Leadership In Action

•  Uses data for evaluating practices and enhancing student outcomes
• Implements SMART goals for achievement with stakeholder collaboration
• Models leadership behaviors consistent with division mission, vision, and goals

Ex. Collaboration with parents and students to formulate SMART goals at Fall Conferences, monitor progress, and report on successes.

•  Designs tailored professional development for staff and protégés
• Utilizes data for constructive feedback to students, parents, and teams
•  Sets high expectations and monitors goal progress
•  Fosters reflective practice to enhance teaching and learning

Ex. As team leader and mentor, understand individual and collective strengths, establish SMART goals, build collaborative capacity in our work to improve student achievement and outcomes.

•  Implements district policies for facility use
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Maintains transparent data and communication systems.

Ex. Maintenance of student data, transparent communication with parents, supervisors, and colleagues through weekly updates, team agendas, and parent newsletters.

•   Creates a safe learning environment that encourages the expression of beliefs and values
•  Inspires teams to take calculated risks to enhance student engagement and achievement
• Promotes productive, caring, and trusting relationships among colleagues and families

Ex.  Establishing an inclusive learning environment that welcomes parent involvement.  Free exchange of ideas and resources with team in the advancement of student learning.

•  Models ethical behavior in both professional and personal realms
• Prioritizes confidentiality for students, families, and colleagues
• Cultivates an inclusive classroom community

Ex. Fosters an environment of trust among stakeholders in the promotion of student learning and success.

•  Supports both student and adult learning
• Involves families in educational decisions
• Employs effective communication and collaboration strategies to foster positive partnerships with families and the community

Ex.  Collaborates with parents by establishing partnership at the beginning of the year and nurturing that relationship to meet the goals set forth for each individual student.

•  Utilizes multiple data sources to inform instructional decisions
• Implements a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with effective teaching methods
• Demonstrates cultural competence in all educational practices.

Ex.  Instruction is informed by formative and summative assessment data in conjunction with classroom observations, performance, and established goals.