CCIU Principal Certification Program HG Interview

Leadership Summit

Principal Certification Program

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Heather Gowton, CAPS Coordinator

High School Science Teacher

Instructional Designer

Special Education & Gifted Case Manager

Master's in Educational Leadership

Curriculum Writer

Middle School Math Teacher

Graduate Assistant at IUP

Master's in Education, Training, and Instructional Technology

Provide quality, innovative and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of students, educators and members of our communities.

How did your district community utilize the CCIU this year?

Educational Leadership for a better Chester County and beyond.

workshops

Principal Study Council, Countywide, Building Thinking Classrooms, STEELS Institutes

Networks

Principal Study Council, Curriculum Council, STEM Council, AI Task Force

CAps programs

Continuing Professional Education, ACT 45, Certifications & Endorsements

Professional Development

Student Centered Learning, Restorative Practices, Artificial Intelligence, UDL

What's missing?

Identified Needs

ROLE PLAY

Identify your mentor.

Build and maintain relationships through proper communication

Hands-on, practical application over theory

Meaningful time with mentors

Future Ready, Data-Driven, Relationship Forward, DIEB Leaders

Interwoven curriculum over submit and move on

Diversity in placements/experiences

Stay connected through Principal Study Council

Initiate or Continue Site-Based Task Force

After Completing the Principal Certification Program & Recommendations

Interim Assistant Principal

Teach or co-teach a course

Thank you!

Questions??

Chester County Intermediate Unit's PK-12 Principal Certification Handbook

Heather Gowton

heatherg@cciu.org 484-237-5542

Share your top school initiatives for next year and one established task force fostered by your district.

ROLE PLAY

• Where are you going to apply?
• Which is your top choice?

Assistant Principal at Pennocks Bridge Technical High School

Elementary Education Curriculum Director at Brandywine Virtual Academy

Assistant Principal at Avon Grove Charter Middle School

Job descriptions can ebb and flow. What aspects of the CAPS position do you predit will stand the test of time? Which will be more fluid or malleable? Why?

Coursework

7-weeks each

Special Education Scenario

Budgets & Data-Informed Practices

School Law

Current Topics

Instructional Leadership

Curriculum

Behavior, Discipline, and School Safety

provided for each course

Mentor Guides

• scenarios
• required artifacts
• guiding questions
• recommended actions to take for mentor and candidate

Ms. Sarah Thompson, the newly appointed principal of CTE Tech High School, is committed to improving the quality of instruction and student outcomes across the school's diverse career and technical education programs. Teachers at CTE Tech are dedicated and skilled in their respective trades but there is a significant gap in their instructional strategies, particularly in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and English language learners. Additionally, student performance data indicates a discrepancy between hands-on practical skills and theoretical knowledge, impacting NOCTI certification exam pass rates. Review the needs analysis documents and create a recommended professional development plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Design a budget of no more than $8000 to support the plan. Then develop a rationale for your plan components and budget justification to present to the school board.

Scenario-Based

Consider

WHAT:

artifacts or evidence is needed to demonstrate mastery? actions should candidates take to build the artifacts? should mentors share with their candidates?

Candidates will lead or co-lead from September - April

Team members identify issues, propose solutions, and help oversee implementation

If I were to be offered the job, what is one:

• insight to consider before saying yes
• tip for my transition
• goal for the future

Access to Network Meetings

(i.e. Principal Study & Curriculum Council)

Required to complete at least 100 hours at a second placement