Internship Plan - Draft

Activity # ____ You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.	TExES comp.#___ You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.	Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.	Resource  Person	Projected Date to be Completed
Activity #1	TExES Comp. # 2	Review and compare Midway ISD’s and Waco ISD’s district vision statement.	Dr. George Kazanas	4/1/2013
Activity #2	TExES Comp. # 2	Serve on the Midway ISD District Improvement Committee	Dr. George Kazanas	5/16/2013
Activity #3	TExES Comp. # 2	Review the ways in which assessment data are used by the Board of Education, superintendent, faculty, staff and public information department.	Dr. George Kazanas	7/1/2013
Activity #4	TExES Comp. # 7	Conduct a staff development session and survey the participants about the presentation.	Dr. George Kazanas	5/31/2013
Activity #5	TExES Comp. # 5	Lead project in the alignment of the math curriculum.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/21/2013
Activity #6	TExES Comp. # 2	Seek permission to sit in district cabinet meeting to observe the collaborative decision making that occurs.	Dr. George Kazanas	8/1/2013
Activity #7	TExES Comp. # 5	Interview ELA Coordinator in the selection of the most recent textbook adoptions.	Beth Brabham	9/1/2013
Activity #8	TExES Comp. # 5	Participate in the process of student class scheduling.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/30/2013
Activity #9	TExES Comp. # 5	Interview one district-level instructional supervisor, and asses current needs, goals and level of service provided by central office instructional staff.	Debbie Perry	9/15/2013
Activity #10	TExES Comp. # 6	Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom.	Dr. George Kazanas	8/1/2013
Activity #11	TExES Comp. # 6	Interview Coordinator of Instructional Technology to look at technology software and look at process used to select software.	Susan Fletcher	8/15/2013
Activity #12	TExES Comp. # 6	Select a group of students to find their recommendations for how to improve preparation for tests.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/6/2013
Activity #13	TExES Comp. # 5	Work with Midway High School Theatre director to plan and supervise a cocurricular activity.	Jill Wilkinson	4/10/2013
Activity #14	TExES Comp. # 7	Survey a broad spectrum of students to discover what they believe are the necessary areas of training for their teachers.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/1/2013
Activity #15	TExES Comp. # 10	Meet with the Executive Director for Technology to discussing implementing the iPad initiative.	Adam Feind	8/10/2013
Activity #16	TExES Comp. # 6	Participate with Executive Director for Administrative Services in a student discipline hearing.	Dr. Jeanie Johnson	6/1/2013
Activity #17	TExES Comp.# 10	Interview Midway High School’s nurse to discuss major requirements and concerns.	Lisa Nixon	5/10/2013
Activity #18	TExES Comp. # 8	Review the job descriptions and evaluation forms for key office personnel at Midway ISD.	Dr. George Kazanas	7/21/2013
Activity #19	TExES Comp. # 8	Review the procedures for the district opening and closing of the school year, taking an active role in these procedures.	Dr. George Kazanas	9/1/2013
Activity #20	TExES Comp. # 9	Meet with the director of maintenance to review job responsibilities of the staff and schedule of staff.	Corry Crager	7/25/2013
Activity #21	TExES Comp. # 9	Interview director of transportation to discuss current issues and needs for transportation.	Brian Fair	7/26/2013
Activity #22	TExES Comp. # 9	Interview the district food service manager to discuss requirements, concerns, and issues of the program.	Natasha Reagan	4/15/2013
Activity #23	TExES Comp. # 7	Interview the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources to discuss major requirements and issues.	Mary Lou Glaesmann	8/13/2013
Activity #24	TExES Comp. # 8	Interview the Assistant Superintendent for Business to discuss finance guidelines and budgetary concerns.	Karl Kacir	9/15/2013
Activity #25	TExES Comp. # 3	Interview the Public Information Coordinator to discuss effective strategies for communication and community politics.	Tracy Marlin	6/25/2013
Activity #26	TExES Comp. # 3	Review the current Midway ISD policy and procedures for parental involvement in schools.	Dr. George Kazanas	8/10/2013
Activity #27	TExES Comp. # 3	Interview the Coordinator for Elementary ELA to discuss and examine literature used in the schools with regard to gender stereotypes.	Ginger Rowe	9/21/2013
Activity #28	TExES Comp. # 3	Interview social worker to discuss clients served and the person’s role in the school.	Carolyn Meyer	6/6/2013
Activity #29	TExES Comp. # 8	Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument for a position.  Analyze the correlation of the two documents.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/24/2013
Activity #30	TExES Comp. # 4	Interview a retired educator focusing on the oral history of the community and school system.	Dr. George Kazanas	8/1/2013
Activity #31	TExES Comp. # 1	Meet with a group of students and have them share their beliefs about ethical practices in the school.	Dr. George Kazanas	6/1/2013
Activity #32	TExES Comp. # 1	Develop my interpersonal skills in the areas of: ·        Acknowledging accomplishments of others ·        Accepts criticism ·        Seeks to know and understand others ·        Sharing responsibility in meetings	Dr. George Kazanas	9/1/2013
Activity #33	TExES Comp. # 4	Interview superintendent about the school bond process with specific focus on planning, public relations and legal requirements.	Dr. George Kazanas	5/15/2013
Activity #34	TExES Comp. # 5	Interview Career and Technical Education coordinator to look at major requirements, concerns, and goals for the program.	Ashley Canuteson	6/10/2013
Activity #35	TExES Comp. # 10	Look at a divisive issue within the district and visit with two people on the opposite side of the issue.	Dr. George Kazanas	8/20/2013
Activity #36	TExES Comp. # 6	Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning.	Dr. George Kazanas	9/1/2013
Activity #37	TExES Comp. # 4	Contact multiple superintendents and compile a list of professional associations, service organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies that provide expertise and service to the superintendent position.	Dr. George Kazanas	5/5/2013
Activity #38	TExES Comp. # 8	Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, recommended for the role of superintendent.	Dr. George Kazanas	5/5/2013