PSEL Standard 1 is concerned with the mission, vision, and core values of not only the school but also the larger community context that surrounds the school as well. The school's mission, vision, and core values should be evident throughout the campus. They should be reflected in the philosophy and decision-making of the students, faculty, and staff that attend it as well.
Evidence: Annual Stakeholder's Meeting; HS Courses in MS Presentation; EPEL 7410 - Teacher Observation Summary
PSEL Standard 2 addresses the ethical decisions involved in educational leadership. The performance indicators outlined in the standard have implications ranging from budgets and school finance to TKES and instructional leadership. At the heart of Standard 2 is the student's best interests, and effective leaders center their decision-making around what's best for kids.
Evidence: Annual Math Dept Budget; Math Dept Meeting Recording; EPEL 8020: Equity Audit and Action Plan
PSEL Standard 3 is focused on student equity and cultural context. This standard requires leaders to respect and affirm the cultural diversity of their school communities and adopt practices that encourage students, faculty, staff, and parents to show up as their full selves. This standard challenges leaders to adopt a cultural lens and be sensitive to the unique cultural needs of their stakeholders.
Evidence: Patriot/Eagle Learning Collaborative; ALEKS Course Creation Tutorial; EPEL 8020 - Cultural Autobiography
PSEL Standard 4 emphasizes instructional leadership and assessment. This standard highlights the most important aspect of educational leadership, student achievement, and offers guidance on how educational leaders can demonstrate mastery of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Evidence: Math Dept Assessment Data; MS Algebra I Pathways; EPEL 8440 Instructional Supervision & Review
PSEL Standard 5 is concerned with the non-academic side of education. Standard 5 emphasizes the various networks of social, emotional, and behavioral support that are available to students. Students aren't one-dimensional, and they should be allowed to experience success in a variety of different ways.
Evidence: GASTC Regional Competition; Away Game Administrator; EPEL 7020: Funds of Knowledge Assignment
PSEL Standard 6 deals with the concept of professional knowledge, learning, and capacity. This standard involves the engine behind curriculum and instruction, which is professional capacity. This standard challenges leaders to staff the right people and equip them with the tools necessary to elevate teaching and learning.
Evidence: Virtual Career Fair; Barbara Jackson Scholar (2021 - 2023); EPEL 7020: Capacity-Building Plan
PSEL Standard 7 parallels Standard 6, but the emphasis here in Standard 7 is on leaders creating a safe space for their teachers, staff, and students to feel a sense of community. A community is a "unified body of individuals" (Merriam-Webster.com) sharing similar interests or characteristics. Effective leaders are intentional in creating opportunities for different members of the school community to work together.
Evidence: Textbook Distribution Event; Leadership Meeting Agenda/Minutes; EPEL 7680: Final Action Research Plan
PSEL Standard 8 values the impact of community outreach and engagement. Effective leaders tap into their community networks and actively involve them in school initiatives and programs. Standard 8 emphasizes the need for leaders to be present, accessible, and available to the constituents that they serve. The artifacts that I've listed below demonstrate my role as a servant leader and a steward of community resources.
Evidence: Volleyball Concession Fundraising; Parent-Teacher Curriculum Night; EPEL 9000: Twitter Chat
PSEL Standard 9 involves the nuts and bolts of educational leadership. Standard 9 explores the things that we often take for granted (budgets, discipline plans, student code of conduct, etc..) and places them inside of a school leadership context. The reality is that a school cannot function without leadership dedicated to logistics, management, and school operations, and effective leaders realize that. The artifacts that I've included below demonstrate my involvement in multiple areas of school operations
Evidence: Heading to HS Meeting; Progressive Discipline Plan; EPEL 8360: Educational Policy Analysis
PSEL Standard 10 is a culmination of all of the other nine standards because all of this is geared towards school improvement. Effective leaders understand that school improvement is the ultimate goal of educational leadership and operate with that concept always at the forefront.
Evidence: Rising 8th-Grade Scheduling; School Council Meeting Minutes; EPEL 9970: Organizational Autopsy