** Executive Director Secondary Curriculum & Operations, Executive Director Elementary Curriculum & Operations ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #12B **
 * Evaluation of Student Achievement / Testing and Measurements ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 5, 6, 7 ** || Select one subject or course curriculum. Review the distribution of grades for the subject or course.
 * Devise, distribute, and collect a brief needs assessment relating to the strengths of and concerns about testing procedures and grading policy. Include a copy of the assessment and recommendations in notebook. || ** Executive Director Secondary Curriculum & Operations ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #16C **
 * Student Discipline ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 1, 3, 6, 7, 9 ** || Review discipline referrals for a specific period, and compile the data with regard to grade level, special education classification, race, and gender.
 * Include a summary of findings and recommendations for improvement in notebook. || ** Executive Director Student Information and Reporting ** and **Executive Director of Special Student Services** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #17C **
 * Student Services ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 ** || 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 notebook. || ** Director Health Services and **
 * Lead Nurse Health Services ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #24B **
 * Supervision of the Budget ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ** || 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 notebook. || ** Assistant Superintendent **


 * Finance and Support Services ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #32A **
 * Interpersonal Relationships ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 1, 3, 10 ** || Choose interpersonal skills that are to be developed during the school year.
 * Shares self with others
 * Seeks to know and understand others
 * Encourages others to participate
 * Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively. || ** Self and Executive Director Secondary Curriculum & Operations ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #34C **
 * Federal Programs Administration ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 ** || Interview a professional responsible for career and technical education. Discuss major requirements for, concerns about, and goals of the program. Summarize these issues and cite current and future plans to address the issues.
 * Include the summary in notebook with recommendation for program improvement. || ** CATE Director, CATE Representative, ** **Executive Director Instructional Technology** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #35A **
 * Issue and Conflict Resolution ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 3, 10 ** || Choose a current, school-related issue at my district. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons individually or as a group to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each side understands the goals of the other side.
 * Inclusion vs. Pull-out instruction for ESL Students
 * Develop a resolution that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses all concerns.
 * Meet with both sides to reach consensus on the new proposal or plan.
 * Include the goals, list of concerns and consensus on goal in notebook.
 * Include any recommendation for the district concerning the issue. || ** District ESOL Coordinator, Campus ESL Lead Teachers ** || ** December 2012 ** ||
 * ** Activity #36A **
 * Current Issues Affecting Teaching and Learning ** || ** TExES Comp. # **
 * 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 ** || 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 an assessment with any recommendations in notebook. || ** Self and Executive Director Secondary Curriculum & Operations ** || ** December 2012 ** ||