Artifact 3.5.

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Standard 3.0 Management of School Organization
Element 3.5:

Candidates understand and can ensure

teacher and organization time focuses on supporting high-quality
school instruction and student learning.

Activity: Discussion with School Principal on Placement,

Promotions, and Policy

Time:

10 Hours

Artifact:

Written Discussion

Description:

In order to gain knowledge concerning current placements, how

promotions are given, and policies concerning personnel, I
interviewed a middle school principal.

Reflection:

After my interview was conducted, I learned that although it is

rare and the Office of Personnel tries to avoid placing teachers in
areas where they are not certified, it does happen. However, I
also learned that many times, these placements are temporary or
teachers take the Praxis in that particular field and become
certified. In addition, I also learned that there are times when
people come from different states or are fresh out of college, and
they either have to take the Praxis to be state guidelines.