Urban School Leaders Preparation Program | Collaborative Team of Arlington Public Schools, Alexandria City Public Schools, Falls Church City Public Schools and George Mason University
Program Description
The USLPP will enroll 28 students with preference given for those with master's degrees in education. The program employs a flexible, modular curriculum design that permits student programs of study to be individualized to acknowledge their expertise and best meet their learning needs. The program includes an extensive degree of practicum and internship work, including a capstone school improvement project. This project allows students to demonstrate their ability to lead improvement teams and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in school change that will bring about improved student learning.Virginia Standard(s) Addressed
The program will help potential administrators meet all Virginia Standards for Administrators.Program Goals and Objectives
Participants will be eligible for administrative leadership licensure and will demonstrate the ability to promote instructional quality in a school through participatory internships, individualized planning and strong delivery of effective curriculum modules.Program Format
USLPP will employ a variety of instructional strategies including traditional classroom instruction, technology based instruction (e.g., DVD-based curriculum modules, Blackboard courses), simulations, and performance-based activities.Target Audience
28 students with master's degrees in education.Self-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division
No/yes. After attending informational sessions, individuals may submit applications (including recommendations from administrators), and participate in the two-stage selection process, including interview and written submissions.Duration of Program
The steering committee is in the process of developing the modular design with the expectation that participants beginning in the cohort in fall 2005 will complete the program in the spring of 2007.Outcomes Measured
Outcomes measured will include participants' performance and progress, curriculum and program effectiveness and successful placement of graduates in administrative positions.Program Evaluation
Program evaluation will include -- at a minimum -- the following data sources:
- baseline information about applicants' leadership capabilities;
- evaluation surveys for each module and a comprehensive evaluation survey for the program as a whole;
- comparison of performance of school division participants enrolled in program and those not enrolled in this program;
- comparison of performance of participants who are enrolled in this program and those enrolled in other GMU cohorts;
- annual surveys of school leaders, coaches and mentors;
- reflective journals kept by program participants and members of steering committee;
- periodic individual and focus group interviews.
Contact Information
Meg Tuccillo
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Arlington Public Schools,
(703)228-6008
mtuccill@arlington.k12.va.us