Self-Assessment and Reflection Continuum

I.1

The effective 21st century school leader will guide, monitor and supervise effective curriculum integration and innovative application of instruction and assessment through teaching, learning, and leading

(ISLLC 2B, 2D, 2E)
(NETS-A: 2A)

i.1a

Provide conceptual guidance for teachers regarding effective classroom practice

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Support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students’ diverse learning needs

Ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessment are aligned to maximize student learning

Ensure that knowledge of teaching and learning serves as the foundation for the school’s professional learning community

Improve classroom teaching by setting clear expectations

Improve classroom teaching by observing, coaching, and evaluating faculty and staff

i.1b

Assist in aligning instruction with the following internal and external factors: DoDEA CSP, school level CSI, AdvancED Standards, CCSS (Common Core State Standards)

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Examine student data and make sense of it

Use data to move beyond problem identification to problem solving

Use data to monitor the outcomes of school improvement plans to increase student learning

Review formative assessments of student progress at regular intervals throughout the year

Gather additional data to better understand causes related to problems in question

Ensure that all students have access to challenging curricula and differentiated learning opportunities

Promote and encourage innovative and creative teacher practice

Foster deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment to improve student learning

Ensure assessments are reliable and valid

Monitor and track data use

Monitor and track the use of formative assessments of student progress at regular intervals throughout the year

I.2

The effective 21st century school leader will model digital tools to support teaching, learning, and leading

(ISLLC 2H)
(NETS-A 2B, 4A)

i.2a

Model and promote the frequent and effective use of technology for learning

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Provide students with access to a variety of 21st century instructional tools, including technology to solve problems

Track the frequent and effective use of technology for learning

Model and provide support to ensure the use of digital age tools to enrich the instructional learning for all students

Reflect on current practices and interventions to determine opportunities to increase student engagement with digital tools

Model and advance frequent and effective use of technology for learning

i.2b

Understand and promote the “Essential Conditions”  (NETS-A)

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Identify opportunities for technology-rich enhancements to increase student engagement

Articulate the value of the NETS-A as a vehicle for a shift in teaching, leading, and advocating

Utilize the "Essential Conditions" to evaluate classroom or school readiness for implementation of the 21st Century Skills from a digital perspective

I.3

The effective 21st century school leader will provide deliberate, purposeful, and collaborative opportunities for professional learning in an environment  where risk taking is valued

(ISLLC 2F, 2I)
(NETS: 3D)

i.3a

Systematically engage staff in implementation of research based strategies for curriculum, instruction, and assessment

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Conduct needs assessment for professional development

Identify strategies for building a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff

Empower staff to lead professional development to accomplish substantial outcomes

Understand the importance of building a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff

i.3b

Continually expose the staff to cutting edge ideas and the effective use of current research

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Use data to make decisions about professional development plans

Monitor and track the use of data to make decisions about professional development plan

Lead purposeful professional development to maximize student achievement

i.3c

Provide authentic, job embedded professional learning opportunities

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Increase teacher engagement in the learning process

Mentor and support the development of all faculty and staff

Develop staff, while appropriately sharing leadership, and building strong school communities

Organize targeted opportunities for teachers to learn how to teach their subjects well

I.4

The effective 21st century school leader will establish a student-centered learning environment promoting interaction and a sense of community

(ISLLC 2A, 2C, 2H)
(NETS-A: 2B, 5A)

i.4a

Create a school-wide learning environment that support the teaching and learning of 21st century skill outcomes (WAGNER’s Seven Survival Skills)

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Set clear expectations which foster active, participatory learning

Use data in conversations with parents about student performance and programming

Inspire teachers to use rigorous, student-centered  innovative research-based classroom practices

i.4b

Provide access to a robust and reliable flexible learning environment within the school and community while maximizing real-world learning opportunities

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Promote opportunities to develop innovative thinking

Create and communicate a purpose focused on the elements of curriculum, instruction and assessment that make higher achievement possible

Create flexible and reliable learning environment

i.4c

Design environments that extend opportunities to develop innovative thinking, life and career skills, and prepare students for jobs of the future

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Ensure learning environments support student –centered learning

Monitor and track the use of data in conversations with parents about student performance and programming

Design an environment that extends opportunities for innovative thinking