CPS Principalship Opportunities
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Useful Downloads
CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors
Preparing for the Principalship Development Guide
CPS Principal Success Factors Self-Assessment
CPS Principal Success Factors Professional Growth Plan Template
CPS Principal Eligibility Policy
Becoming Part of the CPS Principal Candidate Pool
In most cases at CPS, Local School Councils select principal candidates from the CPS Principal Candidate Pool. Aspiring principals must pass the CPS Principal Eligibility Process in order to become part of the Principal Candidate Pool.
CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors
The CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors describe the knowledge, skills and abilities required for success in the principal role. These are the minimum qualifications that principal candidates must demonstrate in order to be granted admission to Principal Candidate Pool and be offered a contract or appointment. The CPS Principal Competencies and Success Factors reflect available research about principal effectiveness, best practices and were developed with current and former CPS principals and leaders. The CPS Principal Eligibility Process is designed to measure the applicant’s ability to demonstrate each of the twelve Success Factors. Click here to download detailed information about each of the CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors.
CPS Eligibility Process
The process by which current and aspiring principals demonstrate evidence of the CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors is called the CPS Principal Eligibility Process. The process is administered several times during the year.
The process consists of 4 steps. Click on each step below for more information on that particular step and how to get ready.
Upcoming Information Sessions & Workshops
Information Session
The information session provides a standard 60 minute overview of the eligibility process, covering the logistics of the process and some tips related to preparing for and going through the assessments. This session provides a high level overview and is conducted as a presentation that includes time for attendee Q&A.
Eligibility Workshop
This is an interactive working session. It will provide an overview of the eligibility process but will focus mainly on individual and small group exercises designed to help applicants prepare for the eligibility assessments. Attendees should come prepared to talk about their own leadership experiences and participate in small group discussions. Eligibility workshops run for approximately 90 minutes, but may be a bit longer, depending on the size of the group.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - Information Session
Elizabeth Training Center, 2nd Floor
320 N Elizabeth Street 60607
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 – Workshop
TAMS, Charter Room, 2nd Floor
501 West 35th Street 60609
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Monday, February 27, 2012 – Workshop
TAMS, Chicago Room, 1st Floor
501 West 35th Street 60609
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Please RSVP if you plan to attend these sessions.
The Application for Principal Eligibility must be emailed to oppd@cps.k12.il.us on or before the application deadline date. The Application will only be accepted via email. January 9, 2012
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Useful Downloads:
Overview of the CPS Principal Eligibility Process. This document provides an overview of the eligibility policy, process and answers to some frequently asked questions.
CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors. This document provides a detailed definition of each Competency and Success Factor.
Preparing for the Principalship Development Guide. This individual development guide offers a detailed overview of the CPS Principal Competencies & Success Factors, information about the Eligibility Process, information to help individuals reflect on their own experiences, and ideas for further development.
CPS Principal Success Factors Self-Assessment. This document helps candidates determine where they are strong, and where they may need additional development.
CPS Principal Success Factors Professional Growth Plan Template. Candidates can use this document to plan where they need additional development and experience.