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Clinical Practice Plan The following are the planned clinical
practice activities to be undertaken by Todd Beard during the Winter Term
2010 at the University of Michigan - Flint. Satisfactory completion of these
clinical activities is a requirement for completion of the Masters in Public
Administration Program. This clinical experience will be completed at the
International Academy of Flint under the direction of Ms. Traci Cormier,
Director, who will serve as the cooperating administrator and provide on-site
supervision of the experience.
COMPETENCY 1:
ACCOUNTABILITY (Teaching and Learning) Related Task 1.1 Ability to interpret meaning of
various standardized tests to boards, teachers and lay citizens. Specific Task 1.1.3 Ability to use assessment data
to identify weaknesses and recommend strategies for improving student
performance. Narrative description
of specific task: I will serve on a subcommittee which is
preparing for review of the "Michigan Educational Assessment Program"
results. This is a standardized test put forth by the State of Michigan in
compliance with No Child Left Behind in order to hold public schools more
accountable for their educational practices. The majority of this data is on 3rd
-11th grades test score for Math, Social Studies,
Language Arts and Science. Also, I will assist in the formulation of the
report which will be submitted to the School Improvement Committee, Director
and School Board for initial review. I will assist in compiling the data,
finalizing the wording to be used, and producing the final report which will
be sent to the Sabis Educational Management company.
COMPETENCY 3: COMMUNITY
RELATIONS Related Task 3.8 Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Specific Task 3.8.3 Conduct a staff
meeting. Narrative description
of specific task: I will assemble a handout with items of
interest for staff in a given month. Follow the procedures for a normal staff
meeting, and attend an administration meeting
COMPETENCY 4: CURRICULUM,
INSTRUCTION, AND SUPERVISION Related Task 4.3 Knowledge of a variety of instructional methods and skills. Specific Task 4.3.7 Conduct a clinical evaluation cycle
including observation in a typical classroom. Narrative description
of specific task: Carry out a classroom observation and
post-observation conference with a consenting colleague, Tammy Crowl 5th grade teacher, using the district's
evaluation instrument and procedures.
I will prepare a written evaluation based on the classroom observation
using the districts reporting format.
Interview the staff member after the formal conclusion of the post conference
concerning her perceptions about administrative practices and behaviors that
facilitate meaningful evaluations and promote growth by staff members. Reflect on the process and what represents
good administrative practice.
COMPETENCY 7: OUT OF
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Related Task 7.1 Ability to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate a program of
activities for during and after school Specific Task 7.1.2 Take responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising
an activity. Provide written detail of the activity including costs, time
involved, and recommendations for similar events. Narrative description of specific task: Create a Video Journalism After-school program. I will create a plan with measurable
objectives and goals. I will
investigate material costs and search for the best materials at the best
price. Complete Purchase request forms. Maintain equipment and develop a
strategy to measure progress and identify strengths and weaknesses of the
program implementation.
COMPETENCY 11: STUDENT
PERSONNEL Related Task 11.2 Knowledge of principles of discipline, student control, etc. Specific Task 11.2.8 Survey or interview staff
members regarding their perceptions of problems that arise during
implementation of the school discipline policy and what they recommend to
overcome the problems . Narrative description
of specific task: I will conduct a survey combined with
interviews of staff members regarding school discipline policies after a
professional development with Mark McLeod.
I will organize the information into graphics to help understand and
disseminate the data.
COMPETENCY X: JOB
SHADOWING Narrative description
of specific task: I will spend one day shadowing my cooperating
administrator, Traci Cormier. Assist administrator when appropriate. Write a
reflective summary of the day citing all activities and providing a
thoughtful analysis of the number, nature and focus of the activities and
with who the administrator interacted. Describe and assess the decision
making processes and styles used by the administrator in responding to
various categories of demands or problems. Identify several crucial lessons
the day taught about school leadership and administrative practices. In addition, spend one day with the assistant
administrator in charge of discipline. Assess the strategies used by the
administrator in dealing with the various types of disciplinary actions.
Observe and assess the other responsibilities of the assistant administrator
and identify the crucial lessons the day taught about school leadership and
administrative practices. Attend administrative meetings whenever time
permits and report on the extent, time commitment, and paperwork these
meetings entail. It is understood that this proposal, once approved by the Cooperating Administrator and University Faculty, represents the agreed plan of work for this field experience. Upon the satisfactory completion of this plan of work a grade will be given and credit for the course granted. |