Carole C. Goodman Associate Superintendent Ana M. Brito Stein, A&S Personnel Assistant Helen A. Nixon, Assistant to the Assoc. Supt.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST  Create an MCPS Careers Profile  Apply to AP and/or ASA eligibility pool requisitions (“Future Opportunities: Assistant Principal [or Assistant School Administrator] Internal Candidates Only”)  Upload a letter of interest and current résumé (continued)

APPLICATION CHECKLIST (continued)  Upload certificate of completion for the following courses: Admin I (AP only) OAT 1 (or refresher), including scores FAW or refresher (AP only)  Request three recommendations (one must be a principal or immediate supervisor). These are returned directly to

EXPERIENCE—AP AND ASA 5  Minimum 5 years successful teaching or counseling, PPW, or psychology experience with “meets standard” evaluations Minimum 1 year within MCPS 2  Included in, or in addition to, years of teaching, candidates must have 2 years of:  School-based leadership experience OR  Assistant school administrator experience OR  Central services administrator/instructional specialist experience

EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE (continued)  School-based leadership is not limited to an actual leadership position within the school  School-based leadership experiences may include, but are not limited to:  Providing professional development to other teachers  Developing curriculum and programs  Leading a major committee or initiative  Supervising a student teacher

Administrative Coursework Requirement Jan. 24, 2014 Must be completed by Jan. 24, 2014  Administrative and Supervisory Certificate (Admin I)—AP Pool only  Observing and Analyzing Teaching I (OAT 1)—AP and ASA Pool  OAT 1 refresher is provided for those who completed OAT 1 more than three years before application

Future Administrators’ Workshop Requirement (FAW) For the AP Pool only, If not currently an administrator, complete the full-length FAW before applying to AP Pool If a current administrator, take a 1-day FAW refresher designed for your needs Submit certificate showing completion of FAW or the refresher

Minimum of 3 recommendations from principals/supervisors At least one recommendation from current, direct supervisor/principal Recommendation forms will be available on the MCPS website RECOMMENDATIONS—AP and ASA Pools

For the AP Pool only: Once your profile is complete, OHRD will send an to schedule your written assessment. Required: 1-hour written assessment to be completed at OHRD Each written response will be scored by two independent scorers. WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

Writing prompts include typical AP scenarios Writing is evaluated on the following: Following directions Problem-solving skills Language, mechanics & tone Knowledge of MCPS policies & procedures Minimum score of 20 out of possible 25 points is required WRITTEN ASSESSMENT WRITTEN ASSESSMENT (continued)

INTERVIEW for AP Pool Once entry requirements are met, qualified candidates will be invited to interview for AP Pool. Panel of principals/directors will conduct interviews Scoring rubric will be used during interview Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio of work A satisfactory review from this panel will be the final step in the approval process

QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERVIEW Candidate has... 1) applied to AP eligibility pool citing classroom and leadership experiences 2) completed Admin I, OAT I, and FAW series 3) submitted three recommendations, all supporting their candidacy for AP Pool 4) successfully completed written assessment 5) current “meets standards” evaluation

Nov. 4, 2013 Application process begins Nov. 4, 2013 Jan. 24, 2014 Evidence of successful coursework completion and recommendations are due by Jan. 24, 2014 February 12, 2014 All written assessments must be completed by February 12, 2014 Feb. 17 – Mar. 7 Interviews will be held Feb. 17 – Mar. 7 at OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive March 14, 2014 Final List of AP/ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 14, 2014 TIMEFRAME FOR AP POOL

Nov. 4, 2013 Application process begins Nov. 4, 2013 Jan. 24, 2014 Evidence of successful OAT I coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 24, 2014 March 14, 2014 Final List of ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 14, 2014 TIMEFRAME FOR ASA POOL

If selected into the AP and/or ASA Eligibility Pool, you will receive written notification from OHRD If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool, you may: Apply for advertised vacancies (after the close of the AP transfer season) Be invited by principals to interview for specific vacancies YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED!

If selected to fill an AP or ASA vacancy, selection must be approved by the deputy superintendent of school support and improvement. FILLING A SPECIFIC VACANCY

Length of Tenure: 3 years AP/ASA Pool Reentry After 3 years, all candidates will take 1-year break before reapplying After 3 years in the AP Pool, OHRD or OSSI will conduct an EXIT interview with exiting candidates to help them identify personal leadership experiences to pursue during 1-year break AP/ASA POOL TENURE

Once eligible to reapply, candidates must: Submit 3 new recommendations Submit proof of current OAT 1 and FAW certification (including scores) Continue to meet standard on all evaluations AP POOL REENTRY

You will be informed in writing by OHRD as to why you were not selected for the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool. You may reapply the following year. If you did not pass the writing assessment, consider taking a writing class, or studying MCPS policies and procedures. Take FAW and/or OAT1 if taken more than three years ago. Continue to meet standard on all evaluations. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED...

Application & Process Ana M. Stein, Certification Marie Bercaw, Susan Lebling, OAT I Wade Coplen, Future Administrators’ Workshop Katherine M. Brooks, QUESTIONS?