Plan of Work: Jennifer Szlachta

Oakland University
Education Specialist Program
ISLLC Standard I-Vision: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all
students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning
that is shared and supported by the school community.
Goal: Work to ensure that staff understand, share, and collaborate as a team to develop a common vision
of learning to ensure the academic and behavioral success of all students.
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Activity: (Leadership) Run Data Day meetings to review current reading data
(building and classroom level), set goals for achievement, facilitate discussions
2013-2014
on activities and strategies, ensure all students requiring additional support are
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identified and receiving support, determine whats working and what needs
revision or improvement. (Standard 1.2, 1.3)
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Activity: (Participation) Serve as a member of the building leadership team, child
study team, and professional learning community teams working to further
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develop structure and goals for these teams while promoting the vision for
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learning and success of all students. (Standard 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
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Activity: (Participation) Attend conferences and workshops on the Multi-Tiered
System of Support model, Professional Learning Community Teams, etc.
MTSS Sept. 2013
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to develop, implement, and evaluate our School Improvement Plan. Work with
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each goal area team to ensure plans are successful, making revisions when
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necessary. (Standard 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
ISLLC Standard 2-Culture and Instructional Leadership: A school administrator is an educational leader
who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and
instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
Goal: Work to support and build the culture within the school in order to increase collaboration to ensure
success for all students and staff.

Activity: (Leadership) Run Data Day meetings to review current reading data
(building and classroom level), set goals for achievement, facilitate discussions
on activities and strategies to enhance and improve student, ensure all students
requiring additional support are identified and receiving support. (Standard 2.1,
2.2)
Activity: (Leadership/Participation) Serve as School Improvement Chair working
to develop, implement, and evaluate our School Improvement Plan. Work with
each goal area team to ensure plans are successful, making revisions when
necessary. (Standard 2.1, 2.2)
Activity: (Leadership) Coach teachers in the area of language arts, going into
classrooms to model lessons, team teach content, and/or observe to provide
feedback with the goal of improved pedagogical skills. (Standard 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

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Activity: (Leadership/Participation) Serve as a member of building professional
learning community teams, leadership team, and child study team working to
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further develop structure and goals for these teams while promoting the vision for
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learning and success of all students. Provide support and guidance as teams begin
to work together in order to strive for success for all. (Standard 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
ISLLC Standard 3-Student Success and Management: A school administrator is an educational leader who
promotes the success of all students by ensuring the management of the organization, operations, and resources
for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Goal: Gain a deeper understanding of the management responsibilities of the building principal, working to
effectively balance the management of the school with the safety and success of all staff and students.
Activity: (Leadership) Serve as Head Teacher performing administrative duties
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when the principal is not in the building. (Standard 3.1, 3.3)
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Activity: (Observation) Observe my principal on a daily basis as she deals with
the management of the school, including both the organization and operation of
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the building to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
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(Standard 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
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Activity: (Observation/Participation) Work with my principal to understand
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school budgets and how to effectively manage the resources available for the
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success of all staff and students. (Standard 3.2, 3.3)
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Activity: (Observation) Observe the teacher evaluation process. (Standard 3.1,
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3.5)
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ISLLC Standard 4-Community: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of
all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests
and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Goal: Increase my opportunities to collaborate with all stakeholder groups in an effort to ensure success for all
students, staff, parents, and community members.
Activity: (Leadership) Serve as Summer Reading Challenge coordinator for all
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Davison elementary schools. (Standard 4.3)
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Activity: (Leadership) Serve as Family Reading Night project coordinator
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working with staff and stakeholder groups to develop a successful parent
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involvement event. (Standard 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Activity: (Leadership) Survey parents on satisfaction of Title I programs and hold
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Title I parent meetings to share survey results and educate parents on current Title
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I programs. Look for suggestions and feedback from stakeholders to improve
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Title I programs. (Standard 4.1, 4.3, 4.4)
Activity: (Leadership) In an effort to increase parent involvement, as outlined in
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our School Improvement Parent Involvement Plan, create new opportunities to
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educate parents on how they can partner with the school and ultimately help their
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child be successful in school and life. Idea = Donuts with Dad Muffins with
Mom Family Reading Night Watch D.O.G.S. (Standard 4.3, 4.4)
Activity: (Observation) Attend several PTO meetings to observe how my
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principal works with our parent group and other stakeholder groups to promote
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success for all students. (Standard 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)

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ISLLC Standard 5-Ethics: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all
students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Goal: Deepen my knowledge of the many roles of the school leader, looking specifically at the impact that
ethical decision making can have on the success of all students.
Activity: (Leadership) In my role as Literacy Specialist and Head Teacher I will
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serve as a role model for all staff and students. (Standard 5.1, 5.2)
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Activity: (Observation) Observe my principal dealing with ethical issues such as: Completion Date
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discipline issues, delicate personnel issues, evaluation issues, and parent issues.
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Discuss how to handle these situations in an ethical manner. (Standard 5.1, 5.2,
5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
Activity: (Leadership) Serve as Head Teacher while the principal is out of the
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building. (Standard 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
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ISLLC Standard 6-Political: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all
students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and
cultural context.
Goal: Understanding and deepening my knowledge of the political ramifications of educational decision
making will enable me to make more informed decisions in order to promote success for all students.

Activity: (Observation) Attend 2 to 3 administration meetings in an effort to

understand the role that politics can have on the decision making process at the
district level. (Standard 6.1, 6.2, 6.3)
Activity: (Observation) Observe the review of resumes and the overall interview
process, looking for qualifications required to ensure selection of staff that will
provide success for all students. (Standard 6.1)
Activity: (Observation) Learn about the various legal implications and
obligations of a school district. (Standard 6.2)
Activity: (Observations) Observe negotiations between the parapro contract
management committee (CMC) and representatives from the school district.
(Standard 6.1, 6.2)
Activity: (Observations) Attend district board meetings to observe how central
level, building level, and board level members work together to solve problems
and communicate district happenings in a format open to all stakeholders.

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ISLLC Standard 7-Technology: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of
all students by understanding and comprehensively applying technology to advance student achievement
Goal: Gain understanding and ability to utilize technology to improve both staff and student achievement.

Activity: (Leadership) Introduce new technology to staff in an effort to advance

student achievement, communication with stakeholders, and staff development.
(Standard 2.4, 3.5, 4.5)
Activity: (Leadership) Search for new iPad applications to educate staff on how
to use their device for their own professional development. (Standard 2.4, 3.5)

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ISLLC Standard 8-Synthesis: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all
students by synthesizing and applying knowledge and best practices to develop skills through substantial,
sustained, standards-based work in real settings to advance student achievement.
Goal: Increase my ability to take staff and student learning to the application level, striving to move from base
knowledge to best practice in an effort to promote success for all staff and students.

Activity: (Leadership) Run Data Day meetings to review current reading data
(building and classroom level), set goals for achievement, facilitate discussions
on activities and strategies to enhance and improve student, ensure all students
requiring additional support are identified and receiving support. (Standard 1.2,
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.5)
Activity: (Leadership/Participation) Serve as a member of building professional
learning community teams, working to develop structure and goals for these
newly created teams. Provide support and guidance as teams begin to work
together in order to strive for success for all. (Standard 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4,
3.5)
Activity: (Leadership) Provide professional development for staff on best
practices related to the Common Core State Standards and School Improvement
Goals. (Standard 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.5)

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