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Terrilyn Ladds: SCHOOL LEADERSHI P PROGRAM

Field Experience Checklist

Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards
January 25, 2008
Before your field experience can be considered complete, you have to provide evidence that you are
proficient at the level of between aspiring and beginning principal on each of the TILS Standards.
While EACH of the indicators below is not required, some are more important than others and the big
picture but demonstrate proficiency. I have left a few out b/c they are implied in the other work.

Please fill this out and submit it in your portfolio. If you cant answer the question, then chances
are you either need to do more FX or include another activity as documentation. If in doubt, ask a
peer to review.

Note: the specific standards and FX activities referred to are from the 2008-2013 version.


OVERALL Scope
A TN ILL-B qualifies you to be a principal K-12.
Indicators are in standard font.

My questions to you are in italics. Please
answerjust name the activity (eg: A-d or C-
g). Activities certainly may address more than one
standard/indicator
An effective instructional leader can work in more
than one school
Where do you show that you have some level of
leadership experience outside of your own school?
An effective instructional leader can address the
needs of students PreK-12.

Where do you show that you have some level of
proficiency at the elem., middle school and high school
level?

Standard A: Continuous Improvement
An effective instructional leader implements a systematic, coherent approach to bring about the
continuous growth in the academic achievement of all students.

Indicators are in standard font.

My question to you is in italics. Please
answerjust name the activity (eg: A-d or C-
g). Activities certainly may address more than one
standard/indicator
1. Engages the education stakeholders in developing a
school vision, mission and goals that emphasize learning
for all students and are consistent with that of the school
district.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
vision/mission as the emphasis in goal setting and
program development?
2. Facilitates the implementation of clear goals,
strategies, and timelines to carry out the vision and
mission that emphasize learning for all students and
keep those goals in the forefront of the schools
attention.
As above: no need to tell me twice
3. Creates and sustains an organizational structure that
supports school vision, mission, and goals that
emphasize learning for all students.
As above
4. Facilitates the development, implementation,
evaluation and revision of data informed school-wide
improvement plans for the purpose of continuous school
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
the use of data in school improvement?
A-f: participate on committee for SIP and analyze data
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improvement. 10/2012
A.n. Interview with principal; A.n. Interview with lead
teacher and former middle school Asst. Prin
A.t. Discretionary Grant proposal; A.t. Community
Foundation grant received (Elem, Middle and High
School)

5. Collaborates with parents/guardians, community
agencies and school system leaders in the
implementation of continuous improvement.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
working with parents? Build rapport and communication
plan
6. Communicates and operates from a strong belief that
all students can achieve academic success.
Where do you show demonstrate this belief?


Standard B: Culture for Teaching and Learning
An effective instructional leader creates a school culture and climate based on high expectations
conducive to the success of all students.

Indicators:
You may have done some of these in 5630: if so, be
sure they are in your portfolio AND you have written the
reflective piece
1. Develops and sustains a school culture based on
ethics, diversity, equity and collaboration.
Assuming you did this is 5630; you dont need to add
anything here.
2. Advocates, nurtures, and leads a culture conducive to
student learning.
As above
3. Develops and sustains a safe, secure and disciplined
learning environment.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
discipline? B-a Conduct a Climate Analysis (4/2013)
B.f. Discipline plan
B. l. School Safety Audit
6. Develops a leadership team designed to share
responsibilities and ownership to meet student learning
goals.
This is in A-a. If you did not do/document it, you need
to.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of change processes
and the ability to lead the implementation of productive
changes in the school.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
understanding and implementing change and addressing
resistance?
B-a: Conduct a Climate Analysis (4/2013)
8. Leads the school community in building relationships
that result in a productive learning environment.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
working with the community as a whole?
B-x: Review student/school handbook (6/2013)
B-z: Critique school website, critique departments
website (6/2013)
9. Encourages and leads challenging, research based
changes.
Same as B-7

10. Establishes and cultivates strong, supportive family
connections.
This is probably the same as A-5 above.
Establish and maintain rapport with parents of students
on caseload through regular communication and parental
input (8/2012-5/2013)
12. Establishes effective lines of communication with
teachers, parents, students and stakeholders.
Same as B-7
Establish and maintain rapport with teachers and parents
through regular communication (email, phone calls)
about things progress in class. Regular communication
with students about their status on goals and
concerns/needs 8/2012-5/2013
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13. Recruits, hires, and retains teachers whose values
and instructional frameworks align with the schools
mission.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
hiring and/or retaining teachers with such values?
D-w: Participate in hiring process via screening and
conducting interviews of potential employees 5/2012
B. s. AT Teacher Critique


Standard C: Instructional Leadership and Assessment
An effective instructional leader facilitates the use of instructional practices that are based on
assessment data and continually improve student learning.

Indicators:
You may have done these in 5640: if so, be sure they are
in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective
piece
1. Leads a systematic process of student assessment and
program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative
data.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
evaluation of programs?
C-a: Participate in the SIP through student achievement
data analysis (9/2012)
2. Leads the professional learning community in
analyzing and improving curriculum and instruction.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
working with others to analyze and improve curriculum
and instruction C-a: Participate in the SIP through
student achievement data analysis (9/2012)
C-k: chaired student support team for one year (8/2012-
5/2013)
C-r: complete curriculum alignment (project) to a
standardized test (7/2013)
C.q. Complete curriculum alignment (project) to
common core state standards (7/2013)


3. Ensures access to a rigorous curriculum and the
supports necessary for all students to meet high
expectations.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
rigor in your curriculum?
4. Recognizes literacy and numeracy are essential for
learning and ensures they are embedded in all subject
areas.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
literacy and numeracy across the curriculum?
C-v: Assist teachers in scaffolding activities to improve
literacy for language (8/2013-5/2013)
5. Uses research based best practice in the development,
design, monitoring and implementation of curriculum,
instruction, and assessment.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
use of best practices? C-v: Assist teachers in scaffolding
activities to improve literacy for language (8/2013-
5/2013)

6. Monitors and evaluates the schools curricular
program for rigor.
?Same as C-3?
7. Provides teachers and parents with assessment results
on a regular basis.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
sharing assessment data?
Conduct progress monitoring of goals/objectives and
provide progress reports to teachers & parents (8/2013-
5/2013)
8. Develops and implements a system to regularly
communicate student academic progress and assessment
results to parents, students, and teachers
same as above

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Standard D: Professional Growth
An effective instructional leader improves student learning and achievement by developing and
sustaining high quality professional development.

Indicators:
You may have done these in 5760: if so, be sure they are
in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective
piece
1. Systematically supervises and evaluates faculty and
staff.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
teacher observation/evaluation?
D-m: observe and critique AT teacher completing
evaluations, reports and IEP meeting.(8/2013-8/2013)
D-s: mentor new AT teachers for year (8/2012-5/2013)
2. Promotes, facilitates and evaluates professional
development.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
PD (development, delivery, evaluation)?
D-c: Develop and conduct a staff development sessions
for AT Department and Ex. Ed. Department as a
whole(8/2012-8/2013)
Develop and conduct teacher training sessions for
technology use. (8/2012-5/2013)
D-k: present info learned in outside PD in department
chair meetings, AT staff meeting and through train the
trainer model (8/2012-5/2013)
D-x: participate in writing a job description for AT
technician and AT team member (10/2011)
5. Works in collaboration with the school community to
align high quality professional development with the
schools improvement plan to impact student learning.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
the alignment of PD with the SIP? D-c: Develop and
conduct a staff development sessions for AT Department
and Ex. Ed. Department as a whole (8/2012-8/2013)
Develop and conduct teacher training sessions for
technology use.
D-bb: Locate and complete cost analysis for AT team to
attend PD sessions, submit to supervisor for approval
and issuance of resources to attend; Participate in grant
writing to secure funds for AT Department (8/2012-
8/2013)



Standard E: Management of the School
An effective instructional leader facilitates learning and teaching through the effective use of
resources.

Indicators:
You may have done these in 5770: if so, be sure they are
in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective
piece
1. Establishes a set of standard operating procedures and
routines that are understood and followed by all staff.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
assisting with this?
Develop and review procedures for completing AT
evaluations, follow-ups, meetings, etc. (8/2011)- unsure
of TILS standard

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2. Focuses daily operation on the academic achievement
of all students.
same
3. Garners and employs resources to achieve the
schools mission.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
garnering resources? Or using those supplied in an
effective manner? E-i Work with site supervisor and
secretaries responsible for the operational budget for AT
Department and Ex. Ed in general
Participated in grant writing to secure resources to
improve ability to provide technology to students
4. Prepares and regularly monitors an annual operational
budget that aligns with the schools improvement plan.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
knowledge of budget processes/limitations?
E-i: Work with site supervisor and secretaries
responsible for the operational budget for AT
Department and Ex. Ed in general

Completed budget project for School Management class


5. Mobilizes community resources to support the
schools mission.
For 5-6-7: where do you show knowledge of working
with the community regarding resources, equity and
positive relations? A. c. Management of AT Resources

7. Implements a shared understanding of resource
management based upon equity, integrity, fairness, and
ethical conduct.
Same as #5
Budget Exercise Completed in School Management
Class
8. Develops a comprehensive strategy for positive
community and media relations.
Same as #5



Standard F: Ethics
An effective instructional leader facilitates continuous improvement in student achievement
through processes that meet the highest ethical standards and promote advocacy including political
action when appropriate.

Indicators:
You may have done these in 5810: if so, be sure they are
in your portfolio AND you have written the reflective
piece
1. Performs all professional responsibilities with
integrity and fairness.
This is evaluated in your checkpoints: you dont need to
add anything F. a. and F. b. New Teacher Handbook
2. Models and adheres to a professional code of ethics
and values.
Assuming you did this is 5810, you dont need to add
anything F. f. Professional Code of Ethics
3. Makes decisions within an ethical context while
respecting the dignity of all.
Assuming you wrote your Code of Ethics in 5810 and
then did F-k, that would cover it.
4. Advocates to district and state-level decision-makers
when educational, social or political changes are
necessary to improve learning for students.
Assuming you did this is 5810 (your advocacy project),
you dont need to add anything
5. Makes decisions that are in the best interests of
students and aligned with the vision of the school.
If you did FX F-k or l, they would address this
6. Considers legal, moral and ethical implications when
making decisions.
If you did FX F-k or l, they would address this
7. Acts in accordance with federal and state Assuming you took School Law, your New Teacher
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constitutional provisions, statutory standards and
regulatory applications.
Handbook would address this. BE SURE to add the
reflective piece!


Standard G: Diversity
An effective instructional leader responds to and influences the larger personal, political, social,
economic, legal and cultural context in the classroom, school, and the local community while
addressing diverse student needs to ensure the success of all students.

Indicators:
1. Develops and implements an appropriate diversity
policy involving the school community and stakeholders
which encompasses program planning and assessment
efforts.
Where do you show your level of proficiency regarding
diversity? G-g Mentor/coach a AT new teacher to
enhance his/her skills in working with families with
diverse backgrounds or needs. Diversity Project (August
2012-May 2013)
G-h Mentor/coach a new AT teacher to enhance
his/her skills in modifying curriculum/instruction to
meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds.
(August 2012-May 2013)


2. Recruits, hires and retains a diverse staff. Probably the same as B-13
3. Interacts effectively with diverse individuals and
groups using a variety of interpersonal skills in any
given situation.
Same as #1 above
5. Leads the faculty in engaging families/parents in the
education of their children.
?Same as B-7, 12?