Georgia Professional Standards Commission Leadership Certification Update August 15, 2008

Because Leadership Matters. Because Leadership Preparation Makes a Difference. Because What We Have Been Doing is NOT Working. Because Performance-Based is the Missing Link.

Understand this is a Significant Change. It is NOT a typical PSC Rule change. There Will Be Obstacles and Resistance. Two Ways of Approaching a Task: Find Reasons Why it Won’t Work Find Ways to Make it Work

The job of school leaders has been transformed by extraordinary economic, demographic, technological, and global change. Educating School Leaders Arthur Levine, 2005

PREPARATION STANDARDS AND APPROVED PROGRAMS ASSESSMENT LEADERSHIP REDESIGN CERTIFICATE STRUCTURE

The Georgia Model for Educational Leadership The Learning Leader Leading Change Managing Instruction Leading Personnel Managing Resources Selecting Appropriate Staff Hiring Appropriate Staff Evaluation Strategies Assessing System/Staff Needs Retraining weak staff Removing Problem staff Professional Development Skills Adult Learning Theory Applied Motivational Theories Team Building Skills Distributed Leadership Skills Teacher Support Skills Communication Skills State Budgeting Procedures Financial Forecasting Cost Effective Planning Resource Allocation Cash Flow Management Accurate Fiscal Reporting Pupil Personnel Services Benefits Programs Facilities Planning & Maintenance Purchasing Risk Management Administering Auxiliary Programs Organizational Structure Local Policy Development Georgia School Law State and Federal Regulations Ethics for Georgia Educators Technology Based Info. Mgmt. Leadership Theory Principles of Strategic Planning Systems Theory Development of a Vision Implementation of a Vision Community Political Analysis Conflict Mediation Consensus Building Change Process Basic Research Skills Statistical Interpretation Developing a database Acquisition of appropriate data Data analysis techniques Selecting Improvement Options Communication Skills Applied Learning Theories Student Growth & Development Organizational Structure Curriculum Design Curriculum Implementation Curriculum Evaluation Curriculum Alignment Measurement & Assessment Data-Based Decision Making Cognitive Development Learning Theories Principles of Effective Instruction Teaching Strategies Scheduling Applied Motivational Theories Classroom Management Murphy and Hill 2006

GEORGIA LEADER Any individual who has the authority and/or responsibility, in a supervisory role, for Board-approved educational programs and/or personnel required to hold certification for their assigned job as determined by the PSC.

LEADER DEFINITION For the Purpose (Only) of Accepting Candidates into an L-6/7 Performance-Based Program, Leadership Position Determined by the Local School System in Partnership with their College/University Provider

Leadership Endorsements Incoming “Out of State” Certificate Almost Finished “Old” Cert Program “Old” Certificate “NEW” Certificate Certificate Structure

L-5 Program and GACE Assessment Similar structure to existing programs. Emphasis on Leadership Core Knowledge. Content must be aligned with new standards. GACE Leadership Assessment must be passed. Masters Degree or higher may be in any field, combined with GACE Leadership Assessment.

L-6 or L-7 Program Performance-Based Building or System level, based on leader’s area of job responsibility Building Leader programs emphasize Instructional Leadership skills focused on student achievement. System Leader programs emphasize Management of Resources to facilitate student learning.

Superintendent (PL-6/7) Building Leader (PL-6/7) System Leader (PL-6/7) New Georgia Leadership Certificates Pre-Service Leadership Candidate (NL-5>) Employment in an Educational Leadership Position PL NPL PL NL NPL PL

LEADERSHIP PREPARATION CHANGES: Where are we NOW? New preparation standards approved, effective April 15, Previous state-approved programs sunset on July 1, New performance-based programs approved at 14 Georgia Universities as of July 10, New state-approved programs will begin in Fall 2008.

LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT CHANGES: Where are we NOW? June 14, 2008.The GACE Leadership Assessment was administered for the first time on June 14, Passing scores were set by the PSC on August 14, 2008 and scores from the June test will be distributed on August 29, The last date the Praxis Leadership test could be taken and used for Leadership certification in Georgia WAS March 15, (Special re-test for those pre-registered, missed due to Atlanta tornado; scored and mailed on April 29, 2008.)

‘OLD’ GEORGIA CERTIFICATE HOLDERS - What About Us? Holders of Clear Renewable L-5, L-6 or L-7 certificates issued prior to SEP 30, 2009: GRANDFATHERED - KEEP “L” CERTIFICATE Certificate will NOT be Performance-Based. Renew with standard requirements. Continue to be eligible to be hired/serve as leaders. If L-5, do NOT have to move to PL-6 or PL-7. May elect to add PB Designators, not required.

What if I am Already Enrolled in a Georgia Leadership Program? Complete Existing Program and: pass Praxis Leadership test by NLT March 15, 2008 OR pass GACE Leadership Assessment to be given the first time on June 14, The Date of PROGRAM COMPLETION is the Key…..

What if I am Already Enrolled in a Georgia Leadership Program? Those completing their initial Leadership Program AFTER September 30, 2009 must have GACE and, upon leadership employment, MUST enroll in a Level-6 or Level-7 Performance-Based Leadership Program.

What if I am an Incoming Out-of State Leadership Certificate Holder? No change from existing procedures. Move employment to Georgia with out-of-state “L” certificate and “L” content test: * Meet Sp GA Req, get Clear Renewable “L” (Not PB). * Without Sp GA Req, get 1-year NL to meet. * May elect to add Performance-Based Designators, optional not required. NOTE: In this case, we DO accept out-of-state “L” Content Test.

What if I Work in Georgia and Complete an Out-of State Leadership Program? After Sep 30, 2009, if employed in GA school, and complete an initial out-of-state (non-PSC approved) Leadership Program: NOTE: In this case, do NOT accept out-of-state “L” Content Test. * Get an upgrade of Georgia certificates. * If meet Sp GA Req (including GACE), get NL cert. * Upon Leadership employment, enter a Performance- Based L-6 or L-7 Program. * If do not meet Sp GA req, get no “L” cert until met.

APPROVED GEORGIA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS 1. Albany State University NL-5, PL-6 2. Augusta State University NL-5, PL-6 3. Berry College PL-6 4. Clark Atlanta University NL-5, PL-6, PL-7 5. Columbus State University NL-5, PL-6 6. Georgia College & State Univ NL-5, PL-6 7. Georgia Southern University NL-5, PL-6 8. Georgia State University NL-5, PL-6 9. Kennesaw State University NL Mercer University NL-5, PL North Georgia College NL-5, PL University of Georgia NL-5, PL University of West Georgia NL-5, PL Valdosta State University NL-5, PL-6, PL-7

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPROVAL REQUESTS OUT-OF-STATE INQUIRIES 1. Central Michigan University 2. Lincoln Memorial University 3. Nova Southeastern University 4. Argosy University 5. Capella University 6. University of Phoenix

Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level Guideline 1: Trained and qualified coach … a.Conference … 4 times b.BLCS Team … at least 3 times … c.On-site coaching sessions … 4 times d.Examine portfolio documentation … Standards 1-6 … feedback. e.Guide the beginning leader to apply the knowledge and skills

Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level Guideline 2: Supervisor/building or system (or designee) a.Support institution personnel & activities of BLC b.Assist the institution …arranging conferences. c.Provide time …to fulfill the responsibilities of the residency. d.Serve on the BLCST e.Meet with the beginning leader …36 clock hours f.Observe … 6 times g.Guide the beginning leader to apply the knowledge and skills

Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level Guideline 3: Beginning Leader Candidate Support Team a.Meet at least three times (B/M/E) b.Create the Individual Induction Plan. c.Establish observation experiences d.Examine portfolio. e.Evaluate progress and establish areas of need f.Determine if requirements for the residency have been satisfactorily met

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