Transcript Principal Preparation Program Springfield District 186 Illinois State University Wallace Foundation Program Development Collaborative Adapt curriculum to meet needs of district Utilize district data and context for coursework.

Principal Preparation Program
Springfield District 186
Illinois State University
Wallace Foundation
Program Development
Collaborative
Adapt curriculum to meet needs of
district
Utilize district data and context for
coursework
Entrance Criteria
Must meet the requirements of the
university
District has opportunity to establish
entrance criteria
Course Instructors
Co-taught by university and district
Balance of courses taught by each entity
Capstone Course taught by
superintendent and directors of human
resource and development
Internships
Course embedded - Week long
Two-per year
Cost of Substitute
Placement out of comfort zone
Experience for course discussion &
writing
Year-long Internships
Small number in district depending upon
future needs of district
Principal/School apply to have intern
Interns apply annually
School Improvement focus
Interview Support
Resume preparation
Practice interviews
Walk-throughs
Interaction with master principals and
district-level administrators
Continuum of Support
Novice Principal Mentoring and ongoing
cohort meetings
Incumbent Principal professional
development
Principal Coaching
Principal Interest Groups