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Educational Leadership

Aspirant Leader Program
 This program is designed for those already certified as school administrators, currently enrolled in administrative certification programs and just beginning to consider preparing for an administrative career. Program highlights:

  • a series of training seminars featuring the state's top educational leaders;

  • an opportunity to work closely with an exemplary administrative mentor;

  • opportunities to shadow and learn from a school-based leader;

  • an opportunity to obtain outstanding leadership-related resource materials;

  • a self-appraisal experience so you can determine your leadership strengths and areas for growth;

  • the development of a professional leadership portfolio and the opportunity to participate in and receive feedback from a "mock" administrative interview;

  • an opportunity to become part of a leadership support network that can assist you in obtaining and succeeding in a leadership position.

Benefits: 

  • Advice and feedback from mentors who are experienced and highly regarded practitioners in the field

  • Obtain outstanding leadership-related resource materials

  • Identify your leadership strengths and define areas for professional growth

  • Produce a professional leadership portfolio

  • Enhance your interviewing skills

  • Participate in a leadership network that can help you obtain and succeed in a leadership position.

Contact: Debbie Siegel
EASTCONN Windham Mills, Bldg. 1, 322 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-455-0707;  FAX: 456-9407
Voice Mail #: 860-455-0029, box 3008
dsiegel@eastconn.org

Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT)
The CAT (Connecticut Administrator Test) consists of four modules. The first two modules require candidates to take the role of an instructional supervisor and are asked to review, analyze and prepare recommendations for support in response to a teacher's unit plan, student work, and a videotape of a teaching episode. The second two modules ask for candidates to take the role of an administrator, to review Connecticut Strategic School Profiles (SSP) and community information and to develop a school improvement process. The two school improvement modules include an elementary and secondary school context. [more]

Contact Person: Heidi Van Flatern (formerly Goldsher)
EASTCONN Windham Mills, Bldg. 1, 3rd floor, 322 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-455-0707;  FAX: 860-456-7845
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 3013
hvanflatern@eastconn.org

Educational Leadership Development
 EASTCONN staff consultants can assist administrators in developing a plan for assessing the job performance of professional educators and school leaders in their district. Upon request, EASTCONN also offers regional and district wide programs and training sessions on current research and developments in the field. EASTCONN staff consultants can assist school administrators to develop and deliver training programs to implement the district's teacher evaluation plan and offer regional training for school leader plans. EASTCONN can also provide coaching to assist administrators with the practice and development of new skills required for plan implementation. The length and location of training is tailored to the needs and expected

Benefits: 

  • EASTCONN staff is trained in the most current assessment practices, so that school systems don't have to duplicate these efforts.

  • Administrators have access to programs that help them meet their CEU requirements for supervision.

  • Training allows administrators to receive feedback in a collegial, non-threatening setting.

  • Districts gain access to training and coaching experts that may not be available within their district.

Contact: Debbie Siegel
EASTCONN Windham Mills, Bldg. 1, 322 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-455-0707;  FAX: 456-9407
Voice Mail #: 860-455-0029, box 3008
dsiegel@eastconn.org

Evaluation Plan Design & Implementation
 EASTCONN staff consultants can assist administrators in developing a plan for assessing the job performance of professional educators and school leaders in their district. Upon request, EASTCONN also offers regional and district wide programs and training sessions on current research and developments in the field. EASTCONN staff consultants can assist school administrators to develop and deliver training programs to implement the district's teacher evaluation plan and offer regional training for school leader plans. EASTCONN can also provide coaching to assist administrators with the practice and development of new skills required for plan implementation. The length and location of training is tailored to the needs and expected outcomes of the district.

Benefits: 

  • EASTCONN staff is trained in the most current assessment practices, so that school systems don't have to duplicate these efforts.

  • Administrators have access to programs that help them meet their CEU requirements for supervision.

  • Training allows administrators to receive feedback in a collegial, non-threatening setting.

  • Districts gain access to training and coaching experts that may not be available within their district.

Contact: Debbie Siegel
EASTCONN Windham Mills, Bldg. 1, 322 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-455-0707;  FAX: 456-9407
Voice Mail #: 860-455-0029, box 3008
dsiegel@eastconn.org

Principals' Network
 Join with principals and assistant principals in northeastern Connecticut for a series of five breakfast meetings throughout the year for informal networking, dialogue and discussion. Sessions provide facilitated opportunities for area principals to discuss leadership challenges and share successful strategies that are working for them in their schools. Topics include survival skills for responding to state and federal mandates, creating, leading, and sustaining positive school cultures, parent and community involvement and the ever- increasing challenge of fulfilling the dual role of school manager and instructional leader.

Benefits: 

  • Learn from and network with peer administrators.

  • Share resources and ideas about leadership challenges.

Contact: Debbie Siegel
EASTCONN Windham Mills, Bldg. 1, 322 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-455-0707;  FAX: 456-9407
Voice Mail #: 860-455-0029, box 3008
dsiegel@eastconn.org

Professional Development Plan Design & Implementation
 EASTCONN staff consultants can assist school administrators in the development and delivery of training programs to implement the district's mandate to provide training opportunities to certified educators. EASTCONN can also provide coaching to help administrators align their professional development plan with their teacher evaluation activities. Regional as well as customized, onsite training is available to help districts meet their professional development plan outcome. In addition, EASTCONN can assist LEAs with presenter identification and contracting, brochure development, evaluation form development, CEU management and summary evaluation reports.

Benefits: 

  • Training is customized to meet district and school goals and ensure they are aligned with evaluation activities.

  • Follow-up coaching is available to extend learning.

  • Plan your own professional development events using EASTCONN to assist with planning and CEU management.

Contact: Helen Weingart
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT  06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 455-8026
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 3017
hweingart@eastconn.org