Principals
For more information on IU1 staff development opportunities for principals or for questions regarding the programs featured here, contact:
Patricia K. Hazen
Outreach and Development Specialist
724-938-3241 ext. 235
hazenp@iu1.k12.pa.us
Principals' Certification Program
The IU1/Duquesne University Principals' Certification program is offered as a cohort-based program. A cohort began in September 2009 and will end in Summer 2011. The program is under the direction of Dr. Robert Furman. Upon completion of the program, candidates will receive a Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration.
Participants in the IU1/Duquesne program receive partial scholarships making the tuition rate approximately $640 per credit which is comparable with the tuition at the University of Pittsburgh. Financial aid is available through Duquesne University.
Candidates interested in the Certification program who already have a Master Degree or who have completed graduate work will be able to transfer credits. Each case needs to be reviewed individually.
For information about the IU1/Duquesne Principals' Certification program contact Patricia Hazen.
Candidates must complete and submit both applications.
Principals' Academy (PIL Approved Induction and Continuing Education — 120 PIL Hours)
The IU1 Principals' Academy, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Werlinich and Dr. Otto Graf, provides a forum for school principals and assistant principals to engage in substantive discussions, practice problem solving, share best practices, examine individual leadership style, look at organization issues, and plan and implement change in their real world environment. Curriculum includes research-based materials as well as sharing of information from principals' real world situations. Over a two-year period, principals meet 18 days (nine per year) and complete out-of-class assignments. Principals will also develop individual leadership learning goals, create action plans, and maintain a journal. Following each in-class session, principals will apply the knowledge and skills acquired to their own situation. The primary focus of the academy is to improve leadership behaviors in order to develop standard-based systems where student achievement is maximized.
Principals' Academy Resources
- PowerPoint from May 13 and 14, 2010 Retreat — “Building School Capacity: A Recipe for Success” (2.1 MB)
- The 90/90/90 Schools: A Case Study
- Good to Great Summary
- Walkthrough
An organized tour through the school using “Look Fors” to focus on elements of effective instruction and learning.
- Walkthrough Observations and Presentations
- Walkthrough Simulation
- Download a Zip File of the Above Files (155 MB)
Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL)
- How PIL Affects Principals PowerPoint (9.1 MB)
- Guide to Understanding PIL
- 2010–2011 Application for PDE (NISL) PIL Programs
- PIL Region 7 2010–2011 FAQ
- PIL Region 7 2010–2011 Course Schedule
- Early Childhood Executive Leadership Institute Information
PIL Courses for 2010–2011 Offered at IU1
Intermediate Unit 1 offers several PIL courses for the 2010–2011 school year. Register for these courses on Solutionwhere.
| Course | Dates | PIL Hours | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principals' Academy This is a continuation of the cohort that began in 2009. A new cohort will begin in September 2011. Grant Funded — partial fee |
September 2009–May 2011 | 120 | IU1 | Patricia Hazen 724-938-3241 ext. 235 hazenp@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| School Improvement Generation 6 Grant funded — no fee |
August 5, 2010 September 7, 2010 October 5, 2010 |
30 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| School Improvement Revision Grant funded — no fee |
August 6, 2010 September 8, 2010 October 7, 2010 |
30 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| Data Tools Grant funded — no fee |
September 13, 2010 | 30 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| Data and Strategic Thinking Grant funded — no fee |
September 22, 2010 October 28, 2010 November 16, 2010 |
30 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| Curriculum Leadership Academy Grant funded — no fee |
January 7, 2011 January 28, 2011 February 25, 2011 |
28 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
| Supervision Academy Grant funded — no fee |
January 11, 2011 Jaunary 26, 2011 February 23, 2011 |
28 | IU1 | Jarol DeVoge 724-938-3241 ext. 234 devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us |
The following PIL courses were written jointly by IU1, Allegheny IU3, Westmoreland IU7, and Beaver Valley IU27 and approved by PDE. They may be offered at individual IUs, on a regional basis, or upon request. They are not yet scheduled for the 2010–2011 school year at this time.
Leading for Effective Change Part I
Focus:
- The existing school culture affects the outcome of change.
- Having a shared vision is critical to ensuring effective change.
- Strong leaders effectively model change behaviors.
- Change occurs through thoughtful planning and a sense of urgency.
Contact:
Jarol DeVoge
724-938-3241 ext. 234
devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us
Using Professional Learning Communities to Improve Teaching and Learning
Focus:
- Participants in this program will design and implement professional learning communities in their buildings/district. Those learning communities will be expected to:
- Review and analyze best practices for teaching and learning
- Review available school data to determine school needs
- Choose the most appropriate best practice for their school
- Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen best practice
Contact:
Patricia Hazen
724-938-3241 ext. 235
hazenp@iu1.k12.pa.us
Increasing Rigor and Relevance Through Project Based Learning
Focus:
- Know how to evaluate the level of rigor of instruction and learning activities
- Know techniques to increase the rigor of a lesson and learning activities
- Understand how Project Based Learning can be used to increase rigor
- Know how to implement Project Based Learning and assess its effect on raising rigor and thereby increasing student achievement
- Know how other school districts are using Project Based Learning to increase rigor and improve student achievement
- Know their own capacity and the capacity of other school districts to share Project Based Learning strategies and other best practice
Contact:
Patricia Hazen
724-938-3241 ext. 235
hazenp@iu1.k12.pa.us
Preparing Schools for 21st Century Learners
Focus:
- Participants in this course/program will attend a series of sessions that will provide background about 21st Century skills and careers for students, technology integration strategies and resources, components of a standards-based system and Chapter 4 regulations, and the curriculum, School Leader Development: Building 21st Century Schools.
- Participants will attend 40 hours of instructional sessions and will complete 20 hours of embedded assignments. This course/program will last one year.
- Participants will have some sessions that are required and some for which the participants may choose from complementary sessions. The technology integration sessions are the complementary sessions and will be available throughout the year. Participants must participate in two of the complementary sessions. All session attendance will be tracked electronically.
- Participants will use the Learning Cycle template: Challenge, Your Initial Thoughts, Resources, Revised Thinking, and Group Work for in class discussions and reflections as well as continued reflection and inquiry out of class. Participants will develop a change process and product portfolio starting with the first session. The portfolio will include reflections; action plans, reading summaries, resources, and Learning Cycle responses from all of the sessions.
Contact:
Jarol DeVoge
724-938-3241 ext. 234
devogej@iu1.k12.pa.us
Public Relations for Principals
- District/School Fact Sheet
- Planning an Event Guide
- Planning an Event Checklist
- Letter to the Local Media
- Writing Effective Press Releases
- Getting Your Press Release Read
- Sample Press Release #1
- Sample Press Release #2
