Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Date/Time Committment
Total Hours
Level
Staff/Members Involved
Competency
School Year
20
6/6/2014
6/11 - 6/13/2014
10
16
6/9/2014, 7/7/14
6/6/2014
ALC/DO
High School
High School
High School
Graduation Ceremony
K Niebuhr/M Funk
K. Niebuhr/D. Kruse
Presented at District Learning
Team
Using iCue to export and analyze the data as well as MDE's data
access on their website was important; we learned also that districts
At the district learning team meeting
have access to "growth data" charts to analyze their data from not
we were able to present our preliminary
only the proficiency standpoint but also from the growth standpoint.
proficiency findings for reading & math,
Although our proficiency data is not where we want it to be, our growth
grades 8 & 10; grade 11 is not yet available data was much more encouraging.
Graduation involves the preparation of students and staff for the event
(walk throughs), but also the preparation of the events such as
parking, doorway/hallway supervision, lining up of the students/staff
supervision of students prior to the event (advisory), as they are lined
up
placing documents on the stage and for the choir/band groups.
With a grandmother of a student injured during the event, I also
learned
Preparations for graduation event at the
how to advise them to report it to a school staff member not only
ceremony
for liability reasons, but also for community rapport.
High School
Perkins Documentation
High School
Google Doc of staff work for the 2013-14 school year-shared the doc with the two new hires for ATPPS for
2014-15
K Niebuhr/D Kruse
High School
K Niebuhr/J Halverson/M
Grossklaus
7/17/2014-August 2014
10
ALC
K. Niebuhr/N Severtson
High School/ALC
K Niebuhr/M Grossklaus
ALC
K Niebuhr/J Quiram
All teachers completed some of the work for at least one class
regarding the 4 critical questions (DuFour). It's clear that this was
difficult for some staff as they questioned the work, but most were
able to get through the EO, Learning Target, Assessment, Pacing
Calendar; but most did not get to the data protocol. More to do next
year on this front.
Explaining the ATPPS process in AL to the new principal didn't present
too many challenges as he had worked with QComp in previous
positions. We discussed the challenges of the work for some staff the
year before and where the shared curriculum documents were kept.
We also discussed the administrative role in the previous year and
where it worked well and where it needed some additional work.
We also discussed the Perkins grant and what it provided for the CTE
and guidance staff as well as how we used it in the previous year to
provide bussing for some student experiences in the community as
well as to area colleges. The struggles in the grant also were
discussed and the Riverland model versus the model out of Mankato
as well as what the Owatonna district does and would like to explore.
G. Community relations
7. Promote a positive image
of schools and the school
district
A. Leadership
10. Demonstrate the ability to implement
change or educational reform
H. Curriculum Planning and Development for
the Success of All Learners
2. Demonstrate the ability to provide planning
andmethods to anticipate trends and
educational implications
B. Organizational Management
5. Develop and manage budgets
and maintain accurate fiscal
records
B. Organizational Management
2. define and use processes for
gathering, analyzing, managing,
and using data to plan and
make decisions for program
evaluations.
H. Curriculum Planning...
#. Demonstrate the ability to develop,
implement and monitor procedures to align,
sequence, and articulate curriculum and
validate curricular procedures
B. Organizational Management
3. Plan and schedule personal and
organizational work, establish procedures to
regulate activities and projects and delegate
and empower others at appropriate levels.
Date/Time Committment
Total Hours
Level
Staff/Members Involved
ALC
20
ALC
10
ALC
Initial exposure to Synergy was okay, but there was not hands on
training for us. Working with counselor who was very familiar with
Synergy was helpful in noting problem areas at the ALC versus the
high school use. Clearly some shortcuts that have been used in the
past are not giving us the best picture we need of student work. Need
quality training for new administrative assistant hire.
Understanding student transcripts to get them enrolled in classes they
need for graduation. deciphering which are credit recovery and which
will be new classes. Helping students and parents understand the
reality concerning their graduation progress
Students begin registration process/course Answering questions for parents during the registration process about
sizes projections are identified; teachers
issues regarding truancy that carryover from the previous year or
class lists are generated
placement
I learned that having other building models was helpful as there wasn't
much in the files to go on from previous years because of the changes
Prepared back to school letter with new
to this years staffing as well as my placement. Trying to balance the
staff information as well as SD/Prep
SD/Staff workday load was a small challenged but eventually easy to
schedule for the first week back.
resolve once l took a look at the big picture.
ALC
ALC
K Niebuhr/K Danner
8/21/2014
8/1/2014
ALC
August-September 2014
ALC
8/21- 8/29/2014
32
ALC
8/21-8/29/2014
8/22/2014
9/25/2014-9/26/2014
21
ALC
ALC
ALC
ALC
32
15
Competency
L. Judgment and Problem Analysis
6. demonstrate an understanding of and utilize
appropriate
technology in problem analysis.
5. identify and give priority to significant issues
1. Identify the elements of a problem situation
by analyzing relevent informtion, framing
issues, identifying possible causes and
reframing possible solutions.
F Communication
1. Formulate and carry out plans for internal
and external communications
D. Policy and Law
1. Develop, adjust and implement policy to
meet local, state and federal requirements and
There are items to be done due to rule of law and items procedures to constitutional provisions, standards and
be completed for the true safety of students and staff.
regulatory applications
K Values and Ethics of Leadership
3 Demonstrate the ability to balance complex
Learned the beginning workings of ALC funding and record keeping as comunity demands in the best interests of
well as importance of networking with other ALC leaders
learners.
L. Judgment and Problem Analysis
1. Identify the elements of a problem situation
by analyzing relevent informtion, framing
General operations of school systems with regards to finance and
issues, identifying possible causes and
human resources.
reframing possible solutions.
First meeting with technician resulted in his beginning the system tools I. Instrctional Management
analysis. Much cannot be done until the August 27th roll out of the
6. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately use
PearsonAccess website. More to come.
technology to support instruction (and testing)
Individual registrations via Synergy are extremely time consuming and A. Leadership
much preparation ahead of time needs to be done in the future to
3. Model shared leadership and decisionstreamline this process. More training on Synergy is needed.
making strategies
F. COmmunication
2. Demonstrate facilitation skills
4. Facilitate teamwork
6. Make presentations that are clear and easy
to understand
M. Safety and Security
1. Demonstrate the ability to develop and
implement policies
2. Formulate safety and security plans
Opening day SD with ALC staff including
3. Identify vulnerabilities
staff handbooks and emergency response Staff handbooks should be updated often and used and referred to and 4. Demonstrate understanding of procedural
procedures
not be fixtures on the shelf
predictabilities
J. Human Resource Management
Waiting until the last minute had its reward in this case of a quality
1. Demonsrte knowledge of effective personnel
Hired a math teacher
teacher being hired.
recruitment, selection and retention
A. Leadership
9. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and
motivate others.
B. Monitor Student learning
1. Demonstrate the ability to create a culture
that fosters a community of learners
3. Ability to implement a positive and effective
student management system
Students were open to the change. Lots of friendly exchanges with
4. Develop a master instructional schedule
some pushing the limits with language. Learn to pick my battles with 5. A comprehensive program of student
Initial day of introducing students to
students Which behaviors are truly disruptive and which can be over activities
classes, new staff and schedules in addition looked for now in hopes of building individual relationships with
2. Demonstrate an understanding of student
to expectations of the new office lead
students.
guidance systems
C. Diversity Leadership
2. Create and monitor a positive learning
environment for all students
3....for all staff.
D. Policy and Law
2. recognize and apply standards of care
involving civil and criminal liability for
negligence, harassment and intentional torts.
Students were suspended out of school;
SRO cited students for behaviors. Parents
of students cited were very unhappy with
decision making. Meetings were
subsequently held with the superintendent
upon the students return to school.
Additional suspensions occurred for
students who were posting on social media
threats to student when he returned to
school.
F. Communication
3. Recognize and apply an understanding of
individual and group behavior in normal and
stressful situations.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of conflict
resolutin and problem solving strategies
B. Monitor Student Learning
4. Demonstrate the ability to implement
effective student discipline plans
Date/Time Committment
9/24/2014
10/1/2014
Total Hours
Level
Staff/Members Involved
10
ALC/ALHS
ALC
ALC/ALHS
20
20
ALC
11/1/2014
40
ALC
K Niebuhr M Funk
11/1/2014
ALC
K Niebuhr M Funk
ALC/DO
11/1/2014
Competency
Heading out on a bad weather day for the evacuation drill was
problematic. Lots of unhappy students who took it out on others over
and back. Not sure if this drill will ever go well, however,
Although I would have loved to keep the courses that the ag teacher
was teaching, it just wasn't possible given the nature of the small
animal course. Granting the students some credit because the loss of
the class and teacher wasn't their fault seemed to appease their
unhappiness and distrust of me for not getting a new Mr. Meyer.
My gut feeling about what was causing the substantial disruptions in
the afternoons of an advisory that was not well laid out were true.
Once the advisory was moved to the end of the day, may students did
Student attendance at the beginning of the not stay. Calm was evident early on with the change. Some staff were
day did not and has not substantially
dismayed that students were leaving. I was as well, however, I believe
improved. But the quality of the student
that the overall improvement of the climate of the school more than
work during the full course of the day has offset that loss. Students are now focusing more on their credits and
improved. Less behavior and discipline
work. 7 hours was too long for most of them. Those that stay for
issues occur after lunch. Less students
advisory are often not engaged; however, there are a small number
stay for advisory credit, however, that issue who do benefit by the small groups atmosphere and the time with the
will be further addressed in 3rd quarter.
math and science teachers.
G. Community Relations
2. Request and respond to community feedback
9. Demonstrate the ability to identify and
articulate critical community issues which may
impact local education
D. Policy and Law
1. Develop, adjust and implement policy to
meet local, state and federal requirements and
constitutional provisions, standards and
regulatory applications.
F. Communication
4. Facilitate teamwork
M. Safety and Security
5 Demonstrate the ability to develop plans that
connect every student with a school adult...
A. Leadership
10. Demonstrate the ability to implement
change or educational reform.
K. Values and Ethics of Leadership
2. Demonstrate understanding of and model
democratic value systems, ethics and moral
leadership
A. Leadership
2. Demonstrate leadership by providing
purpose and direction for individuals and
groups.
10. Demonstrate the ability to implement
change or educational reform.
F. Communication
Understand and utilize apropriate
communication technology
D. Policy and Law
2. Recognize nd apply standards of care
involving civil and crimila liability for neglience,
I think that the decision to go with less days on this suspension allowed harassment and intentional torts
Student was suspended for 1.5 days. The the superintendent to help us build a relationship with a family where 3. Demonstrate an understanding of state
students did not intende any issues with the the dad comes in quite often due to his daughters' misbehavior. He
federal and case law governing general
knives and did not hide that they had it.
was quite unhappy over the suspension for the social media incident. education, special education and community
They were simply moving it from one purse This suspension however, he knew was less than what could have
education
to another and in front of a staff member. I happened to his student. The staff was not overly happy, but clearly
K. Values & Ethics of Leadership
don't believe they even realized what they the indicent was not violent in nature and the student did not hide what Demonstrate understanding of the role of
did was wrong. Their father was very
they had. I informed staff immediately after school that day which I
education in a democratic society; model
concerned.
think went a long way towards less dissent by staff on the decision.
democratic ethics
A. Leadership
Timeclock training
6. Set priorities in the context of stakeholder
After much review of how to record IS hours
needs.
with Lori Volz, Reid Ulve, Barb Norby, and After working through multiple state documents and sitting through two
two different reporting regions, we finally
meetings on the correct accounting for hours, I feel comfortable with
E. Political Influence and Governance
used the state formula to determine hours the decisions made. The program may have been losing money due 4. Demonstrate the ability to align
earned, how to record and accurately
to the miscalculcations from the two previous years. Having the
constituencies in support of priorities and build
account for IS work both for day school and director of finance involved as well as having her make a decision on coalitions for programmatic and financial
credit recovery students.
correcting the summer calculations was satisfying as well.
support.
A. Leadership
5. Through a visioning process, formulate
strategic plans and goals with staff and
community.
G. Community Relations
1. Articulate organizational purpose and
priorities to the community and media.
12/1/2014
40
ALC
10
ALC
Date/Time Committment
Total Hours
40
2/1/2015
High School Hour Total
20
Level
ALC
ALHS
Staff/Members Involved
K Niebuhr/ALHS/Surrounding
Districts
The process of intakes is now fairly well laid out with document
packets haveing been created to give parents/students ahead of time.
We also have an intake packet that we use during the meeting that
lays out some important information for prospective students.
K Niebuhr M Williams
Competency
F. Communication
2. Demonstrate facilitation skills.
6. Make presentations that are clear and easy
to understand.
C. Diversity Leadership
Promote sensitivity of divesity throughout the
scool community
Demonstrate the bility to adapt educational
programming to the needs of diverse
constituencies
H. Curriculum Planning and Development for
the success of all learners
1. Demonstrate the ability to enhance teaching
and learning through curriculum assessment
and strategic planning for all learners.
447
6/17/2014-6/20/2014
6/16/2014
July-August 2014
9/24/2014
September-November 2014
20
Middle School
Middle School/DO
Middle School/DO
Middle School
K Niebuhr/J Cromwell-Olson/S
Kovach
Looking at the 7th graders proficiency and growth will give us at the
HS a picture of our incoming 8th graders
Some significant changes were noted between what we currently have and the new
model policy. As I merged the two policies and looked at our handbook, the most
notable change was the definition. I also noted to the HR director these pieces for our
district: Some things to note is that the definitions in the old policy and this new model
are different. I took a look at the high school student handbook and there would be call
for changes in that piece based on the new definition. Cyberbullying is defined and
possibly needs to be included in the Tech AUP pieces, policy and/or training, IV. A.
Reporting policy has an added line on anonymous reporting which I thought was
interesting to note; 3-day reporting and investigation requirement; posting in buildings as
well as in handbooks is noted; protected classemployees is removed which leaves
students; training component within first year for new employees; and other prohibited
conductis added throughout pretty much any place that you see bullying listed. Note
also that the NOTICE requirements have been added to at length. There are other
lengthy additions, but I thought these worthy to call attention.
Middle School
K Niebuhr/N Severtson/A
Helgerson
Middle School TS
K Niebuhr/A Helgerson
K Niebuhr/A Helgerson
10
Middle School
G. Community Relations
Demonstrate the ability to build community
consensus
A. Instructional Leadership
Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply
school and disrict-wide literacy and numeracy
systems
C. Demonstrate understandingof the articulation
and alignment of curriculum from pre-school
through grade 12
I Instructional Management
2. Describe and apply research (IS) and best
Listening to the art teacher initially and documenting that discussion
practices on integrating curriculum and
was helpful once a decision was made. Even though it would be more resources to help all learners acieve at high
helpful to have her both quarters for students, it would not have been levels (IS allows students to obtain a required
possible given the new SW schedule. I think this was a good
art credit via a hybrid art course)
compromise for students and the staff member, even though after she J. Human Resource Management
got what I thought was her preference, she continued to express
6. Demonstrate understanding of labor relations
concerns about the new schedule. I kept in contact with the union
and collective bargaining
president and the human resources director as well as the SW
7. Demonstrate understanding of the
principal regarding the decisions so that all were on board.
administration of employee contracts, benefits
Some of the pieces of this program are done independently of the ALC
director by the SWMS staff. Discussion as to whether that was part of J. Human Resource Management
that individuals summer work or school work, or neither occurred. Staff 5. Demonstrate understanding of management
did not have printouts of student rosters nor had access to Synergy at responsibilities to act in accordance with federal
the high school with their middle school log-ons (construction at MS
and state constitutional provisions, statutory
meant they could not be there). Some discussion also of the number of and case law, regulatory applications toward
students/teacher ratio and the payout of salary at higher per diem
education, local rules, procedures and
costs the program. Transportation costs were discussed with district directives governing human resource
finance manager. About $2000 higher than budgeted.
management.
The middle level program is essential for the TS funding to occur. The
programming also is very dynamic in nature due to student challenges.
Many staff at SW do not understand the challenges that are dealt with. B. Organizational Management
Support for the teacher is important so that when concerns come his 1. Demonstrate an understanding of
way, we have good documentation for his program.
organizational systems.
A. Leadership
4. Demonstrate an understanding of issues
affective education
I. Instructional Management
Demonstrate the ability to meet the enrichment,
A more open morning schedule was established with the SW admin for remediation and special educaton needsof all
the program due to the nature of am issues.
students
Date/Time Committment
10/20/2014
Total Hours
10
October-November 2014
10
63
Level
Staff/Members Involved
Middle School
Middle School
Competency
A. Leadership
4. Demonstrate an understanding of issues
affective education
K12 Leadership
TS start dates established; coordinated the Al has run this program many years and was very organized in getting 2. Demonstrate understanding of different
bussing with the Sibley students;
his program up and running. When he asked to do some things, I knew organizational systems and strutures pre-k12
coordinated the snacks via an arrangement it was with good rationale and documentation and he has the support 3. Demonstrate the ability to work with
with the director of food services
of his building principal.
childrenof all ages
Phone and email discussions continue as
the semester moves forward; all costs for
first semester were covered. Explanation of
B. Organizational Management
budgeting was also part of training of new
2. Define and use processes for gathering,
ALC lead to ensure continued financial
Working with the finance staff, we are able to provide funding out of the analyzing, managing and using data to plan
support of SW ALC programming.
21 account for these middle school students SEL programming.
and make decisions for program evaluation
ELEMENTARY HOURS
7/14/2014
8/11-12/2014
9/1/2014
Hawthorne
Elementary
Elementary
Principals
10
10
Elementary
Teachers
October-November-December
Paperwork
20
Elementary Staff
11/1/2014
10
40
98
K. Niebuhr/N Severtson
TS
Elem TS
K Niebuhr, M Williams
B. Organizational Management
5. Develop and manage budgets and maintain
accurate fiscal records
I've learned that Timeclock+ is very nice is taking care of staff hours.
How to convince all the buildings ot use this process will be the next
step. I will be surveying the one building that is using it about what
they like and don't like about it and then try to convince another
building to go online.
C. Diversity Leadership.
1. Demonstrate an understanding and
recognition of the significance of diversity, and
respond to the needs of diverse learners.
The area I feel least at ease with is this piece. However, the
conference did give me some insight into what is ahead and the work
to be done. As I surmise from others, much of the work can be done by
a competent administrative assistant with guidance and direction. I will
continue to work in this area alongside others to see how it is done in
Albert Lea. THe rollout of the information Augusut 27 will be helpful in
understanding the processes.
A. Leadership
8. Understand how education is impacted by
local, state, national, and international events
**NCLB testing guidelines and our waiver will
impact much testing in MN this year
8/6-7/2014
13
K Niebuhr/M Williams
Date/Time Committment
Total Hours
Level
Staff/Members Involved
Competency
G. Community Relations
4. Relate olitical initiatives to stakeholders
5. Identify and interact with internal and external
publics
8/11-12/2014
8/12/2014
Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec
District Admin
Retreat
District Admin
Retreat
25
1/1/2015
30
1/1/2015
10
1/1/2015
30
2/1/2015
15
2/1/2015
District Office Hours Total
15
144
Admin Team
Staff trainings went well, however, they need to start using it so that
any issues can be addressed.
Having Mary come to the PLC seemed helpful to staff once they
started using it to address those issues.
This information and the preparedness excercise seemed engaging for
staff. They thought about "active shooter" in a different way and were
interested in the new information about "running" as another line of
defense. More scenarios might be helpful as we move through the
year.