Where you find a great school, you will find a distinguished leader igniting a passion for meeting the needs of all children. ISTINGUISHED EADERSHIP IN RACTICE
2010‐2011 Cohort Application Sponsored by N.C. Department of Public Instruction & The University of North Carolina Learn NC Developed and Provided by the N.C. Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association Exemplary North Carolina Principals Sought for New Leadership Development “Train‐the‐Trainer” Model The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and UNC Learn NC have partnered with the N.C. Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) to provide a leadership development program for practicing school principals. This professional development model, entitled Distinguished Leadership in Practice (DLP), is aligned to the new performance evaluation standards recently adopted by the State Board of Education for North Carolina’s school leaders. DLP, a non‐traditional professional development model, allows participants to critically examine the meaning and application of “Distinguished” school leadership through a problem‐based, real‐world approach. In DLP, practicing North Carolina principals are provided as models of exemplary school leadership allowing participants to study the behaviors, attitudes and competencies that define a “Distinguished” school leader. Throughout the year‐long experience, participants are led and coached through a proven continuous improvement approach. Participants engage in a series of authentic activities designed to build the capacity of their schools and their own capacity as “Distinguished” school leaders. DLP uses a blended, cohort‐based approach that combines face‐to‐face, on‐line, and small‐group sharing sessions. To limit time away from their schools, participants attend six face‐to‐face sessions once every other month. In between face‐to‐face sessions, they access on‐line material and on‐line coaching to assist them with their school improvement activities. They also participate in guided small‐group sessions with cohort members from their regions where they share and receive feedback on their efforts to apply proven leadership practices in their schools. NCPAPA is now accepting applications for the first “train‐the‐trainer” DLP cohort who will be invited to be prepared as potential DLP facilitators in their regions. The application period runs through April 30 with applicants being selected and notified by May 17. Superintendents and RESA directors are being asked to nominate exemplary principals from their regions for this highly selective process. Self‐
nominations will also be accepted with superintendent approval. Criteria for candidate selection are as follows: • Practicing school leader with a proven track record for achieving strong student results • Demonstrated ability and desire to lead and coach peers • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Demonstrated commitment to being a team player in a Professional Learning Community • Willingness to learn how to work in an e‐learning environment • Support of the superintendent All face‐to‐face sessions for this select group of first‐cohort participants will be held in Raleigh with the first session being held on June 24‐25. Future DLP cohorts will participate in the model in their regions. 2010‐2011 Cohort Application To be completed by nominee: Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ (Title) First M.I. Last Job title: _____________________________________________________________________________ School name: _________________________________________________________________________ School address: _______________________________________________________________________ Street City School phone: _____________________________ School fax: _________________________________ E‐mail address: ________________________________________________________________________ Home address: ________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip code Home phone: _____________________________ Mobile: ____________________________________ SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS: Please check all that apply: Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Early College Charter Grades: _____________________________ Total enrollment: _________________________________ My school is considered (check one): Urban Suburban Rural __________ % of students in your school classified as special education students __________ % of students in your school classified as ELL or limited‐English students __________ % of students on free/reduced lunches Approximate racial and ethnic composition of students in your school: _____ % American Indian _____ % White _____ % Asian _____ % Other _____ % Black or African American _____ % Hispanic or Latino DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS: School district name: ___________________________________________________________________ School superintendent: _________________________________________________________________ Name E‐mail address School district address: _________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip code School district phone: _________________________ School district fax: ________________________ My School district is considered (check one): Large district (over 10,000 students) Middle sized district (5,000‐10,000 students) Small district (under 5,000 students) PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION/EDUCATION: Education Institute Dates of attendance Degree _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Professional experience (Please limit to past 10 years using the most relevant positions.) Position School School System Dates _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Total number of years as an assistant principal __________ Total number of years at current school __________ as a principal __________ PERSONAL STATEMENT: Selection Criteria: •
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Practicing school leader with a proven track record for achieving strong student results Demonstrated ability and desire to lead and coach peers Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated commitment to being a team player in a Professional Learning Community Willingness to learn how to work in an e‐learning environment Support of the superintendent Reflect on the above selection criteria as you prepare a short summary addressing the changes that have occurred in your school and the steps that you have taken in your leadership role to make those changes occur. Please feel free to reflect on previous experience if you have been serving in your current role for less than a year. (Maximum 500 words‐ please attach on a separate page to this form.) REFERENCE: Peer reference: _______________________________________________________________________ Name Phone number: _______________________________ E‐mail: _________________________________ SIGNATURE: I pledge the provided material is accurate and current. _____________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature Date Return to: The N.C. Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association attn: DLP P.O. Box 27711, Raleigh, NC 27611 FAX this form to 919‐828‐6099 or return electronically to edoyle@ncpapa.net by April 30, 2010 Selected participants will be notified by May 17, 2010. Cohort participants are limited to fifty (50) and will be selected by the DLP Professional Development Committee. Questions? Please contact Shirley Prince at 800‐766‐1632 Sponsored by N.C. Department of Public Instruction & the University of North Carolina Learn NC Developed and Provided by N.C. Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association