Artifact 6.ABrief Description of Artifact: Executive Research Report on legislation to end “social promotion” in Oklahoma.
Explanation of how artifact demonstrates standard: This paper represents understanding of the political, legal and economic environment of education. Significance to professional development: Knowledge of Oklahoma’s statutory and administrative requirements for reading instruction was crucial in my previous position as a curriculum director, and is important as an administrator to respond to economic and legal requirements. In addition, school leaders need to be able to ensure that resources are focused on supporting high-quality instruction and student achievement (standard 3) and to be able to implement federal, state, and local policies with integrity and fairness (standard 5). |
Artifact 6.BBrief Description of Artifact: Paper for Politics of Education Course
Explanation of how artifact demonstrates standard: This paper was a review of the implementation of the TLE system in Oklahoma and required the examination of the political and legal contexts of personnel evaluation in schools. Significance to professional development: This was an important growth experience since it required me to take a historical look at the TLE system that has just started being implemented in Oklahoma. It also required me to research documents that documented the timeline and to reveal portions of the next phase of the this significant legislation. |
Artifact 6.CBrief Description of Artifact: Reflection for Politics of Education Course
Explanation of how artifact demonstrates standard: When considering the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of schools, the impact of governance at the Federal level cannot be underestimated. This short paper demonstrates changes I would recommend at the highest level--the Office of the President. Significance to professional development: This reflection required me to consider whose voices I would have near me to advise on educational policy. It also indicates those policies that I believe are crucial for consideration at the Federal policy level. |