A professional development plan should include
activities that address each of the three competency domains. Specifically, the plan should address areas
of needed growth demonstrated in the superintendent self-assessments taken at
the beginning of the first course of the preparation program. Additionally,
the plan should incorporate the evolving needs of the superintendent so that
they are informed of current trends in education and state law.
Presently, the state’s funding of
schools is of great concern. Learning to
properly inform trustees as well as the larger community will be critical to a
school district’s financial viability. Additionally,
as the state’s political landscape changes, learning to guide voters to common
understanding of the need for increased state funding of schools will ultimately
result in increased taxation. Keeping voters
informed of the need for increased taxes will likely result in the success of
increased funding for school districts.
Professional development to build this skill set must be included in a professional
development plan.
As the state and federal accountability
and assessment programs evolve, superintendents must navigate and inform all
key stakeholders on the need for change.
Professional development must occur that will inform the superintendent
with operating knowledge of what the change is and how it will impact the
district’s instructional programs. Additionally,
collaborating with other superintendents addressing how they are meeting these
goals will be a critical aspect of development.
Developing a professional development
plan that addresses continuing as well as changing needs to the superintendent
is critical to success. I look forward
to developing as well as experiencing this on-going process of learning.
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