Carole C. Goodman
Associate Superintendent
Ana M. Brito Stein
A&S Personnel Assistant
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1) Create an MCPS Careers Profile
2) Apply to either AP or ASA eligibility pool--resume
lists classroom and leadership experiences
3) Attach evidence of completed coursework—
Admin I (AP only) and OAT 1
4) Attach evidence of Future Administrators’ Workshop
(FAW) or refresher (AP only)
5) Submit three recommendations
6) Complete written assessment (AP only)
7) Interview (AP only)
EXPERIENCE—AP AND ASA
 Minimum 5 years successful teaching or
counseling, PPW, or psychology experience
 Minimum 1 year within MCPS
 Included in, or in addition to, years of teaching,
candidates must have 2 years of:
 School-based leadership experience OR
 Assistant school administrator experience OR
 Central services administrator/instructional
specialist experience
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
 Teacher leadership is not limited to an
actual leadership position within the school
 Teacher leadership experiences may
include, but are not limited to:
 Providing professional development to other
teachers
 Developing curriculum and programs
Administrative Coursework
Requirement
Must be completed by Jan. 30, 2013
 Administrative and Supervisory
Certificate (Admin I)—AP Pool only
 Observing and Analyzing Teaching I
(OAT 1)—AP and ASA Pool
 OAT 1 refresher is provided for those who
completed OAT 1 more than three years
before application
Future Administrators’ Workshop
Requirement (FAW)
For the AP Pool only,
 If not currently an administrators,
complete the full-length FAW before
applying to AP Pool
 If a current administrator, take a 1-day
FAW refresher designed for your needs
 Submit certificate showing completion
of FAW or the refresher
RECOMMENDATIONS—AP
and ASA Pools
 Minimum of 3 recommendations from
principals/supervisors
 At least one recommendation from
current, direct supervisor/principal
 Recommendation forms will be
available on the MCPS website
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
For the AP Pool only,
 Required: 1-hour written assessment
to be completed at OHRD
 Writing prompts include typical AP
scenarios
 Writing is evaluated on the following:
• Following directions
• Problem-solving skills
• Language, mechanics & tone
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
(CONTINUED)
 Minimum score of 20 out of possible
25 points is required
 Each written response will be scored
by at least two independent scorers. A
third scorer may be used if necessary
INTERVIEW—AP Only
Once entry requirements are met, qualified
candidates will be invited to interview for AP Pool
 Panel of principals/directors will conduct
interviews
 Scoring rubric will be used during interview
 Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio
of work
 A satisfactory review from this panel will be
the final step in the approval process
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
INTERVIEW
Candidate has. . .
1) Applied to AP eligibility pool citing classroom
and leadership experiences
2) Completed Admin I and OAT I Coursework
3) Completed Future Administrators’ Workshop
(FAW)
4) Has submitted three recommendations—all are
recommend candidate for AP Pool
5) Successful completion of written assessment
TIMEFRAME FOR AP POOL
 Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012
 Evidence of coursework completion and
submitted recommendations are due by
Jan. 30, 2013
 All written assessments must be completed
by March 1, 2013
 Interviews will be held March 4-8, 2013 at
OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive
 Final List of AP Pool Candidates will be
released to principals on March 22, 2013
TIMEFRAME FOR ASA POOL
 Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012
 Evidence of OAT I coursework completion
and submitted recommendations are due
by Jan. 30, 2013
 Final List of ASA Pool Candidates will be
released to principals on March 22, 2013
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED!
 If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility
Pool, you will receive written notification
from OHRD of acceptance
 If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility
Pools, you may:
 Apply for advertised vacancies
 Receive request-for-interview calls from
principals and receive a call from the principal
with an offer
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED!
(CONTINUED)
 If selected to fill an AP or ASA vacancy,
selection must be approved by the deputy
superintendent of school support and
improvement.
 If not selected to fill an AP vacancy, you will
remain in the pool for a maximum of three
years
 If not selected to fill an ASA vacancy, you
must apply for the ASA Pool again next year
AP POOL TENURE
 Length of Tenure: 3 years
 If you are currently in the AP Pool
under the previous requirements,
you are not required to meet new
requirements.
 Required to meet new
requirements upon renewal
AP POOL RENEWAL
Renewal Requirements
 After 3 years, all candidates will take
1-year break before reapplying
 After 3 years in the AP Pool, OHRD
or OSSI will conduct an EXIT
interview with exiting candidates to
help them identify personal
leadership experiences to pursue
during 1-year break
AP POOL RENEWAL
(continued)
Once eligible to reapply, candidates must:
 Submit 3 new recommendations
 Ensure OAT I certification is updated
 Participate in 1-day refresher FAW
 Continue to meet standard on all
evaluations
 Interview with Principal/Director Panel if
renewing for first time under the new
requirements
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED. . .
 You will be informed in writing by
OHRD as to why you were not
selected for the AP or ASA Eligibility
Pool
 You may reapply the following year
WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR
CANDIDACY FOR AP POOL
 If you did not pass the writing
assessment, consider taking a writing
class
 Take FAW, if taken more than three
years ago
WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR
CANDIDACY FOR AP AND ASA
POOLS
 If recommendations are below standard,
make sure you ask for references from
those who best know your work.
 Take OAT I refresher, if taken more than
three years ago
 Assume as many leadership
opportunities as possible in preparation
for applying to the pool again.
QUESTIONS?
Application & Process

Ana M. Stein, 301-217-5110
Certification


Marie Bercaw, 301-279-3112
Susan Lebling, 301-279-3112
OAT I

Wade Coplen, 301-601-4800
Future Administrators’
Workshop

Nicole Quiroga, 301-353-8870