INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP School executives will set high standards for the professional practice of 21st century instruction and assessment that result in a no-nonsense, accountable environment. The school executive must be knowledgeable of best instructional and school practices and must use this knowledge to cause the creation of collaborative structures within the school for the design of highly engaging schoolwork for students, the on-going peer review of this work and the sharing of this work throughout the professional community.
Standard Two: Instructional Leadership
Element IIa. Focus on Learning and Teaching, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: The principal/assistant principal leads
the discussion about standards for curriculum, instruction and assessment based on research and best practices in order to
establish and achieve high expectations for students.
the discussion about standards for curriculum, instruction and assessment based on research and best practices in order to
establish and achieve high expectations for students.
A. Focus on Learning, Teaching, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
The 21st Century School Leader has evolved to become more than a building manager. The principal has become the community face of education, a lead instructor. As a school leader, I realize the importance of knowing how to take the curriculum standards and convey their importance to all stakeholders in the community, utilizing data to drive instruction...
The 21st Century School Leader has evolved to become more than a building manager. The principal has become the community face of education, a lead instructor. As a school leader, I realize the importance of knowing how to take the curriculum standards and convey their importance to all stakeholders in the community, utilizing data to drive instruction...
I created this formative online observation instrument for LVS administration's use in teacher assessment.
Element IIb. Focus on Instructional Time: The principal/assistant principal creates processes and schedules which protect
teachers from disruption of instructional or preparation time.
teachers from disruption of instructional or preparation time.
I initiated a weekly IGNITE (10-minute meeting) where issues are briefly discussed, and I provide encouragement to the staff.