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EDL 560 Leadership Disposition Reflection

  EDL 560 Leadership Disposition: Leadership Disposition #7: engage in dialogue with other decision-makers affecting education Leadership Disposition #8:  engage families and communities in mutually beneficial ways. Strike et. al. (2019) identify the following leadership competencies that align with the these Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (PSEL): Domain 1: Leadership Competencies Component 1a: Establishes a Solid Foundation Element 5: Builds caring and effective relationships with stakeholders Element 6: Practices accessible, approachable, and engaged role in school Domain 4: Management Competencies Component 4d: Practices and refines resourcefulness Element 1: Establishes partnerships According to Strike et. al. (2019) effective school leaders ensure that the mission, vision and values of the school are not only communicated effectively but upheld by everyone. An important component of this is the leaders' ability to exemplify these values through being vi...
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EDL 550 Leadership Disposition

  EDL 550 Leadership Disposition: Leadership Disposition 9: demonstrate a work ethic required for high levels of organizational performance Strike et. al. (2019) identify the following leadership competencies that align with the ninth Professional Standard for Educational Leadership (PSEL): Domain 4 - Management Competencies Component 4b: Adheres to compliance with local, state, and federal reporting Component 4c: Upholds rules and regulations Component 4e: Manages effectively According to Strike et. al. (2019) effective school leaders make time management a priority. This includes day to day scheduling and overseeing systems and processes. Effective time management and quality of work are essential metrics of a leaders' credibility. Background As part of my role as Professional Learning Specialist (PLS) at Northridge Elementary, I am also the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC). Within Douglas County School District (DCSD), each individual school has one person who is respons...
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EDL 540 - Leadership Disposition Reflection

  EDL 540 Leadership Disposition: Leadership Disposition 6: Develop the professional capacity of school personnel Strike et. al. (2019) identify the following leadership competencies that align with the sixth Professional Standard for Educational Leadership (PSEL): Domain 1 Leadership Framework 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e (Promote a professional culture) Domain 2 Professional Learning and Growth Practices 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d (Actively participate in professional. development, coaching and mentoring) Domain 3 Instructional Practices 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d (Champion and support curriculum development) Domain 4 Management Competencies 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e (Manage resources and personnel in accordance with regulations and within resource constraints) According to Strike et. al. (2019) effective leaders: are responsible for the recruitment, development and retention of professional staff; plan for and manage turnover; develop teachers' professional skills and knowledge; fo...
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EDL 530 - Leadership Disposition

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EDL 530 Leadership Dispositions: Leadership Disposition 3:  promote culturally responsive teaching practices Leadership Disposition 5: promote an inclusive school culture Competencies: Strike et. al. (2019) identify the following leadership competencies that align with the aforementioned Leadership Dispositions in this course. My goal and related action steps are directly aligned with these components. Component 3a: Champions and supports curriculum development Component 3b: Advocates for instruction that supports the needs of all learners Component 1e: Promotes a positive school culture Background As part of my new role as Professional Learning Specialist at Northridge Elementary, I am working on strengthening and streamlining our processes around READ plans. Traditionally, the literacy interventionist took full responsibility for identifying students with Significant Reading Deficiencies (SRD), creating READ plan goals, parent communication and progress monitoring. There are ma...
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