Missouri Leadership Development System First and Second Year Principals - Emerging Level

Formally known as AMP

MLDSWhat does the April 2005 certification rule say?

District provided mentoring is one of the requirements which must be completed to upgrade an administrative certificate. Two years of mentoring is required for building-level administrators; one year is required for superintendents. Mentors must complete training addressing the Missouri Leader Standards and the state’s Educator Evaluation System. This system is designed to improve and strengthen leadership skills and professional practice. Training is provided by the Office of Educator Quality in collaboration with the Regional Professional Development Centers.

What can new administrators expect from their mentors?

Participating principals will be immersed in a series of professional learning experiences specifically tailored to develop leadership capacities across multiple domains of leadership. Plainly stated, the role of the building principal is complex. Effective leadership requires a skill set that can accommodate the multiple demands of this challenging position. Essential activities will include, but are not limited to:

• Personalized support and practical guidance from an experienced mentor.• Opportunities to develop formal and informal professional networks.• A comprehensive system of professional learning.• Facilitation of experiences by leadership development specialists.

* Delivered in a flexible format that recognizes and honors the demands of building leadership.

* Intentionally designed to cultivate effective leadership competency.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2017!

The Missouri Partnership for Mentoring School Leaders presents the Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), a two-year mentoring program for new administrators.

Program Expectations

Collaborative professional learning experiences are guided by the content of the MLDS and include intensive, customized mentoring support (personal interaction, phone, email, site visits).

• Additional resources available throughthe Regional Professional Development Centersand principal associations

• Thorough understanding and use of the MLDScompetencies as a means to improvingprofessional practice

• Maintain and submit logs

Cost to district – Participants who complete the Emerging Level series of MLDS learning experiences, will have their mentoring fees waived. Completion of the Emerging Level series of professional learning meets administrative certification requirements.

Paperwork deadline – October 31, 2017

To mentor is to teach…to teach is to learn!

DESE 3631-55 Rev. 4/17

MLDS and Effective Mentoring

Choosing to cultivate the leadership capacity of Missouri's principals, on purpose, is no small undertaking. Research and practical experience tell us the impact of leadership, effective or otherwise, is profound. In the absence of a coordinated approach to professional learning, development of effective leaders leans heavily on trial and error, and hope. Through the application of competency-informed professional learning experiences, personal contact with capable mentors and regular engagement with trained leadership development specialists, Missouri's early career principals will be surrounded by a knowledgeable and experienced team working to support their professional growth and success.

Standards and Resources for mentoring• Missouri Leadership Development System

• Professional Standards for EducationalLeaders

• Resources and Support:Educator Standardswww.dese.mo.gov/eq/Standards

Missouri’s Educator Evaluation Systemwww.dese.mo.gov/eq/ees

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

Sponsors/Members

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA)

Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP)

Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)

Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDC)

Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA)

Registration and contact information

Cami Bowman573-751-7986Cami.Bowman@dese.mo.gov

Office of Educator Quality Missouri Department ofElementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 FAX 573-522-6526

webreplyqualla@dese.mo.gov

Visit the Office of Educator Quality website at dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/leadership/mentor_progfor additional information and online registration.