the aps model for creating urban school principals
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Kathy M. Augustine Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Beverly L. Hall, Ed.D. Superintendent SMHC-CPRE November 18, 2008. The APS Model for Creating Urban School Principals. District Fast Facts. Student enrollment ~ 49,142 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The APS Model for Creating Urban School
Principals
Kathy M. AugustineDeputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Beverly L. Hall, Ed.D.Superintendent
SMHC-CPRE November 18, 2008
• Student enrollment ~ 49,142(85.98% African American, 8.37% Caucasian, 4.10% Hispanic, .93% Multi-racial, .59% Asian, .03% American Indian/Alaskan)
• Total number of teachers ~3463
• Total number of employees ~ 6,358
• 76.14% students qualify for free or reduced lunch
• FY09 operating budget ~ $661.6 million
District Fast Facts
Data Provided By APS Fast Facts 2008-2009And District FY09 Operating Budget
Headlines
• Atlanta Public Schools Transforms AJC 8/20/08
• Spellings: “You’re a model for the country!” (NAEP scores) 11/15/07
• APS outperforms state in AYP, closing achievement gap 7/25/08
• APS Named Title I Distinguished District 1/4/08
• GE Awards APS $22 Million for Math and Science Instruction 10/30/07
Historical Perspective
• 1999 - Dr. Beverly L. Hall named superintendent
• 50% practicing principals projected to retire by 2006
• Current aspiring leadership candidates were unprepared to implement system’s comprehensive reform agenda.
• The principal’s role was changing to instructional leader.
• New and aspiring leaders needed formal development, induction, mentoring and support.
Comprehensive Reform Plan
• Comprehensive school reform models
• Bold interventions to close the achievement gap
• Supportive accountability system
• State-of-the-art business and operations processes, technology, and facilities
Building Capacity of Leaders
• Senior-level team examined the prevailing needs, existing conditions and available resources.– In-depth assessment of the organization
– Starfish Report
• Strategic decision to develop an in-house program to address APS’s unique leadership needs
• Wallace Foundation – Project LEAD grant
SABLE Program Overview
• Two year performance-based instructional leadership development program
• Approximately 20 - 25 internal candidates per cohort
• Senior district leaders shape program design, selection process, and act as mentors.
• Grounded in research-based best practices
SABLE Program Overview
Year 1 - Understanding Self, District, and Best Practices in Leadership
Year 2 - Learning in Action: Year long project, Master Principal Mentor
Year 3 - Executive Coaching
Leadership Development Focus
• Self Mastery– Defining your purpose– Values and beliefs as a leader– Conflict resolution– Group process facilitation
• Impact Others– School-based leadership– Understanding school culture– Facilitative and Distributive Leadership– Data Driven Accountability
• Focus Forward– Interview Clinic– Presentation and Business Communication Skill
Development– Expert Panels
Ongoing Program Development
Flexibility is the key to SABLE’s ongoing
success.
• Instructional leadership consultants provide the theoretical perspective.
• APS senior leaders in Curriculum and Instruction, Business, and Operations provide the district-specific context.
Program Assessment
• Successful SABLE promotions – Since inception, 135 graduates– Approximately 50% promoted– 23 current APS principals
• Annual progress report and independent evaluation for Wallace Foundation
• Focus groups, participant work products and anecdotal evidence – Quality of internal candidates– Systemic culture shift to focus on continuous learning
– Student Achievement (ultimate goal)
SABLE: Next Steps
• Needs Assessment:– Long-term leadership needs– Detailed data on SABLE graduates.– Internal career paths to principalship.
– Post-SABLE professional learning– Increase time with master principals
• Align SABLE with new state certification requirements
Principal Induction Process
• Begins at superintendent’s annual retreat
• Principal partner acts as mentor and coach
• Executive directors of schools provide individual and group support
2008 AYP Results
APS State
Elementary 93.4% (57) 76.7%
Middle 72.7% (16) 64.8%
High 40.0% ( 8) 47.8%
Overall 78.6% (81) 68.7%
Voices of SABLE Participants
Dr. Shirlene Carter, PrincipalMaynard Jackson High
Dr. Karen Barlow-Brown, PrincipalPeyton Forest Elementary
Mr. Brian Mitchell, PrincipalMary Lin Elementary
Voices of SABLE Participants
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