Practicum Standards

Suggested Activities

1

Professional and Ethical Leadership

Strategic Planning

School Improvement

Data driven decision-making

2

Information Management and Evaluation

Technology Plan

Assessment

MCAS data analysis

Student Information System

Tier II Audit (Educational Quality and Accountability)

DOE quarterly and monthly reports

AYP reports

3

Curriculum, Instruction, Supervision, and the Learning Environment

Serve on Curriculum Revision Committee

Develop Curriculum Accommodation Plan

4

Professional Development and Human Resources

Staff Evaluation

Professional development schedule

Mentoring

5

Student Personnel Services

Attend Special Education Hearing/Mediation (if allowed)

IEP Meetings

504

Out of district placement

Transportation

Student health and welfare issues

6

Organizational Management

Self-study Committee (NEASC)

Facilities maintenance and repair

Quality improvement

7

Interpersonal Relationships

Memos to Teachers

Memos to Parents

Memos to other school and district staff

Cultural and Religious awareness

8

Financial Management and Resource Allocation

Budgeting Process

Attend town/city Finance Committee Meeting

Purchase Orders

Grant writing

9

Technology and Information Systems

Acceptable Use Policy

Software Training (Test wiz, Reddiker, Winschool, Gradequick etc.)

Hardware Training

Master Schedule

Enhancing Education Through Technology

10

Community and Media Relations

Events Scheduling

Press releases

PTO Newsletters

Bulletins

School Calendar

Parent Conferences

Business and Community Partnerships

11

Educational Law, Public Policy, and Political Systems

Student Handbook

Faculty Handbook

Union meetings

Discipline