2019-2020 Application ChecklistTexas Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA)THREE PART PROCESS

Submit a nomination form or be nominated by DECEMBER 1

Attend Application Information Session on Thursday, December 5th, 6-8pm OR Saturday, December 7th, 9-11am

Sign up and take the Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE), www.ets.org/gre/ UT GRE Code: 6882

I. Graduate School Requirements due by January 20th, 2020: All nominees need to apply officially via The Apply Texas website. Information about how to apply can be found at the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School website at https://gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply

Apply for UT-Austin graduate admission at www.ApplyTexas.org

Remit $65.00 non-refundable application fee as per the Graduate School’s instructions

Provide the email addresses of three (3) professional references, via your application, of which one must be from your current principal, assistant principal or supervisor.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended for submission by that institution. Learn more about submitting transcripts at the Graduate School’s website: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply#Transcripts Submit official Graduate Record Examinations® scores, www.ets.org/gre/ UT GRE Code: 6882

II. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy and TPLA Program Requirements due by January 20th, 2020:

Upload your Resume in TPLA Format to your graduate school application via UT Graduate School Admissions "Check My Status". Include descriptions of your leadership/work, relevant training, etc.

Upload current resume, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation (one of which must be from your current principal) AND an unofficial updated copy of candidate service record from most current school district though Apply Texas.

Remit a $50.00 non-refundable ELP Program Application Fee (Proceeds may be used in general support of the College of Education ). Send a check or money order made payable to “The University of Texas at Austin” mailed to:

Educational Leadership and Policy DepartmentATTN: Lizbeth Lynch, The University of Texas at Austin, SZB 348, 1912 Speedway, D5400, Austin, TX, 78712-0374

Please be sure to include your (candidate’s) name on the memo section of the check, as well as on the return address on the mailing envelope

III. Assessment Center By Invitation Only on February 8th, 2020: Selected candidates will be invited to an Assessment Center in Austin, TX. Invited candidates will receive advance notification of their February 8th, 2020 assessment time, location and activities and must:

Bring three (3) copies of current professional résumé in TPLA Format as noted above Bring one (1) artifact of leadership experience to support the résumé. Artifacts can include a product created by a team,

department, action team, or committee you have contributed to and/or led Prepare a 10-minute Power Point presentation based on data-base prompt. The data set will be provided in advace to all

candidates who are invited to participate in the assessment center

The TPLA Resume Format and Application Rubric are included below for your reference.

Deadlines and Timeline for the Texas Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) Cohort 2020 ProgramTimeline for Nominations, Applications, Selection and Admissions

SEPTEMBER through NOVEMBER 2019 Take the GRE NOW!

Nominations accepted for the 2020 Austin-based UPLA Cohort and should be submitted via the online Nomination Form by December 1st.Sign up to take the GRE Exam unless nominee has a valid score from exam taken within the last five years. Learn more about the GRE Exam.

OCTOBER through NOVEMBER Application instructions with the Graduate School, Department, and Program requirements sent to nominiees. Learn more about Admissions.

DECEMBER 1, 2019 NOMINATIONS DEADLINE

DECEMBER 2019

DECEMBER 5TH, 6-8PMDECEMBER 7TH, 9-11AM

APPLICATION CHECKLIST (page 1 of this file)

Application Information Sessions will address program requirements and answer nominee questions. Candidate sign-up and attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory.

JANUARY 2020

APPLICATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 20, 2020

Note: Because of our assessment process to select cohort members, this Program deadline is earlier than the Univeristy GIAC deadline

University Requirements:Submit Application to the UT Graduate and International Academic Center (GIAC) All requirements must be received by UT Graduate School by January 20, 2020 including:• Completed application• 3 Letters of Reference (one must be from current supervisor) via GIAC email request• Statement of Purpose• GRE scores• Official Transcripts• Upload your Resume in TPLA Format to your graduate school application via UTGraduate School's Admissions "Check My Status". This may be done 24-48 hours after submitting the UT Grad School application. The resume must include your Teaching Service Record to be uploaded in the Miscellaneous documents.

Department/Program Requirements by January 20, 2019:• Mail the $50 non-refundable Program Application Fee* payable to The University of

Texas and mailed to:Educational Leadership and Policy DepartmentATTN: Lizbeth Lynch The University of Texas at Austin, SZB 348 1912 Speedway, D5400Austin, TX 78712-0374

*Please include student name on check/money order. Proceeds may be used in general support of the College of Education.

JANUARY 15, 2020

JANUARY 20, 2020

FASFA application deadline-- APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID ASAP!!Financial Aid information and the FAFSA application available at http://finaid.utexas.edu/

TPLA APPLICATION FINAL DEADLINE

FEBRUARY 8, 2020 Assessment Center: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment center conducted by TPLA faculty and local leaders in education as part of the program selection process on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

MARCH through APRIL 2020 Official Notification sent to candidates from Graduate Advisor and from Graduate School.

APRIL 2020 Acceptance Deadline for new students

MAY 4, 2020 Transition Camp for incoming TPLA Program Cohort Members. All students are expected to attend this weekend session.

JUNE 2020 Classes Begin JUNE 2020 in Austin

TPLA Résumé Template [Click here and type address] [Put Phone, Fax and E-mail here]

Candidate’s Name

Objective [Click here and type objective]

Campus-Level Leadership Contributions

2002–current Whitier High School El Paso, TXMath Department Chair Example: Developed Family Math Night, 100 people attended EX: Led fifteen member math team to develop common assessments Other specific accomplishments

2000-2004 Whitier High School El Paso, TXCampus Advisory Team Member EX: Facilitated CAC Mentoring Program EX: Developed, deployed, and analyzed Community Survey Other specific accomplishments

Educational Experiences 1995–current Whitier High School El Paso, TX

Math Teacher Specific accomplishments. Specific accomplishments

1990-1995 Duffy Middle School El Paso, TXMath Teacher Specific accomplishments

Other Work Experiences 1987-1990 LitWare, Inc. El Paso, TX

Sales Representative Specific accomplishments

Professional Training 1982-1986 Southridge State University El Paso, TX B.A., Mathematics Education Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Degree Specify types of Bachelors or Masters and specify the content area. Ex. M. Ed. Educational Administration

Certification, Issuing State & Expiration Year

Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification, State of Texas, 2018.

Years of Teaching Experience

[Enter number of years of classroom teaching experience]

TEA ID Number [Click here and enter Candidate TEA ID Number]

Other Other information you believe supports your selection for The Principalship Program.

Application Rubric

Candidate Name: ____________________________________________

School/Position: _____________________________________ # Years Teaching Exp. _____

Application ScoreRésumé

Points 40

10Only classroom experience listed, or limited examples of participation in committees. No evidence of leadership roles or involvement in school community.

20Examples of membership or participation only on school-wide committees (rather than leadership) or contributions limited to that of representative.Ex: Social Committee, CAC, etc.

30Moderate evidence of leadership roles in grade level, subject area, or school-wide committees, delivering some professional development, and/or involvement in community organizations.

40Extensive evidence of campus and/or district level leadership roles such as instructional coach, mentor, department chairperson, team leader, delivering district-level professional development etc.

Statement of Purpose

Points30

5Essay demonstrates weak writing skills in terms of organization, clarity, style, and mechanics. Content lacks elaboration or fails to reflect the core values and vision of the program.

10Essay demonstrates adequate writing skills in terms of organization, clarity, style, and mechanics. Content is reflective of core values and vision of the program.

20Essay demonstrates appropriate entry level writing skills in terms of organization, clarity, style, and mechanics. Content is reflective of core values and vision of the program. Purpose and future goals clearly support desire to assist others.

30 Essay demonstrates excellent writing skills in terms of organization, clarity, style, and mechanics. Content is highly reflective of core values and vision of the program & department. Purpose and future goals detail scholarly and professional pursuits.

Reference Letters

Points30

5References indicate that candidate is viewed as a good teacher. References do not include information supporting current campus leadership contributions.

10References indicate that candidate is viewed as an exemplary teacher. References support candidate’s pursuit of further leadership roles, but include limited information outlining leadership attributes and/or contributions.

20References identify leadership qualities possessed by candidate. References include impact candidate’s leadership has had on classroom and/or school-wide programs and include clear statements about candidate’s potential as a campus leader.

30References detail extensive leadership qualities possessed by candidate as well as provide multiple examples of school-wide or district-level leadership contributions, detail specific impact candidate’s leadership has had on school-wide student success and make clear statements about candidate’s skills as a leader.

100 Points Possible