Brenda's Superintendent Intern Plan 2-21-2012

Brenda Avance 214-402-1583 cell bhavance@garlandisd.net

(Started 2/1/2012 in EDLD 5396 Internship A- SP1 12 – SU3003)

District Leader INTERNSHIP PLAN – This is a living plan and I will be revising and adding to it throughout my certification program which is proposed to go through September 2012. (last update 2-21-2012)

Activity #	TExES comp#	Summary of Activity	Resource Person	Projected Date of Completion
Activity # 3 (p 60) Ethics	TExES comp. #001	Model and promote the highest standards of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions and behavior.	self	ongoing for a lifetime
Activity #29 (p58) Position Goals/ Requirements	TExES comp.#001 & 004	Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument for superintendent. Analyze the correlation between  the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation	Human Resource Department personnel	March 2012
#30 (p59) Philosophy/ History of Education	TExES comp.#001 & 004	Conduct an interview with a retired superintendent that worked in a large public school district and a private school and continues to work for TASA today. Note significant events that affect education today. Include a summary in the notebook.	Dr Terry Harlow Retired Superintendent and present TASA employee	March 2012
#31 (p60) Ethics	TExES comp.#001 & 004	Provide evidence which demonstrates that you actually do what you tell others to do. Include evidence in the notebook.	self	May 2012
#32 (p61) Interpersonal Relationships	TExES comp.#001 & 004	The following list of interpersonal skills I am going to work on this school year are as follows; 1. Avoid interrupting others while speaking 2. Shares information with others that need to know 3. Accepts criticism 4. When leading meetings: Acknowledge feelings and values within the group	self	May 2012
#33 (p63) School Board Policy and Procedures/ State and Federal Law	TExES comp.#001 & 004	Attends as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in the notebook, followed by a list of outcomes/ decisions pertaining to each agenda item and observations of board members and superintendent.	Superintendent Board Members District Website	May 2012
#1 (p22) Vision/ Mission	TExES comp.#002	Analyze the school’s vision/mission statement as it relates to the school’s master schedule. A master schedule is where the vision is enacted. Determine if the vision statement is reflected in the reality of the master schedule. Provide a summary and recommendations and include in notebook.	‘Plan on a Page’ District Schedule	April 2012
# 2 (p23) Strategic Planning	TExES comp.#002	Serve on the strategic development, monitoring, or evaluation team for your district. Log your time, duties as part of the team. (Participate in the vision, mission and district improvement plan review, update and redrafting committee)	Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendents/ Committee	September  2012
#2 (p23) Strategic Planning	TExES comp.#002	Develop a strategic plan for my chosen project. Include the plan in the notebook. Lead the project. Include relevant people. Infuse other areas (e.g., vision, data collection, analysis, communication)	Site Supervisor Self	September 2012
#2 (p23) Strategic Planning	TExES comp.#002	Other related activities approved by my site supervisor, service activities to district assigned by  site supervisor, or activities that are a part of a larger project	Site Supervisor self	September 2012
#3 (p24) Data Collection and Analysis	TExES comp.#002	Review current requirements for the district under No Child Left Behind. Interview the Child Find Liaison and review the district’s collection procedures and data collected. Analysis the data collected and the perspective of the persons involved and compile a list of actions needed to meet NCLB guidelines.	Child Find Liaison District Website	June 2012
#5 (p26) Negotiating/ Consensus Building	TExES comp.#002	Review board policy/ administrative regulations. Assess compliance with policy/regulations. Assess the leadership culture in the district. Write a reflective statement discussing the appropriate use of both top-down and consensus leadership and include statement in notebook.	District Website All Stakeholders	May 2012
#5 (p26) Negotiating/ Consensus Building	TExES comp.#002	In my selected project, include steps you used in gaining consensus for the project plan. Include the steps and areas for needed improvement in the notebook.	Site Supervisor self	September 2012
#6 (27) Collaborative Decision Making	TExES comp.#003	Attend several district staff meetings at 9:00 AM on Monday mornings at Harris Hill Administration Building Superintendent Conference Room. Observe Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Principals in action. Summarize observations and recommendations in notebook.	Superintendent Assistant Superintendents Principals	May 2012
#4 (25) Effective Communication	TExES comp.#003	Review board policy and administrative regulations regarding how communication is managed in the district. Assess compliance, write a reflective statement for suggested improvements and put in notebook.	District Website Assistant Superintendent over Student Services & Community Relations	May 2012
#4 (p25) Effective Communication	TExES comp.#003	Write a memo to the faculty relaying information that needs to be disseminated by the school office. Survey several people, receiving the memo include the memo in the notebook.	self	May 2012
#4 (p25) Effective Communication	TExES comp.#003	In leading my project, gather evaluative feedback on your ability in giving information, listening, receiving information, seeking information, and monitoring information. Include feedback in notebook.	Site Supervisor self	September 2012
#25 (p53) Community/ Public Relations	TExES comp.#003	Interview Director of Communications over our district public relations department. The interview should include strategies for effective communication to and from the community and the issue of community politics. Summarize the interview and put in notebook.	Director of Communications	May 2012
#25 (p53) Community/ Public Relations	TExES comp.#003	Host and conduct a Garland Area Community Service Providers Meeting. Write a reflection and include in the notebook.	Transition Learning Center VAC & staff	February 16, 2012
#26 (p54) Parent Involvement	TExES comp.#003	Examine the current district policy and procedures for parent involvement in the school/district. A brief summary of the district initiatives in parent involvement will be included in notebook.	District Website Parent Advisory Committee	May 2012
#26 (p54) Parent Involvement	TExES comp.#003	Attend as many meetings as possible of the African American Advisory Committee. Write a summary of the meeting/s and include the mission statement in the notebook.	Liaison to the African American Community	September 2012
#27 (p55) Climate for Cultural Diversity	TExES comp.#003	Interview the Garland ISD Community Liaison for the Hispanic Community and reflect on his opinion on the district’s fastest growing segment of the communities in Garlandisd. Add a reflection and recommendations in the notebook.	Liaison to the Hispanic Community	June 2012
# 28 (p56) Community /Business Involvement and Partnerships	TExES comp.#003	Participate as a judge for the Texas HOSA Leadership Conference in the Creative Problem Solving Event	self	February 11, 2012 5 hours
# 28 (p56) Community /Business Involvement and Partnerships	TExES comp.#003	Invite business person of the year for TLC and complete a write up for them. Attend Special Education Business Advisory Council Luncheon and present an award to the TLC Business of the Year. Include the brochure in the notebook.	Transition Learning Center VAC & staff	May 2012
# 28 (p56) Community /Business Involvement and Partnerships	TExES comp.#003	Attend the district Business Appreciation Luncheon for CTE and Best Foundation. Summarize the event and attach the luncheon brochure in the notebook. (Note: separated this from above activity)	self	June 2012
see above information	TExES comp.#004	Competency 004 is included above with Competency 001	see above information	see above information
#7 (p29) Analyzing the Curriculum	TExES comp.#005	Interview a person with experience in the textbook selection process. Include an overview of the process, evaluation criteria used, and recommendations for improvement in the notebook.	Ward English Retired DISD Administrator & Dean of Instruction	March 2012
#7 (p29) Analyzing the Curriculum	TExES comp.#005	Interview persons involved in the implementation of the district curriculum. Describe the implementation process, and note successes and concerns/ problems with its implementation. Evaluate the process used, make recommendations for improvements, and include in the notebook.	Assistant Superintendent over Curriculum	September 2012
#8 (p31) School/ Program Scheduling	TExES comp.#005	Meet with a counselor/administrator responsible for changes in student class schedules. Discuss the number of changes, rationale for changes, and ramification of the changes. Examine ways to reduce changes and /or better meet student needs. Include a summary and recommendations in the notebook.	Counselor/ Administrator over Middle School Scheduling	September 2012
# 9 (p32) Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategies	TExES comp.#005	Interview one district-level instructional supervisor, and assess current needs, goals, and level of service provided by central office instructional staff. Include the assessment and recommendations in the notebook.	SPED IT for Life classes at 3 HS	May 2012
#13 (p38) Supervision of Cocurricular Education	TExES comp.#005	Interview two teachers that have been incorporating Cocurricular activities for math and science at Sam Houston Middle School for three years. Discuss the learning experience from teachers’ viewpoint and from students view point. Discuss student motivation, discipline and performance. Write a critique and include it in the notebook.	8th grade lead  math teacher and science teacher at Sam Houston Middle School	May 2012
#34 (p64) Federal Programs Administration	TExES comp.#005	Attend a special education meeting involving annual review. A critique of the meeting will be included in the notebook.	self	March 2012
#10 (p34) Learning/ Motivation Theory	TExES comp.#006	Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom. Read two articles from refereed journals on motivation strategies, and discuss readings with a selected administrator. Write a reflection on the topic and include in the notebook.	self	September 2012
#11 (p35) Learning Technology	TExES comp.#006	Interview persons responsible for assessing technology use in the district. Look at the district technology plan and review the survey completed with district personal and how it will be implemented and incorporated into the updated district improvement plan.	Technology Director	May 2012
#12 (p36) Evaluation of Student Achievement/ Testing and Measurements	TExES comp.#006	Gather and analysis the district, state, and national normed test results. Assess the current strengths and weaknesses in student achievement. Make recommendations for improvement in student performance on standardized tests. Include the assessment and recommendations in the notebook.	District AEIS Report 2010-2011 self	September 2012
#16 (p42) Student Discipline	TExES comp.#006	Examine the district discipline policy and provide an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. Include the analysis in the notebook.	self	September 2012
#16 (p42) Student Discipline	TExES comp.#006	Sit in on district staffing with administrators and principals that discuss discipline at the campus level and write a reflective statement of student discipline and include it in the notebook.	Superintendent Principals in district	May 2012
#36 (p66) Current Issues Affecting Teaching and Learning	TExES comp.#006	Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Use research literature and perspectives from administrators, teachers, students, and parents to compile the list. Assess the degree of importance and urgency for each issue. Include your list and assessment with any recommendations in your notebook.	Superintendent Assistant Superintendents Interview contacts All stakeholders in GISD	September 2012
#14 (p39) Staff Development/ Adult Learning	TExES comp.#007	Gather from written evidence or from the administrator that is responsible for staff development the yearly district staff development plan. Analyze it with respect to school mission, student achievement, and teacher evaluations. A copy of the plan and its relationship to the above variables will be included in the notebook.	Assistant Superintendent District Staff Development Director	August 2012
#23 (p50) Personnel Procedures	TExES comp.#007	Gather information from two or more administrators on relevant and legal questioning / assessment strategies used in interviewing. Compile a list of questions to be used in hiring teachers or administrators, and include it in the notebook.	Assistant Superintendent over Human Resources	March 2012
#23 (p50) Personnel Procedures	TExES comp.#007	Interview the person responsible for district personnel.	Assistant Superintendent over Human Resources	May 2012
#18 (p45) General Office Administration/ Technology	TExES comp.#008	Review the district technology plan; review the results of the technology survey taken in January 2012. Attend a Technology Planning Committee update meeting. Note goals and processes used to attain vision and include in notebook.	District Website Superintendent Technology Planning Committee	July 2012
# 11 (p35) Learning Technology	TExES comp.#008	Attend 3 GISD Technology Training classes (G blog, Web 2.0 Cool Sites, & Google for Teachers)	GISD Technology Staff	2-15, 21, & 29, 2012 6 hours
# 11 (p35) Learning Technology	TExES comp.#008	View the “Draft Technology Standards for School Administrators” website (http://cnets.istc.org/tssa/view_standards.html). Draw up a plan of how you will implement these six standards.	self	February 21
# 19 (p46) School Operation and Policy	TExES comp.#008	Meet with the district attendance officer. Discuss the rules, procedures, and ramifications of attendance on law, finance and general school/district operations. Include the evaluation and recommendations in the notebook.	Assistant  Superintendent over District Attendance Policies and Procedures Manual	September 2012
#24 (p51) Supervision of the Budget	TExES comp.#008	Complete a requisition for a service or supply item from a budgeted account. A copy of the requisition and a brief description of the path it follows for approval are to be included in the notebook.	self	March 2012
#24 (p51) Supervision of the Budget	TExES comp.#008	Review the FIRST 2009-2010.pdf.  Interview the person responsible for the GISD Tax Office and attend the school board meeting that he presents the tax report.	District Website Superintendent Tax Office Director	September 2012
# 37 (p67) Professional Affiliations and Resources	TExES comp.#008	Submit a brief professional development plan. Plan and include it in the notebook.	self	September 2012
# 37 (p67) Professional Affiliations and Resources	TExES comp.#008	Plan to attend at least one summer conference to be determined and write a reflection of how this will help me in my pursuit of learning and teaching. Include a summary in the notebook.	self	September 2012
#38 (p68) Professional Library	TExES comp.#008	Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district and state publications used by the superintendents and assistant superintendents in Garland, This list will be included in the notebook.	Superintendent and all of his Assistant Superintendents	September 2012
#20 (p47) Facility and Maintenance Administration Safety and Security	TExES comp.#009	Meet with Dr. Barajas and examine reports from current local health and fire inspections, as well as any other required state and federal reporting data on maintenance of the facilities. Discuss any building remodels or updates for Summer 2012.	Assistant Superintendent over F & M A S & S District Website	September 2012
#21 (p48) Student Transportation	TExES comp.#009	Attend a monthly meeting of transportation including bus drivers and bus aides. Write a reflection of some of the issues addressed in these staff meetings	Assistant Superintendent over Transportation	April 2012
#22 (p49) Food Services	TExES comp.#009	Interview the district food service manager to discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. A summary of findings from the interview will be included in the notebook.	Assistant Superintendent over Food Service & Food Service Manager	September 2012
# 15 (p41) Change Process	TExES comp.#010	Participate in the process of reviewing the GISD Portrait of a Graduate. Information is collected from district wide educational committees, community partnerships, parent meetings, Campus Improvement Teams, staff meetings, and individual interviews. Its purpose is to give our stakeholders vision and guidance in setting educational goals. Add this information in a reflection for the notebook.	Superintendent and Committee	September 2012
#17 (p43) Student Services	TExES comp.#010	Interview the person over Health services and discuss their mission and the services the school nurses provide. A summary and recommendations will be included in the notebook.	Assistant Superintendent over Health Services & Health Services Director	September 2012
#35 (p65) Issue and Conflict Resolution	TExES comp.#010	Choose a current issue at your district. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons individually to ascertain the goals of each side. Develop a list of concerns for each side Devise a resolution that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses concerns, and consensus on goals. Meet with both sides to reach consensus on the new proposal or plan and include information in the notebook.	self	September 2012

Pinterest for Educational Purpose??? YES

http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2012/02/exploring-educational-value-of.html

check out this blog titled

Exploring the Educational Value of Pinterest

I had only thought of Pinterest as fun  home crafty and recipes stuff. This is an interesting concept for educational learning and lesson building.  

Conference with site supervisor 2-13-2012

Conference with site supervisor: I was invited by my site supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools, to his weekly staffing on Monday, February 13 in his conference room at the administration building. In attendance at this meeting were the Superintendent of Schools, Executive Director of School Facilities, Assistant Superintendent of Department of Educational Operations, Assistant Superintendent of Department of Student Services and Community Relations, Executive Director of Technology, Assistant Superintendent of Division of Administration, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations and myself (sitting in a guest chair). As the Superintendent called the meeting to order he introduces me and told them I would be joining them on occasion at these meetings when possible and told them I was working on my superintendent certification and would need their help with items over the next few months. Those that knew me greeted me with kind words of how they knew me while those that did not know me prior introduced themselves and welcomed me. In this meeting each participant gave a report of their area and answered the Superintendent’s specific questions. They discussed the board meeting work session for Tuesday night and that it would be board appreciation night. When the Superintendent adjourned the meeting he spoke with the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Operations privately for a few minutes and then spoke with me regarding my intern plan. He kept the plan to review and sent it back to me through school mail. He thought it was a well written and comprehensive plan. He said as I come to the staffing we will find other items to include as the school year proceeds. The Executive Administrator of Technology was giving a report on the District’s Wireless Survey on Thursday in the Superintendent‘s conference room and said I could attend, but I had to decline due to a meeting with a student and parent at my office at the same time. The Executive Administrator of Technology sent me and email and said his secretary would be getting back to me to set up the meeting I requested regarding the District Technology Plan 2010-2013 and we could discuss the survey at the same time. The Superintendent recommended the activity of attending his weekly staffing. He also recommended meeting individually with the administrators of the key areas needed in my plan to match the competencies

Brenda H Avance Educational Vita updated 2-13-12

Brenda Harris Avance

1821 Palomino Drive, Rowlett, TX 75088

(M) 214-402-1583; brenda.avance@gmail.com

Education/Certification

M. Ed.                                 Educational Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2009

BS                                       Vocational Home Economics, Harding University, Searcy, AR 1976

Superintendent Certificate Texas (In Progress)

Standard Principal (EC-12) Texas 05/17/2009

Teacher Certificate              Secondary Generic Special Education (Grades 06-12) - Life, Texas

                                            Secondary Home Economics Grades (06-12) - Life, Texas

                                            Vocational Home Economics Grades (06-12) - Life, Texas

                                            Passed Early Childhood EXCET #7081083, 06/13/1992

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator/Administrator, Transition Learning Center,

Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 2004-present

• Supervised three/four job coaches who work directly with the adult students in our program

• Worked with adult students (18 to 22 years old) to help them find and retain paid employment in the community, and helped them access adult services

• Built and maintained good relationships with district administrators, 7 high schools’ teachers and staff, parents, community employers and adult service providers (e.g., Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Social Security Administration, Texas Workforce, Region 10 Education Service Center) in the Garland ISD communities and the Dallas metroplex

• Hosted, participated in and advised the Garland Area Community Service Providers Network and the Garland Independent School District Special Education Business Advisory Council

• Incorporated the Transition Learning Center as a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)- Approved Certifying Agency that helped graduating seniors and other adults with disabilities to get a reduced fare, disability identification card

• Evaluated and piloted the new on-line system for goals and objectives with technology personnel in Garland Independent School District and presented staff development to train district special education personnel and district nurses in on-line system for goals and objectives

Administrative Internship (Lamar University), Cooperative Behavior Center, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 2008-2009

• Incorporated activities to enhance knowledge and understanding of the nine principal competencies

• Maintained a good working relationship with all stakeholders, communicated effectively to promote the success of all students and promoted the district’s vision that all students can learn

• Evaluated self and others with meaningful observations and assessments to enhance knowledge and understanding of the nine principal competencies

Special Education Specialist, PLATO Knowledge Transfer Team, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 2000-2009

• Prepared and presented summer trainings and staff developments during the school year for district employees

• Aligned, implemented and developed the district Alternative Assessment customized curriculum in PLATO courseware for TAKS preparation.

• Designed and implemented classes, group and individualized assignments in PLATO courseware for special education teachers at high schools and middle schools across the district

• Maintained and supported PLATO courseware used for students at the Meeting and Catering Service Office at Harris Hill Administration Building, Cooperative Behavior Center, Infant Center and Transition Learning Center

In-Home Training Specialist, Special Education, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 2002-2005

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, classroom teachers, and in-home training supervisor

• Followed Garland Independent School District policies and confidentiality guidelines for appropriate evaluation, documentation, and record keeping on student progress and behavior and provided feedback for goals and objectives to IEP committees

• Presented and participated in professional development trainings and workshops for continuous improvement and growth in knowledge base of the autism spectrum

Master Technology Trainer, South Garland High School, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 1998-2004

• Prepared and presented group staff development sessions and individualized sessions of training in several areas of need (e.g., Interclass, Gradebook, GroupWise, Inspirations, Mapper, PCC administration, TRO/PLATO)

• Attended technology meeting with other district master technology trainers, evaluated and trained on updates needs

• Designed and conducted surveys to find out teacher skills and needs in technology and subsequently prepared trainings in those areas and collaborated with the other trainers on my campus to make sure all staff needs were met

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator, South Garland High School, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 2001-2004

• Conducted individual transition plans with every student with special needs at South Garland High School and advised them on transitioning information to facilitate graduation with knowledge of adult services

• Supervised one job coach and coordinated with the part-time vocational adjustment coordinator to facilitate student transition services, job employment and vocational class work

• Maintained a good relationship with regular vocational teachers, helped their students with special needs access their programs, assisted students in finding paid employment, and job coached students at work locations

• Developed and maintained good relationships with community businesses as an employment consultant and job search specialist

• Integrated technology use into the vocational preparation classes, prepared resumes,  completed on-line applications, accessed Texas Workforce Commission employment services, and established student email in a secure internet school site

Teaching Experience

High School Resource Teacher, South Garland High School, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, 1997-2001

• Integrated technology use into the classroom curriculum in campus based special education  resource classes for students with special needs

• Maintained and audited the special education department data

• Maintained a positive classroom environment and individualized curriculum for students with special needs as they worked and met their own goals and objectives

• Maintained relationships with and collaborated with supervisors, general education teachers, special education teachers, and coaches and helped all students succeed

Substitute Teacher, High Schools and Elementary Schools, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX 1997

• Implemented teacher lesson plans effectively and followed policies and procedures of the district, schools and classrooms

• Maintained good relationships with campus administrators, teachers, secretaries, and other staff on a variety of campuses throughout the district

• Incorporated knowledge about the district’s vision, goals, and cultural makeup which created flexibility and effectiveness at different campuses, and also in general education, special education and vocational classes

Cafeteria Manager, Part-time Physical Education Teacher, Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis/Cheerleader Coach and Substitute, Dallas Christian School, Mesquite, TX 1992-1997

• Owned and managed a personal business that ran the cafeteria for the elementary, middle school and high school for a year. Employed eight staff members and was offered the contract for the next year.

• Maintained good relationships with campus administrators, teachers, secretaries, and other staff on all three campuses and followed policies and procedures of the school, classrooms and extra-curricular activities

• Evaluated the specific instructional needs of the students for physical education and developed a curriculum to fit their needs

• Created successful athletic programs in 8^th grade girls basketball for 2 years, 7^th grade volleyball for 3 years, 7^th and 8^th grade boys and girls tennis for 5 years and supervised a variety of cheerleader groups (e.g., 7^th, 8^th grade, junior varsity, varsity) and coordinated all the groups for 3 of the 5 years

Substitute Teacher, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 1980-1981, 1989-1992

• Implemented teacher lesson plans effectively and followed policies and procedures of the district, schools and classrooms

• Incorporated knowledge about the vision, goals, and cultural makeup of the district which helped me be flexible and effective at different campuses and in general education, special education and vocational classes

• Maintained good relationships with assistant administrators I had worked with at H. Grady Spruce, other campus administrators, teachers, secretaries, and other staff on a variety of campuses throughout the district

Vocational Home Economics Teacher, H. Grady Spruce High School, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX, 1977-1980

• Designed and developed lesson plans and generated tests for the curriculum in 5 subjects (e.g., home economics 1, home economics 2, home economics 3, child development 2, family living

• Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies, created a positive classroom climate to generate student interest and helped all students learn

• Maintained good relationships with campus administrators, teachers, secretaries, and other staff to foster teamwork to help all students learn

Additional Training/Professional Development

“Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)”, Garland, TX 2011

“Professional Development and Appraisal System,” Education Service Center Region 10 Richardson, TX

      October, 2008

“Instructional Leadership Development,” Education Service Center Region 10, Richardson, TX June, 2008

“Life Strategies Workshop for the Special Needs Family”, Dallas, TX 2010

“Podcasting”, Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX, January, 2009

“BEH – Review 360 Training”, Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX,

      December, 2009

“Office 2007: Access Basics”, Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX, November, 2009

“PLATO Web Learning Network (PWLN): Basic Skills”, Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX, September, 2009

“Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI),” Garland, TX, 2009

“LEGAL – Special Education Connection,” Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX

      January, 2009

“Travel Training Strategies for Students with Special Needs”, Garland Independent School District, Garland,

      TX, October, 2008

“EduGence”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, October, 2008

“Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator Training,” Garland, TX, September, 2008

“Achieve Texas”, Region 10, Richardson, TX, April, 2007

“PLATO-PWLN”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, May, 2007

“Desktop-Access II”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, April, 2007

“Desktop-Access I”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, March, 2007

“Travel Training,” Easter Seals, Austin, TX, February, 2007

“Evaluation-TAKS”, Garland Independent School District Technology, Garland, TX, December, 2006

“Career and Technology Education and Special Education—Facts and Strategies” Region 10, Richardson, TX

      March, 2006

“Garland Oracle”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, March, 2006

“Desktop-Excel II”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, October, 2005

OSHA Course 501, OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer, Southwest Education Center, Mesquite, TX,

      June 2005

“Desktop-PowerPoint I & II”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, January, 2005

“Introduction to Project Management”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, June, 2004

“Board Maker Software”, Region 10, Richardson, TX, February, 2003

“MS Excel Fundamentals”, online, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, February, 2003

“PC Technology Course”, ITT Technical Institute, Richardson, TX, July, 2003

“GISD Tech Train Studies”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, August, 2000-May, 2002

“A Layout of Tomorrow’s Technology”, Richland College, Dallas, TX, June, 2002

“Networking: The Cisco Way”, Richland College, Dallas, TX, June, 2001

“Web Page Design Using Front Page 2000”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, May 2001

“MS Front Page”, Richland College, Dallas, TX, June, 2000

“Digital Imaging Technology”, Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX, May 2000

“Assistive Technology - What Does the Law Say and Legal Issues to Consider?” Infomart, Dallas, TX,

      December 1999

“Assistive Technology – Adaptive Computer Access” Infomart, Dallas, TX, December 1999

“Technology Bootcamp”, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX, June, 1998

Presentations

Avance, B (2008, June). Trinity Railway Express Training Presentation for Garland Independent School District, Garland, Dallas, Fort Worth, TX

Avance, B (2007, June). Dallas Area Rapid Transit Training Presentation for Garland Independent School District, Garland, Dallas, Richardson, TX

Avance, B (2006-2008, Jan-June), PLATO Knowledge Transfer Team trainings, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX

Avance, B (2006- 2008, Aug-Dec), PLATO Knowledge Transfer Team trainings, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX

Avance, B (2005, April), Garland Independent School District PLATO Knowledge Transfer Team Presentation at Association Supervision and Curriculum Development 2005 Annual Convention in Orlando, FL

Avance, B (2004), PLATO Behavior Adjustment teachers’ training, Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX

Grants/Honors

Graduated magna cum laude, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 2009

Avance, B (2009, Fall), Garland Independent school District BEST Foundation Grant $400

Avance, B, (2007, Spring), Garland Independent School District BEST Foundation Grant $1000

Graduated cum laude, Harding University, Searcy, AR, 1976

Professional Affiliations/Committee Member

Garland Kiwanis 2011-2012

National Association of Professional Women, 2009-2012

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2000-2012

Texas Area Vocational Adjustment Coordinators (TAVAC), 2001-2012

Dallas Area Vocational Adjustment Coordinators (DAVAC), 2001-2012

Garland Independent School District Special Education Business Advisory Council Member, 2001-2012

Association of Texas Professional Educators 1998-2011

Garland Independent School District Special Education Business Advisory Council, 2001-2010, treasurer,

Parent Teacher Association, Dallas Christian School, 1985-2008

State Developed Alternative Assessment II; Math Instructional Levels 6-8 Item Data Review Committee Member, Austin, TX, July 27-29, 2004

Parent Teacher Association, South Garland High School, 1997-2004

MATH TAAS TASKFORCE, South Garland High School, 1998-2000

South Garland High School Campus Improvement Team Member, 2000-2004

KAPPA DELTA PI, 1975-1979

I will be posting the questions and answers from my interview with my district superintendent on February 1, 2012 once he approves my write up of the details. I do not feel that it is ethical to post an interview reflection or the questions/answers without telling him I am suppose to do this for my week 2 assignment and giving him a chance to approve it. 2-10-12 After talking to Dr Lu, I will not be posting the questions and answers here. Sorry for the confusion.