employees
Schultz Center Leadership Institute
Aspiring Leader Academy
Program Overview:
The Schultz Center Leadership
Institute is now accepting
applications* for the
Aspiring Leader Academy. The Aspiring Leader Academy is
a one-year leadership development program designed to
recruit, train, support, and retain high quality leaders
who will increase student achievement and close the
achievement gap. Successful completion of the ALA is
required for placement on the DCPS Assistant Principal
Eligibility List. To read more information about the
Aspiring Leader Academy, please refer to the Aspiring
Leader Academy
Fact Sheet**.
*Click
here for the Aspiring Leader
Academy Application.
**Click
here
for the Aspiring Leader Academy
Fact Sheet.
Program Goals:
o
Prepare candidates with the
knowledge and skills that all leaders must possess as
schools move from change to sustainability.
o
Prepare candidates for placement
on the Assistant Principal Eligibility List and/or in
other districts’ candidate pool.
o
Grant Educational Leadership
Certification for those holding a master’s degree in a
field other than Educational Leadership.
Selection Criteria:
o
A master’s degree in any content
area (must be conferred no later than June 30, 2012)
o A
minimum of three years of satisfactory teaching
experience
o
An acceptable score on the
PrincipalInsight
o
One Recommendation Form
(must be from current principal or supervisor)
o
One additional letter of support
from another administrator of your choice
o
A completed application
o
Completion of the “On Demand”
writing exercise
o
Successful completion of an oral
interview
o
Ability to commit one full year
to the program
Who Should Apply?
Classroom and Resource Teachers,
Instructional Coaches, Counselors, and eligible district
staff who currently hold a teaching certificate and
either certification in Educational Leadership or a
master’s degree in a field other than Educational
Leadership.
Individuals from Duval and
all surrounding counties are encouraged to apply.
A fee will be charged to non-DCPS employees upon
acceptance into this program.
Application and
Selection Process:
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Description
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Timeline
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Application and
supporting documents due
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No later than 4:00
p.m., March 2, 2012
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Selected
candidates will complete
the “On Demand” writing
exercise
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Available March 7
- March 11, 2012
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Selected
candidates will complete
PrincipalInsight
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No later than
March 14, 2012
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Selected
candidates will
participate in interview
process
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May 2, 4, 7, 8,
2012
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Participant
selection
notification***
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Week of May 14,
2012
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Program Workshops
Summer Sessions – 8:00
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monthly Sessions – 5:00
p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Summer Sessions
(06/15/2012; 06/25/2012;
06/26/2012; 06/27/2012)
and Monthly Sessions
(09/18/2012; 10/16/2012;
11/13/2012; 12/11/2012;
01/15/2013; 02/19/2013;
03/19/2013; 04/16/2013;
05/21/2013)
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*** Final selection status will be determined following
the review process.
Procedures:
Qualified applicants must submit a
complete
application packet
including the required documentation no later than 4:00
p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 to:
Mary Ellen
Isaac, Vice President of Schultz Leadership Institute
4019 Boulevard Center Drive
Jacksonville,
Florida 32207
(904) 348-7716
isaacm@schultzcenter.org
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