WSU South Puget Sound Infromational Meeting 2015
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This document provides an overview and agenda for an orientation session for WSU's Educational Leadership program at the South Puget Sound campus in Puyallup, Washington. It introduces the program coordinators and faculty, discusses the benefits of the program including its practitioner-focused approach and affordable cost. The conceptual framework of the program is explained, focusing on understanding learners in diverse contexts. The multi-year course sequence is outlined, aligned to the state certification standards. Requirements for the certification-only and certification with Master's degree options are listed. Support for students and families is emphasized.
WSU South Puget Sound Infromational Meeting 2015
- 1. Educational Leadership Programs WSU South Puget Sound @ Puyallup Orientation Session 2015
- 2. Welcome and Agenda • Introductions • Overview of the Program • Comments from Previous Student • Application and Registration Information • Q & A
- 3. Introductions • Dr. Glenn E. Malone, Visionary Leadership (Program Coordinator) • Dr. Mark Knight, Ethical Leadership • Dr. Tim Yeomans, Effective Management • Dr. Chrys Sweeting, Socio-Political Context • Dr. Ailene Baxter, Instructional Improvement • Dr. Amy Eveskcige, Inclusive Practices • Molly Burns, Academic Coordinator
- 5. Conceptual Framework The College of Education contributes to the theory and practice of the broad field of education, and dedicates itself to understanding and respecting learners in diverse cultural contexts. We facilitate engaged learning and ethical leadership in schools and clinical settings. We seek collaboration with diverse constituencies, recognizing our local and global responsibilities to communities, environments, and future generations. Learners Learning Leadership
- 6. Why WSU South Puget Sound? • WSU is a research university—one of two in Washington State • WSU is Washington’s only land grant institution • WSU Educational Leadership program is a field-based scholar-practitioner model • WSU South Puget Sound is a branch of Vancouver and part of a state- wide system that networks students, programs, and faculty • WSU South Puget Sound is a 2 year program (two years of course work and a one year internship during your 2nd year), with time for reflection, learning, and leadership opportunities/experiences • WSU South Puget Sound program is family friendly with classes taught on weeknights, not on weekends or summers (courses required for EdM are taught only during summer sessions • “Cougar Culture!”
- 7. • WSU program costs less than most other programs • WSU program is taught by practitioners with Doctorates in Educational Leadership • Over 50% of the school superintendents in Washington state are Cougars (networking) • Over 210 educational leaders in SW Washington, other areas of Washington State and elsewhere completed the Educational Leadership program at WSUV (networking)
- 8. A Career Change • Educational leadership is not just a job change, it is a career change • The pathway to educational leadership requires networking and sponsorship (building relationships) • To be successful students must have a strong knowledge base and sound leadership skills built from a wide variety of experiences • A partner and family decision and commitment • Goal: to prepare students to be competitive candidates for entry level leadership positions
- 9. New Teacher and Principal Evaluation Criterion (TPEP)
- 10. WSU PRINCIPAL AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS • Residency Principal Certificate • Residency Program Administrator Certificate • Superintendent Certificate ******************* • EdM in Educational Leadership • EDD in Educational Leadership
- 11. Year One (1st Semester) STANDARD ONE: Visionary Leadership (Malone Thursday 1st Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by leading the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by school/program and community. stakeholders. STANDARD FIVE: Ethical Leadership (Knight Tuesday 1st Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skill, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
- 12. Year One (2nd Semester) STANDARD THREE: Effective Management (Yeomans Tuesday 2nd Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. STANDARD SIX: Socio-Political Context (Sweeting Thursday 2nd Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skill, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
- 13. Year Two (w Internship) STANDARD TWO: Instructional Improvement (Baxter Wednesday 1st Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by leading through advocating, nurturing, and sustaining district/school/program cultures and coherent instructional programs that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. STANDARD FOUR: Inclusive Practice (Eveskcige Wednesday 2nd Semester) • A school or program administrator is an educational leader who has the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to improve learning and achievement to ensure the success of each student by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
- 14. Intern Seminar
- 15. Alignment Washington State Standards Course Assessment 1)Visionary Leadership EdPsy 510 Assessment of Learning Analyzing School Improvement Plan 2)Instructional Improvement EdAd 516 Curriculum & Instructional Leadership Paper on Principal as Instructional Leader 3)Effective Management EdAd 585 School Finance Research Paper & Presentation 4)Inclusive Practice EdAd 583 Community & Communications School & Parent Engagement Plan 5)Ethical Leadership EdAd 589 Educational Leadership Leadership Case Study 6)Socio-Political Context EdAd 588 School Law Policy Case Analysis EdAd 590 Internship Portfolio (Collection of Evidence)
- 16. WSU PRINCIPAL AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS + MASTER’S DEGREE (EdM) Certification Only (22 credits) 6 courses for 18 credits 1 year internship for 6 credits Certification + EdM (39 credits) 6 courses for 18 credits 1 year internship for 6 credits 5 courses for 15 credits (2 required + 3 electives) Exam for 2 credits Internship (Collection of Evidence) 2 academic years + 1 year internship 540 internship hours (state requirement) Seminars and Mock Interviews Site Visits and Mentoring Reflections Certification + EdM 2 academic years, 2 summer sessions + 1 year internship 540 internship hours (state requirement) Seminars and Mock Interviews Site Visits and Mentoring Reflections
- 17. Olympia each Semester 4 total trips
- 18. Engaging Content
- 20. Application and Registration Information Molly Burns (molly.burns@vancouver.wsu.edu) • Application Process (2 stages) • Online • Departmental • Admission Process (2 stages) • The Department • The Graduate School • Navigating the Program • WSU Email • Advising
- 21. Things to Remember • No Summers (unless EdM) • No Weekends (except homework) • Flexible 2 – 4 Years • Just over $14,000 • Entire Faculty Current Practitioners • Practical Approach
- 22. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WSUPrincipal
- 23. Q & A
Editor's Notes
- #10: Teachers and principals are mutually responsible for most elements of the work of teaching and learning. Principals are alone in being charged with closing the achievement gap and managing resources.