ISSL+2

ISSL 2 Standard #2 An educational leader promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development. (Culture of Learning) The administrator: a. Provides leadership for assessing, developing and improving climate and culture. b. Systematically and fairly recognizes and celebrates accomplishments of staff and students. c. Provides leadership, encouragement, opportunities and structure for staff to continually design more effective teaching and learning experiences for all students. d. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction and assessment. e. Evaluates staff and provides ongoing coaching for improvement. f. Ensures staff members have professional development that directly enhances their performance and improves student learning. g. Uses current research and theory about effective schools and leadership to develop and revise his/her professional growth plan. h. Promotes collaboration with all stakeholders. i. Is easily accessible and approachable to all stakeholders. j. Is highly visible and engaged in the school community. k.   Articulates the desired school culture and shows evidence about how it is reinforced.