JENS JACOBSEN

JUNE 29, 20114:00 PM

K-12 PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT

LICENSURE

Oral Presentation

Leading Change

Objectives

Share information about myself

Share information about the program

Explain my strengths and areas of growth through experiences

Explain my Professional Development Plan

Describe my Philosophy of Education

Introduction- About myself..

Spent 4 years with Prairie Seeds Academy Secondary Lead

Teacher IB Coordinator Math Teacher Member of Leadership

& Q-Comp teamNew Position in

Nenana, AK Part-time teacher and

administratorFather and Husband

Introduction- Educational Leadership Program…

What I have gained through the program…

Appreciation for leadership Insight to Instructional and

Curriculum leaders An Understanding and

appreciation for Collaboration and Communication

Commitment towards Literacy

Development of my philosophy of education

Enjoyment for life-long learning

Strengths

Personal Strengths

Leadership

Diversity Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Planning and Development

Experienced through…

Practicum (PLC Chair, Leadership Council, IB Coord.), reflections of books read and papers for courses

Diversity training, lesson plans, syllabi, Mult. Int. PPT.

PLC’s, MSUM papers & essays, technology PPT, Practicum, secondary lead teacher, IB Coordinator

Curr. Mapping, Papers (school activity program, master schedule, evolving educational system, Ele. & Sec. Curr., technology integration, IB Planning and leadership of all 8 subject areas

Strengths (Continued)

Personal Strengths…

Instructional Management

Values and Ethics of Leadership

Judgment and Problem Analysis

Understanding and working with the School Board

Monitoring Student Learning

Strategic Planning with Vision and Mission as focal points

Experienced through… PPT on Curriculum & Instr.,

lesson plans, technology integration, tech resources for schools, & Mult. Int. PPT.

MN Code of Ethics for Admin., Essays and Papers (A Plan for Change, Curriculum & Instruction)

Papers & Essays (Strength Based Leadership, School Safety, An Evolving Educational System) In-Basket items and analysis for ED 645, helping with behavior issues at PSA

Ex-official School Board member, attendance of Board meetings, and trainings

Papers (Master Schedule, Discipline Contract, emerging technology), experience as a teacher

Strategic planning with PSA for developing a 3 year plan and IB Strategic Planning

Areas of Growth

Working with and more experience in early elementary grades in terms of curriculum and development

Continue to develop more background and knowledge with Policy and Law, especially in terms of analyzing AK’s system

Building more knowledge on community relations in urban and rural areas

Continue to build on my working definitions of school finance

Areas of Growth (Continued)

Judgment and problem analysis- continued development Student Discipline Plans (More Development) Balancing varied and competing interests to ensure the

mission and vision of the school district is carried forward

More experience in interacting with local and state government

Learning and observing various master instructional schedules that are most effective

Spend more time understanding the roles played by other community leaders in the school district

Professional Development Plan

Attend the monthly School Board MeetingsAttend leadership conferences, workshops, in AK

and other locationsContinue to expand with literature regarding best

practicesSubscribe to educational journals and stay current

with educational topics and reflectMore training in Charlotte Danielson Continued membership with ASCD (Association for

Supervision and Curriculum Development)

Professional Development Plan (Continued)

Work towards better understanding of philosophical and cultural values through committees and departments

Focus on budgeting Spend more time reading articles about budgeting, talking with

school professionals and looking at other models of budgeting in other districts. Build on working definitions

Continue connections and reaching out towards students, community members and other stakeholders

Continue to research for new resources within technology

Doing my research to find similarities and differences among policies and law from AK and MN

Continuous discussions with principals and Superintendents to build up knowledge and share ideas with (Networking)

Philosophy of Education

Every student has the right and ability to learn. Students come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of experiences and cultures. Thus, the importance for educators to create lessons and units that are relevant and rigorous to engage learning. Ongoing assessments are giving students continuous feedback to improve their skills and success. Literacy is authentic and achievable at high levels through guaranteed and viable curriculum. Educators are continuously reflecting on students successes and weaknesses. There are opportunities for educators in professional development to meet the specific needs and provide them with the tools to improve instruction, assessments, find their perfect craft, and to provide the best learning environments for students. Multiple stakeholders are involved in the process for improving student achievement in the best and most engaging way for students.

Summary/Conclusion

The Educational Leadership program experience

Practica experienceAreas of growth and strengthsPDPAre there any comments or questions?