SLLA Test Prep Session #3 December 2008 Dr. Tamerin Capellino

Test Prep Day #3 Overview What is leadership? Module III Resume Tips

Reminders Next Test Date: January 10th Score Report Mailing Date: February 12th Registration Deadline: December 13th Next Prep Session: January 9th

Testing Tips “There is no such thing as a wrong answer” Bullet your way to success! Use the student/Parent/Staff/District/Community model to address all stakeholders Know and practice your pacing Do not use state specific lingo (ex. CSTs and CLAD) Be specific- do not say ‘professional development’, say professional development in explicit direct instruction Read the question carefully. Underline all areas to be addressed. Read all questions first. Start with the one you feel most confident. REMEMBER….You are the PRINCIPAL, not a teacher! Case Study- take your time and plan your answer

Analysis of Information and Decision Making (Module III) The seven exercises in the Analysis of Information and Decision Making section are scored on a three-point scale, with 2 the highest possible score and 0 the lowest. The responses to the two questions are associated with each document are treated as a single response for scoring purposes. Approx. 17 minutes per response

Analysis of Information and Decision Making The types of documents used in this module may include: Assessment data School improvement plans Budget information Schedules Staff allocations Curriculum information

Analysis of Information and Decision Making (Module III) The table you have been provided with presents enrollment data for students of different backgrounds in a high school of nearly 1,200 students. Look at the table carefully and answer the following questions. Assume that the superintendent informed you of a recently adopted Board goal to increase the academic achievement of all students. What important patterns do you observe in the data? Identify and describe at least three. As principal of the high school, what additional information would you want? How would you obtain this information?

Scoring Rubric In order to achieve a score of 2, the response specifically cites the three important patterns observed (Asian Population and AP course enrollment, males in AP classes, Black population and basic math, etc.) and thoroughly addresses the additional information needed such as: Grades Standardized test score information % of students entering 4 year universities How students are placed. Explains how the information would be obtained.

I passed, now what? Resume Building Sample Resume Resume Graphic Organizer What have I already done? What experiences do I need to get?

Experiences Master Schedule Curriculum (CAC, Department Meetings) Discipline/Attendance (Shadow admin, familiarize yourself with Ed code and Board Policy) Testing (proctor, testing committee, etc.) Safety (Safe School Plan, Drills, etc.) Budget (SSC, Site Plan, etc.) Leadership Positions/Roles Specialized Training (AVID, PLC, EL, AP, etc.)

Resume Tips Emphasize your LEADERSHIP experience. Do not focus on teaching experience. Highlight your strengths Be specific about your accomplishments

Questions???

Websites California Education Code http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html Association of California School Administrators http://www.acsa.org/ California Department of Education http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Next Meeting Date: January 9th, 2009 Time: 12-3pm Agenda: Mock testing Bring Prep Materials with Sample Tests Last minute advice