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This course was very instrumental in my learning of leadership and accountability as it pertains to the continuous improvement of a campus. As a result of having to create an action plan for an area of weakness based on our campus AEIS 2009 data, it allowed me to critically think about the needs of our students and develop an action plan that addressed their needs. This process provided me with a profound grasp of the developmental process and purpose of the Campus Improvement Plan and the role that SDBM (Site Based Decision Making) plays.

Upon receipt of our 2010 AEIS report, I look forward to analyzing our campus data and then being able to review and determine the effectiveness of my action plan. I would then be able to identify strengths and weakness of my plan, and begin the continuous process of developing a newly revised and data-based action plan aimed at maintaining and/or improving student achievement.

Through this experience, I feel confident in my ability to become a more influential member of a SDBM team that can help develop and maintain campus improvements that are data driven and strictly aligned to the needs of our students.

It was through this experience and our work relating to the developmental process involved in creating a vision statement that I was able to develop my own personal professional vision statement as an educational leader. A statement that I feel provides a clear picture of what my focus is and what I will do to create my desired results.

As a person in an educational leadership position, I would use my personal vision as a spring board for others to use. I understand that vision statements are to be developed in a manner that reflects the needs and wants of the organization itself, but in my mind, I feel it would be very beneficial to provide those under my leadership with my own views and goals as we work together to form a unified vision. “The building leaders of today’s schools must embrace participatory leadership, form support groups built on trust and respect, develop an active vision that strengthens bonds with the educational community at large, remain in alignment with values that support academic excellence and equity, and pave the way for smooth sailing” (Fridell, 2006, p. 5).

**My Personal Professional Vision Statement ** It is my personal vision to develop, foster, and support a highly motivated and academically successful educational environment that will help cultivate students with the knowledge and skills necessary for each to become a contributing member of our society, while at the same time building a life-long love of learning.

**References**

Casey, J.M. (2005). Practioner’s guide to creating a shared vision. Leadership, 35(1), 26-29.

Fridell, M. (2006). The new principal’s role in establishing a collaborative, progressive vision. Connexions. Retrieved on June 19, 2009, from[]

Joyce, B., & Showers, B. (2003). Student achievement through staff development. National College for School Leadership, 1-5. Retrieved on June 19, 2009, from []