1.1 PROFESSIONAL IMPRINT
Communicate core values, vision, and beliefs. Exhibit resiliency, maintaining mental focus, energy, and optimism in the face of challenges.
1.1 PROFESSIONAL IMPRINT
Communicate core values, vision, and beliefs. Exhibit resiliency, maintaining mental focus, energy, and optimism in the face of challenges.
1.1.1 CORE VALUES
Seek feedback to assess how actions align with core values
Adjust and change actions as necessary to re-align with values
Assess degree to which change is sufficiently aligned with core values or is situational
Areas of strength:
Seek feedback to assess how actions align with core values. Adjust and change actions as necessary to r-align with values. (I always seek input from teachers and students to gauge if my decisions align with our core values. If adjustments are needed, I adapt my actions to ensure that we uphold our shared beliefs during staff meetings. )
Areas of challenge: Assess degree to which change is sufficiently aligned with core values or is situational.
Next steps and action plan:
Reflection
1.1.2 VISION
Engage constituents in co-creating a shared vision based on common core beliefs
Build shared understanding and action that strengthens staff motivation and commitment
Areas of strength: Engage constituents in co-creating a shared vision based on common core beliefs. (I have collaborated closely in the past with teachers, students, and parents, fostering a sense of community. Together, we have crafted a vision and created shared values grounded in our shared beliefs, shaping an inclusive educational experience.)
Areas of challenge: Build shared understanding and action that strengthens staff motivation and commitment
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1.1.3 RESILIENCY
Maintain a resourceful and solution-oriented attitude by noting and learning from successes
Accept and give purposeful validation
Model stamina by making healthy and balanced personal and professional choices
Engage others to focus on positive responsiveness to roadblocks and challenges
Areas of strength:
Maintain a resourceful and solution-oriented attitude by noting and learning from successes. (I celebrate our teachers' innovative lessons, recognizing their impact on students. By sharing these successes, we foster a culture of continuous learning, inspiring others to adopt effective strategies.)
Accept and give purposeful validation. (I actively acknowledge the efforts of our staff, appreciating their hard work and dedication. By highlighting specific achievements, I provide meaningful recognition, boosting morale and fostering a positive school environment.)
Model stamina by making healthy and balanced personal and professional choices. (I prioritize self-care and balance, exemplifying healthy habits to our school community. By managing workload effectively and promoting well-being, I inspire others to maintain stamina for sustained success.)
Engage others to focus on positive responsiveness to roadblocks and challenges. (I encourage a proactive approach to challenges, emphasizing solutions over setbacks. Together, we brainstorm creative solutions, turning obstacles into opportunities, fostering resilience and a can-do attitude in our school community.)
Areas of challenge:
Next steps and action plan:
1.2 FLEXIBILITY
Optimize the work environment by managing information flow. Surface disagreements and manage micro-political relationships. Remain flexible in the face of complexity.
1.2.1 REFRAMING
Highlight assets of individuals and community
Navigate the contextual challenges and communicate a solution-oriented stance with all constituents
Reframe resistance as a way to incorporate alternative points of view that contribute to a diverse community
Model appropriate language use and appropriate register for situation
Areas of strength:
Highlight assets of individuals and community. (I celebrate our diverse talents and strengths, showcasing teachers' expertise and students' achievements. By highlighting these assets, we nurture a supportive community, boosting confidence and fostering collaboration.)
Model appropriate language use and appropriate register for situation (I emphasize the importance of respectful language in all interactions, guiding students and staff on proper communication for various contexts. By modeling appropriate language use, we create a positive atmosphere promoting understanding and cooperation.)
Areas of challenge:
Navigate the contextual challenges and communicate a solution-oriented stance with all constituents.
Reframe resistance as a way to incorporate alternative points of view that contribute to a diverse community
Next steps and action plan:
1.2.2 BUFFERING
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize based on complexities of the school context
Investigate various rationale(s) for policy decisions that affect the school and reframe for constituents
Model a optimizing, non-blaming approach that promotes big picture thinking
Model transparency to the degree possible in maintaining confidentiality
Areas of strength:
Areas of challenge:
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize based on complexities of the school context
Investigate various rationale(s) for policy decisions that affect the school and reframe for constituents
Model a optimizing, non-blaming approach that promotes big picture thinking
Model transparency to the degree possible in maintaining confidentiality
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1.2.3 BROKERING
Model adapting and adjusting to meet people’s needs and to collaborate effectively
Recognize and reflect upon the micro-political structures and the multiple communities and hierarchies in the school environment
Employ effective informal communication focused on achieving school goals
Areas of strength:
Model adapting and adjusting to meet people’s needs and to collaborate effectively (I tailor my approach to cater to diverse needs, whether in staff meetings or student support. By adapting and collaborating, we create an inclusive environment, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.)
Employ effective informal communication focused on achieving school goals (I engage in open conversations, fostering trust among teachers, parents, and students. By listening actively and communicating clearly, we align efforts, driving school initiatives towards our shared objectives.)
Areas of challenge:
Recognize and reflect upon the micro-political structures and the multiple communities and hierarchies in the school environment
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1.3 DEMEANOR
Exhibit culturally consonant professionalism by balancing personal and constituent values. Appropriately display emotion. Reflect on actions. Attend to the dimensions of leadership that communicate an authoritative, but caring and humble, stance and tone.
1.3.1 EMOTIONAL ACUITY
Choose appropriate emotional responses to situations
Become aware of dimensions of situational awareness
Create conditions for others to choose appropriate emotional responses
Collectively analyze individual and collective affective dispositions in building a positive, supportive, and culturally consonant community
Areas of strength:
Choose appropriate emotional responses to situations (In difficult situations, I stay calm, providing a stable presence. When conflicts arise, I respond empathetically, defusing tensions and guiding conversations toward resolution, ensuring a positive school atmosphere.)
Create conditions for others to choose appropriate emotional responses (I foster a supportive environment where everyone's emotions are respected. By promoting active listening and empathy, I encourage others to respond thoughtfully, fostering understanding and cooperation among staff and students.)
Collectively analyze individual and collective affective dispositions in building a positive, supportive, and culturally consonant community (I facilitate open discussions about our emotions, exploring how they impact our school culture. By understanding our collective feelings, we create an inclusive, culturally harmonious environment, ensuring everyone feels valued.)
Areas of challenge:
Become aware of dimensions of situational awareness
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1.3.2 CULTURAL CONSONANCE
Analyze the school context for cultural competence and responsiveness
Assume a learning stance in new situations
Foster a school culture of inclusiveness and respect for difference
Areas of strength:
Assume a learning stance in new situations (I embrace every challenge as a chance to learn. When faced with unfamiliar situations, I approach them with curiosity and openness, encouraging a growth mindset among staff and students.)
Foster a school culture of inclusiveness and respect for difference (I champion diversity by organizing cultural exchange events and embracing various perspectives in curriculum. We celebrate differences, fostering a respectful, inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and heard. We’re currently collaborating to create a fun and diverse Hispanic Heritage Celebration. )
Areas of challenge:
Analyze the school context for cultural competence and responsiveness
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1.3.3 STANCE AND TONE
In the areas of tone (verbal, nonverbal, and written), dress, timeliness, and responsiveness to requests or deadlines:
Reflect on personal assets/style
Demonstrate ability to make adjustments and change register or tone to fit situation
Maintain a stance of care and humility while pushing others to believe in the power of the possible
Determine and act on the degree to which clarity of expectations needs adjustment
Areas of strength:
Reflect on personal assets/style (I pay attention to my communication style, ensuring a respectful tone in conversations and emails. Being punctual and responsive, I model professionalism, promoting a positive school environment through my conduct.)
Demonstrate ability to make adjustments and change register or tone to fit situation (I adapt my communication style to match the situation. Whether it's a formal meeting or a casual chat, I adjust my tone, ensuring effective and respectful interaction in various contexts.)
Maintain a stance of care and humility while pushing others to believe in the power of the possible (I approach every interaction with care and humility, encouraging a positive atmosphere. By demonstrating belief in the potential of our staff and students, I inspire confidence and foster a can-do attitude schoolwide during SSC and ELAC meetings)
Determine and act on the degree to which clarity of expectations needs adjustment (I regularly assess if our expectations are clear and understood. By being open to feedback, I make necessary adjustments, ensuring everyone comprehends their roles and responsibilities, fostering a smooth, productive environment. Our different school teams meet weakly to clarify expectations or make necessary adjustments, if needed)
Areas of challenge:
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