ATHEA BRUSIN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, BOISE SPRING 2013 Educational Leadership Portfolio

Leadership Statement As an administrative leader I will strive for excellence in student learning, employees’ fulfillment in the community with which we all work and live. Student learning is vital to any school mission and vision to support creating an environment that enhances as well as facilitates learning. As an administrative leader I will make decisions based upon the benefits of the education of students and not for administrative convenience. An administrator is in charge of manning the ship with all the little daily responsibilities that go with managing a school, student learning, but he must never lose sight that if subordinates are not happy they have a direct effect on student learning. I will manage a school with instructional and ethical leadership adhering to the laws and governance of Idaho to create an environment where students feel they are in a safe and respectable environment to be engaged in learning. As an administrative leader I will keep stakeholders involved and informed so they will support my school. As an administrative leader I will create a productive school environment through communication and listening when managing and running a school, while soliciting participation from stakeholders. Creating a culture of communication and respect with students, subordinates, and stakeholders will create the best environment for student achievement and learning. Full Leadership Statement

Table of Contents Standard One: Visionary and Strategic Leadership Standard One: Visionary and Strategic Leadership Performance 1.5 Performance 1.9 Performance 1.10 Standard Two: Instructional Leadership Standard Two: Instructional Leadership Performance 2.4 Performance 2.10 Performance 2.14 Standard Three: Management and Organizational Leadership Standard Three: Management and Organizational Leadership Performance 3.3 Performance 3.6 Performance 3.8 Standard Four: Family and Community Partnerships Standard Four: Family and Community Partnerships Performance 4.1 Performance 4.2 Performance 4.4 Standard Five: Professional and Ethical Leadership Standard Five: Professional and Ethical Leadership Performance 5.3 Performance 5.6 Performance 5.7 Standard Six: Governance and Legal Leadership Standard Six: Governance and Legal Leadership Performance 6.1 Performance 6.4 Performance 6.6

Standard One: Visionary and Strategic Leadership A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students and staff by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. Administrative statement: As and administrative leader I will facilitate through communication and shared leadership the school vision to promote student learning. As an administrative leader I will facilitate this process through open dialogue not through a administrative expediency. As an administrative leader I will include all subordinates to be a part of the strategic plan of managing a schools learning environment and help subordinates to understand their role in the student learning. TOC

Standard 1 Performance 1.5 Performance:1-5 The administrator uses varied sources of information, data collection, and data analysis strategies for the purpose of planning school improvement and increasing student achievement. Artifact – Smarter Balanced Assessment Test Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands the principles of developing and implementing strategic plans. Disposition: The administrator is committed to continuous school improvement. TOC

Standard 1 Performance 1.9 Performance:1-9: The administrator demonstrates and encourages strategies to facilitate the improved learning of individual students when intervention is necessary. Artifact – Team Intervention Process Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands the principles of developing and implementing strategic plans. Disposition: The administrator appreciates high standards of learning. TOC

Standard 1 Performance 1.10 Performance: 1-10 The administrator acts on the belief that each student belongs within an appropriate, least restrictive learning environment. Artifact – Individualized Education Program Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands that all students can learn and that varied learning goals are an important part of the process. Disposition: The administrator is committed to the belief that all students can learn and develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become successful adults. TOC

Standard Two: Instructional Leadership A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. Administrative statement: It is the role of an administrator to push subordinates to want the best for students so students can reach their achievement goals. As an administrator I will provide the support and engagement that subordinates need to find the path that leads to student success. As an administrative leader I will provide a safe learning and working environment where both students and subordinates feel supported and encouraged to achieve. TOC

Standard 2 Performance 2.4 Performance: The administrator promotes effective and innovative research-based instructional strategies. Artifact B- Coaching ArtifactB Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands adult learning and professional development models and change processes for systems, organizations, and individuals. Disposition: The administrator is committed to fostering and promoting instructional excellence throughout the school community. TOC

Standard 2 Performance 2.10 Performance: 2-10 The administrator proactively supervises, evaluates, and assists teachers with their own remedial instructional needs using multiple sources of information regarding performance and a variety of supervision and evaluation methods Artifact: Evaluation Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator knows how to effectively use instructional supervision, evaluation, remediation, and due process. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of integration of content knowledge across the curriculum TOC

Standard 2 Performance 2.14 Performance: 2-14 The administrator promotes instructional goals and objectives that integrate academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs. Artifact B- Professional Learning Community ArtifactB Reflection Knowledge The administrator understands how to develop, implement, and evaluate co-curricular and extracurricular programs that enhance student growth and character development. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of providing a broad-based co-curricular and extracurricular program. TOC

Standard Three: Management and Organizational Leadership A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment, and manages the organization, operations, and resources for success of all students. Administrative statement: As and administrative leader I will have a strong understanding of the day to day operations of a school. As an administrative leader I will have a strong proactive leadership style through communicated policies and procedures that will help to have a safe and positive school environment. As an administrative leader I will use shared leadership and communicate expectations on how a school will be managed. TOC

Standard 3 Performance 3.3 Performance: 3.3 The administrator designs and manages operational and organizational procedures that maximize opportunities for successful learning. Artifact – BAT Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator knows principles and issues relating to school safety and security. Disposition: The administrator is committed to creating and maintain a safe environment for students and staff. TOC

Standard 3 Performance 3.6 Performance: 3-6 The administrator supervise school facilities, equipment, and support operations providing for a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing learning environment. Artifact – School Supervision Activities Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator knows principles and issues relating to school facilities and use of space. Disposition: The administrator is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. TOC

Standard 3 Performance 3.8 Performance: 3-8 The administrator recognizes potential problems and opportunities and acts on them in a timely manner. Artifact B: Student Discipline ArtifactB Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands principles and procedures of problem solving, conflict resolution, and group process. Disposition: The administrator is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. TOC

Standard Four: Family and Community Partnerships A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. Administrative statement: As an administrative leader understanding that stakeholders can play a vital role in a school environment is vital to the success of student learning. As an administrative leader I will foster communication and inclusion of parents and community members in prosperous times to build support in difficult times. As an administrative leader I will seek out all avenues of support for creating a diverse environment for student success and learning. TOC

Standard 4 Performance 4.1 Performance: 4-1 The administrator develops relationship with community leaders through visibility and involvement with larger community. Artifact: Board meeting Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands community relations and marketing strategies. Disposition: The administrator is committed to schools operating as an integral part of the larger community. TOC

Standard 4 Performance 4.2 Performance: 4-2 The administrator gathers and uses relevant information about family and community concerns expectations, and needs. Artifact – Parent Meeting Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands emerging issues and trends that impact families, school, and community. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of an informed public. TOC

Standard 4 Performance 4.4 Performance: 4-4 The administrator establishes partnerships with area business, institutions of higher education, and community groups to strengthen programs and support school goals. Artifact – Senior Project Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands successful partnership models in a variety of areas. Disposition: The administrator is committed to families as partners in the education of their children. TOC

Standard Five: Professional and Ethical Leadership The school administrator is a professional, who demonstrates personal and professional values, ethics, and integrity. Administrative statement: As an administrative leader I will model and expect ethical and professional values. As an administrative leader I will strive to create a healthy environment through respect and professionalism with subordinates. As an administrative leader I will strive to model an ethical and professional example for students to follow. TOC

Standard 5 Performance 5.3 Performance: 5-3 The administrator demonstrates sensitivity regarding the impact of administrative practices on others. Artifact – Position Reassignment Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands various ethical frameworks and perspectives. Disposition: The administrator is committed to fair and consistent actions that comply with school policy. TOC

Standard 5 Performance 5.6 Performance:5-6 The administrator requires ethical, professional behaviors in others. Artifact – Letter of Reprimand Artifact Reflection Knowledge - The administrator knows the Idaho Processional Code of Ethics and the Idaho Administrators Code of Conduct. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of bringing ethical principles to the decision making process. TOC

Standard 5 Performance 5.7 Performance: 5-7 The administrator interacts with all individuals with consistency, fairness dignity, and respect. Artifact – Open Enrollment Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands the values of diversity within the school. Disposition: The administrator values a caring school climate TOC

Standard Six: Governance and Legal Leadership A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. Administrative statement: As and administrative leader I will adhere to all laws and polices of education. Understanding the larger picture and communicating how this translates to learning and student achievement in a school is the role of an administrative leader. TOC

Standard 6 Performance 6.1 Performance: 6-1 The administrator facilitates and engages in activities to shape public policy in order to enhance education Artifact – Levy Meeting Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands the roles of public education in developing and renewing a democratic society and an economically productive nation. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of a continuing dialogue with other decision makers affecting education. TOC

Standard 6 Performance 6.4 Performance: 6-4 The administrator develops lines of communication with decision-makers outside of the school community Artifact – Advisory Board Artifact Reflection Knowledge : The administrator understands the importance of diversity and equity in a democratic society. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of a continuing dialogue with other decision makers affecting education TOC

Standard 6 Performance 6.6 Performance: 6-6 The administrator creates a governance system to meet the local needs within the framework of polices, laws, and regulations enacted by local, state, and federal authorities. Artifact – School Budget Artifact Reflection Knowledge: The administrator understands the dynamics of policy development and advocacy under a democratic political system. Disposition: The administrator recognizes the importance of active participation in the political and policy- making context of education. TOC