Principal Training - Standard 1 Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

Standard 1

A.

Teachers lead in their classrooms
- Take responsibility for all students' learning
- Communicate vision to students
- Use data to organize, plan and set goals
- Use a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress
- Establish a safe and orderly environment
- Empower Students

B.

Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school
- Work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community
- Analyze data
- Develop goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
- Assist in determining school budget and professional development
- Participate in the hiring process
- Collaborate with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness

C.

Teachers lead the teaching profession
- Strive to improve the profession
- Contribute to the establishment of positive working conditions
- Participate in decision making structures
- Promote professional growth

D.

Teachers advocate for schools and students
- Advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
- Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve education

E.

Teacher demonstrate high ethical standards
- Demonstrate ethical principles
- Uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct.

Standard 1 Activity