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.
I love that you feel you need to experience first hand some of these opportunities to feel better about your competencies. I am feeling the same way! As you stated, knowing where to look and how to read different policies will make a great difference to your leadership. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteDenise, I agree that Domain III is still my area of greatest need. I am in agreement that I know in theory how to apply the principals but implementation is another challenge. Do you think that any superintendent thinks they are confident in this area before they have to actually do it? I am not sure Shelley
ReplyDeleteDenise, Experience is the best teacher. I recently compared leadership to public speaking. I remember how uncomfortable I was the first time I had to give a public speech. Now I can do it without even thinking about being nervous. I think the same is true of leadership. Those roles that were once uncomfortable to us will become second nature as we gain experience with them.
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