District Leader Internship challenges school district leader interns to develop a rigorous and broad-based experience to prepare for their first job as a superintendent. This text provides step-by-step guidance for interns, district supervisors, and preparation program faculty to develop, monitor, and evaluate the internship experience. This accessible resource includes activities and assessments, explores how to develop an internship plan, unpacks duties of the intern, supervisor, and advisor, and helps readers prepare a final program report. The content is aligned with the National Education Leadership Preparation (NELP) Standards for district-level administrators and assists in preparation for certification exams and applications for desired superintendency positions.
Co-published with International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL).
Author(s): Gary E. Martin, Jimmy R. Creel, Thomas W. Harvey, Robert E. Nicks, Michael Schwanenberger
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 156
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Supplemental Downloads
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
To Do List
Assessing the Intern and Field Experiences
The Developmental Nature of the Internship
Meeting Professional Standards
References
Stage 1: Internship Assessment
1.1. NELP Standards for District-Level Leaders Self-Assessment
NELP Standard Component 1.1
NELP Standard Component 1.2
NELP Standard Component 2.1
NELP Standard Component 2.2
NELP Standard Component 2.3
NELP Standard Component 3.1
NELP Standard Component 3.2
NELP Standard Component 3.3
NELP Standard Component 4.1
NELP Standard Component 4.2
NELP Standard Component 4.3
NELP Standard Component 4.4
NELP Standard Component 5.1
NELP Standard Component 5.2
NELP Standard Component 5.3
NELP Standard Component 6.1
NELP Standard Component 6.2
NELP Standard Component 6.3
NELP Standard Component 7.1
NELP Standard Component 7.2
NELP Standard Component 7.3
NELP Standard Component 7.4
1.2. Dispositions Self-Assessment
1.3. School District Assessment
1.4. NELP Performance Assessments
References
Stage 2: Internship Plan Development
2.1. Activities to Meet National Standards
NELP Standard Component 1.1
NELP Standard Component 1.2
NELP Standard Component 2.1
NELP Standard Component 2.2
NELP Standard Component 2.3
NELP Standard Component 3.1
NELP Standard Component 3.2
NELP Standard Component 3.3
NELP Standard Component 4.1
NELP Standard Component 4.2
NELP Standard Component 4.3
NELP Standard Component 4.4
NELP Standard Component 5.1
NELP Standard Component 5.2
NELP Standard Component 5.3
NELP Standard Component 6.1
NELP Standard Component 6.2
NELP Standard Component 6.3
NELP Standard Component 7.1
NELP Standard Component 7.2
NELP Standard Component 7.3
NELP Standard Component 7.4
2.2. Foundational Leadership Skill Activities
2.3. District Service Activities
2.4. Independent Leading Activities
References
Stage 3: Internship Plan Implementation
3.1. Collaboration with District Supervisor/Roles and Responsibilities
3.2. Interviewing
3.3. Networking
3.4. Reflective Practice – Log and/or Journal
3.5. Use of Data
3.6. Intern Information/Documentation Management
3.7. Monitoring and Adjusting the Internship
3.8. Final Professional Report Development
References
Stage 4: Internship Summative Assessment/Final Report
4.1. Internship Log
4.2. NELP Professional Standards Assessment
4.3. Dispositions Assessment
4.4. Reflective Practice Assessment
4.5. Foundational Leadership Skills Development
4.6. Independent Leadership Assessment
4.7. Impact on Student Learning and/or Learning Environment
4.8. District Improvement Recommendations
4.9. Updated Resume/Vita
4.10. Letter of Interest
4.11. Future Professional Development Plan
4.12. Developing a Portfolio
Appendices
A.1. Sample Resume/Vita and Guidelines
A.2. Sample Letter of Interest and Guidelines
A.3. NELP/PSEL Standards Crosswalk
Index
