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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEM-053500.7 Aspiring Principals Program 2025-2026.pdf LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 1 of 6 June 3, 2024 TITLE: Aspiring Principals Program 2024-2025 ROUTING All Certificated Employees All Locations NUMBER: MEM-053500.6 ISSUER: Francisco J. Serrato, Ed.D. Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources Division DATE: June 3, 2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Memorandum is to outline the procedures necessary for qualified candidates to apply for the Aspiring Principals Program (APP): Cohort XII. The Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) primary promotional pathway for principal positions is through the successful completion of the APP. The APP: Cohort XII is a targeted professional development program aligned to the LAUSD School Leadership Framework (SLF) and the LAUSD 2022-26 Strategic Plan in the areas of data-driven instructional and operational leadership. The program is grounded in the SLF professional learning standards, including Leadership and Professional Growth, Change Management, Instruction, Culture of Learning and Positive Behavior, Family and Community Engagement, and Systems and Operations. Highly qualified, equity driven leaders are essential to accelerating student achievement. This comprehensive program focuses on developing transformational school leaders prepared to meet the challenge of improving outcomes for all students. To be placed in the LAUSD three-year eligibility pool for principal positions, candidates must successfully complete the APP by attending all sessions, completing assignments, and passing the In-Basket Examination. The In- Basket Examination is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates a candidate’s ability to apply the learnings from the program in the areas of instructional and operational leadership. Qualified candidates who are endorsed and interested in a principal position for the 2025-2026 school year should consider applying to the program. Note that participation in this program does not waive minimum District requirements for principal positions. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 2 of 6 June 3, 2024 I. PROGRAM DETAILS The Aspiring Principals Program is a 45-hour cohort-based program for LAUSD employees who aspire to assume the role of principal. Participants will experience learning in a Hybrid Model consisting of Synchronous (2.5 hours bi-weekly via Zoom or Face-to-Face) and Asynchronous (2 hours bi-weekly) work via the My Professional Learning Network (MyPLN) platform. Approximately five of the Synchronous sessions will be held via Zoom and the other five will be held face-to-face. APP participants build their leadership capacity through self-reflection, group discussions, and extensive practice with real-life scenarios. During each session, the content is presented by practitioners in the field who are familiar with the role of the principal in leading the work. After each Synchronous session, participants will complete Asynchronous assignments. Synchronous Schedule (Dates, times, location, and topics are subject to change): Time/Location: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom or Face-to-Face (at a central location) DATE STRATEGIC PLAN TOPIC October 9, 2024 Strategic Plan Pillar 5: Investing in Staff Priority 5D: High Performance Standards SLF-Standard 1- Leadership and Professional Growth Topic • Leading, Implementing, and Sustaining a Vision for Student Success October 23, 2024 Strategic Plan Pillar 3: Engagement and Collaboration Priority 3D: Honoring Perspectives SLF-Standard 2-Change Management Topic • Leadership Qualities and Dispositions of Effective Principals November 6, 2024 Strategic Plan Pillar 2: Joy and Wellness Priority 2A: Welcoming Learning Environments SLF-Standard 4-Culture of Learning and Positive Behavior Topic • Overseeing School Site Operations to Ensure Safe Learning Environments November 20, 2024 Strategic Plan Pillar 1: Academic Excellence Priority 1A: High-Quality Instruction SLF-Standard 3-Instruction Topic • Leading Rigorous and Relevant Professional Development to Support Effective Teaching Practices LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 3 of 6 June 3, 2024 DATE STRATEGIC PLAN TOPIC January 8, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 5: Investing in Staff Priority 5D: High Performance Standards SLF-Standard 2-Change Management Topic • Working with Staff Relations to Ensure Effective Performance Management January 22, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 4: Operational Effectiveness Priority 4C: Sustainable Budgeting SLF-Standard 6-Systems and Operations Topic • Implementing Sustainable and Equitable School Budgets February 5, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 3: Engagement and Collaboration Priority 3A: Strong Relationships SLF-Standard 5-Family and Community Engagement Topic • Engaging and Empowering Family and Community Members February 19, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 2: Joy and Wellness Priority 2C: Strong Social-Emotional Skills SLF-Standard 1-Leadership and Professional Growth Topic • Designing and Sustaining Welcoming, Safe, Affirming, and Inclusive Learning Environments March 12, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 5: Investing in Staff Priority 5A: Diverse Workforce SLF-Standard 6-Systems and Operations Topic • Investing in All Staff March 26, 2025 Strategic Plan Pillar 1: Academic Excellence Priority 1C: Eliminating Opportunity Gaps SLF-Standard 4-Culture of Learning and Positive Behavior Topic • Maintaining High Performance Standards Other Dates: October 7, 2024, Introductory Meeting Week of April 7, 2025, In-Basket Examination May 14, 2025, Closing Ceremonies LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 4 of 6 June 3, 2024 II. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following requirements: ● Eight years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school. ● Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative services credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent position by June 30, 2024. ● At least three years as a teacher in a PreK-12 program or Early Education Center; or (for Adult Schools) at least two years as a teacher or counselor at a secondary school or adult school. ● A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. ● A valid California Administrative Services Credential. ● A valid California Teaching Credential. Note: Employees who have been issued a Below Standard Performance Evaluation, a Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s), a Notice of Unsatisfactory Service, and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to the program for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice or Evaluation. * Alternative Requirements for Pilot School Candidates: One of the following to be completed by June 30, 2025: o One year of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent position. o Three (3) years of verifiable full-time experience in non-classroom leadership positions (such as coordinator, instructional coach, or dean). A portion of this time may include the following: a) Experience as a lead teacher and successful completion of an Aspiring Principals Program sponsored by the Human Resources Division. b) Experience as a member of a Pilot School Design team and successful completion of an Aspiring Principals Program sponsored by the Human Resources Division. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 5 of 6 June 3, 2024 Requirements for Early Education Center Candidates: ● At least three years of successful full-time services as a teacher or in an administrative or supervisory position in a public school child development program, licensed child day care center, preschool, or elementary school (K-3); ● A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; ● A valid California Administrative Services credential authorizing services at a preschool level OR a Child Development Program Director Permit; ● Completed at least 4 semester units of equivalent study in Multicultural Education coursework. All minimum requirements must be met before the APP application filing deadline. For questions about your eligibility, please contact Edwin Hernandez at (213) 241-6886. III. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this program, use the checklist and submit the following: ☐ A current résumé (2 pages maximum) ☐ A letter of intent (1 page maximum) describing leadership experiences with the following: ● Ensuring equity for all students ● Delivering high quality professional development ● Engaging families and community as partners Please download the following Word formatted attachments from the LAUSD e-library: ☐ The APP Self-Assessment and Scenarios (Attachment A), ☐ The Supervisor’s Endorsement (Attachment B). All materials (letter of intent, résumé, Attachments A and B) must be submitted via the following link: https://bit.ly/24APPApp no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are incomplete, did not follow the specific directions, or are received after the deadline will not be considered. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 6 of 6 June 3, 2024 RELATED RESOURCES: To view responses to questions regarding the application process, go to https://bit.ly/24APPFAQs. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A-Self Assessment and Scenarios Attachment B-Supervisor’s Endorsement ASSISTANCE: For further information, please contact Rosie Elmore, rguerr9@lausd.net, Administrative Coordinator, Educator Development and Support. ATTACHMENT A LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM DUE DATE: Friday, August 23, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. Submit all materials via https://bit.ly/24APPApp ASPIRING PRINCIPALS PROGRAM APPLICANT’S SELF-ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIOS INSTRUCTIONS Purpose The Self-Assessment and Scenarios are intended to be used as a reflection tool to guide the applicant in assessing readiness for the principal position. Directions ● Self-Assessment: o Respond to four of the six prompts by writing specific descriptions of situations you encountered, tasks you were assigned or volunteered for, actions you took, and the results that were achieved. o For the four prompts you selected, rate your level of proficiency using the rubric descriptors in the School Leadership Framework (SLF). o Respond in 200 words or less using an 11-point font. ● Scenarios: o Respond to both scenarios ensuring you address all parts of the prompt. o Respond using 250 words or less using an 11-point font. Resources ● Link to the APP Application Rubrics (résumé, letter of intent, Self-Assessment, and Scenarios) ● Link to the LAUSD School Leadership Framework Supervisor’s Endorsement ● Schedule an informal meeting with your immediate supervisor to discuss the following: o Their observations and assessments of your experiences, o Your readiness to effectively carry out the duties of the position of principal as measured by the SLF, and o Their willingness to endorse you for this program. ● If your immediate supervisor is willing to endorse you for the program, share your responses to the Self-Assessment and Scenarios (Attachment A) with your supervisor for review. Additionally, upload the Supervisor’s Endorsement (Attachment B) with your supervisor’s “wet” signature to the following link https://bit.ly/24APPApp. MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 1 of 4 June 3, 2024 ATTACHMENT A LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM ASPIRING PRINCIPALS PROGRAM APPLICANT’S SELF-ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIOS As you complete the APP Applicant’s Self-Assessment (1) respond to four of the six prompts candidly and accurately describing experiences you have had so far in your career, (2) for the four prompts you selected, rate your level of proficiency using the rubric descriptors in the School Leadership Framework (SLF), and (3) respond in 200 words or less, using an 11-point font. The SLF can be accessed by clicking here. Element 1A1: Demonstrates personal and professional ethics, integrity, and judgment. Limited to No Experience Yet Developi ng Effective Highly Effective Describe a specific time when you modeled ethical behavior and integrity in interactions within and outside the school and administers school policies. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. Element 2C1: Uses data to determine school-wide priorities and goals. Limited to No Experience Yet Developi ng Effective Highly Effective Describe a specific time when you used classroom-level and/or school-wide data to determine goals aligned to the school’s vision of high expectations. This could include how you collaborated with a team to use data. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. Element 3A2: Ensures high-quality professional development that results in implementation of effective pedagogy. Limited to No Experience Yet Developi ng Effective Highly Effective Describe a specific time when you provided high-quality professional development and resources to support teachers in modifying their pedagogy. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 2 of 4 June 3, 2024 ATTACHMENT A LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM ASPIRING PRINCIPALS PROGRAM APPLICANT’S SELF-ASSESSMENT AND SCENARIOS Element 4A2: Manages respectful conflict resolution in the school community. Limited to No Experience Yet Developi ng Effective Highly Effective Describe a time when you created or maintained a professional environment where most staff and family members communicated differences of opinion in a respectful manner. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. Element 5A1: Engages community and family members and involves them in leadership opportunities. Limited to No Experience Yet Developin g Effective Highly Effective Describe an example in which you provided opportunities for parents to participate/assume leadership opportunities. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. Element 6C2: Ensures that school decisions adhere to relevant district policies and comply with legal requirements. Limited to No Experience Yet Developin g Effective Highly Effective Describe a time when you had to review District policies and legal requirements to guide an important decision. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 200 words or less. MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 3 of 4 June 3, 2024 ATTACHMENT A LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM As you complete the APP Applicant’s Scenarios: (1) respond to both scenarios ensuring your address all parts of the prompt, and (2) respond using 250 words or less using an 11-point font. For your reference, the SLF can be accessed by clicking here. Scenario 1 Element 3a3: Creates collaboration structures that support ongoing development. As the Principal of Western Middle School, you notice that many teachers are not collaborating and sharing their ideas with one another during department/grade level meetings. Your goal is to make this designated planning time as productive as possible. ● What are your immediate actions? ● What systems could you put in place to ensure opportunities for teams of teachers to collaborate for their own professional growth and in support of student learning? Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 250 words or less. Scenario 2 4a2: Manages respectful conflict resolution in the school community. It was brought to your attention that a group of teachers confronted the evening custodial staff to complain about the lack of classroom cleanliness. The custodial staff told them that some of the classrooms are so dirty and the cleaning schedule does not allow for a more in-depth cleaning. Both groups would like to meet with you. ● What are your immediate actions? ● What systems might you put in place to promote a respectful resolution of conflicts schoolwide? Please download the Word-formatted Attachment A from the LAUSD eLibrary and type your response in the attachment. Ensure that you respond in 250 words or less. MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 4 of 4 June 3, 2024 ATTACHMENT B LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM DUE DATE: Friday, August 23, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. Submit all materials via https://bit.ly/24APPApp ASPIRING PRINCIPALS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR’S GUIDE TO MANAGING THE ENDORSEMENT PROCESS Your role in the Aspiring Principals Program endorsement process is to support the development of future leaders who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment to be considered for the position of a principal. Your determination should be made based on your observation and assessment of the individual’s work performance as described by the LAUSD School Leadership Framework (SLF). 1. Review each SLF element of the candidate’s APP Applicant’s Self-Assessment and Scenarios and determine whether the applicant’s descriptions of experiences accurately reflect their readiness to further influence student outcomes and achievements in a principal position. When reflecting on the applicant’s aptitude for performing effectively as a principal in the 2025-2026 school year, consider your personal observation of the quality of their work, job-related judgment, and the experiences the applicant described in their responses. 2. Complete Attachment C, Supervisor’s Endorsement indicating your decision on whether to provide your endorsement. Applicants who do not demonstrate readiness, as described by the SLF, should not be endorsed at this time. 3. Once you have made your determination of the applicant’s readiness, meet with the applicant to discuss your determination to endorse or not to endorse. ● If endorsing the applicant, return the completed and signed Supervisor’s Endorsement Page and the APP Applicant’s Self-Assessment and Scenarios to them. Begin a discussion about areas of school leadership where more experiences and exposure might best prepare the applicant for future success as principal. ● If the applicant is not endorsed, discuss areas that need further development and collaboratively consider a growth strategy that will provide the applicant with the appropriate professional experience to be able to develop competencies in those areas. Individuals who receive an endorsement from the supervisor and who are successful in the paper screening process will be invited to participate in an interview. Those individuals who are successful in the interview will have the opportunity to participate in the APP: Cohort XII. Candidates who successfully complete the program by attending all sessions, finishing all assignments and related assessments, and passing the culminating In-Basket Examination will be placed in the LAUSD three-year eligibility pool for principals. To view responses to questions regarding the application process, go to http://bit.ly/24APPFAQs. MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 1 of 2 June 3, 2024 ATTACHMENT B LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM ASPIRING PRINCIPALS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR’S ENDORSEMENT PAGE APPLICANT’S NAME: Click or tap here to enter text. CURRENT POSITION: Click or tap here to enter text. CURRENT SUPERVISOR Name: Click or tap here to enter text. Phone: Click or tap here to enter text. Title: Click or tap here to enter text. Location: Click or tap here to enter text. Email: Click or tap here to enter text. ☐ THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS MY FINAL ENDORSEMENT I, as the supervisor of the applicant listed above, unequivocally support this applicant’s readiness based on the applicant’s aptitude for assuming the responsibilities of the principal position. Also, I will serve as a mentor by providing access to critical (non-confidential) information for the applicant to review, reflect upon, and refine in preparation for serving as principal (e.g., budget, master program, classroom observations, job shadowing, etc.) The decision to endorse this applicant has been made based on my observations and assessment of the applicant’s job performance and my review of their APP Applicant’s Self- Assessment and Scenarios. I reviewed the School Leadership Framework to substantiate my decision. I certify that I have met with the applicant and discussed my determination to endorse. Please note: A “wet” signature is required in order for the candidate to be considered for the program. SUPERVISOR’SSIGNATURE: DATE: MEM-053500.6 Human Resources Division Page 2 of 2 June 3, 2024