The Individual Leadership
Plan (ILP)
(1/26th of the MAPA)
MAPA Task Group
Introduce yourself to
your elbow partner.
Share your name, rank
and duty location and
one interesting fact
about yourself.
Welcome
What it is!
• Promotes professional growth
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Aligned to our Community Strategic Plan
Vehicle for dialogue with supervisor
Your plan, Your goal.
1-2 page document
Short term (1-2 year) plan
Addresses one area of CSP
Data driven (multiple data sources
recommended)
• Written in SMART format
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A one-size fits all plan
Designed to address multiple goals
Expected to be lengthy or cumbersome
Expected to last more than 1 or 2 cycles
What it is not!
The Individual Leadership Plan
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The administrator develops and
implements an ILP based on analyzed
data relevant to a specific need. The
ILP contains all components in
accordance with the specified
guidelines. The plan is modified
through on-going assessment and
results are measurable and
observable.
Writing SMART Objectives is not a simple
task. These tips can help make your ILP
objective more powerful. The MAPA
indicates that the ILP should be based on
analyzed data that is relevant to an identified
and specific need in the school.
SMART Objectives
Don't use words too big for the subject.
Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very';
otherwise you'll have no word left when
you want to talk about something really
infinite.
C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
Notable Quotable
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Let’s get busy!
Specific
• State clearly observable actions that
will lead to attainment.
• Identify the data that will serve as the
baseline or reference point.
• List the criteria for the expected
(successful) result.
Checkpoint
What data will serve as the baseline?
What data will indicate success?
EXAMPLE
Lead the infusion of technology so all
teachers and students demonstrate
proficiency in the ability to design, produce,
and use multimedia in accordance with
National Educational Technology (NET)
Standards for Teachers and Students.
Provide staff development opportunities
targeted at use of video communication,
multi-media and on-line resources.
Clearly define what you will do and how
you will do it.
Measurable
• What measures and instruments will
be used to determine progress and
measure effectiveness?
• List them.
• Quantify the expected result.
(Percentage, number, frequency)
Checkpoint
How and when are data collected?
EXAMPLE
• The mean score of students’ performance on
the technology assessment developed from
the NET standards will be 80% or higher on
the post test.
• Teacher proficiency will be determined by the
frequency, number, and quality of student
produced multimedia products and an
increase in positive perception of the use of
technology as measured by feedback from
parents.
Concrete criteria for tracking
progress and determining success
Your turn!
Write your ILP
By failing to prepare, you are
preparing to fail.
Benjamin Franklin
Notable Quotable
Turn to your table partner and share the
first part of your SMART Objective.
Share & Reflect
The man who writes about himself
and his own time is the only man
who writes about all people and all
time.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
Notable Quotable
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Attainable
• List resources and tools.
• Develop a realistic timeline.
• Select task within your realm of
authority and capability.
• Are there factors beyond your control?
• Is this objective challenging and
realistic?
Checkpoint
Are there barriers to the successful completion of
this objective?
Are there sufficient resources available?
EXAMPLE
• Lead a review of the NET standards and
the development of pre- post-test for
students. Develop and administer needs
assessment for teachers or use existing
NET’s assessment. Ensure training is
provided by the educational technologist,
information specialist, and video
communication teacher. Students will
complete projects using technology
throughout the school year.
Show the connection between your
actions and the desired result.
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EXAMPLE…continued
Resources: NET and PTS standards,
on-line resources, International Society
for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Research: AISV Project: The
Development of Thinking Skills Report
The use of web 2.0 Technologies to
promote HOTS
Redefining Literacy for the 21st
century.
Show the connection between your
actions and the desired result.
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Results-focused
• Clearly define the results you expect to
see. (Quantifiable)
• What will be the impact on the
organization?
Checkpoint
Does the objective support an organizational
or a strategic goal?
How does the successful completion of this
objective influence staff, students or
community?
EXAMPLE
Students will attain a score of 80% or higher
on the NET standards assessment and
have demonstrated proficiency in the use
of multimedia as measured by
performance tasks completed as class
assignments.
An increase in positive perception of the use
of technology as measured by feedback
from parents will be noted.
Clearly define the result you expect
to achieve. Be specific.
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Timeline
• Develop and insert the timeline and
checkpoints.
Checkpoint
Are there conflicting events that
might not support success?
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EXAMPLE
August 2009 – start
Sept – October 2009 – administer NET
pre-assessments
November 2009 – staff development
December 2009 – teachers share products
at faculty meetings
April 2010 – showcase students’ products
May 2010 – solicit feedback from parents;
administer post-assessment
List start date, review
dates, and end date.
Your turn!
Write your ILP!
“Don't say you don't have enough time. You
have exactly the same number of hours per
day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur,
Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da
Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."
H. Jackson Brown
Notable Quotable
Turn to your table partner and share the final
parts of your SMART Objective.
Share & Reflect
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers
strength from distress, and grows brave
by reflection.
Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809)
Notable Quotable
– How did the objective help to improve
your responsibilities as an
administrator?
– How does the objective impact your staff
and students?
– What have you learned that you will
share with others?
– What are the anticipated results of your
objective?
Reflective Self-Assessment
The important thing about the ILP is……
Summary - The Important Thing
Questions?