To demonstrate competence in values and ethics of leadership, a superintendent, principal, director of special education, or director of community education must:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of the role of education in a democratic society;
(2) demonstrate an understanding of and model democratic value systems, ethics, and moral leadership;
(3) demonstrate the ability to balance complex community demands in the best interest of learners;
(4) help learners grow and develop as caring, informed citizens; and
(5) demonstrate an understanding and application of the code of ethics for school administrators under part 3512.5200.
Description
As part of our PBIS system, students receive tickets when they are caught showing our school's behavioral expectations. At the end of the week, we draw a ticket for each grade level to be named the KoMet of the Week for the grade. I designed this certificate for them to receive and have the joy of presenting the certificates, taking photos of the winners, emailing each family to celebrate their student, and sharing a social media post.
Reflection
Although all communities have complex demands, ours greatly supports the character traits we teach monthly and our behavioral expectations. Celebrating student success with ethics and moral choices helps to share with our community a glimpse at another role of education in our democratic society. In contrast, we celebrate students who are leading as caring kids.
Subcompetencies: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description
This certificate shows my completion of the Title IX Compliance Overview Training. Title IX is an essential law for building leaders to be aware of. The law protects members of our school community, including students and staff, from discrimination based on sex and requires that schools provide an environment free from sex-based hostility.Â
Reflection
Education is a system that teaches students content and skills to protect our learners and prepare them to be leaders in an unjust world. I am modeling ethical leadership by preparing myself to uphold legislation designed to protect our school's people.
Subcompetencies: 1, 2, 5
Description
I drafted This grade-level plan for social-emotional learning in collaboration with our school guidance counselor. We planned for seven weeks of instruction targeted at both the beginning of the school year and mid-year point to deeply address the social-emotional needs of students and give them the skills to be productive members of our school community. These focused lessons were in addition to ongoing classroom guidance lessons and weekly character instruction but are examples of how we are front-loading instruction to support student success.
Reflection
Modeling democratic values, systems, and ethics is vital for building leaders. Your staff and students are learning from you about what is acceptable in the school and, therefore, the community. Ensuring staff are given the tools and time to include intentional teaching about kindness and character helps learners grow into caring, informed citizens.
Subcompetencies: 2, 3, 4