I have significantly increased my knowledge in the ten superintendent competencies throughout the course of this program as evidenced in growth in 63% of the components.
While I wasn’t as positive about the benefit of having to complete the 38 internship activities required in this program, upon final reflection, they did contribute to my overall growth. The readings, board policy in particular, and various assignments also added to my growth. Aside from the course requirements, my new position as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/Technology has also played a significant role in the growth of the superintendent competencies. New responsibilities in this position gave me a significant advantage in many of the competencies.
With that being said, I think experience is a key factor in gaining strength in the competency areas. For example, in my final assessment, I rated myself as needing improvement in three components of Domain III: (1) revenue and enrollment forecasting, (2) physical plant and support systems, and (3) implementing and evaluating appropriate procedures to ensure efficient, effective district transportation, food, health, and other services. Yes, I completed internship activities where I interviewed key personnel in these areas and read various resources regarding these areas, but that did not make me proficient in these areas. I have no real experience in these areas, so I cannot say they are strengths!
The first step in improvement is identifying your weaknesses. Now that I have done this, I plan to do what it takes to improve in these areas.
The first step in improvement is identifying your weaknesses. Now that I have done this, I plan to do what it takes to improve in these areas.
I totally agree that in order to address weaknesses you have to be able to identify them. You have more strengths than you realize. A lot of self-reflection has been built into our program and to correct any weakness you have to start with oneself.
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