Standard 2: Leadership
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students occurs within learning communities committed to continuous improvement, collective responsibility, and goal alignment.
Learn more about the
Leadership Standard
Watch a Video!
Mike Ford, superintendent of
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in Clifton Springs, N.Y.,
talks about the importance of the
Leadership Standard
and the roles that school and district leaders play.
Mike Ford, superintendent of
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in Clifton Springs, N.Y.,
talks about the importance of the
Leadership Standard
and the roles that school and district leaders play.
Reference
Learning Forward. (2011, August 26). Leadership Standard [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZyzLQxMW0U&list=PL9F72B00709231B1D
Learning Forward. (2011, August 26). Leadership Standard [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZyzLQxMW0U&list=PL9F72B00709231B1D
Core Elements of this Standard-Leaders throughout the pre-K-12 education community recognize effective professional learning as a key strategy for supporting significant school and school system improvements to increase results for all students.
-Whether they lead from classrooms, schools, school systems, technical assistance agencies, professional associations, universities, or public agencies, leaders
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Tools for UnderstandingElaboration of the Standard: Learning Forward, our parent organization, has taken the time to elaborate or expand this standard on their website. Each core element is explained in detail. To access this, click on this link:
http://learningforward.org/standards /leadership#.Ugp2eBbvzjA Innovation Configuration (IC) Maps describe in behavioral terms what each standard looks like in practice. These tools facilitate and accelerate implementation of each standard by identifying what actions key education stakeholders take in support of each standard. The IC Maps are available for purchase through the Learning Forward Bookstore at http://www.learningforward.org /standards/innovation-configurations |
The Leadership Standard in Practice!
Click on the videos below to hear from some
"thought leaders."
Thank you to Learning Forward, our parent organization
for providing these helpful and informative videos.
"thought leaders."
Thank you to Learning Forward, our parent organization
for providing these helpful and informative videos.
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Drew Dudley discusses everyday leadership. How many people are completely comfortable with calling themselves a "leader?" Have we made "leadership" into something bigger than what is really is? Can everyone be a "leader?" Watch the video below.
Reference
MacLauchlan, Anson. (2012, February 12). Everyday Leadership Can be Achieved by You [Video file]] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZXC59EI7Zo Research shows that the principal in a school building is the second largest factor in determining student achievement after the teacher. So, how do effective principals make time for effective instructional leadership? Find out by watching the video below.
Reference
Learning Forward. (2012, December 11). Sam I Am: Making Time for Effective Instructional Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjSFJJg5CQY In the video below, Teri Talan, Ed.D., Director of Research and Public Policy at National Louis University's McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, describes how distributed leadership can be an effective management style in educational settings.
Reference
Nlumarking. (2012, Feb. 23). Distributed Leadership in Education [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj3XYrvjkZ8 |
This video involves various educational leaders talking about the importance of principal leadership and how we don't have great schools without great principals. Listen to Dr. Beverly L. Hall begin this video, by clicking on the video below.
Reference
Learning Forward. (2012, December 11. Leadership Matters: A Call to Action [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82LCgX6x2E The McWhirter 2nd grade learning team participates in the cycle of continuous improvement in order to maximize their students' learning. Watch the video below.
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Learning Forward. (2012, April 11). McWhirter Elementary Professional Development Laboratory School [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ZdBuLoy5A Do you ever wonder how we can produce better teachers and students? Watch the video below to find out how University of Auckland researcher, Professor Viviane Robinson, is investigating the impact of educational leadership on student achievement and well-being. By examining leadership practices and developing the capabilities needed to confidently engage in them, she hopes to build effective interventions to improve school leadership and create better schools with better student outcomes.
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Researchworkswonders. (2010, July 6). Does Leadership Affect Education? [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VA7V46ZwLw |
Web Resources, Associations,
and Organizations
to support the Leadership Standard
Learning Forward PA has developed a list of web resources, associations and organization related to this standard. We realize that as each educator accesses a website, association and/or an organization for a particular purpose, the usefulness of that resource for that educator may vary. As a result, we are not able to take responsibility for the quality of the experience for something we have not developed. Nevertheless, we hope you find our suggestions helpful, informative and useful! Enjoy!
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Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director of Learning Forward,
Blogs about The 7 Responsibilities of Teacher Leaders Do you want to know about the responsibilities teacher leaders assume? Read this blog posted on Education Week's PD Watch! Join in the conversation! Click here to access the post.
20 Education Administrator Blogs You Should Start Following Right Now
There are dozens of terrific blogs run by education administrators that you should start following right now. This site has listed them for you! This list is via the Edublogs awards. http://www.edudemic.com/2011/12/ admin-blogs/ Connected Principals
http://connectedprincipals.com/ A great blog to start at is the Connected Principals site, where a ton of school- and division-based administrators share some of their best work within their schools. This blog is the shared thoughts of school administrators that want to share best practices in education. All of the authors have different experiences in education but all have the same goal; what is best for students. |
21st-Century PLNs for School Leaders
George Couros suggests three ways (as opposed to the typical round number of 10) that you can focus on your own professional development over the summer. Less is oftentimes more in the digital world as we move from simply being "literate" to "fluent" in this language. http://www.edutopia.org/blog/21st-century-PLNs-school-leaders-george-couros 
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Associations and Organizations for Educational Leaders
Follow these hyperlinks to various public and private educational websites for educational leaders
Follow these hyperlinks to various public and private educational websites for educational leaders
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American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
AASA is the professional organization for over 16,500 educational leaders across North America. Its primary responsibilities include improving the condition of children and youth, preparing schools and school systems for the 21st century, connecting schools and communities, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of school leaders. |
American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
AASPA represents school personnel professionals, including personnel/human resource administrators, personnel support staff, superintendents, principals, and graduate students interested in this field. It provides resources, professional development activities, and networking opportunities. |
Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
CoSN is the national voice for advocating access to the emerging National Information Infrastructure in schools. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The International Society for Technology in Education is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the improvement of education through computer-based technology. |
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National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is a nonprofit, private association with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that represents state and territorial boards of education. Their principal objectives include strengthening state leadership in educational policymaking; promoting excellence in the education of all students; advocating equality of access to educational opportunity; and assuring continued citizen support for public education. 
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National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
The association offers professional development training programs, regional and national conferences, and a broad range of regular periodicals, including the award-winning PRINCIPAL magazine, with reports on the latest research along with practical advice from administrators. NAESP also offers comprehensive legal assistance, salary and contract review, and services for students, including the American Student Council Association. |
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
The NASSP serves all leaders in middle school and high school education. This web site contains education news and information for parents, principals and aspiring principals, and also serves as the web site for NASSP supported student activities including the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, American Technology Honor Society, National Association of Student Councils, National Association of Student Activities Advisors, the National Alliance of High Schools and National Alliance of Middle Level Schools. |
Council of Chief State School Officers
www.ccsso.org
Do you want to be informed regarding the Common Core as it happens? This is the website for you! The Council of Chief State School Officers is the organization who developed the Common Core State Standards. This website has something for anyone who is interested in education and the Common Core. There are up to date twitter feeds, Webcasts, advocacy information, and free resources to assist teachers in their Common Core implementation. The InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards are also available on this site. The standards outline the performances, essential knowledge, and dispositions, as well as what all teachers should know and be able to do, in order to be effective in today’s learning contexts.
www.ccsso.org
Do you want to be informed regarding the Common Core as it happens? This is the website for you! The Council of Chief State School Officers is the organization who developed the Common Core State Standards. This website has something for anyone who is interested in education and the Common Core. There are up to date twitter feeds, Webcasts, advocacy information, and free resources to assist teachers in their Common Core implementation. The InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards are also available on this site. The standards outline the performances, essential knowledge, and dispositions, as well as what all teachers should know and be able to do, in order to be effective in today’s learning contexts.
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Education Next
educationnext.org Education Next is a quarterly journal which bases its editorial policy on the premise that the education sector is ripe for major change and reform. The mission is that this journal will steer a steady course, presenting the facts as best they can be determined, giving voice (without fear or favor) to worthy research, sound ideas, and responsible arguments. Bold change is needed in American K–12 education, but Education Next partakes of no program, campaign, orideology. It goes where the evidence points. Education Week on the Web http://www.edweek.org/ew/index. html This is the place on the World Wide Web for people interested in education reform, schools, and the policies that guide them. 
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Edudemic
edudemic.com The goal of Edudemic is to connect teachers, administrators, students, and just about everyone else with the best technology on the planet. A modest goal, to be sure. Started in April 2010, Edudemic has grown to become one of the leading education technology sites on the web. With more than 1,000,000 monthly visitors, it’s become a vibrant forum of discussion, discovery, and knowledge. Edudemic features a regular flow of tools, tips, resources, visuals, and guest posts from dozens of authors around the world. The MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Challenges for School Leadership https://www.metlife.com/assets/cao /foundation/MetLife-Teacher-Survey-2012.pdf This annual MetLife survey examines the views of teachers and principals on the responsibilities and challenges facing school leaders and educators, including the changing roles of principals and teachers, budget and resources, professional satisfaction, and implementation of the Common Core Standards for college and career readiness. |
Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System
http://www.pdesas.org/
The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.
Much research has been conducted as to what makes a great school. There are many intangible components; however, research supports the notion that great schools and school systems tend to have six common elements that ensure student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.
Standards:
Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards define what students should know and be able to do as a result of instruction.
Curriculum Framework: The Curriculum Framework identifies the Big Ideas, Concepts, Competencies, Essential Questions, Key Vocabulary and Exemplars in each subject area.
http://www.pdesas.org/
The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a collaborative product of research and good practice that identifies six distinct elements which, if utilized together, will provide schools and districts a common framework for continuous school and district enhancement and improvement.
Much research has been conducted as to what makes a great school. There are many intangible components; however, research supports the notion that great schools and school systems tend to have six common elements that ensure student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.
Standards:
Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards define what students should know and be able to do as a result of instruction.
Curriculum Framework: The Curriculum Framework identifies the Big Ideas, Concepts, Competencies, Essential Questions, Key Vocabulary and Exemplars in each subject area.
Wallace Foundation Reports
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The Wallace Foundation
http://www.wallacefoundation.org/learn-about-wallace/Pages/default.aspx Good school leadership is essential to turning around the nation’s failing schools, research has shown. For more than a decade, Wallace has been working with states and school districts to develop better ways to train, hire, support and evaluate principals and other key figures in schools. The Wallace Foundation today aims to better the lives of disadvantaged children in American cities by providing more opportunities to learn, both in and out of school. In particular, they focus on improving: the quality of the leaders in the schools; the use of time devoted to learning during summer and the school day and year; and access to and the equitable distribution of quality arts learning and after-school programs. They also work on building appreciation and demand for the arts. |
Click HERE to access The Wallace's Foundation PDF Research Report called How Leadership Affects Student Learning Leadership is second only to teaching among school influences on student success, and its impact is greatest in schools with the greatest need, according to this landmark examination of the evidence on school leadership. Click HERE to access The Wallace's Foundation PDF Research Report called Learning from Leadership: Investigating the Links to Improved Student Learning: Final Report of Research Findings
This report is the largest to date to confirm through quantitative data that effective school leadership is linked to student achievement. Principals are the central figures in leadership, this study concludes, but top schools also benefit from a “collective leadership” that includes teachers and others in decision-making. |