Department of Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Professional Development Report 2012/2013
Candace F. Raskin
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Criteria 1: Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in other
current assignments.
Specific Objectives:
1. Complete a technology redesign for the Specialist program implementing iPad
technology. I will work with the division of instructional technology to realign
course assignments to use apps that will support principals in the field. Beginning
spring 2013 students in the Specialist program will be issued an iPad. The vision
is that when students graduate from the Specialist program they will leave with an
iPad loaded with e-books, apps, and materials supporting and enhancing their
ability to be skilled and effective K-12 principals.
2. Continually monitor implementation of courses through on-going reflection,
student dialogue, and solicitation of specific student feedback.
3. Implement a second Institute for the Engaged Principal Leadership Institute for
Early Career Leaders ensuring that the cohort populations reflect participants
from urban, suburban, and rural schools.
4. Advise doctoral student(s) throughout the research and writing of his/her
dissertation.
5. Develop and implement an onboarding program from Minneapolis School District
for first year principals.
6. Submit documentation materials for tenure.
7. Work with Educational Leadership faculty in the redesign of Master in
Educational Leadership at the Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina. I
will work towards moving the revised courses to the College of Education
curriculum system.
8. Continue to expand the outreach in leadership development through the Center for
Engaged Leadership by working with business leaders in launching the first
Executive Leadership Institute.
Criteria 1: Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and/or perform effectively in
other current assignments.
Accomplishments:
1. I completed a technology redesign of EdLd 671 Introduction to School
Administration. The redesign was implemented in spring 2013 and summer 2013
EdLd 671 classes. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 1)
2. Based on student feedback I have redesigned the following courses this past
academic year:
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EdLd 671 Introduction to School Administration
EdLd 759 Influence and Assessment of Public Policy
(Criteria 1 - Artifact 2)
3. I successfully completed the Year 1 of Cohort 1 of the Institute for Engaged
Principal Leadership. I launched a second cohort in July 2013 with 36 sitting
principals from urban, suburban, and rural districts. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 3)
4. Since I became faculty in the doctorate program in 2010 I have advised two
students throughout their research and dissertation writing to graduation. I have
one student who will graduate in December 2013. I have served on three
dissertation committees and I am currently advising six students who are
completing their dissertations. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 4)
5. Developed an onboarding program for Minneapolis School District for first year
principals. (Criteria 1 – Artifact 5)
6. I submitted documentation for tenure and was approved as tenure faculty at the
end of academic year 2012/2013. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 6)
7. I worked with Educational Leadership faculty on the redesign of the Masters in
Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina. This
redesign has resulted in increased enrollment in our masters program at the
MNSU at Edina. Fall 2013 we added one additional masters level class. Starting
spring of 2014 will we be offering 4 masters level classes, which is double the
course offerings from spring 2013. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 7)
8. I held two meetings with business leaders in exploring the need for an Executive
Leadership Institute. This initiative is still in the planning process with an
expected launch spring 2014. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 8)
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Additional Accomplishments
9. The Department of Educational Leadership – Specialist Program was selected as
the University Partner for Minneapolis Public Schools Aspiring Transformation
Principal Leadership program. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 9)
10. In partnership with colleagues from the KSP and Maverick Recruitment Center
the Edina STEM Mathematics SEAL program was created. A pathway from high
school to community colleges to MNSU creating a fiscally manageable program
for students residing in the Twin Cities. Other than Metropolitan State University,
Minnesota State University (MNSU) at Edina is the only other 4-year public
institution in the Metro area thus being the most affordable option that will
attract future teachers from diverse backgrounds. This three year accelerated
licensure program comprised of existing courses-- strategically packaged and
designed as a cohort model creates an option for students interested in receiving
their MN 5-12 mathematics teaching license from MNSU to do so even if they live
in the Metro area. (Criteria 1 - Artifact 10)
11. Enrollment in our specialist program continues to remain strong. Our continued
attention to high quality faculty and adjunct faculty and our continuous revision
of curriculum plays a significant role in our continued strong numbers.
(Criteria 1 - Artifact 11)
Criteria 2: Scholarly or creative achievement or research.
Specific Objectives:
1. Work with Minnesota Association School Administrators (MASA) staff in the
continuation of “At Ruth’s Table,” a preconference experience for the MASA
winter conference, and “Legends,” a three-day summer conference for women in
leadership.
2. Submit a proposal to the University Council for Educational Administration
(UCEA) 2012-fall conference on the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership –
Early Career Principals.
3. Submit the manuscript, “Barriers to District Level Educational Reform: A State
Wide Study of Minnesota School Superintendents,” to National Council of
Professors of Educational Administration for review for publication in the
International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation.
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4. Provide the keynote presentation at the 2012 November Curriculum Leadership
conference “Best Practices in Change: Ignite the Conversation” November 14 –
16, 2012.
5. I will work in cooperation with Minnesota School Board Association leadership
and conduct a research study focused on identifying the characteristics and the
work of public school board members in Minnesota.
6. Submit a proposal to the National School Board Association spring 2013
conference to present the findings of the study conducted in cooperation with
Minnesota School Board Association leadership focused on identifying the
characteristics and the work of public school board members in Minnesota.
7. Submit a proposal to the Minnesota School Board Association winter 2013
conference to present the findings of the study conducted in cooperation with
Minnesota School Board Association leadership focused on identifying the
characteristics and work of public school board members in Minnesota.
8. Submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal on the findings of the study
conducted in partnership with Minnesota School Board Association focused on
identifying the characteristics and work of public school board members in
Minnesota.
Criteria 2: Scholarly or creative achievement or research.
Accomplishments:
1. The 4rd At Ruth’s Table” was held in fall 2013 with over 100 women leaders in
attendance. I was on the planning committee for this conference. The third
Legends conference was held in the summer 2013, MNUS Department of
Educational Leadership remains a sponsor of this conference and I also served
on the planning committee. (Criteria 2 - Artifact 1)
2. I submitted a proposal to the University Council for Educational Administration
(UCEA) 2012 fall conference on the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership –
Early Career Principals. The proposal was accepted and I presented at the 2012fall UCEA conference. (Criteria 2 - Artifact 2)
3. I submitted with co-author Courtney Stewart, the manuscript, “Barriers to
District Level Educational Reform: A State Wide Study of Minnesota School
Superintendents,” to National Council of Professors of Educational
Administration for review for publication in the International Journal of
Educational Leadership Preparation. The manuscript was accepted for
publication.
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Stewart, C., & Raskin, C. (2012, October) Barriers to District Level Educational
Reform: A State Wide Study of Minnesota School Superintendents. International
Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 7(3), 99-115
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http://www.ncpeapublications.org/latest-issue-ijelp.html ISSN 2155-9635
(Criteria 2 - Artifact 3)
4. I provided the keynote presentation at the 2012 November Curriculum Leadership
conference “Best Practices in Change: Ignite the Conversation” November 14 –
16, 2012. (Criteria 2 – Artifact 4)
5. I worked in cooperation with Minnesota School Board Association leadership and
conducted a research study focused on identifying the characteristics and the
work of public school board members in Minnesota. (Criteria 2 – Artifact 5)
6. I submitted a proposal to the National School Board Association spring 2013
conference and was accepted and presented, along with colleagues, the findings
of the study at the NSBA Conference in San Diego.
Raskin, C. (2013, April 13-15). The Landscape of Minnesota School Board
Members: A Study of the Characteristics and Work of Public School
Board Members Serving Minnesota Schools. Session presented at the
National School Boards, San Diego, CA.
(Criteria 2 – Artifact 6)
7. I submitted a proposal to the Minnesota School Board Association winter 2013
conference and presented, along with colleagues, the findings of the study I
conducted in cooperation with Minnesota School Board Association leadership
focused on identifying the characteristics and work of public school board
members in Minnesota. (Criteria 2 – Artifact 7)
Raskin, C. (2013, January). The Landscape of Minnesota School Board
Members: A Study of the Characteristics and Work of Public School
Board Members Serving Minnesota Schools. Session presented at the
Minnesota School Boards Association, Minneapolis, MN.
(Criteria 2 – Artifact 7)
8. I submitted, along with colleagues, a manuscript to the Minnesota School Board
Journal and was accepted for publication.
Raskin, C., Weyandt, A., Thatcher, R., Wilson, B., (2013, March-April).
The Landscape of Minnesota School Board Members: A Study of the
Characteristics and Work of Public School Board Members Serving
Minnesota Public Schools, Minnesota School Boards Association Journal.
(Criteria 2 – Artifact 8)
Additional Accomplishments
9. Worked with Board of School Administrators and state legislators to help move a
rule change impacting principal preparation forward. (Criteria 2 – Artifact 9)
10. I submitted an RFP and we, the Department of Educational Leadership, was
selected to be the university partner for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS)
Transformational Leadership Academy – Partnership among, MPS, Minnesota
State University, Mankato at Edina College of Education/Department of
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Educational Leadership, New York City Leadership Academy, with support from
General Mills, Cargill, and Medtronic.
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MNSU at Edina, College of Education/Department of Educational
Leadership was selected as the University partner for the
Minneapolis Public Schools Transformational Leadership
Academy. The objective of the program is to develop a new
approach for attracting and preparing aspiring principals to
effectively transform underperforming schools and dramatically
increase outcomes and opportunities for students.
• The initiative is uniquely focused on preparing principals to be
transformational leaders in underperforming urban schools.
• General Mills, Cargill, and Medtronic foundations provided
funding for the Transformation Leadership Academy.
(Criteria 2 – Artifact 9)
Criteria 3: Evidence of continuing preparation and study.
Specific Objectives:
1. Participate in MASA Curriculum Leadership fall 2012 conference.
2. Present at and attend “At Ruth’s Table” conference for women in leadership.
3. Present at and attend “Legends” summer 2012 conference for women in
leadership.
4. Develop curriculum and implement three Administrative Institutes with Lakeville
Public Schools, Inver Grove Heights Public Schools, and Minnesota Transition
Charter Schools throughout the 2013-2014 school year.
5. Present at and attend the UCEA fall 2012 conference.
6. Attend the Minnesota School Board winter 2013 conference.
7. Attend the National School Board Association spring 2013 conference.
8. Continue to serve on the College of Education Leadership Council for Chairs and
Directors.
9. Continue to serve on the Board of School Administrators University
Collaborative.
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Accomplishments:
1. In addition to presenting the keynote presentation at the MASA Curriculum
Leadership Conference, I also attended the conference and gained additional
insight on curriculum and instruction issues in Minnesota.
(Criteria 3 - Artifact 1)
2. The 4th At Ruth’s Table” was held in fall 2013 with over 100 women leaders in
attendance. I was on the planning committee for this conference.
(Criteria 3 - Artifact 2)
3. The 3rd “Legends” was held in summer 2013 with 40-plus women leaders in
attendance. I was on the planning committee for this conference.
(Criteria 3 - Artifact 3)
4. I successfully developed and implemented, with colleagues, three, two-year
Administrative Institutes for Inver Grove Heights Public School, and Minnesota
Transition Charter Schools.
(Criteria 3 – Artifact 4)
5. I attended and presented at the University Council for Educational
Administration (UCEA) 2012 fall conference on the Institute of Engaged
Principal Leadership – Early Career Principals. (Criteria 3 – Artifact 5)
6. I attended and presented at Minnesota School Board Association winter 2013
conference the findings of the study I conducted in cooperation with Minnesota
School Board Association leadership focused on identifying the characteristics
and work of public school board members in Minnesota. (Criteria 3 – Artifact 6)
7. I attended and presented at the National School Board Association spring 2013
conference in San Diego. The findings of the study I conducted in cooperation
with Minnesota School Board Association leadership focused on identifying the
characteristics and work of public school board members. Criteria 3 – Artifact 7)
8. I currently serve on the College of Education Leadership Council for Chairs and
Directors. (Criteria 3 - Artifact 8)
9. I continue to provide leadership for the Board of School Administrators’ work
group and state legislators focused on creating rule change impacting principal
preparation. (Criteria 3 - Artifact 9)
Additional Accomplishments:
10. I completed a three-day facilitation training presented by the New York City
Leadership Academy. (Criteria 3 – Artifact 10)
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11. I worked with leadership from Minneapolis Public Schools and New York City
Leadership Academy in the development of the curriculum for the summer
intensive and residency for the Aspiring Turnaround Principal Preparation
Program. (Criteria 3 – Artifact 11)
12. I attended the AVID summer institute in San Diego. I also served on the
leadership team in working to embed AVID strategies into our principal
preparation program. (Criteria 3 – Artifact 12)
Criteria 4: Contribution to student growth and development.
Specific Objectives:
1. Advise graduate students in Educational Leadership Master’s, Specialist, and
Doctorate programs.
2. Guide student internships, practicums, dissertations, and independent study
courses.
3. Continue to expand opportunities for students in the metro area at the Minnesota
State University, Mankato at Edina location by expanding our offerings of the
Specialist Degree for principals, the Director of Special Education and
Community Education degree, the Superintendent Licensure program, and
the Doctorate in Educational Leadership degree.
4. Guide career development of advisees.
5. Develop curriculum and implement three Administrative Institutes with Lakeville
Public Schools, Inver Grove Heights Public Schools, and Minnesota Transition
Charter Schools throughout the 2012-2013 school year.
6. Survey graduates from 2008 to present, to gain a greater understanding of
program satisfaction and relevance of curriculum and quality of advising.
7. Successfully provided orientation for the 2013 doctorate cohort members and
implement a plan of study that permits our department to offer the doctorate
program in both Mankato and Edina via telepresence and provide research classes
in both locations.
8. Implement a second Institute for Engaged Principal Leadership Institute for Early
Career Leaders ensuring the cohort populations reflect participants from urban,
suburban, and rural schools.
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Accomplishments:
1. I successfully provided orientation for the 2013 doctorate cohort members. I
currently advise seven doctoral students from cohorts one and two and the three
new doctoral students in cohort three. I also had three students successfully
complete the doctorate program. I also advise 40-plus students at the specialist
and master’s levels. (Criteria 4 - Artifact 1)
2. Beyond the normal teaching load, I oversee second license internships,
practicums, and project demonstrations. (Criteria 4 - Artifact 2)
3. I am continuing to expand and construct degree options for students in the metro
area at the MNSU 7700 France location by expanding our offerings of the
Specialist Degree for principal, director of special education and community
education director, superintendent licensure program, and Doctorate in
Educational Leadership. We successfully launched the first Doctorate in
Educational Leadership as offered through telepresence with a portion of our
students in Edina and a portion of our students in Mankato. We also experienced
an increase in our masters program at Edina this year. (Criteria 4 - Artifact 3)
4. In EdLd 698 Internship in Administration and EdLd 760 Portfolio Review I have
added seminars focused on the skills needed to seek and secure employment as
school leaders. The seminars provide information on interviewing, where to
search for administrative positions, and interactions with current human resource
directors. I have also provided individual coaching sessions for students
preparing them for their interviews. (Criteria 4 - Artifact 4)
5. I successfully developed and implemented with colleagues three- and two-year
Administrative Institutes for Inver Grove Heights Public School, and Minnesota
Transition Charter Schools. (Criteria 4 – Artifact 5)
6. Currently in the process of creating the student survey. It will be deployed in
October 2013. (Criteria 4 – Artifact 6)
7. We successfully launched the first Doctorate in Educational Leadership as offered
through telepresence with a portion of our students in Edina and a portion of our
students in Mankato. (Criteria 4 – Artifact 7)
8. I, along with my colleague, successfully launched our second Institute for
Engaged Principal Leadership Institute for Early Career Leaders in July 2013
with 39 sitting principal enrolled in the two-year professional development
experience. The cohort populations reflect participants from urban, suburban,
and rural schools. We were also able to increase our number of participants of
color. (Criteria 4 – Artifact 8)
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Additional Accomplishments:
9. I along with colleagues successfully launched the first cohort of Minneapolis
Public Schools (MPS) Transformational Leadership Academy – Partnership
among, MPS, Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina College of
Education/Department of Educational Leadership, New York City Leadership
Academy, with support from General Mills, Cargill, and Medtronic.
Criteria 5: Service to the university and community.
Specific Objectives:
1. Serve on the steering committee for strategic use of media at MNSU.
2. Serve as a College of Education accreditation representative.
3. Serve on the College of Education (COE) Curriculum Committee.
4. Serve on Faculty Improvement and Sabbatical Committee.
5. Lead the Field Advisory Committee for Educational Leadership program.
6. Serve as a reader for funding grant proposals for the Department of Nursing.
7. Serve as the Director of Edina Site Management and Expansion.
8. Continue to work with integrated marketing in increasing awareness and
enrollment at Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina.
9. Create marketing materials and market the Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership.
10. Serve as the licensing coordinator for K-12 Principal, Director of Special
Education, Superintendent, and Community Education Licensure of the State of
Minnesota.
Accomplishments:
1. I served on a steering committee for the strategic use of media at MNSU. The
committee reviewed policy around the software Camtasia Relay.
(Criteria 5 - Artifact 1)
2. I represented the Department of Educational Leadership on the College of
Education NCATE committee. (Criteria 5 – Artifact 2)
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3. I served as the Chair on the College of Education Curriculum Committee.
(Criteria 5 - Artifact 3)
4. I successfully served on the Faculty Improvement and Sabbatical Committee.
(Criteria 5 - Artifact 4)
5. I successfully held two meetings of superintendents to gain insight on improving
our programs in Educational Leadership program. (Criteria 5 - Artifact 5)
6. I served as a reader for funding grant proposals for the Department of Nursing.
(Criteria 6 - Artifact 6)
7. I served as the director of site management for MNUS at Edina. I implemented
inter-site mail service procedures for telepresence and site procedures
(Criteria 7 - Artifact 7)
8. I worked with integrated marketing in increasing awareness of programs at
Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina. (Criteria 8 - Artifact 8)
9. Created marketing materials and marketed the Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership. This additional marketing effort has resulted in a specialist cohort
starting every semester. (Criteria 9 - Artifact 9)
10. I served as the licensing coordinator for K-12 Principal, Director of Special
Education, Superintendent, and Community Education Licensure of the State of
Minnesota. (Criteria 10 - Artifact 10)
Accomplishments:
11. I continue to provide leadership for the Board of School Administrator workgroup in moving policy changes around principal preparation.
(Criteria 11 - Artifact 11)
I served as the Director for the Center for Engaged Leadership. This is not a
paid or course-release position. Through the Center for Engaged Leadership I
have been able to expand our partnerships with K-12 schools. This past year we
implemented the Early Career Principal Institute serving 70 sitting principals in
professional development for 2 years. (Criteria 12 - Artifact 12)
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