Institutional Infrastructure to Support Educator Preparation
Element 1
Provide the unit’s research-based vision and description how it is clearly represented in the proposed new educator preparation program. Describe how this vision is consistent with preparing educators for California public schools and the effective implementation of California’s adopted standards and curricular frameworks.
Modesto City Schools’ (MCS) CASC Program reflects the vision, mission, objectives, and strategic parameters of the district. The vision is “Every student will graduate college and career ready, with the knowledge, abilities and character traits needed to thrive in a global society.” The Mission is “...to offer rigorous, relevant, and diverse educational programs that engage all students in reaching individual potential for college and career readiness.” These statements provide direction for the CASC program and align itself with MCS District Goals.
Vision
The program builds upon the administrators university preparation program to help successfully streamline the transition between university student and MCS school leader while building habits of mind for effective school leadership through a robust mentoring system and an individualized learning plan.
Research Based Program
Novice administrators continually grow in the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement California’s adopted standards and curricular frameworks. A researched-based vision of leading and learning guides the efforts of the program. The research below was used to shape the design of our leadership coaching model. Getting Principal Mentoring Right, Lessons From the Field discuss best practices for job-embedded coaching to support new administrators in growing professionally. The Principal Pipeline continues to build Strong Leaders.
Examples of researched based components include:
California Professional Standards for Education Leaders
Partnership with Association of California School Administrators
Reports from Wallace Foundation, Getting Mentoring Right and Strong Leaders Strong Schools
Foundation
The CPSELs are used as a roadmap to guide novice leaders to create individualized and relevant learning opportunities that include reflection for professional growth and are relationship driven between candidate and mentor. Together, MCS, CASC program, mentor and novice leader work to:
Model high expectations
Make data-driven decisions
Ensure academic equity