Implement aligned course structure objectives with ELCC and Texas standards.
Objective
Program Alignment
Students will complete a course sequence aligned with the standards for ELCC and Texas Certification
Indicator
Program Alignment
Aligned superintendent certification program with the ELCC and Texas standards.
Criterion
Program alignment
100% of superintendent certification program aligned to Texas Competencies and the ELCC standards.
Finding
Program Alignment Analysis
The objectives of each course have been analyzed to determine alignment to the TExES
Indicator
Advisory Board Approval
Advisory Board approves recommended alignment and proposed courses.
Criterion
Advisory Board Approval
Approval for course alignment and new courses is given.
Finding
Alignment Implemented
The newly aligned course sequence was fully implemented.
Finding
Satisfaction Indications
A hearing was conducted with the Advisory Board to review progress. Board members expressed their positive feelings regarding the changes and offered further suggestions.
During the next implementation of the course sequence, alignment will be monitored and content revisions developed
Action
Implementation of Advisory Board Suggestions
During the next course sequence implementation, Advisory Board suggestions will be integrated into current sequence
Action
Objecitve Revisions
Based on the analysis of course objectives with the TExES standards, revisions in the content and the practice TExES test will be preparede
Goal
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction with Superintendency certification program
Objective
Customer Satisfaction
Customer base will express satisfaction in the superintendency program
Indicator
Participation Indications
Customer satisfaction will be expressed by increased student enrollment and increased participation in participant surveys.
Criterion
Student Recruitment
Recruitment efforts will be initiated to support increased enrollment
Finding
Increased Student Participation
Increase student participation through the regaional school districts.
Indicator
Customer Satisfaction
Certified completers express satisfaction with the superintendent certification program.
Criterion
Customer Satisfaction
90% of certified completers express satisfaction with the superintendent certification program.
Finding
Advisory Board Satisfaction
Advisory Board reviewed the participants responses to the program and expressed approval of progress
Finding
Superintendent Certification Completer Results
Following the implementation of the new cohort, 14 surveys were sent to the participants of the new cohort. Eight of the respondents expressed being Satisfied or Very Satisfied with the overall program. Of the 6 participants sent a survey, 4 surveys returned due to wrong addresses and 2 could not be accounted for.
Finding
Recruitment Efforts
The following recruitment efforts yielded increased student enrollment: (a) direct visitations with area superintendents, (b) recruitment brochures emailed to all regional principals, and (c) visitations with interested SHSU doctoral students.
Finding
Increased Participation In Superintendent Program
Previous to the institution of the new program, only 4 students were participating in the open enrollment course work. As a result of the new program, the first cohort had 14 completers. The second cohort is comprised of 11 students.
Action
Increase Survey Completion
Increase attention to the files of students in order to obtain valid information for program analysis. Prepare online surveys in order to increase participation
Action
Increase Student Participation
Continue recruitment efforts of regional employees through marketing efforts in person and online.
Goal
Develop A Quality Superintendent Certification Program
Develop a quality superintendent certification program that prepares students to pass the TExES superintendent certification examination.
Objective
Increase Pass Rate For Superintendent Certification Exam
Student will be competent in content and skills appropriate to the discipline of Superintendent in public schools. Students will demonstrate compentence by passing the Superintendent Certification Exam at an 80% pass rate.
Indicator
Student Pass Rate
Pass rate on the TExES superintendent certification examination will increase to 80%.
Criterion
Student Pass Rate
100% of course content aligned with TExES competencies for superintendent certificaion.
Finding
Aligned Course Objectives
All of the coursework that is required of superintendent certification candidates is aligned with both ELCC and TExES standards.
Finding
TExES Results
Of the 14 students taking the revised course sequence, 12 have passed the TExES. Two students have not attempted to take the test to date.
Action
Monitor TExES Completion
Follow-up will be conducted to encourage full participation in the TExES exam after completion of course work.