In comparing my answers from the pre-assessment to the post-assessment, I noticed that I have gained strength and competency in many areas in Domains I, II, III. I also noticed that I still have areas that need improvement. Even though I have gained insight and knowledge into all ten Superintendent competencies, I believe I will not feel competent or consider some areas strengths until I have actually experienced them first hand.
Domain I – Leadership of the Educational Community – is the area I believe I have grown the most in during this superintendent program. In competency 4 in the pre-assessment I had several areas I wanted to improve in. At the end of this program I feel much more competent in the area of superintendent –school board roles and relationships and in preparing and recommending district policies to improve student learning.
Domain II – Instructional Leadership – is the area I still believe in my strength. Through the course activities and the internship plan, I now feel stronger in Competency 7 especially in the area of personnel services and providing effective professional development to all employees. Although instructional leadership is my strength, I still will continue to learn as much as I can about secondary curriculum and state standards for the high school level as well as stay on top of the new trends and theories for secondary education.
Domain III – Administrative Leadership – is still the area I feel I need the most improvement. However, I do feel confident now in many of the competencies that I felt I needed improvement in on the pre-assessment. I know feel as though I know who to “apply principles of leadership and management to the district’s physical plan and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment” (Competency 9). Although I can’t say I feel strong in my knowledge of all the laws, codes, and policies, I know now where to look for them and how to read them and use them in making the best legal administrative decisions for a district.
