Rating Scale: Developing to Distinguished

Standard 4. Human Resource Leadership

Element A. Professional Development/Learning Communities

The principal/assistant principal ensures that the school is a professional learning community.

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Developing
  • Understands the importance of developing effective professional learning communities and results-oriented professional development.
  • Understands the importance of continued personal learning and professional development.
Proficient

All of the above, and...

  • Provides structures for, and implements the development of effective professional learning communities a nd results-oriented professional development.
  • Routinely participates in professional development focused on improving instructional programs and practices.
Accomplished

All of the above, and...

  • Facilitates opportunities for effective professional learning communities aligned with the school improvement plan, focused on results, and characterized by collective responsibility for instructional planning and student learning.
Distinguished

All of the above, and...

  • Ensures that professional development within the school is aligned with curricular, instructional, and assessment needs, while recognizing the unique professional development needs of individual staff members.