Standard 1: Shared Vision

A principal is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

1a. In collaboration with others, uses appropriate data to establish rigorous, concrete goals in the context of student achievement and instructional programs.

 Participates in planning process to establish measurable goals with all stakeholders.

• Humanex 2015 NA Survey results

 Collects a variety of types of data in student learning to guide goal development.

• Evaluation Blueprint for School-Wide Positive Behavior Support

 Uses an established procedure to collaboratively analyze and interpret data.

Use of Reading Corps & Reading Recovery as Tier II & III

Focus on team teaching with SPED for maximum targeted growth

Focus on highest growth from fall to winter in K

 Ensures that a comprehensive planning process is in place and followed.

Use of district strategic planning guidelines to frame school improvement plan

1b. Uses research and/or best practices in improving the education program.

 Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice.

• Elementary PLC process

 Provides staff with information and/or examples of current research and best practices.

• PBIS 101 Tiers I, II, III

 Builds goals based on current research and best practice about high quality instructional programs.

Goals for student achievement for all driven by state and federal indicators

 Systematically engages teachers and staff in discussions about current research and theory.

• BLT Poverty book study

1c. Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and learning.

 Demonstrates understanding of the district’s vision and goals.

New State of Iowa School Report Card Attendance Center Rankings

 Makes decisions and allocates resources to support building and district goals.

Use of ST Math to support Tier I math instruction with 60-90 minutes per week

 Maintains a focus on the implementation of the district’s vision and goals.

• BCSD Strategic Plan Vision & Mission & Goals

 Supports the district’s initiatives.

• Blended and Personalized Learning

1d. Aligns and implements the education programs, plans, action, and resources with the district’s vision and goals.
 Demonstrates understanding of the change process.

• Morning meeting rotations of staff to encourage peer feedback

 Systematically plans change efforts to improve student achievement.

• Weekly memo laying groundwork for tech integration

 Uses knowledge of the school, district and community environment to inform planning and actions.

• Fall intersession, break, & 2nd trimester planning in staff memo

 Allocates resources to support initiatives and change efforts.

• Staff development budget resources

 Supports staff during the change process.

NA has had significant retirements in the last 2 years causing culture changes among staff

 Garners staff and community support for change.

Using FitBits for non-contingent breaks for PBIS for Tier II interventions required support

 Fosters a climate of shared leadership.

Behavior Coach presentation at state Learning Supports Conference

1e. Provides leadership for major initiatives and change efforts.

 Demonstrates understanding of the change process.

Use of building-wide interventions spreadsheet for changes in behavior continuum

 Systematically plans change efforts to improve student achievement.

• SINA Delay 1 process planning document

 Uses knowledge of the school, district and community environment to inform planning and actions.

• Impact of TLC Plan (Model Teachers, CPDs, Instructional Coaches)

 Allocates resources to support initiatives and change efforts.

• NA 15-16 Master Schedule with Morning Meetings allocation

 Supports staff during the change process.

• PBIS support for non-classroom teachers

 Garners staff and community support for change.

• Parent Staff Balanced Calendar Survey 2015

 Fosters a climate of shared leadership.

• 16-17 Collaborative Planning by BLT for PD

1f. Communicates effectively to various stakeholders regarding progress with school improvement plan goals.

 Uses multiple means of communication to report building progress to share and help all stakeholders understand building progress.

• Staff meeting minutes shared on NA Bulletin Board

 Responds to stakeholder questions and/or concerns with information.

• Legal Lab information per staff ECOC concerns