OPC/OPSOA. Supervisory Officer s Qualification Program. Leadership Practicum Guide

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1 OPC/OPSOA Supervisory Officer s Qualification Program Leadership Practicum Guide

2 1. Establish a Practicum Log as described in the Practicum Handbook. 2. Make arrangements with a practicing supervisory officer from your District School Board who will agree to act as your District Practicum Mentor. 3. Meet with the District Practicum Mentor to review the expectations for the practicum mentor and to review the SOQP Practicum requirements as outlined in the handbook. 4. Identify possible projects that meet the criteria outlined in the Practicum Handbook. Examples are described in the Practicum Handbook. 5. Select a project in consultation with the District Practicum Mentor. 6. Discuss the proposed project with your SOQP Mentor/Instructor for initial approval. 7. Complete the Practicum Leadership Project Proposal Contract, Form 1, and the Practical Leadership Project Detailed Proposal, Form 2. Review the completed forms with your District Practicum Mentor. 8. Submit your Practicum Leadership Project Proposal Contract, Form 1, and the Practical Leadership Project Detailed Proposal, Form 2, to your SOQP Mentor/Instructor to receive approval to proceed with the practicum. 9. Complete registration requirements for the practicum and submit registration fee to OPC. 10. Maintain notes or a journal to be used in the Reflective Written Assignment as outlined in the Practicum Handbook. 11. Communicate with your SOQP Mentor/Instructor to discuss your progress and to ensure that the project continues to meet the SOQP requirements. 12. Meet as necessary with your District Practicum Advisor to seek feedback and guidance. 13. Complete the Practicum Final Report as described in the Practicum Handbook. The written summary of the practicum learning experience should not exceed 15 typed pages (double spaced, single sided). Candidates may include, as attachments, material developed as part of the practicum. 14. Complete the Reflective Written Assignment as described in the Practicum Handbook. This assignment should not exceed 10 typed pages (double spaced, single sided). 15. Complete the Log and Executive Summary as described in the Practicum Handbook.

3 16. Submit one copy of the Practicum Final Report and Reflective Written Assignment to the District Practicum Mentor. The District Practicum Mentor completes Form 7 to indicate completion of the practicum based on the Practicum Leadership Project Proposal Contract, Forms 1 and Submit one electronic copy and one paper copy of the Practicum Final Report, Reflective Written Assignment, Executive Summary, Log and Form 7 to your SOQP Mentor/Instructor. Include the supporting documentation as indicated in the handbook. 18. The SOQP Mentor/Instructor reviews the Executive Summary, Log, District Practicum Mentor s Report and Reflective Assignment and Final Report. The SOQP Mentor/Instructor discusses the information with Candidate and District Practicum Mentor. 19. The SOQP Mentor/Instructor completes the assessment of the practicum. 20. The SOQP Mentor/Instructor sends a copy of the completed assessment forms to the candidate. 21. The SOQP Mentor/Instructor sends electronically the completed assessment forms and copy of the practicum to the OPC. 22. The Program Coordinator receives form 8 from OPC. The program coordinator signs form 8 to confirm successful completion of the practicum requirements. 23. The Program Coordinator reports successful and unsuccessful candidates to the OPC Registrar. 24. The OPC Registrar makes recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers when candidates have completed all SOQP requirements successfully.

4 Leadership Practicum Forms Forms Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Form 5 Form 6 Form 7 Form 8 Title Practicum Leadership Project Proposal Contract Practicum Leadership Project Detailed Proposal Practicum Assessment Proposal Checklist Practicum Assessment - Log Checklist Practicum Assessment - Reflective Written Assignment Practicum Assessment - Final Report Practicum Assessment - District Mentor s Report Practicum Summative Assessment - SOQP Mentor/Instructor

5 Form 1 Practicum Leadership Project Proposal Contract 1. This form functions as a contractual agreement between the Candidate and the SOQP Mentor/Instructor. 2. This form is to be used by the candidate to identify and propose the leadership project that they deem meet the requirements of the Supervisory Officer s Qualification Program, Practicum. 3. This form is to be completed by the Candidate and submitted to the District Practicum Mentor and the SOQP Mentor/Instructor for approval before undertaking the project. Section A: Candidate and Practicum Mentors Information Candidate: Address: Home Telephone: Business Telephone: SOQP Mentor/Instructor: Address: Home Telephone: Business Telephone:

6 Form 1 District Mentor: Address: Home Telephone: Business Telephone: Section B: Practicum Project Proposal 1. Title and brief description of the leadership project proposal: 2. Objectives and relationship of proposed leadership project to the Supervisory Officer s Qualification Program learning expectations:

7 Form 1 3. Anticipated benefits of this project (personal and school system): 4. Description of the criteria to be used in the assessment of the leadership project: Proposal Submitted by: Candidate s Signature Date Proposal Approved by: SOQP Mentor/Instructor Signature Date

8 Form 2 Practicum Leadership Project Detailed Proposal 1. The purpose of this form is to record the specific details of the Candidate s proposed leadership project. 2. Candidates must submit this detailed plan to the District Practicum Mentor and the SOQP Mentor/Instructor before undertaking the proposed project. 3. Any and all modification(s) to this proposed plan must be identified on the form and initialed by the SOQP Mentor/Instructor. Leadership Project Objectives Activities Completion Date Candidate s Signature: Date: SOQP Mentor/Instructor s Signature: Date:

9 Form 3 Practicum Proposal - Checklist CANDIDATE: OPC# DATE: SOQP MENTOR/INSTRUCTOR: At Standard Identifies achievement that meets or exceeds the standard AT STANDARD Needs Further Development Achievement is not consistently at the standard NEEDS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT Selected a topic that reflects a growth opportunity at a system level The topic meets the criteria outlined in the Practicum Handbook. Provides for opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge and skills addressed in the four Modules of the SOQP and the OLF. Connects Board/Ministry of Education goals, in meaningful way, to the objectives in their project. Identifies the financial and legislative considerations applicable to the success of the project. Action plan includes sufficient detail in the steps and is reflective of the scope of the practicum Ensures the opportunity to establish contact and interact with senior officials in boards. Identifies the members of the education community who are involved in their project. Identifies appropriate criteria to assess the project.

10 Form 4 Log - Checklist CANDIDATE: OPC# SOQP MENTOR/INSTRUCTOR: DATE: At Standard Identifies achievement that meets or exceeds the standard AT STANDARD Needs Further Development Achievement is not consistently at the standard NEEDS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT Thorough documentation of dates and duration of activities Documentation of implementation process Inclusion of appropriate documentation (agendas, minutes, etc.) Related learning activities (conferences, workshops, job shadowing, professional readings, etc.) Meetings with mentor, supervisor and advisor TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS:

11 Form 5 Practicum Assessment Reflective Written Assignment CANDIDATE: OPC# DATE: SOQP MENTOR/INSTRUCTOR: At Standard Identifies achievement that meets or exceeds the standard AT STANDARD Needs Further Development Achievement is not consistently at the standard NEEDS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT Appropriate use of writing conventions i.e. spelling, format, punctuation, grammar Clarity of thought Considers the development of personal leadership styles related to change management Reflects on strengths and areas for growth Reflects on challenges and opportunities presented Understands the political context Understands the responsibilities of a supervisory officer and shows evidence of undertaking some of those responsibilities Considers the impact on public education in the 21 st Century

12 Form 6 Practicum Assessment Final Report CANDIDATE: OPC# DATE: SOQP MENTOR/INSTRUCTOR: At Standard Identifies achievement that meets or exceeds the standard AT STANDARD Needs Further Development Achievement is not consistently at the standard NEEDS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT References relevant legislation, district school board policies and documents Synthesizes relevant research data and analyzes data Evaluates results and offers recommendations for future development Considers OLF and leadership skills appropriate for SO Determines benefits to students, parents, staff and/or the system as a whole Provides evidence of effective leadership Meets commitments and plans described on Form 3 and in the Practicum Proposal Links to OCT s Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession or the ethical standards of another relevant professional organization (Business Candidates)

13 Form 7 Practicum Assessment - District Practicum Mentor s Report The form is to be used by the District Practicum Mentor to report on the Candidate s leadership project. Please comment on the extent to which the Candidate has achieved the objectives of the leadership project. Please indicate the strengths and areas for improvement with respect to the final report. CANDIDATE: OPC# DATE: DISTRICT PRACTICUM MENTOR: District Practicum Mentor s Comments (Please use the back if necessary): Candidate s Comments (Please use the back if necessary): Candidate s Signature: _ Date: The candidate has completed the Practicum and achieved the objectives as outlined in the Practicum Proposal. District Practicum Mentor s Signature: Date:

14 Form 8 Practicum Summative Assessment SOQP Mentor/Instructor CANDIDATE: OPC# DATE: SOQP Mentor/Instructor: At Standard Identifies achievement that meets or exceeds the standard AT STANDARD Needs further development Achievement is not consistently at the standard NEEDS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT Practicum Summary Report Reflective Written Assignment Candidate Log Practicum Proposal Executive Summary Overall Performance Comments The candidate has submitted all the required documentation for the Practicum - o YES o NO The candidate has consistently performed at the standard - o YES o NO The candidate has successfully completed the SOQP Practicum- o YES o NO SOQP Mentor/Instructor Signature: Program Coordinator s Signature: Date: