Electronic Portfolio:

A Presentation of My Experiences As a Growing Professional through the NJ EXCEL Program

Frank R. Sanchez 122 Summit Rd Sparta, NJ 07871 fsanchez@mtlakes.org

CONTENTS:
1. Resume 2. Visionary Leadership (1&2) 3. Instructional Leadership (3) 4. Community Leadership (4&5) 5. Strategic MGT (6) 6. Technology Integration (7)

Personal Background

Resume

SelfAssessments
The NJ EXCEL assessments taken in the beginning & end of the program illustrate ones growth

6. Managing the Learning community

Pre Test Post Test

NJ EXCEL GROWTH
2007 PRE 2008 POST

Leadership Prole

Personal Leadership

The key to my leadership philosophy is an enthusiastic PASSION for education

Standards 1&2
1- A VISION for leading & learning 2-Leading with INTEGRITY

Job-Imbedded Project
Reference 1A Use student assessment...to develop a prole...and (for) school improvement planning. Foster a climate of continuos improvement. Articulate the components of the vision for learning & technology integration Reference 2C Ser ve as an advocate for all children

Using Data
The purpose of this project, fostering data-driven instruction, was focused on a new goal of teacher collaboration. Therefore in September we set out to meet regularly (PLCS) in order to examine state-provided data, create new benchmark assessments that provided additional information, and nally to create learning activities for individual students based on the teams analysis.

Research Conclusions:
Establish the importance of the test, perhaps through processes that enable teachers to make better use of class and individual results to diagnose needs and plan future instruction Align curriculum content with test content, provided that the assessment is based on thoughtful standards Teach test-wiseness skills. Four components were deemed essential: following directions, reading questions carefully, understanding test language & using time effectively Provide test preparation within the curriculum throughout the year instead of as intensive cram sessions beginning a few weeks before the test Provide opportunities for practice in a standardized test environment. Score these practice tests for use in analyzing student strengths and weaknesses, and provide time for students to review problem items. (Protheroe 2001)

Using LEARNIA
Harcourts FREE online diagnostic tool modeled after NJ ASK exams Teachers used data to reect on best practices AND design individualized lessons targeting student weaknesses

Standards-Based

Analyzing Data

STANDARD 3: SUSTAINING A CULTURE FOR LEARNING

NJ EXCEL STANDARDS
Reference 2.7-Examine the prevailing values of the diverse school community Reference 2.9-Serve as an advocate for all children, including those with special needs Reference 3.2-Create a school organization where faculty & staff understand that every student counts & where every student has the support of a caring adult Reference 3.5-Set high expectations for all students to learn higher-level content

INTERNSHIP PROJECT
TAKE ACTION: ENSURING THE SUCESS OF ALL STUDENTS

TAKE ACTION!
This project focused on one issue, student performance, and one grade, freshmen year. Take Action will provide an important transition for freshmen students; moreover, it will also create a systematic program that will identify the specic way in which our teachers will respond when students experience initial difculty in the learning process (DuFour 2004). Specically, Take Action enhances our schools Activity Period and creates a system of interventions that are both timely and directive for our schools youngest and newest students.

PYRAMID OF INTERVENTIONS

STANDARDS 4&5
4-COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES & COMMUNITY TO FOSTER LEARNING

5-LEADING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

STANDARD 4

DEVELOP A PLAN FOR MAINTAINING HIGH VISIBILITY & ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT W/IN COMMUNITY (4.3) DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INVOLVE FAMILIES IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN (4.7)

STANDARD 5
DEVELOP A PLAN TO ENGAGE STUDENTS...IN ADVOCATING FOR ADOPTION OF IMPROVED POLICIES & LAWS (5.15) APPLY YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LARGER POLITICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL & LEGAL CONTEXT TO DEVELOP ACTIVITIES...THAT BENEFIT YOUR STUDENTS...(5.18)

TECH PROJECT: ONLINE COURSE

STUDENTS SHOULD BE ENGAGED WITH 2008 CAMPAIGN SOLUTION? ONLINE POLITICS COURSE W/ WEEKLY SEMINAR!

CAMPAIGN 2008

COMMUNITY UPSET WITH ZERO PERIOD & 1:1 LAPTOP PROGRAM

WEEK 2
Where are you on the issues?

LAST WEEK 11/30/07

We identified who is runnng for president in the two major parties. We used the New York Times Political Page to resarch each candidates experiece & evaluated their campaign websites. [1]

THIS WEEK 12/04/07

We will analyze the major domestic policey issues. We will discuss how we students feel about each issue. We will use Assignment 2 for today.

NEXT WEEK 12/11/07

Next week we will apply the issues to the major party candidates. Complete Assignment 3 for our next seminar.

WEEK 12

WEEK 11

CAMPAIGN 2008

Political Satire March 11, 2008

PAIGN 2008 2008 CAMPAIGN

WEEK 8

Going Viral: The Internet & 2008 Election February 19, 2008

LAST CLASS 3/04/08

Due to the HSPA tests, we did not meet last week. However, I am sure you followed the news and watched McCain secure the nomination & Clinton win big!
[1]

THIS WEEK 3/11/08

We will examine how HUMOR has been employed in the 2008 campaign by satirists & the candidates themselves.

TUESDAY 3/18/08
We will examine two issues in depth: healthcare & terrorism.

Political Commercials
LAST CLASS 2/12/08
We focused on the finanacing of the election. Should there be more electoral reform?

THIS WEEK 2/19/08

We will examine how the Internet is affecting the 2008 campaign. We will look at viral videos, donations & social network sites

TUESDAY 2/26/08
We will examine the buildup to the March 4th primaries. Will Obama knockoff Hillary?

[1]

ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

LAST WEEK 1/08/08
We previewed the New Hamp-

THIS WEEK 1/15/08

We will identify six types

TUESDAY 1/22/08
We will conclude our look

MORE IMPORTANTLY: PROMOTING AN E-LEARNING PLATFORM

Standard 6
Managing the Learning Community

Standard 6
*Making management decisions that enhance teaching & student learning (6.1) *Accepting responsibility & accountability for school effectiveness & student learning (6.3) *Empowering others (6.4) *Involving stakeholders in school management processes & operations *High quality standards, expectations & performance for all staff (6.8)

Action Research Project

*The World Language team identified the proper procedure to evaluate a program. *Then we applied our research to the districts WL program. *Finally we made recommendations to overhaul curricula.

Standard 7-Technology

Standard 7
Use of technology to improve schools & enhance the learning environment to support student learning (7.1) Use of technology to improve instruction & learning for all students (7.2) Use of technology to facilitate assessment & evaluation of students, staff, educational programs & managerial systems (7.3)

Creating a 5-Year Plan

Technology
collaboration: wikis, web2.0 communication: podcasting, slideshare, imovies community: elearning platforms, social networking evaluation: assessments

Technology
collaboration: wikis, web2.0 communication: podcasting, slideshare, imovies community: elearning platforms, social networking evaluation: assessments

Technology
collaboration: wikis, web2.0 communication: podcasting, slideshare, imovies community: elearning platforms, social networking evaluation: assessments

Technology
collaboration: wikis, web2.0 communication: podcasting, slideshare, imovies community: elearning platforms, social networking evaluation: assessments

Technology
collaboration: wikis, web2.0 communication: podcasting, slideshare, imovies community: elearning platforms, social networking evaluation: assessments

So, What Have I Learned?

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

What is Web 2.0?

Do You Social Network?