educational leadership magazine

SMART GOALS: 1) To expand my expertise in the area of educational technology. Tasks Attend technology workshops Resources ETTC Training Obstacles Getting release time from the school district to take the classes Financial considerations Timeline November 2003 - Web Authoring with FrontPage XP (Somerset ETTC) December 2003 - Advanced FrontPage XP (Somerset ETTC) Spring 2004 – Using Microsoft Access (beginner level) Summer 2004 – Using Microsoft Access (intermediate level) Fall 2004 (TBD) Spring 2005 (TBD) Subscribe to Smart Computing magazine – Fall 2003 Subscribe to Technology and Learning magazine – Spring 2004 Purchase The Jossey-Bass Reader on Technology and Learning. Read the book over winter vacation - 2003 Ongoing Evidence of Progress Read professional publications Smart Computing magazine Technology and Learning magazine Finding the time to read the magazines  Subscribed to Smart Computing magazine – October 30, 2003 Read books on educational technology Monitor websites focusing on educational technology The Jossey-Bass Reader on Technology and Learning Finding the time to read the book Finding the time to monitor Websites: www.microsoft.com/educati the websites on http://www.techlearning.com http://www.nj.gov/njded/tech no/ http://www.iste.org/  Monitoring the websites on a weekly basis – Fall 2003 Richard Kolton Page 1 2) To develop my managerial skills as a new administrator. Tasks Attend supervisory and managerial workshops Resources SkillPath Seminars Obstacles Getting release time from the school district to take the classes Financial considerations Timeline Spring 2004 - Excelling as a FirstTime Manager or Supervisor Fall 2004 - Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines Spring 2005 - Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and Supervisors Fall 2003 Evidence of Progress Join professional associations Read professional publications Become a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Educational Leadership magazine District Administration magazine None  Became a member of ASCD – September 2003  Subscribed to Educational Leadership magazine – September 2003 Finding the time to read the magazines Join ASCD and subscribe to Educational Leadership magazine (Fall 2003) Subscribe to District Administration magazine (Spring 2004) Purchase The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator’s Guide to Exemplary Leadership. Read the book over Summer 2004 Ongoing Read books on educational leadership Monitor websites focusing on educational leadership The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator’s Guide to Exemplary Leadership Websites: http://www.state.nj.us/e ducation/ http://www.nsba.org/sit e/index.asp http://www.ccsso.org/p rojects/Interstate_Scho ol_Leaders_Licensure_ Consortium/ Finding the time to read the book Finding the time to monitor the websites  Monitoring the websites on a weekly basis – Fall 2003 Richard Kolton Page 2 3) To expand my knowledge of how the brain works and how students learn. Tasks Attend professional workshops on brain-based learning Resources ETTC Training Obstacles Getting release time from the school district to take the classes Timeline Spring 2004 – Brain-Based Learning Technology (if again offered at the Somerset ETTC) Fall 2004 – Brain-Based Strategies to Promote Literacy Development (if again offered at the Somerset ETTC) Join ASCD and subscribe to Educational Leadership magazine (Fall 2003). Evidence of Progress Read professional publications Educational Leadership magazine Finding the time to read the magazines  Joined ASCD and subscribed to Educational Leadership magazine – Fall 2003 Collaborate with other professionals and share information Search for and read books about brain-based learning Staff members, and classmates in graduate school Read The Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson Search amazon.com for the books Internet None Ongoing Search for books – Spring 2004 Read The Differentiated Classroom – Summer 2004 Finding the time to read the books Search for useful websites with information about brain-based learning Monitor these websites and read important articles Finding the sites Finding the time to monitor the websites Search for sites – Fall 2003 Monitor the sites - TBD  Began searching for websites – Fall 2003 Richard Kolton Page 3 4) To further my understanding of special education. Tasks Read about special education Resources Read the Parental Rights in Special Education booklet published by the NJ Department of Education Read the New Jersey Administrative Code for Special Education – Title 6A Watch the Fat City video Become a member of the Council for Exceptional Children Teaching Exceptional Children magazine Obstacles Finding the time to read the books Timeline Summer 2004 Evidence of Progress Watch videos about special education Join professional associations Read professional publications None None Financial Considerations Finding the time to read the magazine Summer 2004 Fall 2004 Ongoing, beginning Fall 2004 Monitor website focusing on special education Consult with colleagues Websites: www.ldonline.com High Bridge School District Special Education Office Finding the time to monitor the website None Ongoing, beginning Fall 2004 Ongoing, beginning Fall 2004 Richard Kolton Page 4