Foundation for Educational Administration

CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT

Knowledge and Understanding

(K/U)

CANDIDATE NAME ______

COHORT ______DATE ______

(Rev. June 2003/Manual Section 2)

RATING SCALE DESCRIPTION (K/U)

4 = Exceptional

Exemplary/Superior level of depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge & understanding; consistently effective application of the concept to professional practice as typically required in a wide range of job-related experiences

3 = Very Good

Sufficient level of depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge and understanding; effective application of the concept to professional practice as frequently required in job-related experiences

2 = Limited

Basic level lacking depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge and understanding of the concept; limited exposure and little experience in applying the concept, which has not often been required in my job-related experiences

1 = Very Limited

Minimal theoretical knowledge and understanding of the concept; minimal exposure and little experience in applying the concept, which has not been required to any significant degree in job-related experiences

0 = None

No theoretical knowledge and understanding of the concept; no exposure or job-related experience in applying the concept to professional practice

Foundation for Educational Administration(FEA)

NJ EXCEL PROGRAM

CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT

(Knowledge and Understanding)

Instructions to Candidates: This Self-Assessment is designed to provide information related to your theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of key concepts that are essential to effective leadership practice as identified in the NJ EXCEL School Leader Standards Framework, which is aligned with national standards for school leaders (ISLLC and TSSA). It is one of several assessments that will be used to develop your Personal Leadership Profile and Professional Growth Plan. Please rate yourself on all questions using the following scale: 4 = Exceptional; 3 = Very Good; 2 = Limited; 1 = Very Limited; 0 = None

(Refer to rating scale descriptions on inside of cover page)

Standard 1 A Vision for Leading and Learning

Rating

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
1.1 Learning goals in a pluralistic society
1.2 Diversity of learners & their needs
1.3 Schools as interactive social and cultural systems
1.4 Social & organizational change
1.5 Potential uses of current technologies to improve education
1.6 Systems thinking
1.7 Effective communication skills
1.8 Organizational theory & models
1.9 Organizational development
1.10 Strategic thinking
1.11 Principles of developing & implementing strategic plans
1.12 Effective consensus-building & negotiation skills
1.13 Use of current technologies that enhance organizational improvement
1.14 Use of various media & formats to enhance & facilitate communication
1.15 Use of technology to facilitate data-driven decision-making
1.16 Information sources, data collection, & data analysis strategies
1.17 Multiple methods for reporting & presenting data

Standard 2 Ethical Behavior: Leading With Integrity

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
2.1 Legal principles governing public school law
2.2 Various ethical frameworks & perspectives on ethics
2.3 Legal & ethical principles related to technology use
2.4 How behaviors, attitudes, actions, & decisions have an impact on the school & community-at-large
2.5 The values of a diverse school community
2.6 Legal, ethical, social, & professional principles & practices to promote ethical behaviors related to schools, teaching, student learning, & use of technology

Standard 3 Sustaining a Culture for Learning

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
3.1 Diversity & its meaning for educational programs
3.2 Organizational culture & climate
3.3 Organizational development processes
3.4 School cultures
3.5 The change process for systems, organizations, & individuals
3.6 Teambuilding
3.7 Data collection & analysis strategies to improve teaching & learning
3.8 Role of technology in promoting effective learning environments for all students
3.9 Human development, learning & motivational theories
3.10 Student growth & development
3.11 Principles of effective instruction to enhance learning for all students
3.12 Research methods & other resources to improve schools, teaching, & learning
3.13 Standards-based curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, & refinement
3.14 The role of current technologies in enriching learning environments, curriculum, instruction, & learning for all students
3.15 Strategies for use of technology to address diverse student learning needs
3.16 Multiple methods for assessing student learning
3.17 Measurement, assessment, and evaluation strategies to improve programs and learning
3.18 Adult learning & professional development models
3.19 Models & strategies for effective observation/supervision/evaluation of instructional staff
3.20 Role of technology & information systems to enhance staff supervision/evaluation
3.21 Use of technology to improve personal, staff, & student productivity
3.22 Techniques for mentoring & coaching instructional staff
3.23 Content and research-based methodology in language arts/literacy
3.24 Content and research-based methodology in mathematics
3.25 Content and research-based methodology in science
3.26 Content and research-based methodology in social studies
3.27 Content and research-based methodology in world languages
3.28 Content and research-based methodology in second language acquisition (ESL/Bilingual)
3.29 Content and research-based methodology in visual & performing arts (music)
3.30 Content and research-based methodology in visual & performing arts (art)
3.31 Content and research-based methodology in physical education/health education
3.32 Early Childhood Education (P-3)
3.33 Middle-Level Education
3.34 High-School Education
3.34 Gifted Education
3.35 Special Education and strategies to differentiate instruction in inclusive classrooms
3.36 Library/Media Services
3.36 Roles and support functions of Child Study Teams
3.37 Roles and support functions of student services (i.e. guidance, substance awareness counselors)
3.38 Developing and supervising co- and extra-curricular activities

Standard 4 Collaboration with Families and Community to Foster Learning

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
4.1 Emerging issues & trends that potentially impact the school community
4.2 The conditions & dynamics of the diverse school community
4.3 Community resources
4.4 Community relations models & marketing strategies & processes
4.5 Successful models of school, family, business, community, government, and higher educational partnerships
4.6 Community agencies, organizations, resources, & programs

Standard 5 Leading Within the Context of Public Education

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
5.1 Principles of governance that undergird the system of American schools
5.2 The role of public education in developing & renewing a democratic society and an economically productive nation
5.3 Structure of public education & its impact on teaching & learning
5.4 The law as related to education & schooling
5.5 The political, social, cultural, & economic systems & processes that impact schools
5.6 Global issues & forces affecting teaching & learning
5.7 The dynamics of policy development & advocacy under our democratic political system
5.8 The importance of diversity & equity in a democratic society
5.9 Models & strategies of change & conflict resolution as applied to the larger political, social, cultural, & economic contexts of schooling

Standard 6 Managing the Learning Community

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
6.1 Theories & models of organizations & organizational development
6.2 Theories & models of organizational management
6.3 Use of technology to improve organizational, personal, and staff efficiency & productivity
6.4 Human relations & conflict resolution
6.5 Teambuilding
6.6 Current technology-based systems that facilitate school management & operations
6.7 Standard operational procedures at school & district levels
6.8 Policies & bargaining agreements related to staff & school operations
6.9 Legal issues impacting school operations
6.10 Laws, policies, principles, & issues related to school safety & security
6.11 Human resources management & development
6.12 Laws, principles, policies, & issues related to fiscal operations & management
6.13 Laws, principles, policies, & issues related to school facilities & use of space
6.14 Laws, principles, policies, & issues related to human resources
6.15 Use of technology for systems evaluation
6.16 Use of various technologies, media, & formats to enhance communication and management

Standard 7 Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning and School Management

To what extent do you feel that you have knowledge and understanding of:
7.1 The capacity of technology to enhance school improvement & student learning
7.2 Strategic planning for technology implementation
7.3 Uses of technology to transform school culture & facilitate the change process
7.4 Use of technologies to facilitate data-driven decision-making & planning for school improvement
7.5 Strategies for technology integration across the curriculum
7.6 Uses of technology to enhance instruction & learning for all students
7.7 Uses of technology to address diverse learning needs
7.8 Strategies for technology integration to enhance professional development
7.9 Uses of technology to facilitate data-driven decisions to improve instruction & student learning
7.10 Uses of technology to improve organizational, personal, and staff productivity
7.11 Current technology-based management systems
7.12 Use of various technologies, media, & formats to enhance communication
7.13 Use of technology for systems evaluation
7.14 Legal & ethical principles related to technology use

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

REFLECTION and SUMMARY

Review, analyze, and reflect upon your responses to this self-assessment of your knowledge and understanding of concepts related to school leadership. List below three (3) professional growth target areas (in priority order) for each of the seven standards, which may be targeted goals for your Professional Growth Plan (PGP).

Standard 1 A Vision for Leading and Learning

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 2 Ethical Behavior: Leading With Integrity

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 3 Sustaining an Inclusive Culture for Learning

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 4 Collaboration with Families and Community to Foster Learning

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 5 Leading Within the Context of Public Education

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 6 Managing the Learning Community

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Standard 7 Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning and School management

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

OTHER COMMENTS:

Candidate’s Name: ______Cohort: ______

Date: ______

(June 2003)