1. Webinar Information Session
Presenter: Dr. S. Lachlin Verrett,
Senior Manager
OSL–Leadership Development Department

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

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

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

5. Campus Leadership Selection Process
PCDO Webinar
Campus Leadership Selection Process

6. Campus Leadership Selection Process
Principal Pipeline/Pool Selection Process
Master’s degree
Principal or mid-management certification
3 years of assistant principal or dean experience
3 years of exemplary teaching experience
Assistant Principal/Dean Pipeline/Pool Process
Leadership roles at the campus level
The School Leadership Selection Process has two designated pipelines: one for principals and the other is for assistant principals and deans.
Eligibility for the Principal Pipeline/Pool Selection Process includes: a) Master‘s degree, b) Principal or mid-management certification, c) 3 years of Assistant Principal or Dean experience, and d) 3 years of exemplary teaching experience.
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. 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 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
There are Seven Steps to the Campus Leadership Selection Process that all eligible prospects who become principals 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. Principal Candidate Development Opportunity
PCDO Webinar
Principal Candidate Development Opportunity

9. PCDO 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.

10. PCDO Launch Timeline Webinar Information Session available on YouTube
Intent to Apply opens via Survey Monkey link
May 17
Face-to-Face Information Session at Ryan PDC, PL3, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you are viewing the Webinar Information Session, there is NO NEED to attend the face-to-face session.
May 22, 24
Intent to Apply closes
June 1
List of potential candidates presented to the Office of School Support
June 7
Notification of Acceptance/Denial to candidates
June 30
Orientation and Meet and Greet
August 8
The PCDO Launch Timeline is tight so pay close attention to dates, actions, and activities.

11. Next Steps Notify your principal and SSO of your interest in PCDO.
Review your HR file to determine your “good” standing in the district.
Complete the Intent to Apply on or before June 1, 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 PCDO.
Review your HR file to determine your “good” standing in the district.
Complete the Intent to Apply on or before June 1, 2017.
Wait patiently for notification of acceptance/denial.

12. Questions Direct all of your PCDO questions to Dr. S. Lachlin Verrett,
We know that you may have several questions prior to completing the Intent to Apply. Feel free to direct all of your PCDO questions to Dr. S. Lachlin Verrett,
Senior Manager, OSL-Leadership Development Department,
Direct all of your PCDO questions to
Dr. S. Lachlin Verrett,
Senior Manager
OSL-Leadership Development Department

13. Intent to Apply https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCDO_Intent_to_Apply
Be sure to access the Intent to Apply by using the Survey Monkey link available to you.

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The 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 PCDO Webinar Information Session.
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