1. Carole C. Goodman Associate Superintendent Ana M. Brito Stein A&S Personnel Assistant

2. APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1) Create an MCPS Careers Profile 2) Apply to either AP or ASA eligibility pool--resume lists classroom and leadership experiences 3) Attach evidence of completed coursework Admin I (AP only) and OAT 1 4) Attach evidence of Future Administrators Workshop (FAW) or refresher (AP only) 5) Submit three recommendations 6) Complete written assessment (AP only) 7) Interview (AP only)

3. EXPERIENCEAP AND ASA 5 Minimum 5 years successful teaching or counseling, PPW, or psychology experience Minimum 1 year within MCPS 2 Included in, or in addition to, years of teaching, candidates must have 2 years of: School-based leadership experience OR Assistant school administrator experience OR Central services administrator/instructional specialist experience

4. EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE ( CONTINUED ) Teacher leadership is not limited to an actual leadership position within the school Teacher leadership experiences may include, but are not limited to: Providing professional development to other teachers Developing curriculum and programs

5. Administrative Coursework Requirement Jan. 30, 2013 Must be completed by Jan. 30, 2013 Administrative and Supervisory Certificate (Admin I)AP Pool only Observing and Analyzing Teaching I (OAT 1)AP and ASA Pool OAT 1 refresher is provided for those who completed OAT 1 more than three years before application

6. Future Administrators Workshop Requirement (FAW) For the AP Pool only, If not currently an administrators, complete the full-length FAW before applying to AP Pool If a current administrator, take a 1-day FAW refresher designed for your needs Submit certificate showing completion of FAW or the refresher

7. Minimum of 3 recommendations from principals/supervisors At least one recommendation from current, direct supervisor/principal Recommendation forms will be available on the MCPS website RECOMMENDATIONSAP and ASA Pools

8. For the AP Pool only, Required: 1-hour written assessment to be completed at OHRD Writing prompts include typical AP scenarios Writing is evaluated on the following: Following directions Problem-solving skills Language, mechanics & tone WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

9. Minimum score of 20 out of possible 25 points is required Each written response will be scored by at least two independent scorers. A third scorer may be used if necessary WRITTEN ASSESSMENT WRITTEN ASSESSMENT (CONTINUED)

10. INTERVIEWAP Only Once entry requirements are met, qualified candidates will be invited to interview for AP Pool Panel of principals/directors will conduct interviews Scoring rubric will be used during interview Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio of work A satisfactory review from this panel will be the final step in the approval process

11. QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERVIEW Candidate has... 1) Applied to AP eligibility pool citing classroom and leadership experiences 2) Completed Admin I and OAT I Coursework 3) Completed Future Administrators Workshop (FAW) 4) Has submitted three recommendationsall are recommend candidate for AP Pool 5) Successful completion of written assessment

12. Oct. 29, 2012 Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012 Jan. 30, 2013 Evidence of coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 30, 2013 March 1, 2013 All written assessments must be completed by March 1, 2013 March 4-8, 2013 Interviews will be held March 4-8, 2013 at OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive March 22, 2013 Final List of AP Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 22, 2013 TIMEFRAME FOR AP POOL

13. Oct. 29, 2012 Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012 Jan. 30, 2013 Evidence of OAT I coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 30, 2013 March 22, 2013 Final List of ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 22, 2013 TIMEFRAME FOR ASA POOL

14. If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool, you will receive written notification from OHRD of acceptance If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pools, you may: Apply for advertised vacancies Receive request-for-interview calls from principals and receive a call from the principal with an offer YOUVE BEEN SELECTED!

15. If selected to fill an AP or ASA vacancy, selection must be approved by the deputy superintendent of school support and improvement. If not selected to fill an AP vacancy, you will remain in the pool for a maximum of three years If not selected to fill an ASA vacancy, you must apply for the ASA Pool again next year YOUVE BEEN SELECTED! YOUVE BEEN SELECTED! (CONTINUED)

16. Length of Tenure: 3 years If you are currently in the AP Pool under the previous requirements, you are not required to meet new requirements. Required to meet new requirements upon renewal AP POOL TENURE

17. Renewal Requirements After 3 years, all candidates will take 1-year break before reapplying After 3 years in the AP Pool, OHRD or OSSI will conduct an EXIT interview with exiting candidates to help them identify personal leadership experiences to pursue during 1-year break AP POOL RENEWAL

18. Once eligible to reapply, candidates must: Submit 3 new recommendations Ensure OAT I certification is updated Participate in 1-day refresher FAW Continue to meet standard on all evaluations Interview with Principal/Director Panel if renewing for first time under the new requirements AP POOL RENEWAL AP POOL RENEWAL (continued)

19. You will be informed in writing by OHRD as to why you were not selected for the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool You may reapply the following year IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED...

20. If you did not pass the writing assessment, consider taking a writing class Take FAW, if taken more than three years ago WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR CANDIDACY FOR AP POOL

21. If recommendations are below standard, make sure you ask for references from those who best know your work. Take OAT I refresher, if taken more than three years ago Assume as many leadership opportunities as possible in preparation for applying to the pool again. WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR CANDIDACY FOR AP AND ASA POOLS

22. Application & Process Ana M. Stein, 301-217-5110 Certification Marie Bercaw, 301-279-3112 Susan Lebling, 301-279-3112 OAT I Wade Coplen, 301-601-4800 Future Administrators Workshop Nicole Quiroga, 301-353-8870 QUESTIONS?