...Unwrapping the ISLLC Standards Lymari Martinez Grand Canyon University: EDA 534 Educational Administration Foundation and Framework October 15, 2014 According to Dictionary.com, a standard can be best defined as “morals, ethics, habits, etc., established by authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable.” The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium’s (ISLLC) standards serve to define expected processes and outcomes for effective school leaders. These standards were developed in order to enhance the quality of education. Just as the No Child Left Behind Act (2001) was created to promote educational excellence for all students and teacher accountability, the ISLLC Standards were implemented so that all school leaders were held accountable towards the success of all students and stakeholders. The ISLLC standards are essential towards the development of an effective school leader. Effective leadership begins with knowledge of the educational environment: the needs of individual students, strengths and weaknesses of faculty and staff members, knowledgeable in all aspects of instructional programs, student data, and scheduling. Becoming experts in the aforementioned areas allows for school leaders to develop a solid foundation for effective school leadership. The Collaborative Learning Community (Unwrapping the Standards) that took place over the last 8 weeks gave me an opportunity to understand the importance of the ISLLC standards and its functions; the...
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...Standard Five: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. Knowledge Skills Enduring Understandings Essential Questions Administrator will know… Administrator will be able to … Administrator will understand that… Up to date leadership Improve educational programs concentrating on assisting students and the community (ISLLC 2008:5B) Principles of the community Cultivate a concerned school atmosphere focusing on all stakeholder and students. (ISLLC 2008:5E) System of beliefs Develop a program based on professional ethics held by the school stakeholders. (ISLLC 2008:5B) Structure of beliefs Show fairness throughout the decision-making procedure to expedite equality. (ISLLC 2008:5B) Values of learning Make certain all students have the right to a free education. (ISLLC 2008:5D) Ability to be taught Preserve the significance of a indiscriminate school environment. (ISLLC 2008:5E) Beliefs in resolutions Observe the difference between students defined by culture. (ISLLC 2008:5D) Build Compassionate community Respect the input of all stakeholders to ensure equality. (ISLLC 2008:5A) Investigate the ones beliefs Restrict their own opinion and adhere to professionalism (ISLLC 2008:5B) Set example Model their goals and administrative performances to ensure fairness and equality. (ISLLC 2008:5A) Held accountable Accept the duties of the position...
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...The entire Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards focus on actions/ skills that leaders should be modeling in their schools, and there is not one standard that is more important than another. Leaders should be concentrating on how to make the learning environment more effective for student learning. In this essay I will give the challenges faced in that standard and the purpose of the standards and how do they impact that educational community. Taking a look at standard 1, a leader has to focus on creating visions and goals for students to be successful. One of the challenges I see is that a vision and goal is very important and having to create a vision and goal that can be attained by every student isn’t as easy as it sounds. Students come in all shapes, forms and fashions and as leaders we are still held accountable for their success which means that whatever goals are set they need to have great meaning for the students. Now, the stakeholders are also a part of this decision and this could lead to major disagreement but eventually compromise will be made. The purpose is so that students have something to shoot for and look to and say they have achieved something in life. Next things are for all persons involved are to model and implement the visions and goals that are set. In standard 2, a leader must maintain a positive environment, whether it be towards others students, teachers or administrators. The struggle with this is building the culture of your...
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...Unwrapping ISLLC Standards Gwynne Toellner Grand Canyon University Eda-534 Educational Administration Foundation and Framework December 17, 2014 Unwrapping the ISLLC 2008 Standards * * Standard One: Lead With Vision- A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. ( ISLLC 2008: 1ELCC1) | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understandings | Essential Questions | Administrators will know… | Administrators will be able to … | Administrators will understand that… | | An administrator will know how to communicate with his/her faculty. | Collaboratively develop and implement a shared vision and mission (ISLLC 2008: 1ELCC1). Teachers and parents will recognize the broad academic and operational assurances of the vision, as well as its commitment to its students and the community. This will enable stakeholders to apply the mission promptly and correctly. Furthermore, create a linkage between the school and community. | They must develop a shared vision, then plan and implement activities around their vision, allocate resources to support their vision, collect and use data, and monitor progress and revisit when necessary. (Green, 2013). | Does the administrator engage stakeholders when developing or revising the school vision and mission statements? Is student data,...
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...Unwrapping Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standard #1 Blue Group Penny Bearden Michael Bowland Michael Jackson Mary Veloso Cheryl Wild Grand Canyon University EDA 534-0101 October 3, 2012 Standard 1: The School Administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understandings | Essential Questions | | Administrators will know … | Administrators will be able to… | Administrators will understand that… | | A. Facilitating the development of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community | A. Learning Goals in a democratic / pluralistic society.The impact of systems theory on school improvement. | A. Decipher, analyze, and communicate data.Effectively build and create consensus. | A. To be a successful administrator one must lead with vision and implement a strategic plan. School improvement is an ongoing process that requires the inclusion of all stakeholders.The stakeholders affected by a Principal’s vision. | A. How can an administrator lead with vision?What are the barriers to achieving this vision? How can these barriers be clarified and addressed? | B. Articulation and Implementation of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. | B.Principles of implementing strategic plans...
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...Collaborative Learning Community: ISLLC Standard 2 Gregory Kempton, Brandi Barnes, Alison Hawkins, and Thomas Norman Grand Canyon University: EDA-534 November 12th, 2014 Unwrapping the Standards Template Standard 2:An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staffprofessional growth.Functions:A. Nurture and sustain a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations B. Create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular programC. Create a personalized and motivating learning environment for studentsD. Supervise instructionE. Develop assessment and accountability systems to monitor student progressF. Develop the instructional and leadership capacity of staffG. Maximize time spent on quality instructionH. Promote the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learningI. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understandings | Essential Questions | Administrators will know… | Administrators will be able to … | Administrators will understand that… | | how to create and foster student growth and achievement. (North Dakota Council of Educational Leadership, 2008) | collect data and have skills for using data to make instructional decisions (Green, 2013).(ISLLC 2008: 2E) | student learning is the primary purpose of a school and...
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...Unwrapping the ISLLC Standards Juan Castillo Grand Canyon University EDA: 534 May 15, 2013 The ISLLC standards provide high-level guidance and insight about the traits, functions of work, and responsibilities expected of school and district leaders (ISLCC, 2008). Their main purpose is to increase understanding of how educational administrators can enhance teaching practices and student learning. As future school leaders it is imperative that we use these standards as tools in assisting us when making a decision regarding our stakeholders. However, applying the ISLLC standards in a school setting does not guarantee success for a school leader, but it does facilitate the process in creating a positive school culture in a learning environment, which is essential in a school setting. As we conclude this school year, next year will pose different challenges for our migrant department. We are going to be implementing a new program as a Migrant team. Our job description will be changing for next year. The primary purpose for change in schools is to improve the instructional program and, in so doing, improve student achievement (Green, 2009). Throughout the years our main focus has been at the elementary level, but this upcoming year our focus will shift to the junior high level. Furthermore, with all these changes going into effect, we are also adding a new member to the team. As standard 2 states a school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all...
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...ISLLC Standards Final Paper Mary C. Fanchette Grand Canyon University EDU 534 Barbara Lee October 2, 2013 ISLLC Standards Final Paper The creation of The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards occurred through the combined efforts of The Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Policy Board on Educational Administration (NPBEA) to assist in the strengthening of leadership skills in future administrators. The ISLLC standards were developed with the intention of aiding policymakers and education officers in their efforts to attract, mold, sustain, and maintain leaders in education. The standards provide the tools needed to promote a united vision and goals for creating gains in student achievement through better educational leadership. Research continues to show that strong educational leadership is only out-ranked by effective classroom instruction in regards to school-related indicators involving student achievement. Strong leadership draws good teachers and may strengthen struggling ones. These standards are essential because schools/districts are much more likely to recruit and keep strong teachers if they have strong leaders. Although many challenges face the leadership at my school, I think that school culture, budget deficits, and lack of communication are three of the most critical. ISLLC Standard 2 states,” An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture...
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...Collaborative Learning Community: ISLLC Standard 3 – Reflection Assignment Rodney Milliner Grand Canyon University: EDA 534 December 12, 2012 The ISLLC Standard 3 was a standard with a lot of information that all administrators should look at. As a collaborative group there were no major problems or concerns as far as assignments. This standard focuses more on management. As I reflect on this standard it is true that you must have technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills in order to be and successful administrators. As I reflect in the meaning of having technical skills. I think about all administrators having to be able to multi-task and juggle a lot of the school responsibilities as it pertain to being the instructional leader for the campus. Before any schools system can be establish. You must create a working and learning environment that is going to be beneficial for both students and staff. By creating a safe learning and working environment that is nurturing for staff and students, will allow for the development of others to perform at a high standards and achieve student and teacher growth. Looking at the major functions of the school system. My personal experience as an Assistant Principal is that we must create a group of operating systems that will assist in obtaining the school mission and goals. As I look at my school admission and enrollment process, we have to create and environment in which it is customer service oriented and one that...
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...Individual Reflection Essay-How the ISLLC standards pertain to leadership behavior at my site. Jeanette Noriega Grand Canyon University, ED 534 February 25, 2014 Individual Reflection Essay-How the ISLLC standards pertain to leadership behavior at my site. Three major challenges facing the leadership at my cite and the ISLLC standards they reflect and the proposed possible solutions based on the standards. 1. Appropriate staffing numbers. One major challenge we are facing at my cite is not having appropriate staffing numbers. We have really high numbers, our class size averages are 35-40 students. We need more teachers, but lack funds to hire any. This reflects on Standard 3, obtain, allocate, align, and efficiently utilize human, fiscal, and technological resources (ISLLC 3.B, 2008). One solution that is already taking into effect is we are currently changing to a targeted title one school. With this taking into place we are hoping to get funding to hire more teachers or specials to help out with these high numbers. 2. Intervention for our struggling students. Another challenge is the lack of intervention for our struggling students. Our student population comes from very diverse socioeconomic status and demographics. We have students in the lower spectrum who are reading at 2nd grade reading level and are struggling in math compared to students in the higher spectrum who are in the gifted program and honor academy. The district gives a lot of support to the...
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...ISLLC Standards for School Leaders Standard 1 A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. Knowledge The administrator has knowledge and understanding of: 1. Learning goals in a pluralistic society 2. The principles of developing and implementing strategic plans 3. Systems theory 4. Information sources, data collection, and data analysis strategies 5. Effective communication 6. Effective consensus-building and negotiation skills Dispositions The administrator believes in, values, and is committed to: 1. The educability of all 2. A school vision of high standards of learning 3. Continuous school improvement 4. The inclusion of all members of the school community 5. Ensuring that students have the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become successful adults 6. A willingness to continuously examine one's own assumptions, beliefs, and practices7. The school community is involved in school improvement efforts ISLLC Standards for School Leaders Standard 2 8. The vision shapes the educational programs, plans, and activities 9. The vision shapes the educational programs, plans, and actions 10. An implementation plan is developed in which objectives and strategies to achieve the vision and goals are clearly articulated 11. Assessment data related to student...
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...are nurses themselves and work in their various fields. So when something comes up that needs addressed, they meet as a committee and discuss the issue. Then they decide what would be the best action to take for solving the problem. By doing this they are able to come up with the standards we now have. They realize that there must be a code of ethics and code of conduct set forth and these are the rules that we as nurses must follow. No one is allowed to change any part of it. So far there is a wide variety of standards that have been put into place. It is good for to know these rules and they will guide us in daily nursing duties. By implementing the higher standard of care, we are all able to work more proficiently and professionally. In order to develop a new standard, there usually has to be a problem that has come to the attention of one or more of the committee members, or from someone else that has brought forth a concern or complaint. The members then meet in order to come up with a solution to help with the problem. Such an example would be when too many nurses were getting stuck with needles and contracting diseases from them. From that basis came the implementation of the safety standards we now have to help prevent needle sticks, including not recapping needles, and using the safety features provided with each...
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... |23 12월 2011 | | |11 Music | |Endorsed with merit at level 1 |24 12월 2011 | |2012 | |Entries and Results | |Show explanation of the entry details | |Hide explanation of the entry details | |Each standard can have a range of results including "N" for not achieved, "A" for...
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...Tech Partners Consulting www.techpartners.net.au SOEs – Standard Operating Environments The SOE concept explained in business terms Authored by Alan Pickering, Tech Partners Consulting September, 2003 Introduction The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in organisations has gone well past the stage of being unique, novel and even technically difficult. Nowadays, the technology is readily available, thanks to the volume demand from commercial and residential market segments. Even so, there are benefits from adopting a Standards based approach to choosing and deploying ICT assets; and offering technology based IT services to customers. This white paper will provide a brief introduction to the philosophy of Standard Operating Environments, and will explain the likely benefits, costs and planning factors that relate to adopting an SOE approach. Background When desktop computing and Local Area Networks appeared in organisations in the 1980’s, they were small scale and of little immediate consequence. Being somewhat complex, and requiring some hands on technical skills, they were acquired in small quantities. The low cash costs meant they were often purchased ‘under the radar’ of senior management and IT teams. The practical use and popularity of PCs and LANs grew, to the point that some organisations recognized the need to account for the cost of assets and people’s time spent on support. Since then, industry analysts have studied the...
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...PLC 2005 - 2009 Newcastle upon Tyne Trainee Manager At McDonalds I was responsible for up to 19 members of staff, as well as the day to day running of the restaurant as a key member of the managing team. I assisted in many areas of the restaurant including cash handling, waste management and hospitality e.g. handling customer complaints. I also developed my IT skills here in an industry standard software suite. Frontline Recruitment 2008 Derby Various Bakery positions Duties included operating kitchen equipment to produce products to sell in the bakery stores. Working as part of a large team to fill orders and work to deadlines and targets, as well as adhering to health and safety regulations and striving to meet customer satisfaction. Good customer service and communication skills were essential to the job role, along with the ability to work quickly and efficiently to high standards...
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