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Application Directions for Applicants to The Ritchie Program for School Leaders An Innovative Partnership between the University of Denver and Denver Public Schools APPLICATION DEADLINE: The documents listed below and must be completed and Received no later than 3pm December 15, 2011 to be considered for admission Contacts: Susan Korach, skorach@du.edu or 303-871-2212 Maureen Sanders at Maureen_sanders@dpsk12.org SCHOLARSHIP: ALL candidates who are accepted into the program will be eligible for a scholarship from the Urban Principal Leadership Program that will cover a percentage of the tuition cost. Applications received by DPS after 3 pm December 15 th will NOT be considered for admission. STEP I: MAIL or drop off the following documents IN ONE ENVELOPE directly to DPS (900 Grant St. Room 711, Denver, CO 80203, Attn: Maureen Sanders). These documents must be received at DPS no later than 3pm December 15, 2011. DOCMENTATION OF ELIGIBILITY (page 3) RESUME: Submit a current resume. Include professional certificates, educational degrees and professional experiences as well as all relevant awards, publications, presentations or other achievements. NOMINATIONS: Each applicant must arrange for the submission of three completed nomination forms (pages 4-9). One form MUST be from an administrator in DPS who is your direct supervisor, and all nominators need to be able to attest to your potential for school leadership. It is the applicants responsibility to retrieve all forms from the evaluators in a sealed envelope with the nominator s signature across the seal. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE: Submit a copy of your current professional educator s license(s). The completion of three or more years of successful experience working with students as a licensed professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in CO or another state is required to be recommended for a Provisional Principal License. PERSONAL ESSAY: In a maximum of two pages, please respond to this question: Why do you desire to be an educational leader and change agent in Denver Public Schools, and how will your leadership make a difference? The personal essay will be evaluated during the selection process using the following criteria: Ability to clearly articulate your values and personal attributes that will support your work as an educational leader and change agent for Denver Public Schools. Ability to clearly articulate your experiences and skills that will contribute to your capacity learn and develop the leadership qualities needed to lead and/or turnaround schools to high performance. FERPA FORM: Complete the attached form and submit it with your DPS application packet. (page 10) 1

APPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST Submit directly to DPS IN ONE ENVELOPE to 900 Grant St. Room 711, Denver, CO 80203 Attn: Maureen Sanders no later than 3pm, December 15 th, 2011 Current resume Three completed nomination forms in sealed envelopes with nominator s signature on the seal Copy of professional educator s license(s) Personal Essay (two-page maximum) Documentation of Eligibility and Informed Consent Form FERPA form Applications received by DPS after 3:00 pm, December 15 th will NOT be considered for admission. Application Process Complete and submit the application materials to DPS before the December 15 th, 2011 deadline All applications will be reviewed by a team of DU faculty and DPS leaders Select applicants will be notified in January 2012 and invited to participate in an interactive screening process Following the interactive screening process, selected candidates will receive an email with instructions and deadline for submitting a University of Denver online application and $60 application fee. Even though you will not be submitting a DU online application for several weeks, you will want to request your transcripts as soon as possible, following these guidelines: One official transcript from every college and/or university you are attending or have attended even if coursework from multiple schools is summarized on one. These transcripts must be in sealed envelopes, signed across the back by the registrar, and mailed directly to the University of Denver Office of Graduate Admissions, 2199 S. University Blvd., Room 5, Denver, CO 80208. (If you have previously attended DU, be sure to indicate this fact on your online application so that the Graduate Admissions Office can request the DU ones on your behalf.) 2

DOCUMENTATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE RITCHIE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL LEADERS State the position you currently hold in DPS and positions you have applied for or intend to apply for in DPS that make you eligible for the Ritchie Program for School Leaders. School Name Position Address City State Zip Code Have you ever been non-renewed as an educator at a school? yes no List all of your current professional licenses Professional Licenses NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RITCHIE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: This is a highly selective program. Top candidates will be interviewed in January before acceptance into the program. Decisions regarding admission of applicants will be made soon after the application and interview process is complete. All applicants will be screened by representatives from Denver Public Schools and the University of Denver. All applicants will be notified in writing of their status. Please sign your consent to participate in this screening process. Signature Date 3

PROFESSIONAL NOMINATION FORM (Candidate's Name) is applying to the Ritchie Program for School Leaders. Please complete the following nomination form for the candidate. Should you have any questions, please call Dr. Susan Korach at 303-871-2212 or email her at skorach@du.edu or email Maureen Sanders at Maureen_Sanders@dpsk12.org NOMINATOR: This document must be returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal no later than December 1, 2011 Your Name (please print): (Date) Your Title: Building: School District: Daytime Phone: Please indicate in what capacity you have worked with this candidate. As: [ ] School Principal [ ] Supervisor [ ] Other (please specify): How many years have you worked with this candidate? In comparison to other educators with whom you have worked, please rate this candidate on each of the following qualities and provide specific evidence of the attribute where spaces are provided: Cultural and Equity Leadership Bottom 50% Mid 50% Top 25% Top 5% 1. Motivation, Energy, and Ambition [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Evidence: 2. Knowledge of Effective Teaching and Learning [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Evidence: Human Resource Leadership 3. Ability to Collaborate and Work on Teams [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Evidence: 4. Communication Skills (speaking, listening, giving and [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] taking feedback) Evidence:

Cultural and Equity Leadership Bottom 50% mid 50% Top 25% Top 5% Not Observed 5. Creativity and Innovation [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 6. Willingness to Evaluate Self [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 7. Respects Diversity and Promotes Equity [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 8. Ability to engage all children in quality educational experiences [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 9. Ability to use data to drive instructional decisions [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 10. Ability to differentiate instruction for linguistically diverse students and special populations [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Human Resource Management 11. Proactive [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 12. Ability to Hold Students and Colleagues Accountable [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 13. Ability to Build & Maintain Healthy Interpersonal Relationships [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Strategic Leadership 14. Ability to Learn from Constructive Feedback [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 15. Ability to Listen and Give Meaningful Feedback [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 16. Critical Thinking and Problem Analysis Skills [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 17. Ability to Effectively Resolve Conflict [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 18. Ability to Effectively Manage Work and Environment [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 19. Ability to Manage Fiscal Resources [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] External Development Leadership 20. Integrity and Professionalism [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 21. Ability to Work Effectively with Families [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 22. Advocate for Students and Families [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] The Ritchie Program for School Leaders seeks to develop relentless, courageous, collaborative and effective instructional leaders who are knowledgeable, highly skilled and committed to building learning communities designed to accelerate the achievement and success of each and every student. Ritchie leaders are learners who are adept at building capacity in others. Please feel free to add any additional comments about this candidate s fit for the Ritchie Program for School Leaders:

The Ritchie-Denver Public Schools Principal Preparation Program RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT RECORD INFORMATION (FERPA) In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended), the University of Denver does not release students educational record information without the written consent of the student, except to certain categories of persons or organizations specifically exempt by the law. The Ritchie DPS Principal Preparation Program is jointly administered by the University of Denver and Denver Public Schools. Officials from these organizations are involved in all phases of The Ritchie DPS Principal Preparation Program and in this capacity require access to educational records for students in this program. This release must be submitted with applications to The Ritchie DPS Program and must remain in effect for the duration of the student s participation in the program. I authorize the University of Denver to release the educational records specified below. Name of Recipient: Record(s) to Release Duration/Frequency to Release: Purpose of Release: Officials of The Ritchie Denver Public Schools Principal Preparation Program & Community Members Application and other application materials, admissions file, grades, courses taken, academic progress, advising information, financial or financial aid information, probation, suspension or dismissal status. During the application and admission process and for the duration of my enrollment at the University of Denver. To permit the partners involved in The Ritchie DPS Principal Preparation Program in the Morgridge College of Education to evaluate me as a candidate for the Program, and then track my academic progress through the program. *Student Name: Student Number: *Social Security Number: *Mailing Address: *City, State, Zip Code: *Signature: *Date: *Required information this form cannot be processed if required information is missing. Please upload this form to your University of Denver application. Your typed name will constitute a signature for uploaded forms. Questions about this policy and procedure may be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 303.871.3897. Office Use Only: Action taken By: Date: Office of the Registrar University Hall 2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208 303.871.4095 Fax 303.871.4300 registrar@du.edu