Practicum Hours Log and Journal 1

MSUM PRACTICUM GUIDE
JOURNAL ENTRY LOG FORM
Student: Mykala Griffin

Practicum Type: General Leadership: Practicum in Administration - 320 hours total (40 hours each level)
Date and Project Activity Competencies or Standards Reflection Hours

Time Addressed - link (S) and (P)
5/30/23 Freshman A2. Providing purpose and direction I walked away with a significant 2
(3:30-5:3 Orientation for individuals and groups amount of resources and a to-do
0) (Meeting with list of what I need to create and
A3. Modeling shared leadership and
Chris Palmer - HS decision-making strategies prepare on my own time for this
counselor) project.
- link to notes
6/5/23 MS - Summer A3. Modeling shared leadership and This initial meeting got the ball 3
(8:00 - School (Meeting decision-making strategies rolling on summer school and
11:00) with Mike and the logistics on scheduling, staff,
A5. Through a visioning process,
Tina - admin) formulating strategic plans and goals curriculum, budgeting/funding,
with staff and community parent communication, etc…
F1. Formulating and carrying out plans

for internal and external
communications
H3. Demonstrating the ability to

develop, implement, and monitor
procedures to align sequence, and
articulate curriculum and validate
curricular procedures
6/7/23 MS - Summer B6. Demonstrating an understanding First part of this meeting was
(9:00 - School Meetings of facilities development, planning and going over different scheduling 2
management
11:00) (Funding items like transportation,
-Paperwork with F4. Facilitating teamwork drop-off and pick-up, and staff
Freshwater) duty days for summer school.
F9. Understanding and utilizing
General scheduling appropriate communication technology I met with Freshwater, the
with Mike and company who funds our summer
Tina -admin) school program, and went over
necessary documentation and
paperwork.
6/7/23 (Disciplinary D2. Recognizing and applying I got to see the transition of all
(11:00 - Incident Reporting standards of care involving civil and discipline data from our 1
criminal liability for negligence,
12:00) System DIRS) powerschool system to the DIRS
harassment, and intentional torts
system. Mike went over his
K1. Demonstrating an understanding duties for this and how he
of the role of education in a democratic delegates the clerical side of
society things to Tina.
B7. Understanding and using
technology as a management tool
B1. Demonstrating an understanding

of organizational systems
H6. Demonstrating an understanding

of alternative instructional designs,
curriculum, behavior management, and
assessment accommodations and
modifications
6/7/23 Summer School B2. Defining and using processes for Independent work on 2
(1:00-3:0 Work gathering, analyzing, managing and documentation for the summer
0) (documentation school program.
and planning) using data to plan and make decisions
for program evaluation
Demonstrating the ability to utilize data

for instructional decision making;
6/7/23 Freshman B5. Developing and managing budgets Independent work on planning 3
(2:00- Orientation - HS and maintain accurate fiscal budgets for freshman orientation. I
5:00) (researching and started working on our budget,
F6. Making presentations that are clear
planning) and easy to understand but will need to do more once a
few other staff members get
back to me.
6/20/23 Summer School- B3. Planning and scheduling personal This 2 hour window consisted of 2
(8:00- Communication to and organizational work, establishing organizing required documents
procedures to regulate activities and
10:00) other staff and for funding for summer school,
projects, and delegating and
Freshwater for empowering others at appropriate levels communicating to various staff
documentation members on needed information,
and setting up future meetings
and connections with other staff
members.
6/20/23 Freshman B5. Developing and managing budgets Independent work on planning 2
(10:00- Orientation - HS and maintain accurate fiscal budgets for freshman orientation. I spent
12:00) (researching and this time focusing on the student
planning) leader packets that they will
need during Freshman
Orientation.
6/21/23 Summer School - G2. Requesting and responding to I reached out to families a
(8:30 - outreach to community feedback second time about summer 2
10:30) families, confer school. I set up a staff meeting
F1. Formulating and carrying out plans
with Tina, and for internal and external with my principal and the other
staff meetings set communications; summer school teachers. I met
with Tina, our head secretary, to
F8. Communicating appropriately get some planning odds and ends
speaking, listening, and writing for
wrapped up.
different audiences such as students,
teachers, parents, community, and other
stakeholders;
G1. Articulating organizational

purpose and priorities to the
community and media
6/26/23 Summer School - G2. Requesting and responding to Many families reached out from 1
(8:30-9:3 replies to all community feedback the summer school email I sent
0) summer school last week. I replied to all of them
F8. Communicating appropriately
emails and speaking, listening, and writing for and updated our summer school
updating the roster different audiences such as students, rosters.
stakeholders;
6/28/23 Summer School - G2. Requesting and responding to Sent out another email to 2
(9:00 Staff and family community feedback families who have not replied
-11:00) emails / update about summer school. Emailed
J1. Demonstrating knowledge of
roster effective personnel recruitment, staff for paperwork and meeting
selection, and retention times. Contacted Tina about
further actions for non-contacts.
J4. Describing and demonstrating the
ability to apply the legal requirements
for personnel selection, development,
retention, and dismissal
7/5/23 Summer School / G5. Identifying and interacting with Spent this time responding to 1
Freshman internal and external publics emails and communicating to
(9:00 - Orientation -HS - other staff about current updates
10:00) Email responses and information regarding my
and two summer projects
communication
7/6/23 Phone conference L1. Identifying the elements of a Check in with Mike on current 1
(10:00 with Mike - further problem situation by analyzing relevant numbers of enrolled students for
information, framing issues, identifying
-11:00) summer school summer school. Plan of action in
possible causes, and reframing possible
communication solutions place for further parent contacts.
L2. Demonstrating adaptability and

conceptual flexibility
7/10/23 Summer School G5. Identifying and interacting with I spent time inserting all parent 7
(9:00- Data and roster internal and external publics contact information into the
2:00 and collection roster database. I made around
G7. Promoting a positive image of
3:30- schools and the school district 70 phone calls contacting
5:30) families who have not responded
G2. Requesting and responding to about their student attending
community feedback summer school.
speaking, listening, and writing for
stakeholders

for instructional decision making
7/11/23 Freshman F6. Making presentations that are clear I spent this time researching and 2
(3:00-5:0 Orientation - HS: and easy to understand planning engaging activities and
0) Individual icebreakers to include in
A9. Demonstrating the ability to
planning facilitate and motivate others Freshman orientation.
7/12/23 Freshman L4. Reaching logical conclusions by I met with our school’s freshman 5
Orientation making quality, timely decisions based counselor to tackle some agenda
on available information
(9:30- items including:
2:30) B5. Developing and managing budgets - Ordering supplies
and maintain accurate fiscal budgets
- Finalizing orientation
L6. Demonstrating understanding of schedule
and utilize appropriate technology in - Budgeting for all
problem analysis; materials and needed
items
L7. Demonstrating understanding of - Plan for student leaders
different leadership and training
decision-making strategies, including
but not limited to collaborative models
- Contacting student
and model appropriately their leaders
implementation.
7/17/23 Summer School - B4. Demonstrating the ability to Met with some summer school 5
meetings analyze need and allocate personnel staff and planned our schedule
and material resources;
(9:00-2:0 and other important items. I
0) delegated some content for Math
while I took on planning the
ELA curriculum and other items
7/18/23 Summer School - C2. Creating and monitoring a positive I visited our chosen location for 2
Planning of Field learning environment for all students our summer school field trip and
(11:00 - Trip at Pequot used the information around the
1:00) Lakes Fire Tower purpose and priorities to the park to create a scavenger hunt
community and media for the students while we are
there.
7/18/23 Summer School - C1. Demonstrating an understanding I started planning the summer 2
Curriculum and recognition of the significance of school ELA curriculum by
diversity, and responding to the needs
(2:00 - Planning - looking at the students' star and
of diverse learners
4:00) comprising STAR MCA data.
data I2. Describing and applying research
and best practices on integrating
curriculum and resources to help all
learners achieve at high levels
I1. Demonstrate an understanding of

research of learning and instructional
strategies
7/24/23 Summer school - I2. Describing and applying research I planned, found, and created the 9
(8:00-5:0 curriculum and and best practices on integrating entire ELA curriculum/content
0) content planning based on the target standards
decided from the STAR data for
I1. Demonstrate an understanding of our summer school program.
strategies
I4. Demonstrating the ability to design

appropriate assessment strategies for
measuring learner outcomes
7/28/23 Summer school - I2. Describing and applying research I created the lessons for the first 3
(11:00- content planning and best practices on integrating week of summer school.
2:00)

7/28/23 Freshman I6. Demonstrating the ability to I spent this time working on the 2
(3:00-5:0 Orientation - HS appropriately use technology to support slideshow and deadline list for
instruction
0) the training day and actual
freshman orientation.
7/31/23 5th/6th ELA SPED F3. Recognizing and applying an This meeting consisted of 3
(9:00 - Meeting - understanding of individual and group adjusting and recompleting our
12:00) Schedule Planning new co-taught schedules with
behavior in normal and stressful the 5th and 6th grade ELA and
situations SPED teams.
7/31/23 Summer School - C1. Demonstrating an understanding Met with other summer school 3
(1:00-4:0 Curriculum and recognition of the significance of teachers and walked them
diversity, and responding to the needs
0) Planning through the enrichment and
of diverse learners
curriculum for combined 5-8
I1. Demonstrate an understanding of grade groups
strategies

8/1/23 Summer School - C2. Creating and monitoring a positive I am the lead teacher of middle
through Facilitating and learning environment for all students; school summer school. I am with 44
8/17/23 Teaching 5-8 grade students. I primarily
C3. Creating and monitoring a positive
(Mon- working environment for all staff; teach the ELA portion but I also
Thur) facilitate all student behaviors
I4. Demonstrating the ability to design and run the group enrichment
(8:00 - appropriate assessment strategies for activities. I also ensure
12:00) measuring learner outcomes attendance and data tracking
takes place in each classroom.
(**11 days of this program)
8/8/23 New student D1. Developing, adjusting, and My principal walked me through
handbook - based implementing policy to meet local, new policies and regulations in
state, and federal requirements and
(8:00- on new legislation our student handbook due to 2
conditional provisions, standards, and
10:00) regulatory applications; recent legislation
D3. Demonstrating an understanding

of state, federal, and case law
governing general education, special
education, and community education.
8/7/23 - Facilitation of C2. Creating and monitoring a positive I am the lead teacher of middle 15
8/10/23 summer school learning environment for all students; school summer school. I am with
(7:00- 5-8 grade students. I primarily
12:00) working environment for all staff; teach the ELA portion but I also
facilitate all student behaviors
Demonstrating the ability to utilize data and run the group enrichment
for instructional decision making; activities. I also ensure
attendance and data tracking
I1. Demonstrate an understanding of takes place in each classroom.
strategies
(**11 days of this program)
I1. Demonstrate an understanding of - Spent time this week

research of learning and instructional contacting families about
strategies our field trip and
attendance
- Took photos and created
measuring learner outcomes content for our schools
facebook page
8/8/23 Summit A4. Demonstrating an understanding I attended a leadership retreat 3

Leadership of issues affecting education through sourcewell that had
(12:00- Training - with different keynote speakers and
A5. Through a visioning process,
3:00) District Leadership formulating strategic plans and goals sessions that revolve around
Team and Admin with staff and community transformational teacher
for all 3 schools in leadership. I also sidebarred with
our school district my district's high school and
elementary school principals to
set up some more professional
development opportunities for
this practicum.
8/8/23 Freshman F6. Making presentations that are clear I finished and finalized all 2
(4:00-6:0 Orientation -HS : and easy to understand materials that needed to be
0) Finalize printed for the upcoming
Documents before speaking, listening, and writing for training for my upper class
Training different audiences such as students, trainees on training day. I also
teachers, parents, community, and other compiled a list of final tasks to
stakeholders be completed by myself and
other staff before the official
day.
8/9/23 Summit A5. Through a visioning process, As a district team (leaders for all 3
(12:30- Leadership formulating strategic plans and goals 3 schools) everyone discussed:
with staff and community
3:30) Training - District ● New legislation
Leadership ● Schedule - all students
Meeting A8. Understanding how education is eating lunch in cafeteria
impacted by local, state, national, and ● Hats/dress code
international events ● New policies for coding
students for bullying and
suspension
8/21/23 New Teacher A2. Providing purpose and direction I sat in and collaborated with our
Orientation for individuals and groups district instructional coaches as 7
(8:30-3:3 Training they led new teachers through
0) working environment for all staff our school policies, resources,
and more.
● Financial stuff
(SmartER)
8/23/23 Freshman F6. Making presentations that are clear Spent time going over all of the
Orientation (HS) - and easy to understand materials, postcards to Freshman 4
(9:00- Training schedule, questions, and agenda
1:00) speaking, listening, and writing for with the student leaders
different audiences such as students, (sophomores- seniors).
stakeholders
8/28/23 Freshman F6. Making presentations that are clear Final preparation for Freshman 3
3:00- Orientation (HS) and easy to understand Orientation:
6:00)
● Final assignments of
speaking, listening, and writing for student leaders
different audiences such as students, ● Materials on travel cart
teachers, parents, community, and other ● Finalize agenda
stakeholders
8/31/23 Freshman F6. Making presentations that are clear ● I set up, led and oversaw
Orientation Day and easy to understand the Freshman Orientation 5
(11:00- (HS) Day. It really pushed me
4:00) speaking, listening, and writing for to be leading a high
different audiences such as students, school activity and
teachers, parents, community, and other delegate to students and
stakeholders other staff.
9/13/23 High School - BLT L1. Identifying the elements of a Some agenda items (attached):
Meeting (link) problem situation by analyzing relevant ● Evening custodial 1
(7:30 - staffing
8:30) solutions ● DTL member lists
● Infinite campus and
schoology syncing
● PD days/agenda
● Grading
9/13/23 Legislative A10. Demonstrating the ability to ● Interview with Mike 1

Interview with implement change or educational about current legislation
reform
(8:30- Mike and policies passed
9:30) ○ Read Act
○ Data and logging
○ Discipline
E1. Exhibiting an understanding of ○ Financial impact
school districts as a political system,
including governance models

enhance teaching and learning through
curriculum assessment and strategic
planning for all learners, including
early childhood, elementary, middle
and junior high school, high school,
special education, and adult levels;

of alternative instructional designs,
curriculum, behavior management, and
assessment accommodations and
modifications
J5. Demonstrating an understanding of

management responsibilities to act in
accordance with federal and state
constitutional provisions, statutory and
case law, regulatory applications toward
education, local rules, procedures, and
directives governing human resource
managemen
9/14/23 Eagleview Staff I1. Demonstrate an understanding of ● Staff Meeting - setting 2 hrs
Meeting and research of learning and instructional the stage for Shifting the
strategies
(3:30- planning session Balance
5:30) with Melissa (ES) ● Ufly and other programs
9/15/23 Middle School L1. Identifying the elements of a ● First round of 1 hr

and BLT Meeting problem situation by analyzing relevant conferences 30
9/22/23
● Feedback on the start of mins
solutions the year
(7:30-
8:15) x2
9/18/23 New Teacher Hire A2. Providing purpose and direction Meeting for middle and high
(Annual Meeting) for individuals and groups school new hire teachers. Our 1
(7:30- instructional coach went over
8:30) working environment for all staff our district’s teacher growth
plan.
9/27/23 High School BLT L1. Identifying the elements of a Agenda items: 1 hr
(7:30- problem situation by analyzing relevant - Community Ed use of
8:30) classrooms
solutions - BLT Retreat
- DLT Agenda items
- PD Requests
- Credit Recovery
9/28/23 DLT Meeting - M4. Demonstrating understanding of Agenda items (link) 2 hrs
(3:30 - District Leadership procedural predictabilities and plan - Calendar for next year
variations where possible
5:30) Team Meeting - Strategic Plan for next 5
M2. Demonstrating the ability to years - priority standards
formulate safety and security plans to
implement security procedures
including an articulated emergency
chain of command, safety procedures
required by law, law enforcement
assistance, communication with the
public, and evacuation procedures
M1. Demonstrating the ability to

develop and implement policies and
procedures for safe and secure
educational environments
10/3/23 Admin Meetings - J5. Demonstrating an understanding of A lot of planning and chatter
and (Principals from management responsibilities to act in about the upcoming PD day on 1 hr
10/10/23 each school, Oct 18th
Director of case law, regulatory applications toward - DAC presentation
(8:30 - Teaching and education, local rules, procedures, and (District Advisory
9:00) Learning, and directives governing human resource Council)
Superintendent) managemen - What each principal
needed to have prepared
J3. Demonstrating the ability to select
and apply appropriate models for
supervision and evaluation
- School is experiencing
errors with Schoology
and Infinite Campus not
syncing data
- Mentorship agreement
and ways to supervise the
helpefulness of the
mentors to new teachers
10/6/23 I subbed for my L1. Identifying the elements of a - Notes taken for principal 9 hrs
(7:30 - middle school problem situation by analyzing relevant - Ran a para staff meeting
4:30) principal for the - Supervise passing times
day solutions and lunch
- Handle student discipline
A9. Demonstrating the ability to and behavior
facilitate and motivate others
10/9/23 Preparation for I1. Demonstrate an understanding of - Creation of staff 2 hrs

Eagleview staff research of learning and instructional direction, takeaways, and
strategies
(3:30 - meeting (Shifting slides for the first section
5:30) the Balance: L5. Identifying and giving priority to of the book (link)
Science of significant issues
Reading)
10/9/23 Referendum G3. Demonstrating the ability to build - Details on our 5 hrs
(5:30- Volunteer Work community consensus; referendum
8:00) - Calling and engaging
with community
and members
- Texting info to
11/6/23 community as well
(4:00-
6:30)
10/24 Prep with Science G4. Relating political initiatives to - Creating content to bring 3 hrs
of Reading stakeholders, including parental to PD day - learning from
involvement programs;
(3:30- textbook - points the direct authors
6:30) for EV PLC
Meeting
10/25 PD Day - Science G5. Identifying and interacting with - Science of Reading 7 hrs
(8:00- of Reading internal and external publics; lecture on 2 books
3:00) (training for - Preparation for PLC
Eagleview PLCs) work at Eagleview
10/25 ACP Meeting - G6. Understanding and responding to - Staff members 1 hr

(3:00- Elevate PD the news media; presentning their plans
4:00) (Project for ACP work for the
presentations) year
- Credit vs stipend - how
to balance with our funds
10/26 DLT - District G7. Promoting a positive image of - School Calendar 2 hrs
(3:30- Leadership Team schools and the school district; - Strategic Plan discussion
5:30) Meeting (link) - AI discussion - the future
H5. Appropriately using learning
technologies of our district
of urgency of global competitiveness.
I6. Demonstrating the ability to

appropriately use technology to support
instruction
M4. Demonstrating understanding of

procedural predictabilities and plan


10/31 Admin meeting G8. Monitoring and addressing - Attendance issues in the 1 hr
(8:00- perceptions about school-community high school (over 100
issues;
9:00) students are over the
L5. Identifying and giving priority to threshold for missing
significant issues class)
- Building computers as an
option for High School
students
- 504’s vs IHP’s
(Individualized Health
Plans)
11/3 Para team meeting G9. Demonstrating the ability to - Went through agenda 1 hr
(8:00- - I ran in Mike’s identify and articulate critical items (link)
community issues that may impact
9:00) absence (link) - Big conversation about
local education.
recess dismissal
11/7 EV - Planning C5. Demonstrating the ability to adapt - How to approach

meeting with educational programming to the needs Thursday staff meeting 2 hrs
of diverse constituencies
(3:30- principal and with Shifting the Balance
5:30) instructional coach I1. Demonstrate an understanding of text
research of learning and instructional - Creation of sub groups
strategies and moves for the rest of
the school year
11/8 High School BLT L5. Identifying and giving priority to - Nov 22nd PD options 1 hr
(7:30- (link) significant issues - Infinite campus and
8:30 schoology issues with
syncing
11/8 Board Meeting G5. Identifying and interacting with - Meeting for 1 hr
Presentation prep internal and external publics; co-presentation on
(11:30- with strategic planning and
12:30) superintendent and goals for the district
high school
behavior
interventionist
11/8 Prep for Eagleview F1. Formulating and carrying out plans - Going over both books 2 hrs
Staff Meeting for internal and external - Planning for my section
communications
(4:00 - of the staff meeting
6:00) F6. Making presentations that are clear
and easy to understand
11/9 Eagleview Staff L5. Identifying and giving priority to - I covered the 2 hr
significant issues
Meeting introduction for the new
(3:15- F6. Making presentations that are clear Science of Reading text
and easy to understand
5:15) that they will all
read/study
11/10 Middle School - A1. Collaboratively accessing and - Conference night coming 1 hr
BLT Meeting improving culture, and climate up - how to run 2nd
(7:30- round of conferences
8:30) - Half day/PD day for next
week
11/13 New Teacher Hires F7. Responding, reviewing and - Meeting with new hires 1 hr
(7:30- - Meeting with summarizing information for groups for MS and HS
8:30) Lisa (instructional - Calming down from the
coach) failed referendum
- Go over expectations for
E-learning day
- Have 3 snow days
first (need to wait
for staff
expectations)
11/13 School Board F8. Communicating appropriately - Failed referendum 3 hrs

Meeting - listen speaking, listening, and writing for (discussion on the school
(5:00- and present board)
8:00) stakeholders; - Co-presenting on our
schools strategic plan
G7. Promoting a positive image of - When to push for the 2nd
schools and the school district; referendum
- This May or next
G8. Monitoring and addressing November
perceptions about school-community
issues
- Elevate PD (need to
allocate more funds)
G9. Demonstrating the ability to
identify and articulate critical
local education.
A7. Serving as a spokesperson for the

welfare of all learners in a multicultural
context; Serving as a spokesperson for
the welfare of all learners in a
multicultural context
A6. Setting of priorities in the context

of stakeholder needs;

ability to apply the legal requirements
11/16 DLT Meeting G9. Demonstrating the ability to - Changes to next years
(agenda) identify and articulate critical calendar
3:40- - Strategic plan update 2 hrs
local education.
5:40) - AI discussion - changing
H5. Appropriately using learning our student handbook
technologies

provide planning and methods to
anticipate trends and educational
implications
11/17 December J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - I spent time collecting 1 hr

Wellness PD staff development to improve the ideas and resources to
performance of all staff members;
(3:30- Planning bring to future meetings
4:30) about our PD day on
December 22
11/28 December J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Created a google form 1 hr
Wellness PD - staff development to improve the for those who expressed
(8:00- creation of interest for the PD
9:00) committee and committee
meeting info - Created content for ideas
included in the google
form
11/28 Meeting with Mike J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - My role in the process 1 hr
(11:00- to discuss staff development to improve the - Initial ideas
12:00) Wellness PD Day - When and cost
12/3 Mini book study K2. Demonstrating an understanding - Skimmed for wellness 2 hrs
with Mike of and model democratic value day points
systems, ethics, and moral leadership
(2:00 - - Collected ideas from
4:00) (The Miracle Mike’s notes and my
Morning by Hal own
Elrod)
12/4 Wellness PD Day J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Ideas for this year’s 1 hr
Committee staff development to improve the wellness PD day
(3:30- meeting (notes) - Group delegated tasks
4:30)
12/7 Meeting ideas for J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Created a google form to 1 hr
(7:30- 2nd Wellness Day staff development to improve the decide on second
8:30) meeting
- Communicated and
remind committee
members of the meeting
and tasks to do before
then
- Created content for ideas
included in the google
12/7 First meeting - L2. Demonstrating adaptability and - Introductions to and 1 hr

shifting the conceptual flexibility requirements of the
(3:30 - balance cohort course
4:30) through sourcewell - Meeting the rest of the
group members
12/8 BLT HS Meeting: H7. Demonstrating an understanding - CCR exploration 1 hr

of urgency of global competitiveness. platform
(7:30- Presentation on - Metrics collection and
8:30) student analysis
management - - College applications
SchooLinks (link) - Employer partnerships /
employment
- general logistics opportunities
12/11 EV - Preparation L5. Identifying and giving priority to - Creation of discussion 2 hrs
for staff meeting: significant issues questions / takeaways
(3:30- Shifting the - Slide presentation for a
F6. Making presentations that are clear
5:30) Balance book and easy to understand visual aid
12/11 School Board B1. Demonstrating an understanding - College and career 2 hrs
(6:30- Meeting of organizational systems readiness presentation
8:00) - New program
ability to apply the legal requirements (discussed in
for personnel selection, development, BLT) to promote
retention, and dismissal future career and
college readiness
- Data-driven
systems to
support student
plans
- Impact on budget
- Student council report
- Union employee
concerns / budget
12/12 Prep with Miracle - Research for wellness 2 hrs

(4:00- Morning book by day ideas
6:00) Hal Elrod - Self-help/wellness
themed book
12/14 EV Staff meeting: L3. Assisting others in forming - I ran a book discussion 1 hr
(3:00- book discussion opinions about problems and issues; with 3rd and 4th grade
4:00) teachers
- Walk through of
questions/comments/ and
takeaways
12/15 PD day - metier at K4. Helping learners grow and develop - Metier training and 7 hrs
sourcewell as caring, informed citizens collaboration
(8:30 - - I represented the 6th
3:30) enhance teaching and learning through grade team
curriculum assessment and strategic - Pulled takeaways and
planning for all learners, including notes to help our team
early childhood, elementary, middle improve how we do
and junior high school, high school, metier
special education, and adult levels
12/19 Prep for Wellness J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Chat with Mike and 1 hr
PD meeting effective personnel recruitment, Stacy on moving forward
selection, and retention
(7:30- with location for PD day
8:30) - Plan to tour Trout Lake
Camp (the point)
12/20 High school BLT L3. Assisting others in forming - Printing issue with 1 hr
opinions about problems and issues; students wasting
7:30- - Tardy policy - flow chart
8:30 with discipline: infinite
campus communication
issue (inbox not being
checked)
12/20 Wellness PD - tour J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Tour of trout lake with 3 hrs
of Trout Lake staff development to improve the Mike and Stacy
3:15- - Facilities / logistics for
6:15 the PD day
- Going over map / details
on my own afterwards
12/26 Wellness PD Day J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Creation of the Wellness 3 hrs
schedule (link) staff development to improve the PD schedule
(8:00- - Preparation for the next
11:00) committee meeting
12/26 HS - Sub - Work on a sub handbook 3 hrs

Handbook (link) with expectations for
12:00- teachers and substitutes
3:00) for the high school level
- Asked for guidance from
secretaries in the HS and
MS (used materials from
them) and from
superintendent Stumph to
put together some the
linked doc
1/4 Wellness PD J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Ran a 2 hour meeting 3
Meeting - update staff development to improve the about making many hours
3:15 - to staff members decisions about the
6:15 not in attendance wellness PD day
- Created linked update
document for the rest of
the committee not in
attendance
1/5 MS BLT Meeting C4. Promoting sensitivity of diversity - Discussion on BLT 1 hr

throughout the school community topics: upcoming
7:30- conference night, math
L3. Assisting others in forming
8:30 opinions about problems and issues; interventions, student
surveys, etc.
1/5 MS Para Meeting - Walkthrough of para 1 hr

obligations / routines
8:15 - - Update on PD
9:15 - Student of the month
(empathy)
1/8 Update from J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Response and update of 1 hr

wellness members effective personnel recruitment, wellness plan for
- group email committee members
1/8 School Board J4. Describing and demonstrating the - Discussion of salaries for 1 hr
Meeting ability to apply the legal requirements committee members
5:00- - PLSD notes
7:00 - Resident survey (link):
J5. Demonstrating an understanding of how to move forward
management responsibilities to act in with our community
case law, regulatory applications toward
education, local rules, procedures, and
directives governing human resource
management;
J7. Demonstrating understanding of

the administration of employee
contracts, benefits, and financial
account
1/8 New Teacher PD - Catalyst session 1 hr

7:30- - Building Stamina
8:30 - Teacher growth plan
questions
1/9 PLMS Student C4. Promoting sensitivity of diversity - Helped collaborate on the 1 hr
Survey (link) throughout the school community MS student survey (given
7:30 - to all students in HR)
8:30 develop plans that connect every - Creating language for 5th
student with a school adult, eliminate and 6th graders
bullying and profiling and implement
recommended threat assessment
procedures.
1/10 PTA Meeting - Presentation for PTA 2 hrs

funding for wellness day
5:30 - - Walk through of our
7:30 financial needs and
criteria
1/11 Wellness updates - Updates to wellness plan 1hr

(solo and with - Debrief on PTA meeting
(7:30- Mike) - Donation updates
8:30
1/11 Sub HS handbook F3. Recognizing and applying an - Finishing outline for with 1.5 hrs
work understanding of individual and group handbook
behavior in normal and stressful
(3:30- - Sent email to Aaron for
situation
5:00) feedback and further
steps
1/12 Wellness day - J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Emails to set up meeting 2 hrs
schedule for Jan effective personnel recruitment, on Jan 19th
(3:30 - 19th planning - Adding updates and
5:30) meeting J2. Demonstrating an understanding of creating new content for
staff development to improve the the meeting
performance of all staff members
1/16 Child Study Team E3. Understanding the role and - Group of sped teachers, 1 hr
(7:30 - Meeting (MS) coordination of social agencies and interventionists,
human services
8:30) principal, and more
H6. Demonstrating an understanding - Updates on students
of alternative instructional designs, individual progress and
curriculum, behavior management, and evaluation plan
assessment accommodations and - Norm data - CBM
modifications tracking for students
moving from gen ed. to
for instructional decision making;
sped.
- Baseline expectations for
Demonstrating the ability to IEP meeting
implement alternative instructional
designs, curriculum, behavior
management, and assessment
accommodations and modifications

1/16 Stomp the Stigma F3. Recognizing and applying an - Presentation and 2 hrs
(mental health understanding of individual and group discussion on mental
(6:00- awareness health topics / raising
situation
8:00) presentation) awareness
K4. Helping learners grow and develop
as caring, informed citizens
K2. Demonstrating an understanding

of and model democratic value
1/17 Shifting the - Discussion on science of 2 hrs

Balance - cohort reading text
(3:30 - meeting - How to implement as a
5:30) teacher and an
administrator
1/19 EV Staff meeting H1. Demonstrating the ability to - Presented on wellness 2 hrs
enhance teaching and learning through day
(7:30- - Facilitated discussion on
9:30) early childhood, elementary, middle shift 1 of science of
and junior high school, high school, reading
1/19 Donation selection J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Discussion on donations 3 hrs

/ travel to reed’s in effective personnel recruitment, for wellness day
(9:30- Walker - Selection of prizes with
12:30) J2. Demonstrating an understanding of Mike / principal
staff development to improve the - Budgeting / recognition
performance of all staff members of donations through
school board
1/19 READ Act A10. Demonstrating the ability to - Discussion on MDE 1 hr
Commitee Meeting implement change or educational legislation
reform.
(1:00- - Presentation on STAR
2:00) H1. Demonstrating the ability to and Fastbridge for
enhance teaching and learning through student tracking
early childhood, elementary, middle
and junior high school, high school,

identify instructional objectives and use
valid and reliable performance
indicators and evaluative procedures to
measure performance outcome
1/19 Wellness Day F3. Recognizing and applying an - Faciliatted committee 3 hrs
Committee understanding of individual and group discussion on PTA
(2:00- Meeting funding and community
situation
5:00) involvement
J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Action plans for future
staff development to improve the - Generating staff input on
performance of all staff members; session options
1/20 Science of H2. Demonstrating the ability to - Completing online 2 hrs

Reading - Module provide planning and methods to modules / preparing for
(8:00 - /shift 3 work next group meeting
implications
10:00)
1/20 Wellness day work F5. Demonstrating an understanding of - Creation of google form 3 hrs
conflict resolution and problem solving (link) to send to staff
strategies
(10:00 - - Slideshow to present to
1:00) entire district
- Emails to schools
1/22 Meeting with F5. Demonstrating an understanding of - Phone meeting with 1 hr

James from Trout conflict resolution and problem solving Trout head to discuss
strategies
(3:15- Lake Camp details on the wellness pd
4:15) J2. Demonstrating an understanding of day -
staff development to improve the sessions/logistics/etc..
1/22 Mike collaboration L6. Demonstrating understanding of - Wrap up new google 1 hr

(4:15- and independent and utilize appropriate technology in form to gauge staff
problem analysis
5:15) work on google interest
form (link) - Check-in with Mike
1/22 School Board J6. Demonstrating understanding of - Discussion on READ Act 2 hrs
Meeting labor relations and collective - Funding questions
bargaining
(6:00 - regarding unfunded
8:00) the administration of employee mandates from MDE
contracts, benefits, and financial
account
1/23 EV Staff F6. Making presentations that are clear - Presentation on wellness 1 hr
presentation on and easy to understand session information
3:15- wellness day - Answering questions
4:15 google form from the staff about the
day/sessions
1/24 Elevate PD H2. Demonstrating the ability to - Overseeing staff’s 1 hr

Committee provide planning and methods to presentations for their
(3:15- Meeting ACP projects
implications
4:15) - Read Act implementation
on synchronous
components of PD
1/25 MS and HS - Presentation on wellness 1 hr
presentation on session information
(7:30- wellness day - Answering questions
8:30) google form (video from the staff about the
and emails) day/sessions
1/25 DLT Meeting H5. Appropriately using learning - AI Presentation on 1 hr

technologies PowerBuddy (chat bot) 30
(3:30- for students to access on mins
5:00) identify areas of vulnerability schoology
associated with school buses, buildings - Spent time going over
and groups and formulate a plan to take the districts strategic plan
corrective action and how we can work
towards those goals like
A6. Setting of priorities in the context building safety, grounds,
of stakeholder needs;
community building, etc.
of urgency of global competitiveness.

implications

instruction

instruction
M4. Demonstrating understanding of


1/28 Science of H3. Demonstrating the ability to - Shifting the Balance 2 hrs
Reading - develop, implement, and monitor work
(1:00- completing - Focus on modules 3 and
3:00) modules curricular procedures 4 (creating content)
1/29 6th grade C4. Promoting sensitivity of diversity - Meeting with entire 6th 30
handbook meeting throughout the school community grade about supporting mins
(11:00- each other and
11:30) re-establishing
expectations
1/30 Athletic F5. Demonstrating an understanding of - Spent time facilitating 2 hrs

Supervision (w/ conflict resolution and problem solving the “behind the scenes”
strategies
(6:30 - elementary tasks for school
8:30) principal) basketball game
- Learning AD and
principal expectations
1/31 Wellness Meeting B4. Demonstrating the ability to - Went over district data 2 hrs
analyze need and allocate personnel and interest in session
and material resources;
(3:20 - options
5:20) Demonstrating the ability to utilize data - Ordered supplies and
for instructional decision making; materials for sessions

staff development to improve the
2/1 Wellness check- in - Part of my observation 30

with Mike debrief mins
(8:30 - - Plan for scheduling
9:00) further wellness meetings
and agenda items
2/2 ML BLT Meeting M5. Demonstrating the ability to - I gave updates on my PD 1 hr

develop plans that connect every opportunity with EV and
student with a school adult, eliminate
(7:30- Wellness update
bullying and profiling and implement
8:30) recommended threat assessment - Student Survey data
procedures. - Discussion on poster for
bullying prevention
K2. Demonstrating an understanding
of and model democratic value
K4. Helping learners grow and develop

as caring, informed citizens;
2/2 Wellness Poster - F6. Making presentations that are clear - Create and share of 1 hr
create for and easy to understand wellness poster designed
(3:15- fundraising to raise funding and give
4:15) a snap shot of out event
purpose and priorities to the
community and media
2/6 Child Study E3. Understanding the role and - Staff updates on specific 1 hr
Meeting coordination of social agencies and students
human services
(7:30 - - Discussion on what is
8:30) H6. Demonstrating an understanding best for each student
of alternative instructional designs, (evaluations, schedule,
curriculum, behavior management, and SEL support from
assessment accommodations and Northern Pines, etc…)
modifications - Caseload evaluation
Demonstrating the ability to

2/6 Trout Lake J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Meeting with Trout Lake 1 hr
Meeting for effective personnel recruitment, camp director
(8:30 - Wellness Day - Plan to move forward
9:30) J2. Demonstrating an understanding of with sessions and maps
staff development to improve the for the day
2/6 Committee J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Committee meeting for 2 hrs

Wellness Meeting staff development to improve the logistics
(3:15-
5:15)
2/6 Athletic G5. Identifying and interacting with - Assissted in supervising 3 hrs
Supervision internal and external publics after school basketball
(5:30 - game. Learning how it
8:30) schools and the school district works to supervise after
school events was a great
experience!
2/8 Wellness planning J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Met with James from 1.5 hrs
with Trout Lake staff development to improve the Trout Lake about last
(10:00 - week planning
11:30)
2/12 Wellness planning J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Met with James from 2 hrs
with Trout Lake staff development to improve the Trout Lake about the
(11:00 - maps for the PD day
1:00)
2/16 Wellness day wrap J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Final wrap up of projects 2 hrs
up of projects / staff development to improve the to make sure the wellness
(8:00- organizing the day is all good to go
10:00) committee
2/16 Dance / Event G5. Identifying and interacting with - Helped supervise the 2 hrs
Supervision internal and external publics middle school dance
(3:15 - - Part of seeing how PTA
5:15) schools and the school district volunteerism works with
fundraising/ student
council goals
2/19 District Wellness J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - Set up, facilitated, and 8 hrs
PD Day staff development to improve the ran our district PD day at
(7:15 - Trout Lake Camp
3:15) - This included setting up
J1. Demonstrating knowledge of sessions at Trout,
effective personnel recruitment,
organizing staff, going
through the sessions and
making sure they all ran
well, moving the staff
back to the secondary
campus, drawing/giving
away the wellness prizes,
and wrapping up all the
materials we used for the
day.
2/22 READ Act H1. Demonstrating the ability to - Read Act PD decisions 7 hrs
Committee enhance teaching and learning through - Website
(8:00- Meeting - Selection of evaluation
3:00) early childhood, elementary, middle tool for students: STAR
and junior high school, high school, or Fasbridge (or both)
special education, and adult levels; - Training for staff:
CAREIALL/ CORE/
H3. Demonstrating the ability to LETRS
develop, implement, and monitor - New legislation
requirements by 2025
curricular procedures and 2027
- How to plan PD within
H4. Demonstrating the ability to scheduled calendar days
identify instructional objectives and use and certain funds
valid and reliable performance
indicators and evaluative procedures to
measure performance outcome

implications.

staff development to improve the

labor relations and collective
bargaining
K3. Demonstrating the ability to

balance complex community demands
in the best interest of learners
2/22 Reading on K2. Demonstrating an understanding - Article about the 1 hr

perceptions of of and model democratic value perception of principals
(6:00- principals (from (link)
7:00) Mike)
2/22 DLT Meeting H2. Demonstrating the ability to - Link to agenda 2 hrs
(3:40- provide planning and methods to - Final review of strategic
5:40) plan
implications
- Alotment of resources for
K3. Demonstrating the ability to PD plans
balance complex community demands
in the best interest of learners
2/26 ELA High-Cycle - H7. Demonstrating an understanding - Spent the day going over 7 hrs
Curriculum of urgency of global competitiveness. new curriculum options
(8:00- Purchasing and aligning content
3:00) develop, implement, and monitor across eachh grade for
procedures to align sequence, and MS.
curricular procedures;
2/26 HS Sub Handbook - Finishing touches on the 1 hr

M4. Demonstrating understanding of sub handbook before
(4:00- meeting with the high
5:00) school principal
- Link
3/1 BLT Meeting L5. Identifying and giving priority to - Wellness day update 1 hr
significant issues (wrap up)
(7:30- - Conferences
L7. Demonstrating understanding of
8:30) different leadership and - Is a spring
decision-making strategies, including conference
but not limited to collaborative models necessary??
and model appropriately their - MS Office Configuration
implementation - Many concerns
shared for the
reconfiguring of
the office
3/4 Wellness Survey to L6. Demonstrating understanding of - Crafted with a few other 1 hr
(7:30- the District and utilize appropriate technology in colleagues to get
problem analysis;
8:30) feedback on the district
PD day
3/5 Meeting with HS M4. Demonstrating understanding of - Editing my document 35

Principal on the procedural predictabilities and plan - Moving forward with mins
(7:45 - Sub Handbook April 1st PD Day
8:20) - Teacher and sub training
3/13 Science of L1. Identifying the elements of a - Sourcewell collaboration 2 hrs
Reading Meeting problem situation by analyzing relevant with other teachers not in
(3:30- my district
5:30) solutions; - K-2 perspective on
teaching reading and
future implications
3/15 and ML BLT Meeting L2. Demonstrating adaptability and - Huge discussion on new 2 hrs
3/22 conceptual flexibility; schedule for next year
- Discussion on office
L1. Identifying the elements of a
(7:30- problem situation by analyzing relevant configuration and staff
8:30) information, framing issues, identifying concerns
solutions;
L5. Identifying and giving priority to

significant issues
L3. Assisting others in forming

opinions about problems and issues;
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Student: Mykala Griffin

Date and Project Activity Competencies or Standards Reflection Hours

F1. Formulating and carrying out plans

H3. Demonstrating the ability to

B1. Demonstrating an understanding

H6. Demonstrating an understanding

Demonstrating the ability to utilize data

G1. Articulating organizational

L2. Demonstrating adaptability and

Demonstrating the ability to utilize data

I1. Demonstrate an understanding of

I4. Demonstrating the ability to design

I4. Demonstrating the ability to design

I4. Demonstrating the ability to design

D3. Demonstrating an understanding

I1. Demonstrate an understanding of - Spent time this week

8/8/23 Summit A4. Demonstrating an understanding I attended a leadership retreat 3

9/13/23 Legislative A10. Demonstrating the ability to ● Interview with Mike 1

H1. Demonstrating the ability to

H6. Demonstrating an understanding

J5. Demonstrating an understanding of

9/15/23 Middle School L1. Identifying the elements of a ● First round of 1 hr

M1. Demonstrating the ability to

10/9/23 Preparation for I1. Demonstrate an understanding of - Creation of staff 2 hrs

10/25 ACP Meeting - G6. Understanding and responding to - Staff members 1 hr

I6. Demonstrating the ability to

M4. Demonstrating understanding of

M2. Demonstrating the ability to

M1. Demonstrating the ability to

11/7 EV - Planning C5. Demonstrating the ability to adapt - How to approach

11/13 School Board F8. Communicating appropriately - Failed referendum 3 hrs

A7. Serving as a spokesperson for the

A6. Setting of priorities in the context

J4. Describing and demonstrating the

H2. Demonstrating the ability to

11/17 December J2. Demonstrating an understanding of - I spent time collecting 1 hr

12/7 First meeting - L2. Demonstrating adaptability and - Introductions to and 1 hr

12/8 BLT HS Meeting: H7. Demonstrating an understanding - CCR exploration 1 hr

12/12 Prep with Miracle - Research for wellness 2 hrs

12/26 HS - Sub - Work on a sub handbook 3 hrs

1/5 MS BLT Meeting C4. Promoting sensitivity of diversity - Discussion on BLT 1 hr

1/5 MS Para Meeting - Walkthrough of para 1 hr

1/8 Update from J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Response and update of 1 hr

J7. Demonstrating understanding of

1/8 New Teacher PD - Catalyst session 1 hr

1/10 PTA Meeting - Presentation for PTA 2 hrs

1/11 Wellness updates - Updates to wellness plan 1hr

I5. Demonstrating the ability to

K2. Demonstrating an understanding

1/17 Shifting the - Discussion on science of 2 hrs

1/19 Donation selection J1. Demonstrating knowledge of - Discussion on donations 3 hrs

H4. Demonstrating the ability to

1/20 Science of H2. Demonstrating the ability to - Completing online 2 hrs

1/22 Meeting with F5. Demonstrating an understanding of - Phone meeting with 1 hr

1/22 Mike collaboration L6. Demonstrating understanding of - Wrap up new google 1 hr

1/24 Elevate PD H2. Demonstrating the ability to - Overseeing staff’s 1 hr

1/25 DLT Meeting H5. Appropriately using learning - AI Presentation on 1 hr

H2. Demonstrating the ability to

I6. Demonstrating the ability to

I6. Demonstrating the ability to

M2. Demonstrating the ability to