When developing a campus culture, there are many different aspects to take into consideration. School history, demographics, staffing, resources, community engagement, amongst other things are all important when building a sustainable school culture in a new leadership role.
ELCC 2.1 states, “Candidates understand and can sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning through collaboration, trust, and a personalized learning environment with high expectations for students”. The CTE Expo did just that and being an administrator during this event allowed me hands on experience in promoting a strong culture and instructional program.
Collaborative Learning Communities and professional development are essential in establishing campus standards in positively effecting student outcomes. The implementation of learned skills in professional development sessions are data driven and makes learning more intentional and raises campus culture.
ELCC 2.1 describes, “Candidates understand and can sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning through collaboration, trust, and a personalized learning environment with high expectations for students”. Clinical Field Experience C: Special Education Teacher Observation and Feedback sheds light on this specific standard.
Principals can distribute leadership functions, while supporting the school's mission and vision by identifying leader positions by developing organizational charts for instructional and non-instructional stuff, and selecting leaders that will support the school's positive learning culture. (see ELCC 2.3)