Memo
To: Superintendent(s) and Designee(s)
From: Dr. Claudie J. Mackey, NNCSLP Director
Mrs. Yvonne S. Walton, NNCSLP Coordinator
DATE: August 15, 2011
RE: NNCSLP “Problem-Based Learning” Initiative 2011-2012
Elizabeth City State University, in partnership with nine high-need, rural poverty-stricken local education agencies (Bertie,
Chowan, Edgecombe, Halifax-Weldon City, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Warren and Washington), seeks to implement a
project entitled the Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program (NNCSLP). NNCSLP is designed for both the
Competitive Priority (e.g., working with Schools in Improvement, Low-Performing, Corrective Action and Turnaround) and the
Invitational Priority (e.g., increase number of new certified principals and assistant principals).
“Problem-Based Learning” Initiative 2011-2012 applications are being sought from principal(s) and
assistant principal(s) with the critique and approval of the superintendent and/or designee. This initiative
is funded by the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement via the
Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program at Elizabeth City State University.
NNCSLP is offering each district the opportunity to receive funds. There is a projected total of
$170,599.00 available which equates to $18,955.00 to be awarded, on a competitive basis, within each
district.
Funds could be used for a variety of purposes as long as they are linked to ameliorate a need to the
North Carolina Standards of School Executives’ practices and artifacts. When planning, please
remember, NNCSLP funds are not to be used to purchase equipment. These funds are not intended to be
used to supplant or supplement existing programs. Request for funds could include targeted professional
development and contracted services (consultant or consultants – up to $ 700.00 per day).
Please make sure each principal who works with Schools in Improvement, Low-Performing Schools,
Corrective Action or Turnaround Schools receives a copy of the application and adheres to the
deadline(s). The deadline for submitting proposals will be September 15, 2011. Awards will be
announced to successful recipients on or before October 15, 2011.
If you have any questions, please contact Claudie Mackey at 252.335.3479 or
cjmackey@mail.ecsu.edu and/or Yvonne Walton at 252.335.3604 or yswalton2@mail.ecsu.edu.
cc: Dominion Consulting & Grant-Writing, L. L. C.
Dr. Shirley M. Turnage, Director
Problem-Based Learning Initiatives have been adapted for the Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership
Program from the Comprehensive Partnership for Math Science Achievement Program’s Mini-Grant component
developed by Dr. Shirley M. Turnage and funded in 1997 by the National Science Foundation for Bertie, Halifax (Weldon
City), Hertford, Northampton and Warren Counties.
Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program
Problem-Based Learning Initiative 2011-2012
“Quick Look”
Application
Title Page
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2.
3.
4.
Title of Project
School’s Name and/or Schools’ Names
Principal(s)/Assistant Principal(s) Name(s)
Project beginning and ending dates.
Note: Ending date must be on/or before July 20, 2012.
Special Note: If projects are completed before July 20, 2012, the Summary Report and
the financial supporting documentations are due to Mrs. Walton within thirty (30) days
after the ending date of the Problem-Based Learning Initiative.
5. Amount Requested. Must be spent within thirty days of the PBLI ending date.
6. Overview of Project (Brief Descriptions)
a. Goal (Principal/Assistant Principal NCSSE goal and “measurable” objectives)
b. Target Group - Be very specific. Give numbers (ex. 15 teachers) with percentage(s); Give
categories: (ex. # of parents; # of students, grade level(s), specify subject(s); # of teachers, grade
levels(s), specify subjects; # of support staff, position(s); and # of administrator(s), position(s), etc.).
c. Plan of Action/Implementation Strategies
d. Materials, Contracted Services, Other.
e. Evaluation. Use numbers with percentage(s) specified in parenthesis. Specify objectives in
measurable terms. State the results projected for each objective. What data will be collected? How
will the data be analyzed? What data driven decisions are being sought? What instruments will be
used? Explain what impact is being sought (e.g., school’s designation, instructional delivery,
differentiated instruction, student achievement, parental involvement, professional learning
communities, school executive leadership, etc.). (See – Examples of Measurable Objectives, page
11)
f. Plan for Determining Success of the Project (evaluation’s measurable outcomes)
7. Submit portion of current school improvement plan applicable to the PBLI.
8. Pre-Assessment (per NCSSE criteria). Must be submitted with PBLI application.
Signatures:
Principal(s) ___________________________________________ Date _________
Assistant Principal(s) ___________________________________ Date _________
Superintendent and/or Designee___________________________ Date _________
Problem-Based Learning Initiatives have been adapted for the Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program
from the Comprehensive Partnership for Math Science Achievement Program’s Mini-Grant component developed by Dr.
Shirley M. Turnage and funded in 1997 by the National Science Foundation for Bertie, Halifax (Weldon City), Hertford,
Northampton and Warren Counties
Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program
“Problem-Based Learning Initiative 2011-2012”
Summary Report
Due: 30 days after the PBLI ending date
To: Yvonne S. Walton, Coordinator
LEA: ______________________________________ School: ________________________
1.
2.
3.
4.
Title of Project
Principal(s) Name(s)
Assistant Principal(s) Name(s)
Goal and Objectives (measurable terms). Be very specific. Give numbers (ex. 15
teachers) with percentage(s); Give categories: (ex. # of parents; # of students, grade
level(s), specify subject(s); # of teachers, grade levels(s), specify subjects; # of support
staff, position(s); and # of administrator(s), position(s), etc.).
5. Description of Plan of Action/Implementation (e.g., What did you do? What researchbased strategies were used? Who were involved (give numbers and categories)? How
did you do it?
6. Budget. Supporting documentation is due to Mrs. Walton within thirty (30) days after
the ending date of the Problem-Based Learning Initiative.
7. Evaluation. Use numbers with percentage(s) specified in parenthesis. Specify objectives
in measurable terms. (See – Examples of Measurable Objectives, page 11). State the
results showed or yielded for each objective. What data were collected? How were the
data analyzed? What data driven decisions were made? What instruments were used?
Explain what impact was made (e.g., school’s designation, instructional delivery,
differentiated instruction, student achievement, parental involvement, professional
learning communities, school executive leadership, etc.).
8. Lesson Learned: What would you do differently? As an instructional leader, what did the
implementation of the PBLI mean to you?
9. Comments: If necessary, use additional pages.
10. Post-Assessment (per NCSSE criteria). Must be submitted with summary report.
Signatures:
Principal(s)______________________________________________________ Date _________
Assistant Principal(s)______________________________________________ Date ________
Superintendent and/or Designee _____________________________________ Date ________
Problem-Based Learning Initiatives have been adapted for the Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program from the
Comprehensive Partnership for Math Science Achievement Program’s Mini-Grant component developed by Dr. Shirley M. Turnage
and funded in 1997 by the National Science Foundation for Bertie, Halifax (Weldon City), Hertford, Northampton and Warren
Counties.
Examples of Measurable Objectives
1. By December 2014, fifty-four (54) individuals referred by their superintendents will have
completed Elizabeth City State University’s MSA Program or add-on, be
employable and when employed work for two years in a high –need school in a
high-need school system as a requirement of being a recipient of financial support
provided by Northeastern North Carolina School Leadership Program through a grant
from the United States Department of Education.
2. By December 2014, eighty (80) principals and /or assistant principals who participate in
professional development activities afforded through Problem-Based Learning
Initiatives will show an increase in their pre-post scores as measured by the North
Carolina Standards for School Executives ( a state measure of principal skills) and
who will be retained in their positions in high-need schools in high-need LEAs for at
least two years.
3. By the end of the 2010-2011 school year , out of 200 fourth graders, EOG Math score
will increase from 50% (100) scoring at grade level proficiency ( Level III/IV ) to
75% (150).
4. By the end of the semester, fifty percent (50) of 100 middle school teachers who
participated in the technology workshop will be able to demonstrate a minimum of
five lessons on integrating technology into their instructional delivery during the
second semester as reported by their mentors.
5. As a result of 100 principals and 50 assistant principals participating in the ProblemBased Learning Initiative (PBLI) technical assistance workshop, 90% (90) principals
and 80% (40) assistant principals will have acquired the skills to develop a highquality PBLI, and upon review receive a rating of approved as submitted or pending
modifications.
6. As a result of implementing a parent/guardian involvement outreach plan for a
parent/guardian population of 400, their participation in school activities will increase
from 25% (100) to 60%(240) during the 2010-2011 school year.