Reflections on Domain II Competencies 4 – 7                                               Joshua Kelly

I believed I mastered Domain through a series of activities related to the competencies. From Competency 4, I learned a lot about instructional leadership by conducting data-driven, comprehensive needs assessment using AYP and AEIS data and a multi-year history of this data. I looked at the textbook selection process and class scheduling. I was able to gain knowledge of curriculum management by comparing the audit standards to the campus curriculum program and provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

From Competency 5, I was able to use set criteria to evaluate a curriculum guide for science content. With my science PLC I reviewed the curriculum and created lesson plans and made recommendations for changes to incorporate technology into the curriculum. I also was able to model technology strategies to fellow teachers and school board leaders from around the nation at the National School Board Association 2012 conference.

From Competency 6, I was able to take a close look at the teachers in my district and at my campus to understand the level of experience and expertise they had. I learned a lot about the recruiting and interviewing process and the steps that had to be taken to retain high-quality teachers and administrators. I also took a good look at my own professional level of expertise as I wrote and continually updated my vita, highlighting my leadership accomplishments as new opportunities for improvement occurred.

From competency 7, I learned a lot from activities and assignments that I completed that dealt with state and federal legal requirements for Response-to-Intervention (RTI) policy. This is an area that seems to be very complicated and deals with complicated legal standards. I used a mock experience to learn how to handle such situations. I also learned how to deal with conflict and issues through interviews with my assistant principal.