EDFA 695Z Spring 2007 Internship in Educational Administration in Conjunction with EDFA 612 – Transformative Leadership Dr. James Auter Phone: 765- 494-7346 – desk, 494-7299 – ELCF Office e-mail: [email protected] Office: 5134 BRNG A school leader in your geographic area will be identified and you will work with this individual on the IPSB performances associated with Standard #1 – Educational Vision and Standard # 5 - Acting with Honesty, Fairness, and Professional Ethics. The standards and specific performances associated with it are listed below: Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) Standard # 1 – Educational Vision A District Administrator is an educational leader who guides, facilitates, and supports the success of all learners by developing, articulating, implementing, and evaluating an educational vision that is shared and supported by the greater school community. Performances A District Administrator facilitates processes and engages in activities that... 1. develop and model the core beliefs of the school's educational vision for all members of the greater school community. 2. effectively communicate the vision and goals of the school district to staff, parents, students, and community members through the use of symbols, ceremonies, and other community activities. 3. recognize and celebrate the contributions of greater school community members to the realization of the vision and goals. 5. systematically communicate progress toward the vision and goals to the greater school community. 6. ensure that the vision shapes the educational programs, plans, and actions. 7. use assessment data related to student learning to guide the school vision and goals. 8. identify, clarify, and address barriers to achieving the vision and goals. How does the superintendent with whom you are working meet the requirements of the above? What did you learn from him/her that you want to remember? To use? What would you do differently? What would he/she do differently? Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) Standard # 5 – Acting with Honesty, Fairness, and Professional Ethics. A District Administrator is an educational leader who guides, facilitates, and supports the success of all learners by personally demonstrating and promoting honesty, fairness, and professional ethics. Performances: 1. demonstrate a personal code of ethics. 2. examine personal and professional ethics. 3. treat all fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect. 4. consider the impact of one’s practices on the greater school community. 5. use the influence of the office to enhance the educational program rather than for personal gain. 6. fulfill legal and contractual obligationsKnowledge: A District Administrator has knowledge and understanding of… 1. the purposes of education and the role of leadership in a changing society. 2. the values, ethics, and challenges of the diverse school community. 3. professional codes of ethics. Dispositions: A District Administrator believes in, values, and is committed to… 1. promoting the common good and constitutional principles. 2. using ethical principles to the decision-making process. 3. subordinating one's own interest to the good of the school community. 4. accepting the consequences for upholding one's principles and actions. 5. using the influence of one's office constructively and productively in the service of all students and their families. How does the superintendent with whom you are working meet the requirements of the above? What did you learn from him/her that you want to remember? To use? What would you do differently? What would he/she do differently? Required readings: Wooden, J. (1997). A lifetime of observations on and off the court. NTC Publishing Group. Blanchard, K., Peale, N.V. (1988). The power of ethical management. New York: Fawcett Press. ISBN#: 0-449-21765-5 Student Assignments 1. Read the Wooden book – A Lifetime of Observations on and off the Court, and Blanchard and Peale – The Power of Ethical Management, and use them as resources to answer the questions. Case studies on ethical issues will be posted in WebCT/Vista (within the EDFA 612Ycourse). After reading the case study reflect on the situation presented and answer the following questions: a. What would John Wooden do in this situation? b. What would Blanchard and Peale say about the case? c. What would you do, and why? Your postings in the Case Studies section WebCT/Vista should also indicate what the superintendent you worked with would do in each of the case studies. These postings are not expected until near the end of the semester and/or after you have had your meetings with your superintendent mentor. (50 points). 2. Take the Orientation Self-Test (provided). Total your score. Dr. Auter will provide some information on “average” scores and you can assess yourself on the items. In order to better understand “Codes of Ethics or Standards of Conduct” get copies of these documents from at least three sources. Here are some suggestions: AASA, ASCD, NASP, NAESSP, American Library Association, National School Boards Association, or others you deem relevant to educational administration.Based on what you find in these documents and the results of your Orientation Self-Test, write your own “Code of Ethics.” (25 points) 3. Seminar Presentation: Considering the suggested questions below the PKD’s, utilize the thoughts and theories of the superintendent you worked with during the semester. For your presentation, prepare a synthesis of the leaders’ methods, philosophy, etc. to determine why he/she is considered a successful leader in their school corporation. Your presentation should include a description of the synthesis of your findings and a discussion of the superintendent’s leadership characteristics related to a vision of learning and professional code of ethics. You should devote a section of your Standards Journal (see EDFA 612Y syllabus) to reflecting on how the superintendent you worked with exhibits the knowledge, performance and disposition items associated with Standards #1 and #5. Prepare a brief handout or Power Point outlining your presentation and e-mail it to class members prior to your presentation (no more than 2 pages). Seminars should be no longer than 15 minutes. You will make your presentation at the final class meeting . (25