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Florida Atlantic Schools AD Henderson University School and FAU High School

Florida Atlantic Schools AD Henderson University School and FAU High School. Administrator Interview Presented by Debra Vance Noelk February 10, 2013. Administrator’s Job. Principal/Director A.D. Henderson School, a K – 8 public school FAU High, a dual enrollment program Unique Aspects

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Florida Atlantic Schools AD Henderson University School and FAU High School

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  1. Florida Atlantic SchoolsAD Henderson University SchoolandFAU High School Administrator Interview Presented by Debra Vance Noelk February 10, 2013

  2. Administrator’s Job • Principal/Director • A.D. Henderson School, a K – 8 public school • FAU High, a dual enrollment program • Unique Aspects • Developmental Research School • One-school school district - no district level personal • Mission • to be a demonstration site for teacher education, • to develop curricula, and • to conduct research.

  3. Program Planning Curriculum is developed by the teacher leaders and committees within the school. Once developed, the curriculum is shared at various conferences and workshops.

  4. Budgeting & Finance • Public school funding is determined by the state legislature each year. • Legislation determines per pupil spending formula. • Legislative requirements for the inclusion of programs and/or classes.

  5. Staff Recruitment,Selection, and Supervision • Supervision a primary job of the principal • Implementation of Marzano Evaluation Framework • Requires more observations than previous systems • Recruitment and Selection • Majority done during the summer • More pressure to fill positions at beginning of the school year and mid-year

  6. Public & Community Relations • Building relationships within the FAU community • Research opportunities • Peer tutoring with athletes and students • Developing community partnerships • Support for supplemental activities & events

  7. Marketing • Henderson students are chosen from a lottery that reflects state demographics • Ethnicity • Sex • Socio-ecomonics • FAU High • Application process to ensure students are prepared for dual enrollment program • Promote the FAU High program at various high school fairs

  8. Program Evaluation • FCAT and End of Course exams • “A” rating is the ultimate goal • PARCC and Common Core will replace FCAT in 2014 • 46 states have adopted Common Core

  9. Needed Administrative Skills • Competencies #1 – 3 most essential for the rest of the competencies to be most effective • First Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman • Use a “measuring stick” to create a vibrant workplace

  10. Challenges • Student achievement • Changing students and needs • Funding • Unique to Henderson, being a one-school school district • Lack of district level support

  11. Technology • Positives: • Faster, easier communication • Ability to segregate and share data • Challenges: • Loss of “face-time” • Prepare students for computer based testing

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