MAPA Task Group The Individual Leadership Plan (ILP) (1/26 th of the MAPA)

Welcome Introduce yourself to your elbow partner. Share your name, rank and duty location and one interesting fact about yourself.

What it is! Promotes professional growth Aligned to our Community Strategic Plan Vehicle for dialogue with supervisor Your plan, Your goal. 1-2 page document Short term (1-2 year) plan Addresses one area of CSP Data driven (multiple data sources recommended) Written in SMART format

What it is not! A one-size fits all plan Designed to address multiple goals Expected to be lengthy or cumbersome Expected to last more than 1 or 2 cycles

The administrator develops and implements an ILP based on analyzed data relevant to a specific need. The ILP contains all components in accordance with the specified guidelines. The plan is modified through on-going assessment and results are measurable and observable. O b j e c t i v e 3.6 The Individual Leadership Plan

SMART Objectives Writing SMART Objectives is not a simple task. These tips can help make your ILP objective more powerful. The MAPA indicates that the ILP should be based on analyzed data that is relevant to an identified and specific need in the school.

Notable Quotable Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very'; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. C. S. Lewis ( )

Let’s get busy! ILP SMARTSMART

S pecific State clearly observable actions that will lead to attainment. Identify the data that will serve as the baseline or reference point. List the criteria for the expected (successful) result. Checkpoint What data will serve as the baseline? What data will indicate success?

Clearly define what you will do and how you will do it. Lead the infusion of technology so all teachers and students demonstrate proficiency in the ability to design, produce, and use multimedia in accordance with National Educational Technology (NET) Standards for Teachers and Students. Provide staff development opportunities targeted at use of video communication, multi-media and on-line resources. EXAMPLE

M easurable What measures and instruments will be used to determine progress and measure effectiveness? List them. Quantify the expected result. (Percentage, number, frequency) Checkpoint How and when are data collected?

Concrete criteria for tracking progress and determining success The mean score of students’ performance on the technology assessment developed from the NET standards will be 80% or higher on the post test. Teacher proficiency will be determined by the frequency, number, and quality of student produced multimedia products and an increase in positive perception of the use of technology as measured by feedback from parents. EXAMPLE

Write your ILP Your turn!

Notable Quotable By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Benjamin Franklin

Share & Reflect Turn to your table partner and share the first part of your SMART Objective.

Notable Quotable The man who writes about himself and his own time is the only man who writes about all people and all time. George Bernard Shaw ( )

A ttainable List resources and tools. Develop a realistic timeline. Select task within your realm of authority and capability. Are there factors beyond your control? Is this objective challenging and realistic? Checkpoint Are there barriers to the successful completion of this objective? Are there sufficient resources available?

Show the connection between your actions and the desired result. Lead a review of the NET standards and the development of pre- post-test for students. Develop and administer needs assessment for teachers or use existing NET’s assessment. Ensure training is provided by the educational technologist, information specialist, and video communication teacher. Students will complete projects using technology throughout the school year. EXAMPLE

Show the connection between your actions and the desired result. Resources: NET and PTS standards, on-line resources, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Research: AISV Project: The Development of Thinking Skills Report The use of web 2.0 Technologies to promote HOTS Redefining Literacy for the 21st century. EXAMPLE…continued

R esults-focused Clearly define the results you expect to see. (Quantifiable) What will be the impact on the organization? Checkpoint Does the objective support an organizational or a strategic goal? How does the successful completion of this objective influence staff, students or community?

Clearly define the result you expect to achieve. Be specific. Students will attain a score of 80% or higher on the NET standards assessment and have demonstrated proficiency in the use of multimedia as measured by performance tasks completed as class assignments. An increase in positive perception of the use of technology as measured by feedback from parents will be noted. EXAMPLE

T imeline Develop and insert the timeline and checkpoints. Checkpoint Are there conflicting events that might not support success?

List start date, review dates, and end date. August 2009 – start Sept – October 2009 – administer NET pre-assessments November 2009 – staff development December 2009 – teachers share products at faculty meetings April 2010 – showcase students’ products May 2010 – solicit feedback from parents; administer post-assessment EXAMPLE

Write your ILP! Your turn!

Notable Quotable “Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." H. Jackson Brown

Share & Reflect Turn to your table partner and share the final parts of your SMART Objective.

Notable Quotable The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Thomas Paine ( )

Reflective Self-Assessment –How did the objective help to improve your responsibilities as an administrator? –How does the objective impact your staff and students? –What have you learned that you will share with others? –What are the anticipated results of your objective?

Summary - The Important Thing The important thing about the ILP is……

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