1. Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity (APCDO)
Information Session
Cohort Lead: Dr. S. Maldonado
OSL – Leadership Development Department

2. Welcome – Introduction - Context
Welcome to the Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity (APCDO) Webinar. My name is Dr. Samuel Maldonado and I serve as the Senior Manager for Leadership Development and the lead contact for APCDO.
APCDO is a grow-your-own leadership development experience for aspiring campus leaders. The ultimate focus of APCDO is to grow and develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition of HISD aspiring assistant principals and deans.

3. Outcomes
By the end of the webinar, participants will have information on:
The HISD School Leadership Selection Process
The Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity (APCDO):
Content
Launch Timeline
Important Dates
There are two expected outcomes. By the end of the webinar, participants will have information on: 1) The HISD School Leadership Selection Process and 2) The Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity – Content and Launch Timeline.

4. Webinar Agenda Welcome – Introduction - Context
School Leadership Selection Process
Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity
Next Steps
Questions (Where to your questions)
Intent to Apply
As we review our webinar agenda, we have already completed the welcome, introduction, and context. The remaining agenda will focus on the School Leadership Selection Process, specifics associated with the Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity, next steps, where to your questions, and the completion of the Intent to Apply.

5. School Leadership Selection Process

6. School Leadership Selection Process
Assistant Principal/Dean Pipeline/Pool Process
Master‘s degree
Principal or mid-management certification
3 years of exemplary teaching experience
Leadership experience at the campus level
The School Leadership Selection Process has a designated pipeline for assistant principals and deans.
Eligibility for the Assistant Principal/Dean Pipeline/Pool Process includes: a) Master‘s degree, b) Principal or mid-management certification, c) 3 years of exemplary teaching experience, and d) Leadership roles at the campus level.

7. School Leadership Selection Process
Campus Leadership Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application & Questionnaire Review
Step 2: Skills Demonstration
Step 3: Structured Interview
Step 4: Final Candidate File Review (w/reference checks)
Step 5: Acceptance into Candidate Pool
Step 6: Campus Based Interview(s)
Step 7: Campus Based Offer/Hire
Note: If you have additional questions related to the Leadership Selection Process, direct them to
There are Seven Steps to the Campus Leadership Selection Process that all eligible prospects who become assistant principals and deans encounter.
Step 1: Online Application & Questionnaire Review
Step 2: Skills Demonstration
Step 3: Structured Interview
Step 4: Final Candidate File Review (w/reference checks)
Step 5: Acceptance in Candidate Pool
Step 6: Campus Base Interview(s)
Step 7: Campus Based Offer/Hire
Note: If you have additional questions related to the Leadership Selection Process, direct them to

8. Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity

9. APCDO Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must:
be recommended by a Principal or School Support Officer;
be currently in the Houston ISD Assistant Principal Pipeline;
be in good standing with the District.
To be eligible for APCDO, candidates must provide a letter of recommendation from their principal or school support officer, currently be part of the Houston ISD Assistant Principal Pipeline, and be in good standing with the district.

10. APCDO Content Overview
Instructional Leadership – ensuring every student receives high-quality instruction.
Human Capital – ensuring there are high-quality teachers and staff in every classroom and throughout the school.
Executive Leadership – modeling a consistent focus on and commitment to improving student learning.
School Culture – establishing and implementing a shared vision and culture of high expectation for all staff and students.
Strategic Operations – implementing systems that align with the school’s vision and improve the quality of instruction.
The content may include but is not limited to
Instructional Leadership – ensuring every student receives high-quality instruction.
Human Capital – ensuring there are high-quality teachers and staff in every classroom and throughout the school.
Executive Leadership – modeling a consistent focus on and commitment to improving student learning.
School Culture – establishing and implementing a shared vision and culture of high expectation for all staff and students.
Strategic Operations – implementing systems that align with the school’s vision and improve the quality of instruction.

11. APCDO Launch Timeline Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
June 5
HISD Action Item, APCDO Webinar; Intent to Apply opens via a Survey Monkey link.
June 7,14,19
Aug 15 & 22
Face-to-Face Information Session (Ryan PDC) – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you view the Webinar Information Session, there is NO NEED to attend the face-to-face session.
Aug 31
Intent to Apply closes.
Sept 7
List of potential candidates is presented to the Office of School Support.
Sept 19
Notification of Acceptance/Denial candidates (reminder of Meet & Greet on September 26, 2017).
Group 1
Group 2
The APCDO Launch Timeline is tight so pay close attention to dates, actions, and activities: (read dates on the slide)
Group 3

12. Next Steps Notify your principal and SSO of your interest in APCDO.
Ensure your Assistant Principal Pipeline information is up to date.
Review your HR file to determine your “good” standing in the district.
Complete the Intent to Apply before August 31, 2017.
Wait patiently for notification of acceptance/denial.
Here are a few next steps to consider:
Notify your principal and SSO of your interest in APCDO.
Review your HR file to determine your “good” standing in the district.
Complete the Intent to Apply before August 31, 2017.
Wait patiently for notification of acceptance/denial.

13. Questions Direct all of your APCDO questions to:
We know that you may have several questions prior to completing the Intent to Apply, feel free to direct all of your APCDO questions to Dr. Samuel Maldonado
Senior Manager, OSL-Leadership Development Department,
Direct all of your APCDO questions to:
Dr. Samuel Maldonado, Senior Manager
OSL-Leadership Development Department

14. Intent to Apply https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/APCDOIntenttoApply17-18
Be sure to access the Intent to Apply by using the Survey Monkey link available to you.

15. Thank you Partners: OSL – Leadership Development Department
The Assistant Principal Candidate Development Opportunity is a three-way partnership between the OSL-Leadership Development Department, the Office of Talent Acquisition, and the Office of School Support. We are looking forward to working with you. Thanks for viewing the APCDO Webinar Information Session.
Partners: OSL – Leadership Development Department
Office of Talent Acquisition
Office of School Support