1. Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Leadership Certification Update August 15, 2008

2. 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.

3. There Will Be Obstacles and Resistance.
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

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

5. PREPARATION STANDARDS AND APPROVED PROGRAMS
LEADERSHIP REDESIGN
PREPARATION STANDARDS AND APPROVED PROGRAMS
ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATE STRUCTURE

6. The Georgia Model for Educational Leadership
The Learning Leader
Leading Change
Managing Instruction
Leading Personnel
Managing Resources
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
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.
Murphy and Hill 2006

7. 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.

8. 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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. LEADERSHIP PREPARATION CHANGES: Where are we NOW?
New preparation standards approved, effective April 15, 2007.
Previous state-approved programs sunset on July 1, 2008.
New performance-based programs approved at Georgia Universities as of July 10, 2008.
New state-approved programs will begin in Fall 2008.

14. LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT CHANGES: Where are we NOW?
The GACE Leadership Assessment was administered for the first time on June 14, 2008.
Passing scores were set by the PSC on August 14, 2008 and scores from the June test will be distributed on August 29, 2008.
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.)

15. ‘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 May elect to add PB Designators, not required.

16. 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, 2008.
The Date of PROGRAM COMPLETION is the Key…..

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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:
* 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.
NOTE: In this case, do NOT accept out-of-state “L” Content Test.

20. APPROVED GEORGIA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Albany State University NL-5, PL Augusta State University NL-5, PL Berry College PL Clark Atlanta University NL-5, PL-6, PL Columbus State University NL-5, PL Georgia College & State Univ NL-5, PL Georgia Southern University NL-5, PL Georgia State University NL-5, PL 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

21. LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPROVAL REQUESTS
OUT-OF-STATE INQUIRIES
1. Central Michigan University Lincoln Memorial University Nova Southeastern University Argosy University Capella University University of Phoenix

28. Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 1: Trained and qualified coach …
Conference … 4 times
BLCS Team … at least 3 times …
On-site coaching sessions … 4 times
Examine portfolio documentation … Standards 1-6 … feedback.
Guide the beginning leader to apply the knowledge and skills 28

29. Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 2: Supervisor/building or system (or designee)
Support institution personnel & activities of BLC
Assist the institution …arranging conferences.
Provide time …to fulfill the responsibilities of the residency.
Serve on the BLCST
Meet with the beginning leader …36 clock hours
Observe … 6 times
Guide the beginning leader to apply the knowledge and skills 29

30. Supervised Residency … Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 3: Beginning Leader Candidate Support Team
Meet at least three times (B/M/E)
Create the Individual Induction Plan.
Establish observation experiences
Examine portfolio.
Evaluate progress and establish areas of need
Determine if requirements for the residency have been satisfactorily met 30

31. QUESTIONS ?