Benchmark - Budget Defense
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1/15/22, 7:09 PM EAD-510 Topic 6: Defending the Budget
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MAIN
CONTENT
T6 Topic 6: Defending The Budget
Jan 13 - 19, 2022 Max Points: 410
Resources
Community Schools as an Effective School Improvement Strategy: A Review of the
Evidence
https://learningpolicyi…
The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting
View Resource
New Standards Sway Buying Plans
https://lopes.idm.oclc…
Objectives:
1. Articulate, implement, and steward a shared vision of learning for a school. [ELCC 1.1; PSEL
1a; NELP 1.1; MC1, MC3, MC4, MC5]
2. Collect and use data to assess organizational effectiveness and implement plans to achieve
school goals. [ELCC 1.2; PSEL 1b; NELP 1.1; MC2, MC5; COE 1.2]
3. Promote continual and sustainable school improvement. [ELCC 1.3; PSEL 10a; NELP 1.2;
MC2, MC4; COE 1.3]
4. Develop strategies to mobilize community resources by promoting an understanding,
appreciation, and use of diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources within the
school community. [ELCC 4.2; PSEL 8f, 8j; MC1, MC2, MC3, MC4, MC5; COE 4.2]
5. Use technological tools to communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to
colleagues and other stakeholders. [ELCC 1.2, 1.3, 3.2; PSEL 8j, 9g; ISTE-L 1c, 5d]
6. Use technological tools to collect professional artifacts that demonstrate ethical personal
conduct, positive relationships with others, effective decision-making, stewardship of
school resources, and other aspects of school leadership. [ELCC 5.2; PSEL 2a, 6i; ISTE-L 1c,
5c, 5d]
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Read Pillars 3 and 4 in “Community Schools as an Effective School Improvement Strategy:
A Review of the Evidence,” by Maier, ... Read More
Review Chapter 2.
Read "New Standards Sway Buying Plans," by Cavanagh, from Education Week (2014).
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Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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1/15/22, 7:09 PM EAD-510 Topic 6: Defending the Budget
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Assessments
Topic 6 Discussion Question 1
Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 15, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
5
Status
Ungraded
Topic 6 Discussion Question 2
Educational Administration and Educational Leadership E-Portfolio Guide
EAD-501 D-E-Portfolio…
Strategies for School Leaders That Promote School Improvement
https://www.thoughtc…
Use Data to Build Better Schools
https://www.ted.com/…
A School that Builds with Community
https://vimeo.com/18…
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GO TO DISCUSSION
Assessment Description
Discuss how the adoption of new or revised content standards can affect state, district, and/or
school budgets. What are the biggest investments in such cases?
GO TO DISCUSSION
Review the "Educational Administration and Educational Leadership E-Portfolio Guide,”
located in the Student Success Center to ... Read More
Read “Strategies for School Leaders That Promote School Improvement,” by Meador,
located on the ThoughtCo. website (2018).... Read More
Watch “Use Data to Build Better Schools,” by Schleicher, located on the TED website
(2012).
Watch “A School that Builds with Community,” located on Vimeo.
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Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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1/15/22, 7:09 PM EAD-510 Topic 6: Defending the Budget
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Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 17, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
5
Status
Ungraded
Benchmark - Budget Defense
Benchmark
Requires LopesWrite
Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 19, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
300
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Review the following questions that affect equity in budgeting at your school with your principal
mentor. Share your responses and any additional insight obtained.
1. Do you review the costs that are passed along to families (fees, supplies, etc.)?
2. Do you have policies that allow low-income families to opt out of pay situations with dignity?
3. Are teachers expected to supplement classroom supplies and learning materials out of their
own money?
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Description
Each year principals are faced with budgetary changes. One of the toughest monetary changes
to handle is the sudden notification of a reduction in funds. The following case study
assignment will help to prepare you for this common occurrence.
For this assignment, suppose you are a principal who just learned that your school district’s
override initiative failed. As a result, you have been notified that you must cut one teaching
position and cut 10% from your site budget.
Using the full site budget you reviewed in the previous topic, prepare a 15-18 slide digital
presentation that defends the budget in a transparent, ethical way.
Include the following in the presentation:
The strategic planning and budget development processes used to create the budget
Visuals of major budget components
Justification of expenditures that include staff and technology resources. Demonstrate
where the budget cuts will occur.
Justification for the one teacher you have selected to release, or present an alternative
solution
How the plan promotes continual and sustainable school improvement and upholds the
school vision/mission and the values of democracy, equity, and diversity
How the plan efficiently uses human, fiscal, and technological resources to manage school
operations
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Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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Building the E-portfolio
Requires LopesWrite
Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 19, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
20
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
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How the plan proposes the mobilization of diverse community resources to support areas
cut in the new budget
How the plan advocates for student needs
How the plan responds to current political initiatives and emerging trends
How the school will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plan, including the
school management and operational systems
Title slide, reference slide, and presenter's notes
Support your presentation with 3-5 scholarly resources.
While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and PSEL standards should be referenced using APA documentation guidelines,
which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical
Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MEd Educational Administration
MEd Educational Leadership
1.2: Collect and use data to assess organizational effectiveness and implement plans to achieve
school goals. [ELCC 1.2; PSEL 1b; GCU Mission Critical 2, 5]
1.3: Promote continual and sustainable school improvement. [ELCC 1.3; PSEL 10a; GCU Mission
Critical 2, 4]
4.2: Develop strategies to mobilize community resources by promoting an understanding,
appreciation, and use of diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources within the school
community. [ELCC 4.2; NELP 5.2; PSEL 8f, 8j; GCU Mission Critical 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Description
Throughout this program, you will be uploading artifacts into your e-portfolio. These artifacts
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Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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Clinical Field Experience Verification Form*
Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 19, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
60
Status
Published
should be reflective of your accomplishments in the areas of ethical conduct, positive
relationships with others, effective decision-making, stewardship of school resources, and other
aspects of school leadership. Refer to the “Educational Administration and Educational
Leadership E-Portfolio Guide” for additional information on how to structure your e-portfolio
and document your artifacts.
For this assignment, add two products of your choice that you created during this course into
your e-portfolio. As stated in the “Educational Administration and Educational Leadership E-
Portfolio Guide,” each artifact must be uploaded to an ELCC standard area with which the
assignment is aligned.
Copy the hyperlink to your e-portfolio into a Word document, along with the names of the two
new artifacts that are to be assessed as part of this assignment and submit to your instructor.
This assignment uses a rubric . Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical
Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Description
Candidates must complete all programmatic requirements, including practicum/field
experience hours defined in the coursework. Additional information about practicum/field
experience can be found in the Student Success Center.
To earn credit for this assignment, all required course hours must be completed and the form
submitted by the assignment due date.
Access the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form in the Document Management section
in the Student Portal.
Complete all required fields on the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.
Submit by clicking “Click to Sign.” An email will be sent to the mentor to verify the
practicum/field experience hours.
Save a .pdf copy of the completed Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to your
computer.
Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.
*The data entered into this document is subject to a verification audit. Candidates who engage in
fabricating, falsifying, forging, altering, or inventing information related to practicum/field
experiences, internships, clinical practice, and/or any associated documentation may be subject to
EAD
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99+
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
SSC
Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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Topic 6 Participation
Start Date
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 19, 2022, 11:59 PM
Points
20
Status
Active
sanctions for violating GCU academic integrity policies, which may include expulsion from GCU.
GO TO DISCUSSION
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.
Benchmark - Budget
Defense - Rubric
Strategic Planning,
Development Processes, and
Visuals
45 points
Criteria Description
Strategic Planning, Development
Processes, and Visuals
5. Target 45 points
The presentation is insightful and
detailed in outlining the strategic
planning and budget development
processes used to create the budget
and includes creative and well-crafted
visuals of major budget components.
4. Acceptable 39.15 points
The presentation soundly outlines the
strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes clear
visuals of major budget components.
3. Approaching 33.3 points
The presentation somewhat outlines
the strategic planning and budget
development processes used to
create the budget and includes
minimal or ambiguous visuals of
major budget components.
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