From looking at my responses now and the ones before I see very clearly the areas where I still need improvement and that is budget and budget forecasting. As I review all of these competencies again I have found that I sought out more professional development in areas where I needed more training such as human resources, organizational health, and curriculum. I am reading the book What Great Principals Do Differently and I am reminded of how no matter high up I get in a district I can never lose tough with what is the most important thing we do and that is the kids. Whitaker writes a book called What Great Teacher Do Differently and I found myself wanting to read that so that I could address best practice in the classrooms. As a superintendent, I will learn topics such as budget that according to these competencies is only about 5 lines in essence that is a major role of most superintendents. I would find it helpful to keep these competencies close as a reminder of where my main focus should lie – success of all students.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your ideas. I am responding to your comments regarding, "As a superintendent, I will learn topics such as budget that according to these competencies is only about 5 lines in essence that is a major role of most superintendents. I would find it helpful to keep these competencies close as a reminder of where my main focus should lie – success of all students." I too, believe that the budgeting experience as a superintendent will be an area that I have opportunity to learn new skills and increase existing skills. Additionally, I agree that a consistent and frequent review of the competencies would be most helpful to keep me on track, as well.
Thanks, Alma