Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Unpacking The ISLLC Standards The Key to Effective School Leadership Chapter 1

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-2 The School Functions As A Social System

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-3

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-4 Standards Informing School Leadership

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-5 Standard 1 An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-6 As a school leader, how do you develop and facilitate the implementation of a shared vision?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-7 Functions of Standard 1

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-8  Collaboratively develop and implement a shared vision and mission  Collect and use data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness, and promote organizational learning

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-9  Create and implement plans to achieve goals  Promote continuous and sustainable improvement  Monitor and evaluate progress and revise plans

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Standard 2 An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved As a school leader, what processes do you use to develop an effective teaching and learning environment?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Functions of Standard 2

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Nurture and sustain a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations  Create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curriculum program  Create a personalized and motivating learning environment for students

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Supervise instruction  Develop assessment and accountability systems to monitor student progress  Develop the instructional and leadership capacity of staff

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Maximize time on quality instruction  Promote the use of the most effective appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning  Monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Standard 3 An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved As a school leader, what practices, processes, and procedures do you use to create an efficient and effective learning environment?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Functions of Standard 3

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Monitor and evaluate the management and operational systems  Obtain, allocate, align, and efficiently utilize human, fiscal, and technological resources  Promote and protect the welfare and safety of students and staff

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Develop the capacity for distributed leadership  Ensure that teacher and organizational time is focused to support quality instruction and student learning

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Standard 4 An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved As a school leader, how do you support the collegial growth of yourself, teachers, and other administrators?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Functions of Standard 4

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Collect and analyze data and information pertinent to the educational environment  Promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the community’s diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Build and sustain positive relationships with families and caregivers  Build and sustain productive relationships with community partners

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Standard 5 An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

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Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Professional Integrity and Fairness As a school leader, what processes do you use to encourage individuals in the organization to act in an ethical manner and practice the principles of fair process?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Functions of Standard 5

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Ensure a system of accountability for every student’s academic and social success  Model principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior  Safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Consider and evaluate the potential moral and legal consequences of decision making  Promote social justice and ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Standard 6 An education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Political Social Economic Legal Cultural Context

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved The Major Question As a school leader, how do you maintain an open dialogue with all stakeholders, affording yourself an opportunity to benefit from a variety of ideas, values, and cultures?

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Functions of Standard 6

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved  Advocate for children, families, and caregivers  Act to influence local, district, state, and national decisions affecting student learning  Assess, analyze, and anticipate emerging trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership strategies

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Six Standards and Thirty-one Functions Informing Effective School Leadership

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved Transforming Standards Into Practice Leadership Decision Making Communication Conflict Management Change

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards, 4e Green © 2013, 2009, 2005, 2001 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved References Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC, 2008