Future Administrators Program Informational Meeting October 9, 2013 Mission: To support the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day. LBUSD Leadership Development Grant Preparing the Next Generation of School Leaders

Leadership Development Team Kristi Kahl (Senior Director), x8614 Recruitment, selection, and design of pipeline programs, New principal support and induction, Principal Coaches, Aspiring Principals Program (PD), Mentor Principals, Future Administrators Program (PD), Mentor Assistant Principals Janelle Harmon (Coordinator), x8465 Program data management, program inquiries, budget reports, workshop coordination, database design Crystal Howard (Data Analyst), x8228 Program evaluation, Val-Ed, Survey design and deployment

Preparing for the Future To address this urgent need, we must: Think strategically about our pipeline; Be proactive about leadership development; and Involve all current district leaders in our efforts. 30+ Possible Principal Vacancies by 2018

The Leadership Pipeline COUNSELORS FACILITATORS ACADEMIC COACHES DEANS TEACHERSPRINCIPALS TEACHER LEADERS ADMIN. ASSTS. PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ASSISTANT AND VICE PRINCIPALS Teachers Principals Administration TRADITIONAL PATHWAY TO THE PRINCIPALSHIP

Programs Throughout the Pipeline COUNSELORS FACILITATORS ACADEMIC COACHES TEACHERSPRINCIPALS TEACHER LEADERS ADMIN. ASSTS. PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ASSISTANT AND VICE PRINCIPALS Teachers Principals Administration Future Administrators Program (Certificate of Eligibility) Aspiring Principals Program (Credentialed) Principal Induction

The Ideal Candidate Considered an outstanding teacher/ counselor Has had formal leadership roles at school site(s) Has both expertise and general knowledge Has demonstrated exceptional ability to work with adults Understands the time commitment needed to be an administrator Wants to be an AP/VP, and eventually Principal

Programs in Detail Future AdministratorsAspiring Principals New Principals Induction Audience Non-administrators Already possess Certificate of Eligibility/ Admin credential Assistant Principals, Admin. Assts., etc. Ready for Principalship in st & 2 nd -Year Principals Program days of workshops 4 – 5 days shadowing a mentor Assistant Principal Summer Institute 6 days of workshops 10 days of shadowing a mentor Principal Summer Institute Weekly contact w/mentor Change of Principal Workshop Monthly Support Meetings Weekly contact with coach (Veteran Principal) Results Present 36 participants: 27 Promoted 3 to Principals, 13 to AP/VP 1 to Activities Specialist, 3 to Program Specialist, 3 to Coordinators, 1 Facilitator, 1 Dean, 2 Learning Directors 21 Participants: 15 Current Principals 1 Program Administrator 4 AP/VP 1 Program Spec. 16 Participants: st year Principals nd Year Principals

LBUSD Power Standards For site administrators From Administrator Evaluation document Used to Guide Selection and PD

Perspective from the Program Janelle Harmon Leadership Development Coordinator Future Administrators Program Participant

Perspective from the Field Felicia Anderson 1st-Year Assistant Principal Future Administrators Program Participants

Application & Selection Online Application Cover Letter Resume Writing Assessment Group Interview

Your Questions…

Your Next Steps Have candid conversations with your supervisor: Request honest feedback about your skills Ask for specific ways you can improve your leadership skills Seek out leadership experiences: Take on additional responsibilities that showcase or challenge your leadership abilities Be a model in your current practice Prepare for your next leadership position now...