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| Assistant Principals will participate for a minimum of one school year. |
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Audience |
Currently an Assistant Principal I (AP I) with at least two full years experience.
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Components of Portfolio |
- Letter of Intent
- Supervisory Certification Form
- Resume
- Job Responsibilities
- Documentation of Activities
- Individual Development Plan
- Current Evaluation
- Staff Opinion Survey Results
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Program Description |
The Assistant Principal Portfolio Program is designed to provide an opportunity for current assistant principals to receive a promotion from AP I to AP II by demonstrating essential knowledge, skills, and understandings necessary to become a successful school-based administrator prepared to assume the position of principal.
The program engages participants in a reflective process focused on leadership experiences and results in their current role. Candidates attend workshops and sessions designed to support them in the development of their portfolio. Candidates also take advantage of resources for training and mentorship in school-based leadership.
The candidates' portfolios must document their activities that illustrate mastery in the five FCPS School-based Administrative Performance Standards, and cite evidence of strong leadership, initiative, and impact.
Candidates must have at least two full years experience as an assistant principal, received two evaluations in their current role with Meets or Exceeds in all 22 Guidelines of the FCPS School-Based Administrative Performance Standards, and a recommendation from and full support of their current supervisor.
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Application Process |
Candidates must complete a letter of intent (PDF) and submit to the Department of Professional Learning and Accountability (PLA) beginning in March, 2010 and ending no later than Monday, May 3, 2010.
The Letter of Intent form will be online
beginning in March, 2010.
Candidates must also meet the other criteria listed in the program description section. No financial responsibility on behalf of the candidate is required. AP II status carries financial benefits, as it is a promotion. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Question- When are the information meetings held?
Answer- Information meetings are always during the annual Pathways to Leadership Conference, as well as during the month of April. The meetings are advertised on this site, My PLT, and sent directly to principals through a fan-out message.
Question- If I miss the application deadline, can I still enroll?
Answer- No. There are immediate activities that take place that you will be unable to make up due to time constraints and long-range planning that involves other central offices. |
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Assistant Principal Portfolio Program
