Leadership Innovations presents…

Thailand Program for

School Leaders

Tier II in Thailand &International Leadership

Tier II in Thailand

A collaborative international learning opportunity for California & U.S. school administrators to ‘learn, lead and demonstrate competence’ in Thai schools.

Goals of the Thailand Program• Demonstrate professional competence in a unique

educational environment

• Practice administrative behaviors & activities including communication, presentation, coaching, analysis, and collaboration

• Create professional networks to enhance ongoing professional development

• Enhance leadership capacity in America’s diverse schools

• Gain knowledge and understanding of cultural & educational dynamics in our global society

• Enhance communications with local Asian communities

• ‘Internationalize’ leadership skills

Location

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is the 2nd largest city in Thailand. Considered the country’s northern capitol,

Chiang Mai is commonly referred to as ‘the Rose of the North’. The local geography

includes some of the most picturesque scenery in all of Thailand, and includes fascinating ‘hilltribes’ with indigenous lifestyles that have been preserved for centuries. Chiang Mai’s population is over 160,000 people.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Participants

California Administrators Thailand-Summer 2006

Linda BabcockMarcia EncinasAlicia HernandezMisha KarigacaNancy KawataMichael KellisonGlenda LopezKathleen McNamaraAnn MortonLucy SalernoJoni SiegelDavid SilverTracy SmithRobin SpindlerLoretta Whitson

California Administrators Thailand-Summer 2005

Omar Ezzeldine

Anthony Jackson

Elaine Liu-Grondin

Shelly Mason

Anna Mattos-Massey

Scott Prell

Debra Quan

Chuck Seligman

California Administrators Thailand-Summer 2004

Sunny Franklin

Karen Gerhard

Martin Griffin

Patsy Janda

Nancy Kozma

Diane Lappi

Karen Larsen

Grace Lategola

Jackie Littrell

Judy Magee

Jamie Marantz

Batia Swed

WHY Tier II in Thailand?Candidates’ Comments

• Ability to complete Tier II over the summer (vs. 1-2 years)

• Job responsibilities & time constraints conflict with attendance in courses during the school year

• Step ‘far’ away from the job/office; & concentrate on Tier II

• Network with administrators from other districts & Thailand

• Learn, visit & hands-on experience the Thai education system/schools; comparative study of education in Thailand

• Expand cultural awareness & understanding

• Appeals to ‘adventurous’ leaders

• Cost competitive with other Tier II programs (1-2 yrs); plus tax deductible!

Participating Thai Schools

Partners in Chiang Mai

• Chiang Mai University (CMU)

• Montfort College/Academy - Private

• U. S. Consul General

• CMU Demonstration School

• Wattanothapayap School – Public

• International Center- Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University is northern Thailand’s oldest, largest and most renowned higher

education institution. Founded in 1964, the university contains 106 different departments offering 85 undergraduate and 122 graduate

programs. Over 22,000 students attend Chiang Mai University.

Chiang Mai University

Montfort School: K-12Private School

Montfort College/School is a k-12 private Catholic educational institution founded in

1932. The school enrolls over 5000 students on two campuses, and employs over 200 teachers. Ten percent of the

teachers are from other countries, while 90% of the teachers at Montfort are Thai.

The current Prime Minister of Thailand is a graduate of the Montfort School.

Montfort School: K-12Private School

U. S Consul General Chiang Mai, Thailand

The US Consulate General in Chiang Mai is the sole US consular presence outside Bangkok. The original

Consulate was established in Chiang Mai in 1950 and was upgraded to a Consulate General in 1986. In addition to

Department of State employees, staff from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Air Force's

Technical Application Center are stationed in Chiang Mai associated with the Consulate; the Centers for Disease

Control operates a field station in Chiang Rai. Approximately a dozen Peace Corps Volunteers work in

northern Thailand, primarily in projects concerning education.

U. S. Consul General

CMU Demonstration School

The Demonstration School at Chiang Mai University serves 1400 students. Founded in

1968, the school includes students 11-18 years of age in middle through secondary

grades. Class size is 40-45 students. Thirty percent of the students live on campus. The Demonstration School prepares 20 student

teachers per semester.

Demonstration SchoolChiang Mai University

Wattanothaipayap SchoolGovernment [Public] School

Wattanothaipayap School is a government (public) secondary school, enrolling middle and senior

high school students. Founded in 1907, the Wattanothaipayap School was named by the

King’s grandmother, and translates as ‘Rising Sun’. The school enrolls over 2000 students, and

employs 122 teachers in 53 classes. In 2003, Wattanothaipayap School it received Thailand’s

award as best school in the region.

Wattanothaipayup SchoolGovernment [Public] School

International Center

Professional Activities

Demonstration of CompetenceSample of Formal Measures

• Candidate Self-Assessment (based on CAPSELs)

• Assessment by Superiors & other Administrators

• Senior Leader Interview – in Thailand

• Exemplars of Candidate Competence on Leadership Standards

• Videotape of Worksite, Job & Activities

• PowerPoint Presentation in area of Expertise- delivered to Thai audience of teachers/administrators/professors

• Thai Activity by Leader related to Professional Standards

• Manuscript on Leader’s area of focus for Publication

• Reflection Essay

Demonstration of CompetenceACTIVE ‘In-Thailand’ Measures

• Formal PowerPoint presentations to Thai teachers and administrators; university students & faculty– Montfort School (k-12)– International Leadership Center– Prince Royal College

• Meetings & small group discussions with Thai teachers in Chiang Mai University course(s)

• School visitations, observations and discussion/analysis• Collaborative dialogs with Thai teachers, administrators, university

professors & others• Thai teacher lesson observations in classroom & post conferencing• Numerous additional PROFESSIONAL activities initiated by

candidates specific to their areas of interest, grade level and professional responsibilities

PowerPoint Presentations by Candidates

[Teachers Staff Development Day at Montfort School & Associate Dean’s Special Education Class (CMU) ]

Professional Exchange with Other Educators

Professional Exchange with Other Educators

Working in Thai K-12 Classrooms

Observing Teacher Lessons & Post Conferencing

Visiting Thai Schools & Classrooms

Alumni Picture Gallery

LINDA BABCOCK [2006]Senior Coordinator/Assistant Principal

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Court & Community Schools

MARCIA ENCINAS [2006]Coordinator- Math, Science & Textbooks

Newport Mesa Unified School District

OMAR EZZELDINE [2005]Assistant Principal (High School)

Tustin USD

SUNNY FRANKLIN [2004] Asst. Principal (Elementary School)

Los Angeles USD

KAREN GERHARD [2004]Asst. Principal (Middle School)

Capistrano USD

MARTIN GRIFFIN [2004] Principal (High School)Escondido Union HSD

ALICIA HERNANDEZ [2006]Assistant Principal

Chaffey Joint Union HSD

ANTHONY JACKSON [2005]Co-Director/Chief Student Advocate

Culture & Language Academy of Success Charter School

PATSY JANDA [2004]Assistant Principal (High School)

Irvine USD

MISHA KARIGACA [2006]Principal, Westlake Middle School

Oakland USD

NANCY KAWATA [2006]Principal, Travis Elementary School

Travis Unified School District

MICHAEL KELLISON [2006]Principal, Brookside Elementary School

Ross Valley School District

NANCY KOZMA [2004]Coordinator-Readiness/PreSchool

Fullerton USD

DIANE LAPPI [2004]Executive Director- Compliance

Capistrano USD

KAREN LARSEN [2004]Coordinator-Readiness/PreSchool

Fullerton USD

GRACE LATEGOLA [2004]Director- Categorical Programs & Grants

Grossmont Union HSD

JACKIE LITTRELL [2004]Principal (Middle School)

Azusa USD

ELAINE LIU-GRONDIN [2005]Human Resources/Public Relations Coordinator

PikWest

GLENDA LOPEZ [2006]Coordinator

San Bernardino Adult School

JUDY MAGEE [2004]Vice Principal (High School)

Benicia USD

JAMIE MARANTZ [2004]Principal (Middle School)

Oakland USD

SHELLY MASON [2005]Principal

El Tejon Unified School District

ANNA MATTOS-MASSEY [2005]Coordinator of Special Education

Fairfield Suisun Unified School District

M. KATHLEEN MCNAMARA [2006]Program Specialist/Coor. of Transition Services

Fresno Unified School District

ANNE MORTON [2006]Director of Special Education

Los Gatos-Saratoga School District

SCOTT PRELL [2005]Coordinator, Student Assistance Program

Riverside County Office of Education

DEBRA QUAN [2005]Director, Human Resources

San Rafael City Schools

LUCY SALERNO [2006]Principal, Center Elem. School of the Arts

Travis Unified School District

CHUCK SELIGMAN [2005]Assistant Principal

Enterprise Elementary School District

JONI SIEGEL [2006]Assistant Principal/Discipline, Ontario High Sch.

Chaffey Joint Union High School District

DAVID SILVER [2006]Principal, Think College Now School

Oakland Unified School District

TRACY SMITH [2006]Principal, Venetia Valley School K-8

San Rafael City School District

ROBIN SPINDLER [2006]Director of Student Services & Special Education

Berryessa Union School District

BATIA SWED [2004]Special Education Coordinator,

Orange USD

LORETTA WHITSON [2006]Commissioner, CA Commission on Teacher Credential (CCTC)

Director of Student Support Services, Monrovia USD

Amporn, Apple and O

DR. LINDA OROZCOFounder & Program Director

Tier II in Thailand & International Leadership

Experiencing Thailand

Experiencing Thailand

KAREN TRIBES

Hilltribe- Big Ears Karen Tribe- CSUF ‘Karen’

Thank You – “Kop-kun, Ka”,