Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Leadership Certification Update
August 15, 2008
Because Leadership Matters.
Because Leadership Preparation Makes
a Difference.
Because What We Have Been Doing is NOT
Working.
Because Performance-Based is the Missing Link.
Understand this is a Significant Change.
It is NOT a typical PSC Rule change.
There Will Be Obstacles and Resistance.
Two Ways of Approaching a Task:
Find Reasons Why it Won’t Work
Find Ways to Make it Work
The job of school leaders has
been transformed by
extraordinary economic,
demographic, technological,
and global change.
Educating School Leaders
Arthur Levine, 2005
LEADERSHIP REDESIGN
• PREPARATION STANDARDS AND
APPROVED PROGRAMS
• ASSESSMENT
• CERTIFICATE STRUCTURE
The Georgia Model for Educational Leadership
The Learning Leader
Leading
Change
Leadership Theory
Principles of Strategic Planning
Systems Theory
Development of a Vision
Implementation of a Vision
Community Political Analysis
Conflict Mediation
Consensus Building
Change Process
Basic Research Skills
Statistical Interpretation
Developing a database
Acquisition of appropriate data
Data analysis techniques
Selecting Improvement Options
Communication Skills
Managing
Instruction
Applied Learning Theories
Student Growth & Development
Organizational Structure
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Implementation
Curriculum Evaluation
Curriculum Alignment
Measurement & Assessment
Data-Based Decision Making
Cognitive Development
Learning Theories
Principles of Effective
Instruction
Teaching Strategies
Scheduling
Applied Motivational Theories
Classroom Management
Leading
Personnel
Selecting Appropriate Staff
Hiring Appropriate Staff
Evaluation Strategies
Assessing System/Staff Needs
Retraining weak staff
Removing Problem staff
Professional Development Skills
Adult Learning Theory
Applied Motivational Theories
Team Building Skills
Distributed Leadership Skills
Teacher Support Skills
Communication Skills
Managing
Resources
State Budgeting Procedures
Financial Forecasting
Cost Effective Planning
Resource Allocation
Cash Flow Management
Accurate Fiscal Reporting
Pupil Personnel Services
Benefits Programs
Facilities Planning & Maintenance
Purchasing
Risk Management
Administering Auxiliary Programs
Organizational Structure
Local Policy Development
Georgia School Law
State and Federal Regulations
Ethics for Georgia Educators
Technology Based Info. Mgmt.
Murphy and Hill 2006
GEORGIA LEADER
Any individual who has the authority
and/or responsibility, in a supervisory
role, for Board-approved educational
programs and/or personnel required
to hold certification for their assigned
job as determined by the PSC.
LEADER DEFINITION
For the Purpose (Only) of Accepting
Candidates into an L-6/7
Performance-Based Program,
Leadership Position Determined by
the Local School System
in Partnership with their
College/University Provider
Certificate Structure
Incoming
“Old”
“Out of State”
Certificate
Certificate
“NEW”
Certificate
Almost Finished
“Old”
Cert Program
Leadership
Endorsements
L-5 Program and GACE
Assessment
• Similar structure to existing programs.
• Emphasis on Leadership Core Knowledge.
• Content must be aligned with new standards.
• GACE Leadership Assessment must be passed.
Masters Degree or higher may be in any field,
combined with GACE Leadership Assessment.
L-6 or L-7 Program
• Performance-Based
• Building or System level, based on
leader’s area of job responsibility
• Building Leader programs emphasize
Instructional Leadership skills focused
on student achievement.
• System Leader programs emphasize
Management of Resources to
facilitate student learning.
New Georgia Leadership Certificates
Superintendent (PL-6/7)
PL
PL
NPL
Building Leader
(PL-6/7)
System Leader
(PL-6/7)
Employment in an Educational Leadership Position
Pre-Service Leadership Candidate (NL-5>)
PL
NPL
NL
LEADERSHIP PREPARATION CHANGES:
Where are we NOW?
• New preparation standards approved, effective
April 15, 2007.
• Previous state-approved programs sunset on
July 1, 2008.
• New performance-based programs approved at
14 Georgia Universities as of July 10, 2008.
New state-approved programs will begin in Fall 2008.
LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT CHANGES:
Where are we NOW?
• The GACE Leadership Assessment was administered
for the first time on June 14, 2008.
• Passing scores were set by the PSC on August 14, 2008
and scores from the June test will be distributed on
August 29, 2008.
• The last date the Praxis Leadership test could be
taken and used for Leadership certification in
Georgia WAS March 15, 2008. (Special re-test for
those pre-registered, missed due to Atlanta tornado;
scored and mailed on April 29, 2008.)
‘OLD’ GEORGIA CERTIFICATE HOLDERS What About Us?
• Holders of Clear Renewable L-5, L-6 or L-7 certificates
issued prior to SEP 30, 2009:
GRANDFATHERED - KEEP “L” CERTIFICATE
Certificate will NOT be Performance-Based.
Renew with standard requirements.
Continue to be eligible to be hired/serve as leaders.
If L-5, do NOT have to move to PL-6 or PL-7.
May elect to add PB Designators, not required.
What if I am Already Enrolled in a Georgia
Leadership Program?
• Complete Existing Program and:
• pass Praxis Leadership test by NLT March 15, 2008
OR
• pass GACE Leadership Assessment to be given the
first time on June 14, 2008.
The Date of PROGRAM COMPLETION
is the Key…..
What if I am Already Enrolled in a Georgia
Leadership Program?
• Those completing their initial Leadership Program
AFTER September 30, 2009 must have GACE
and, upon leadership employment, MUST enroll in
a Level-6 or Level-7 Performance-Based Leadership
Program.
What if I am an Incoming Out-of State
Leadership Certificate Holder?
• No change from existing procedures.
• Move employment to Georgia with out-of-state “L”
certificate and “L” content test:
* Meet Sp GA Req, get Clear Renewable “L” (Not PB).
* Without Sp GA Req, get 1-year NL to meet.
* May elect to add Performance-Based Designators,
optional not required.
NOTE: In this case, we DO accept out-of-state “L” Content Test.
What if I Work in Georgia and Complete an
Out-of State Leadership Program?
• After Sep 30, 2009, if employed in GA school, and
complete an initial out-of-state (non-PSC approved)
Leadership Program:
* Get an upgrade of Georgia certificates.
* If meet Sp GA Req (including GACE), get NL cert.
* Upon Leadership employment, enter a PerformanceBased L-6 or L-7 Program.
* If do not meet Sp GA req, get no “L” cert until met.
NOTE: In this case, do NOT accept out-of-state “L” Content Test.
APPROVED GEORGIA
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
1. Albany State University
2. Augusta State University
3. Berry College
4. Clark Atlanta University
5. Columbus State University
6. Georgia College & State Univ
7. Georgia Southern University
8. Georgia State University
9. Kennesaw State University
10. Mercer University
11. North Georgia College
12. University of Georgia
13. University of West Georgia
14. Valdosta State University
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
PL-6
NL-5, PL-6, PL-7
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6
NL-5, PL-6, PL-7
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
APPROVAL REQUESTS
OUT-OF-STATE INQUIRIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Central Michigan University
Lincoln Memorial University
Nova Southeastern University
Argosy University
Capella University
University of Phoenix
www.gapsc.com
Supervised Residency …
Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 1: Trained and qualified coach …
a.
b.
c.
d.
Conference … 4 times
BLCS Team … at least 3 times …
On-site coaching sessions … 4 times
Examine portfolio documentation … Standards
1-6 … feedback.
e. Guide the beginning leader to apply the
knowledge and skills
Supervised Residency …
Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 2: Supervisor/building or system (or designee)
a. Support institution personnel & activities of BLC
b. Assist the institution …arranging conferences.
c. Provide time …to fulfill the responsibilities of the
residency.
d. Serve on the BLCST
e. Meet with the beginning leader …36 clock hours
f. Observe … 6 times
g. Guide the beginning leader to apply the knowledge
and skills
Supervised Residency …
Specialist & Doctoral Level
Guideline 3: Beginning Leader Candidate
Support Team
a. Meet at least three times (B/M/E)
b. Create the Individual Induction Plan.
c. Establish observation experiences
d. Examine portfolio.
e. Evaluate progress and establish areas of need
f. Determine if requirements for the residency
have been satisfactorily met
QUESTIONS ?