Melanie Hamilton

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Administrative Leadership Page!

Effective leadership is critical to the success of any organization. Strong leaders have the ability to inspire and motivate their teams, create a positive work culture, and drive innovation and growth. However, leadership skills are not innate; they must be developed and honed over time.

Investing in leadership development can have a significant impact on both personal and professional growth. It can help to cultivate a pipeline of future leaders, increase employee engagement and retention, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. We offer a variety of services designed to help individuals and organizations develop their leadership skills and achieve their full potential. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you unlock your leadership potential.

First Time Administrators' Academy

This 4-day academy is designed to support those who are beginning their first year as a campus administrator as a principal or assistant principal. This induction year program complies with Texas Admin. Code § 241.25 and includes a mentoring component, support materials, and four training sessions. Mentors should register for the same session as their first-time administrators. There is no fee for mentors.

For additional information, to get started with training, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming leadership training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

Aspiring Administrators' Academy

Aspiring Administrators' 3-day Academy: Increase prospective campus administrators' understanding of the requirements and characteristics of an effective administrator. Topics may include but are not limited to: Roles and Responsibilities, Instructional Leadership, Data-Driven Instruction, Coaching, Collaboration, and Effective Communication.

ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)

As the state of Texas implements the new Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), administrators will benefit from training that provides support in the implementation of impactful strategies designed to improve instruction and student performance at the campus and district levels. This is where Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) comes into play.

To meet these expectations, T-TESS appraisers must complete the three-day Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) training. AEL is about equipping campus leaders with the skills to create a positive, collaborative school culture that prioritizes student success. Join us and take your leadership skills to the next level!

For additional information, please visit https://ael.education, and to get started with AEL certification, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming AEL training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION and SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-TESS)

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is the Commissioner Recommended teacher evaluation system for the state of Texas starting in the 2016/2017 school year. Upon conclusion of the three-day face-to-face training, appraisers must successfully complete the online certification test to assume the role of certified appraisers.

Before conducting an appraisal, an appraiser must be certified by having satisfactorily completed these state-approved requirements:

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Certification
T-TESS Appraiser Training
Success on the T-TESS Certification Examination

We provide T-TESS training, consultations, and support throughout the year to fulfill the state-mandated requirement for anyone who appraises teachers using the T-TESS instrument. We also offer half-day teacher orientations to familiarize new teachers with T-TESS.

For additional information, and to get started with T-TESS certification, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming T-TESS training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

TEXAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION and SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-PESS)

The intended purpose of the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System is to assess the principal’s performance in relation to the Texas Principal Standards.

A standardized principal evaluation system will:

serve as a measurement of leadership performance,
guide leaders as they reflect upon and improve their effectiveness,
focus the goals and objectives of schools and districts as they support, monitor, and evaluate their principals,
guide professional development for principals,
serve as a tool in developing coaching and mentoring programs for principals, and
inform higher education programs in developing the content and requirements of degree programs that prepare future principals.

We provide T-PESS training, consultations, and support throughout the year for anyone who appraises principals. Principals are also encouraged to attend these trainings to deepen their understanding of the appraisal process.

For additional information, and to get started with T-PESS certification, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming T-PESS training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES (SLO)

SLOs are long-term goals for student learning crafted by teachers and administrators. Often working in teams with peer, school, and district support, teachers develop these goals to help define what success looks like for their students and plan backward to ensure that instruction is purposefully guiding schools, teachers, and students toward a common vision of success.

For additional information, and to get started with SLO training, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming SLO training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

IMPACT COACHING

The Impact Coaching Training is a 2-day companion training for T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser preparation. The training focuses on helping Appraisers learn specialized coaching skills, tools, and competencies to utilize in the T-TESS and T-PESS observation cycles.

Coaching should be regarded as a process that empowers teachers with reflective problem-solving skills. T-TESS/T-PESS Impact Coaching training will develop instructional leadership skills to inspire, guide, and coach staff to reach their full potential and positively impact performance. Participants will apply the Impact Coaching Competencies to the planning and instructional criteria of the T-TESS/T-PESS rubric; and develop a skill set to engage in reflective discussions and plan action steps for continuous improvement.

Participants receive the book Instructional Coaching by Jim Knight as a resource.

For additional information, and to get started with Impact Coaching training, contact Melanie Hamilton, at [email protected]. To find dates and registration information about upcoming Impact Coaching training at ESC 7, please visit our Workshop page.

Name: Melanie Hamilton
Position: Coordinator, Center for Effective Schools
Email: Send email
Phone: 903.988.6706