NCC Leadership Orientation Program

1. NCC Leadership Orientation Program Standards, Field Experiences and PortfolioDevelopment

2. NCC Leadership Program • Mission and Conceptual Framework • Leadership Program Features • The Leadership Standards • Field Experiences • The Internship • Portfolio Development • Exit Process

3. Mission The Department of Education prepares undergraduate teacher candidates and practicing teachers to facilitate the learning of all students……. enabling both teachers and their students to act as informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over a lifetime.

4. Conceptual Framework

5. NCC Leadership Programs Campus Program- Graduate students may enter and withdraw from the program over two or more years using a five year projection of course offerings Professional Learning Community Cohort- Graduate students are mentored by a principal and complete coursework as a cohort in a Professional Learning Community forum over an 18-month period *Presently not scheduled

6. Master’s Degree Vs. Type 75 OnlyCandidate Requirements • Both programs require taking and passing the state leadership exam. • The master’s degree requires two more courses than the Type 75 only (The capstone and an elective) • The Type 75 certification requires a masters degree in another field prior to entering the program • Both require a standards-based growth and interview portfolio upon completion of the program. • Both require the completion of the NCC leadership standards matrix representing evidence of leadership knowledge and artifacts • Type 75 completers present and submit their portfolio in their final term to a designated faculty reader • Master’s Degree completers complete the portfolio and attend a portfolio event during the capstone course. • All candidates must submit an audit to the college to be certified by the state.

7. Program Requirements • The Leadership Standards Matrix • Field Experiences and Internship • Professional Portfolio • 10-12 Courses (Including an Internship) • The utilization of blackboard and Livetext.

8. Field Experiences: Theory to Practice8-10 hours per course I. Description of the Activity (Location, date, other persons involved, activity, environment, etc….) How many hours of field work did you complete? Explain if there is more than one experience combined for this course. II. Learning Outcomes: What leadership standards and indicators are illustrated in your field experience? Describe the artifact(s) or evidence that represents what you have learned. III. How did you learn and grow as a school leader through this experience? What would have improved the experience? Would you recommend this type of field experience to others? Why or why not? IV. Develop an artifact that illustrates evidence of your growth as a leader through this field work. Be specific about your role.

9. The Leadership Standards Matrix Primary purpose: A tool to develop and record knowledge and evidence of the leadership standards

10. The Leadership Standards Matrix Process • Keep an inventory of artifacts you have developed for your portfolio. Each field experience is your best source for authentic artifacts. • Identify the leadership standards/indicators for each course you complete. (See syllabus or matrix for indicators aligned to each course.) • Develop 5 artifacts per course as a representative indicator. Provide a cover sheet that describes each artifact, the indicator it represents, and how you have grown as a leader. *It is up to you to determine how an artifact illustrates a specific indicator through the cover sheet • Record on your matrix the indicators met by each artifact. • Provide a knowledge statement and cite your reference for the indicators that do not have an artifact. • In some cases you may have more than one indicator represented by an artifact. • Complete the indicators as they occur in your classroom and field work. An indicator not completed during a course, may be accomplished later in the program in another course. • Obtain signatures on your matrix from the course instructor for completed indicators.

11. The NCC professional growth portfolio is: • A systematic collection of artifacts and reflections. • A map of professional growth and development. • A visual representation of experiences and competencies. • Evidence of growth through course projects, field work, and authentic work experiences in your school or classroom.

12. What are the benefits of a leadership candidate portfolio? • Focusing professional and personal growth • Creating and adapting personal growth • Collecting artifacts and evidence of knowledge and successful performance • Collaborating with peers • Improving and applying leadership skills • Drawing on past and present knowledge and experiences • Assessing the impact and influence of the school system in which you work • Reflecting on and identifying personal values, attitudes, and experiences • Evidence of your knowledge and skills

13. Portfolio Stages in Program Stage one: Growth portfolio Students in the program will develop and design a standards-based portfolio of leadership growth and development in each course and throughout the program Stage two: Assessment Portfolio Upon completion of the program, NCC leadership candidates will be assessed on leadership knowledge, competency, and skills through a portfolio of best work. A rubric of required criteria will be provided. Stage three: Showcase/Interview Portfolio Each graduate of the NCC Leadership and Administrative Program will finalize a portfolio of best work in field experiences and coursework in the program to use as a tool for career advancement and interviews.

14. What is an Artifact? • Authentic artifact: An outcome of a leadership experience; Field experience products • Self-generated artifact: vision, mission, goals, beliefs, etc.. • Stand Alone Artifacts: No labeling or explanation is necessary (resume) • Reflective/Captioned artifacts: These are artifacts that require a reflection or description statement

15. Portfolio Checklist • Professional notebook, cover, title, table of contents • Introduction of self, background, and leadership development 3. Professional Resume 4. An effective framework illustrates leadership development and skills 5. Mission, vision, goals, and leadership philosophy 6. Knowledge, application, and demonstration of the leadership standards 7. Overall strength of artifacts (Each is able to stand alone or includes a reflection to describe it to the reader.) 8. Visual display and organization of the portfolio 9. Evidence of reflective practice (Self-assessment, reflective statements, growth and development) 10. The portfolio illustrates a well defined leadership identity (graphics, metaphors, and artifacts distinctly identify this leader from others) 11. Evidence includes all areas included on the program rubric, including an impact on student achievement and diversity *Paper or Electronic Options (Livetext available)

16. Educational Leadership and Administration and Type 75 Certificate Audit Form • (PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS) • Name: ___________________________________ SSN __________________ NCC ID__________ • Last, first, middle, maiden • Check One: __________ MELA Degree __________ Type 75 Certificate Only • If currently have a master’s degree and are currently a Type 75 candidate, indicate state/institution/major for master’s degree: : • Note: Your record must include passage of the IL Test of Basic Skills • Anticipated Term of Successful Completion of State Exam for type 75: ________________________ • Anticipated Term of Successful Completion of NCC Portfolio: ____________ • Anticipated Term of Program Completion: _______________________ • Please indicate the term/year the course was/will be taken. If the course was taken at another • institution, please indicate the name of the institution. • Required Courses for Type 75 Certificate: Term/Year Taken/Will Take • EDN 500 The Principalship: An Overview • of School Leadership ______________________________ • EDN 508 Leadership for Innovation • and Change ______________________________ • EDN 515 The Institutional and Political • Environment of Schools ______________________________ • EDN 522 Issues in School Law ______________________________ • EDN 534 Leadership for Curriculum • and Instruction ______________________________ • EDN 536 School, Home and Community ______________________________ • EDN 610 School Operations and Management ______________________________ • EDN 620 Program Assessment _____________________________ • EDN 630 Schools as Learning Communities ______________________________ • EDN 690 Field Experiences ______________________________ • Portfolio Completed ______________________________ • Required Courses for MELA Degree include all of the above PLUS these additional courses: • EDN 696 The Educational Leader • (or EDN 695 Master’s Project) _____________________________ • MLS _______ • Liberal Arts Course ______________________________ • PLEASE READ AND SIGN: • Certification Officer • ________________________________ Date of Electronic Signoff____________ Signature R

17. Program Exit Process • Submit Portfolio/Matrix During Week Seven of Your Last Course • Complete Portfolio Rubric Self Assessment and Attach it to the Final Portfolio • Present your portfolio at the Capstone Portfolio Showcase Event(Open to any Type 75 exit candidates) or in your final class • Faculty Readers Portfolio/Matrix Review. The student will be notified of pass or no pass results and when/where the completed portfolio can be picked up. The portfolio completion will appear on the transcript. • A Summative Standards Self-Assessment is completed by the graduate student, reflecting a personal appraisal of competency related to the educational standards to which the program is aligned. • Complete and Submit An Audit Form to the certification officer at North Central College, Mary McMahon (63 0-637-5229/ Goldspohn 26/ Campus Mailbox 392) during the last term of the completer. The form is available on the NCC graduate website. • Complete State Principal (186) Exam • Submit A Program Evaluation Form provides feedback on the course offerings, strengths of the Masters program, weaknesses, suggestions for improvement, etc. Website will be provided.

18. Resources and Contacts • Graduate Coordinator-Dr. Kristine Servais • 637-5746; kservais@noctrl.edu • Director of Graduate Programs-Frank Johnson • 636-5842; fajohnson@noctrl.edu • NCC Certification Officer - Mary McMahon - 637-5259; mtmcmahon@noctrl.edu • Graduate Website: http://www.noctrl.edu/x3230.xml • Admission Office: http://www.northcentralcollege.edu/x5112.xml