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INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Standard 1-Instructional Leadership High Performing Leaders promote a positive learning culture, provide an effective instructional program, and apply best practices to student learning, especially in the area of reading and other foundational skills
1.1 1.1. 1 1.1. 2 1.1. 3 1.1. 4 1.1. 5 1.2 1.2. 1 1.2. 2 Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to curriculum development and continuous school improvement process Given a scenario, assess the curriculum and school-wide professional development needs of an instructional program Given a set of school data, identify appropriate objectives and strategies for developing, implementing, assessing, and revising a school improvement plan Given a school data set, determine an appropriate instructional improvement strategy Identify functions and implications of various curriculum designs Given grade level data on reading, identify strategies to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to research-based best practices Given school-based candidate assessment data on reading performance, identify research-based reading instruction to improve candidate achievement. Given school-based candidate assessment data on reading performance, identify instructional strategies to facilitate candidates phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension throughout the content areas. Given a scenario, which may include data, identify programs or initiatives that are research-based to integrate reading, writing, and mathematics across all subject areas to increase candidate achievement. Given a description of recurring problems in candidate performance in a content area, select strategies for engaging teachers in ongoing study of current best practices Identify scientifically based research applications to effective teaching and learning methods Identify practices in teacher planning, instructional organization, and classroom management that enhance candidate learning and achievement Identify instructional delivery methods that enhance candidate learning and achievement Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to school culture Given data from a school climate survey, identify appropriate strategies for improving candidate learning Given data from a school climate survey, identify factors contributing to morale and performance Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional design, teaching and Help create and/or reviews School Improvement Plan (SIP) with specific goals for instructional improvement Create an analysis of school-wide FCAT data to plan for instructional improvement Disaggregate FCAT data and present the results to school improvement committee Design and/or facilitate a workshop/professional development activity for teachers with special needs and/or inclusion students. Research and distribute best practice information to the teaching staff. Review a subject or level specific curriculum to discover if it meets the established school, district, state, and federal standards and create plan for further improvement and/or compliance. Conduct an instructional leadership in-service. Conduct a faculty survey to determine professional growth needs. Chair a specific school action learning committee with a specific product to present. Research, design, and submit a plan for reading improvement. Design and implement a cross-curricular project involving three or more subject areas and/or grade levels. Review and edit school report card format and content to align assessment to adopted standards. With the principal or assistant principal, conduct a curriculum audit of one aspect of the curriculum that is being addressed as an area of need in the school improvement plan. With the principal or assistant principal, analyze candidate achievement data. Identify possible barriers to candidate learning and actions that might be taken (e.g., curriculum modification, instructional change) to address an area of need. Prepare a report for the principal. Plan, organize, and facilitate a professional development activity targeted to an area of need in curriculum, instruction, and/or candidate performance improvement. Assist the principal, assistant principal, or curriculum committee with development or evaluation of some aspect of the instructional program.

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learning Given taxonomy of learning, identify instructional objectives to facilitate varying levels of learning Identify age-appropriate learning strategies based on principles of human growth and development Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional strategies Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional materials Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional program for candidates with special needs Given candidate special needs characteristics in a specific classroom and walk-through observation notes, identify an appropriate instructional adaptation/modification to provide for candidates with special needs in that classroom Given an IEP, determine whether or not provisions made are adequate to meet candidate needs Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to state law in education and schooling Given a scenario, identify the state requirements for candidates to participate in interscholastic or extracurricular candidate activities Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to federal law in education and schooling Given a scenario, identify employee and candidate rights and responsibilities under federal statutes

Standard 2- Managing the Learning Environment High Performing Leaders manage the organization, operations, facilities and resources in ways that maximize the use of resources in an instructional organization and promote a safe, efficient, legal, and effective learning environment.
2.1 2.1. 1 2.1. 2 2.1. 3 2.2 2.21 2.2. 2 2.3 2.3. 1 Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to tort and contract liability in the operation of Florida public schools Given a scenario, identify legal standards of negligent tort liability applicable to school employees and districts. Given a scenario, identify legal standards of intentional tort liability applicable to school employees and districts Given a scenario, identify legal standards that are applicable to site administrators in negotiating contracts for goods and services Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to funding of Florida Schools Given an FTE report, identify, interpret, and apply each formula factor used in computing the Florida Education Finance Program allocation Given a school budget, identify funding categories available to a school beyond the Florida Education Finance Program allocation Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to financial accounting and auditing Given an FTE audit report (i.e., State, district, or school); identify categories that are out of compliance with Florida Statutes (e.g., Attendance records, teacher certification, vocational time cards, ESE and ESOL candidate records). Given a school internal funds audit report, identify violations of the State Board of Education policies and procedures for the administration and accounting of internal funds (e.g., fund raisers, purchases, monthly financial reports, bonding of the treasurer). Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to facilities management Volunteer to administer the schools in-school, afterschool, or Saturday detention. Walk a purchase order through the system from beginning to end. Modify an item in the schools operating budget. Using the most inclusive democratic method, budget an item for the next years school year. Monitor spending by the day, week, and month. Monitor the cash flow and make recommendations if needed. Close out a school or activity account. Open a school or activity account. Conduct a building inspection and report concerning whether everything up-to-date/code. Meet with custodians and complete requests for repairs Review safety procedures with faculty: Fire Drills, Lockdowns, etc. Coordinate a safety audit with the local fire and/or police departments. Plan and coordinate an emergency evacuation based on different scenarios. Enter student and course data into a software program Design an individually modified schedule for a new student Register and orient a new student and the students family Observe IEP planning conference(s) or candidate assistance team meetings. Evaluate the degree to which the conferences or meetings reflect the schools vision, mission and goals. Make recommendations for improvement of the conference/meeting processes and

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Given a State request for a school room utilization update, identify the requirements of the Florida Inventory of School Houses as specified in Florida Statutes (e.g., space requirements for ESE, vocational courses, class size reduction). Given a school buildings security plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education rules Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to candidate services Given a school guidance report, determine compliance with Florida Statutes Given a faculty handbook, identify the duties of school administrators governing candidate discipline and school safety per Florida Statutes (e.g., zero tolerance, discipline of exceptional candidates, emergency management plan, Candidate Code of Conduct). Given a parent request to administer medication, identify the guidelines in Florida Statutes regulating the administration of prescribed medications to candidates by public school employees. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to candidate and parental rights Given the candidate/parent handbook, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing parents and/or candidates rights and privacy to access candidate educational records (e.g., deny, release, challenge content). Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and candidates attending public schools Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to federal law for education and schooling

Given a scenario, identify exceptional education entitlements, equal access for candidates and staff with disabilities, and related rights under federal statutes.

Standard 3-Learning, Accountability, and Assessment High Performing Leaders monitor the success of all students in the learning environment, align the curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes to promote effective student performance, and use a variety of benchmarks, learning expectations, and feedback measures to ensure accountability for all participants engaged in the educational process.
3.1 3.1. 1 3.1. 2 3.2 3.2. 2 3.2. 3 3.2. 4 3.2. 5 Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify legal standards and procedures applicable to school accountability legislation Given a scenario, identify the standards and procedures applicable to the Meta Consent Decree Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to measurement of effective candidate performance Given data (e.g., national, state, district, school, classroom, individual candidate), analyze candidate achievement Given school data, analyze and construct science class schedule to conform to statewide and national requirements for FCAT science and No Child Left Behind Given a scenario, calculate the Lower 25% of reading and mathematics Given school data sets with differing grade designations (i.e., A, B, C, 3F schools) compare and contrast multiple

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measures of data (e.g., demographic data, parent/candidate/teacher surveys, graduation rate, AP enrollment, extracurricular programs) to analyze school needs Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications Given a scenario, identify the appropriate type of formal assessment instrument (e.g., norm referenced, criterion referenced) to determine candidate strengths and needs Given a scenario, identify the appropriate informal assessment instrument (e.g., observations, checklists, inventories, interviews) to determine candidate strengths and needs Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL candidates, identify diagnostic tools appropriate for assessing candidate learning needs Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL candidates, identify appropriate instructional strategies to improve candidate performance in reading.

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Standard 4-Technology High Performing Leaders plan and implement the integration of technological and electronic tools in teaching, learning, management, research, and communication responsibilities.
4.1 4.1. 1 4.1. 2 4.2 4.2. 1 Knowledge of technology standard in the use of technology for teaching and learning Given a technology plan, identify hardware, software, and related technologies appropriate to design and delivery of instruction Given a technology plan to integrate technology to improve candidate performance in a subject area identify appropriate technology applications to address candidate performance needs Knowledge of technology standard related to school operations Given a school technology plan, assess compliance with State technology goals (e.g., digital learning environment, instructional leadership, Floridas digital educators, and access to technology, infrastructure, and support). Given a scenario, select computer hardware and software appropriate to school operations Given a scenario, identify components of a technology infrastructure related to school and candidate safety Given a scenario, select Web-based communication applications Given a scenario, select presentation software applications Review and edit schools strategic plan for the use of technology, making recommendations for implementation if needed. Participate in the schools technology committee. Create or enter data into a spreadsheet format for use with reports. Provide colleagues with results of an ERIC or Internet search concerning areas of school improvement. Learn District or School databases Review the use of technology in the current curriculum and instructional program. Identify an area of need in candidate achievement. Research technology supports to enhance candidate learning in the area of need. Prepare a report, including recommendations. Review the use of technology in school management, including word processing, desktop publishing, web publishing, management information systems, financial accounting systems, document management systems, planning software, spreadsheets, school calendar programs, scanning, test score analysis, presentation graphics, etc. Identify an area in need of improvement. Research technology supports to enhance management effectiveness in the area of need. Prepare a report, including recommendations. Observe a teacher(s) using technology in instruction and write an observation report(s). Research effective use of instructional technology and provide feedback to the teacher(s) based on your findings. Review the school & district technology plan. Interview the school or district technology coordinator regarding criteria used in determining hardware and software acquisition. Participate in or observe school or district technology committee meetings. Write a report on insights gained and implications for school leadership. Develop a candidate/parent survey on the uses of technology in the home.

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Review school or district network and acceptable use policies. Research legal issues related to network and acceptable use. Evaluate the school or district policies in light of the legal issues identified and make recommendations for improving existing school or district policies. Review school or district hardware security measures. Identify strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for improvement of security. Become aware of instructional and administrative technological training opportunities through the school, district or professional organizations. Write a technology professional development plan addressing your technology training needs.

Standard 5-Human Resource Development High Performing Leaders recruit, select, nurture and, where appropriate, retain effective personnel, develop mentor and partnership programs, and design and implement comprehensive professional growth plans for all staff paid and volunteer.
5.1 5.1. 1 5.1. 2 5.1. 3 5.2 5.2. 1 Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to recruitment, selection, induction, and retention of staff Given policies for teacher recruitment, selection, induction, professional development, and retention, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and No Child Left Behind legislation Given an out-of-field teacher report, identify various methods for acquiring Florida Teacher Certification (e.g., highly qualified teachers, critical shortage, special needs). Given a sample of an interview, identify violations of federal and State laws that protect an applicant from job discrimination (e.g., AIDS, civil rights, American with Disability Act). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to performance assessment procedures Given an instructional assessment instrument, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board regulations for employee evaluation (i.e., management of candidates, maintenance of discipline, knowledge of subject matter, pay for performance, use of technology, criteria for continuous improvement). Given an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, identify the Florida statutory requirements to facilitate employee growth (i.e., the performance improvement plan, notification of deficiencies, conference for the record). Given an individual professional development plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing the School Community Professional Development Act (i.e., requirement to establish and maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan for each teacher). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to managing personnel records Given a sample of content from an employers personnel file, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing personnel files Given public information requests, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing access to personnel files and records (e.g., medical records, complaints related to investigation, payroll deduction records, social security numbers). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to processes and procedures for discipline, dismissal, and nonrenewal of school Manual to the Internship in Educational Leadership

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Develop a plan to assist beginning teachers and to address retention, support, and development of new teachers. Interview union representatives to learn about their issues and concerns. Write a report on the relationship of the issues/concerns identified to the vision, mission and goals of the school. Observe interviews with prospective teachers and staff, and/or review the teacher and staff hiring process from the current school year. Analyze the relationship between the interview questions and/or hiring process and the schools vision, mission and goals. Write a report on your insights into the ways in which the interviews and/or hiring process support the attainment of the schools vision, mission and goals. Participate and/or observe the procedures utilized to reach agreement with faculty-staff on contracts for the following year. Write a report on your insights. Document number and type of grievances filed during a period of time. Analyze ways in which issues identified in grievances may reveal barriers to the attainment of the schools vision, mission and goals. Conduct with a supervising administrator performancebased teacher observations; review observation findings with the administrator. Write a report on your insights. Review and develop a job description for a nonteaching position(s) in the building to align with the schools vision, mission and goals. Review staffing assignments and develop a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of staff skills, abilities, and training. Shadow the mentor as s/he conducts a teacher classroom visitation. Participate in the interview process of a prospective teacher. Chair a department, grade level, or ad hoc school committee.

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employees Given a recommendation to terminate an employees contract, identify the school site administrators responsibilities regarding termination as required in Florida Statutes (e.g., union contract, professional service contract, annual contract, continuing contract). Given case studies with accompanying documentation, identify and apply the Standard of Just Cause for any adverse employment decision as required by Florida Statutes (e.g., dismissal, suspension, demotion, reinstatement). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to collective bargaining agreements Given a collective bargaining agreement, identify the role of the administrator in managing the contract per Florida Statutes (e.g., grievances, school policies, enforcement, and punitive actions related to all classifications of school personnel). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to data analysis Given school or classroom data, analyze teacher performance over time Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to State certification, selection, evaluation, discipline, and reappointment of school district employees.

Standard 6- Ethical Leadership High Performing Leaders act with integrity, fairness, and honesty in an ethical manner
6.1 6.1. 1 Knowledge of ethical leadership standard as related to ethical conduct Given the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida, identify violations of ethical conduct as stated in Florida Statutes (e.g., conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, gross insubordination, misconduct in office, neglect of obligations to candidates, public, school personnel). Knowledge of ethical leadership standard as related to federal and state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify judicially recognized rights and responsibilities guaranteed under the Constitution (e.g.1st, 4th, 14th amendments). Given a scenario, identify the statutory powers and duties of the Florida Board of Education, Commissioner of Education, local school boards, superintendents, and principals. Given a situation, identify standards and procedures of State administrative law, public disclosure, record keeping, and child welfare. Review the Florida Professional Code of Ethics and review a school policy, rule and/or regulation handbook. Analyze the degree to which the school policy, rule and/or regulation handbook supports the Florida Professional Code of Ethics. Write a report of your findings. Interview the principal and assistant principal and explore their perspectives on ethical dilemmas that school leaders face. Write a report on your insights and implications for school leadership. Review candidate discipline records and analyze ethical issues underlying candidate behaviors. Write a report on your insights and implications for school leadership. Review grievances and analyze ethical issues underlying teacher/administrator behaviors. Write a report on your insights and implications for school leadership.

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Standard 7-Decision Making Strategies High Performing Leaders plan effectively, use critical thinking and problem solving techniques, and collect and analyze data for continuous school improvement.
7.1 7.1. 1 Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to State statutory provisions for accomplished practices, pupil progression, compulsory school attendance, sexual harassment, charter schools, alternative schools, safe schools, curricula, and facilities. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to change Apply current concepts of leadership (e.g., systems theory, change theory, situational leadership, visionary Assist in preparing a report for a categorical program and develop a cost/benefit analysis of one program component. Conduct a needs assessment as directed by the administration and write a summary of findings. Assist with revising a staff, parent or candidate handbook. Assist with or prepare required school, district and/or state reports. Maintain a daily log of an administrator's management activities and allocation of time for one week. Write a summary of insights gained regarding the

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leadership, transformational leadership, learning organizations). Select examples of organizational conditions or leadership actions that create positive attitudes toward change. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to data analysis Given school data, perform school grade calculation. Given an Instructional Leadership Plan-of-Action, identify criteria for learning gains of varying subgroups using disaggregated data.

management work of a school administrator. Interview school records manager(s) regarding confidentiality and privacy of school records. Research district and state guidelines on records management. Write a report on your insights into the effectiveness of the schools records management system. Assist with budget preparation, becoming familiar with federal, state and local funding processes, and attend budget hearing or committee meetings. Prepare a report on the ways in which budget decisions are made to support the attainment of the schools vision, mission and goals. Create and give a presentation explaining the school budgeting process to faculty, staff, and community. Review the plan for management and use of school facilities. Assess ways in which the plan supports the attainment of the schools vision, mission, goals and outcomes. Write a report of your findings. Study the inventory/control/ordering/ receiving process for supplies and materials. Make recommendations for improvements. Review and develop a system for distributing supplies, equipment, etc.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Standard 8- Vision High performing leaders have a personal vision for their school and the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop, articulate and implement a shared vision that is supported by the larger organization and the school community.
8.1. 8.1. 1 8.2 8.2. 1 8.2. 2 8.3 8.3. 1 8.3. 2 Knowledge of vision standard as related to data analysis Given school data, develop and organize a school actionplan that includes methods and approaches to communicate the need for the plan to teachers, candidates, and the community. Knowledge of vision standard that works to relate state standards, the needs of the candidates, the community, and the goals of the school Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about state standards, candidate needs, community needs, and the goals of the school to appropriate stakeholders. Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about the instructional program to the community, staff, and district personnel. Knowledge of vision standard as related to effective use of written English, appropriate word choice, and its articulation Given a school-based document, identify the conventions of standard written English and appropriate word choice. Given a school-based document, identify diction and tone appropriate to a given audience Visit another school site and bring back innovative ideas Take part in the development of the vision/strategic planning for the school. Make a presentation to the staff concerning the vision and/or strategic plan of the school. Create a calendar with specific evaluation dates for the implementation of the schools strategic plan. Run an environmental scan to discern possible impact the community and the environment could have upon the school and create a report for possible action. Create a written piece for use as a flyer and/or on the website to further enhance the promotion of the schools vision within the school and out for the general community. Facilitate a team in reviewing the school's vision, mission and/or goals and analyzing the school improvement plan for its alignment with the schools vision, mission and/or goals. Prepare a report for the School Advisory Council (SAC). Plan and implement a celebration of Assist in identifying needed resources to support the implementation of the schools vision, mission and/or goals. Develop a plan for a retreat or staff development program focusing on the schools vision, mission and/or goals. Plan and implement a parent/community orientation event to introduce parents of new candidates and new community members to the schools vision, mission and goals.

Standard 9-Community and Stakeholder Partnerships High Performing Leaders collaborate with families, business, and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, work effectively
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within the larger organization and mobilize community resources.


9.1 9.1. 1 9.2 9.2. 1 9.3 9.3. 1 9.3. 2 9.4 9.4. 1 9.5. 1 Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to community relations Select strategies to promote community cooperation and partnerships Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications Given an audience, interpret standardized test results (e.g., percentiles, stoniness, raw scores, scale scores). Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a situation, identify reporting procedures of the Florida Department of Law Enforcements Missing Children Program. Given a scenario, interpret school advisory committee (SAC) requirements as identified in State statutes. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to candidate services Given case studies of candidates with disabilities, identify the accommodations and services required per Florida Statutes (e.g., diagnostic and learning resource centers, ADA facilities, interagency support services). Given the candidate/parent handbook, identify rights and responsibilities of candidates, parents, and guardians per Florida Statutes (i.e. notification, due process hearings, candidate academic progress, school choice preference, health examinations/immunizations, candidate academic improvement plan, truancy procedures, instructional materials). Create and implement a parent survey for input on school-wide concerns. Engage in a school fund drive soliciting from community members for contributors to a specific school project. Plan and implement a school beautification and/or image promotion project. Chair a committee charged with making a decision on a local school policy and/or procedure. Write a grant proposal. Meet with and engage in a dialogue with external agencies that are also involved in reaching the schools student population in order to communicate and coordinate efforts (e.g., department of health, department of social services, family planning). Create a community campaign to address a social issue that students and community can be involved in (e.g., recycling drive, litter clean-up campaign, afterschool tutoring club).

Standard 10-Diversity High Performing Leaders understand, respond to, and influence the personal, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural relationships in the classroom, the school and the local community.
10.1 10.1 .1 10.2 10.2 .1 10.3 10.3 .1 10.3 .2 10.3 .3 Knowledge of diversity standard as related to federal law for education and schooling Given a scenario, apply legal interpretations of the purpose and intent of federal statutes related to equal access and the prohibition of all forms of discrimination in public schools. Knowledge of diversity standard as related to organizational communication Given a scenario, identify effective, research-based communication strategies Knowledge of diversity standard as related to conceptual and organizational skills in written and oral communication Given a school-based document, identify logical order in a written passage. Given a school-based document, identify irrelevant sentences in a written passage. Given an audience and an occasion, identify an appropriate topic for an oral presentation Create a report assessing the need for diversity among the current staff within the school. Create and implement a plan for promoting the recruitment and retention of a more diverse staff. Create and implement a community outreach program to inform the school community concerning goals and important issues facing them concerning their students education. Disaggregate school data concerning the current ethnic make-up of the student population and make recommendations for any needed professional development to sensitize teachers to the population that they are dealing with. Disaggregate school data concerning the current socio-economic status of the school population and implement an appropriate professional development program to sensitize teachers to their students needs. Conduct a family needs assessment survey to determine the kinds of language spoken at home and

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determine the need, if any, for language translation and improved school communications. Plan and conduct an event that strengthens multicultural awareness within the school. Meet with a special interest groups within the school to determine if there are any possible program modifications that need to be addressed. In conjunction with the Guidance Office, conduct an internal audit of multicultural programs and counseling available, and create a plan for recommended implementation if there are deficits detected.

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Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE)


Subtest #1: Instructional Leadership
COVERING STANDARDS ON: Instructional Leadership Managing the Learning Environment, Learning, Accountability and Assessment
1. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to curriculum development and continuous school improvement process 1. Given a scenario, assess the curriculum and school-wide professional development needs of
an instructional program. 2. Given a set of school data, identify appropriate objectives and strategies for developing, implementing, assessing, and revising a school improvement plan. 3. Given a school data set, determine an appropriate instructional improvement strategy. 4. Identify functions and implications of various curriculum designs. 5. Given grade level data on reading, identify strategies to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

2. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to research-based best practices 1. Given school-based student assessment data on reading performance, identify researchbased reading instruction to improve student achievement. 2. Given school-based student assessment data on reading performance, identify instructional strategies to facilitate students phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension throughout the content areas. 3. Given a scenario, which may include data, identify programs or initiatives that are researchbased to integrate reading, writing, and mathematics across all subject areas to increase student achievement. 4. Given a description of recurring problems in student performance in a content area, select strategies for engaging teachers in ongoing study of current best practices. 5. Identify scientifically based research applications to effective teaching and learning methods. 6. Identify practices in teacher planning, instructional organization, and classroom management that enhance student learning and achievement. 7. Identify instructional delivery methods that enhance student learning and achievement.

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3. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to school culture 1. Given data from a school climate survey, identify appropriate strategies for improving student
learning. 2. Given data from a school climate survey, identify factors contributing to morale and performance.

4. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional design, teaching and learning 1. Given taxonomy of learning, identify instructional objectives to facilitate varying levels of
learning. 2. Identify age-appropriate learning strategies based on principles of human growth and development. 3. Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional strategies. 4. Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional materials.

5. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional program for students with special needs
1. Given student special needs characteristics in a specific classroom and walk-through observation notes, identify an appropriate instructional adaptation/modification to provide for students with special needs in that classroom. 2. Given an IEP, determine whether or not provisions made are adequate to meet student needs.

6. Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to federal and state law in education and schooling 1. Given a scenario, identify the state requirements for students to participate in interscholastic
or extracurricular student activities. 2. Given a scenario, identify employee and student rights and responsibilities under federal statutes.

7. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to tort and contract liability in the operation of Florida public schools
1. Given a scenario, identify legal standards of negligent tort liability applicable to school employees and districts. 2. Given a scenario, identify legal standards of intentional tort liability applicable to school employees and districts. 3. Given a scenario, identify legal standards that are applicable to site administrators in negotiating contracts for goods and services.

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8. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to funding of Florida Schools
1. Given an FTE report, identify, interpret, and apply each formula factor used in computing the Florida Education Finance Program allocation. 2. Given a school budget, identify funding categories available to a school beyond the Florida Education Finance Program allocation. 3. Given a school budget, identify or apply the processes of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a budget.

9. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to financial accounting and auditing
1. Given an FTE audit report (i.e., State, district, or school); identify categories that are out of compliance with Florida Statutes (e.g., Attendance records, teacher certification, vocational time cards, ESE and ESOL student records). 2. Given a school internal funds audit report, identify violations of the State Board of Education policies and procedures for the administration and accounting of internal funds (e.g., fund raisers, purchases, monthly financial reports, bonding of the treasurer).

10. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to facilities management
1. Given a State request for a school room utilization update, identify the requirements of the Florida Inventory of School Houses as specified in Florida Statutes (e.g., space requirements for ESE, vocational courses, class size reduction). 1. Given a school buildings security plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education rules.

11. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to student services
1. Given a school guidance report, determine compliance with Florida Statutes. 2. Given a faculty handbook, identify the duties of school administrators governing student discipline and school safety per Florida Statutes (e.g., zero tolerance, discipline of exceptional students, emergency management plan, Student Code of Conduct). 2. Given a parent request to administer medication, identify the guidelines in Florida Statutes regulating the administration of prescribed medications to students by public school employees.

12. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to student and parental rights
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1. Given the student/parent handbook, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing parents rights and responsibilities and/or students rights and privacy to access student educational records (e.g., deny, release, challenge content, FERPA). 2. Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and students attending public schools.

13. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to federal law for education and schooling
1. Given a scenario, identify exceptional education entitlements, equal access for students and staff with disabilities, and related rights under federal statutes.

14. Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to state law for education and schooling
1. Given a scenario, identify legal standards and procedures applicable to school accountability legislation. 1. Given a scenario, identify the standards and procedures applicable to the Meta Consent Decree.

15. Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to measurement of effective student performance 1. Given data (e.g., national, state, district, school, classroom, individual student), analyze
student achievement. 2. Given a scenario, determine aspects of adequate progress of the lowest 25% in reading and mathematics at the school level. 3. Given school data sets with differing accountability designations compare and contrast multiple measures of data to analyze school needs. 4. Given school data, analyze or develop a plan to address statewide requirements for student assessment (e.g. FCAT science, reading, math, writing) 5. Given school data, analyze or develop a plan to address national requirements for student assessment (e.g. NCLB science, reading, math, writing)

16. Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications 1. Given a scenario, identify the appropriate type of formal assessment instrument (e.g., norm
referenced, criterion referenced) to determine student strengths and needs. 2. Given a scenario, identify the appropriate informal assessment instrument (e.g., observations, checklists, inventories, interviews) to determine student strengths and needs.
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17. Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement 1. Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL students, identify diagnostic tools
appropriate for assessing student learning needs. 2. Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL students, identify appropriate instructional strategies to improve student performance in reading.

Subtest #2: Operational Leadership


COVERING STANDARDS ON: Human Resource Development Decision Making Strategies Ethical Leadership Technology

1. Knowledge of technology standard in the use of technology for teaching and learning
1. Given a technology plan, identify hardware, software, and related technologies appropriate to design and delivery of instruction. 2. Given a technology plan to integrate technology to improve student performance in a subject area identify appropriate technology applications to address student performance needs.

2. Knowledge of technology standard related to school operations


1. Given a school technology plan, assess compliance with State technology goals (e.g., copyright law, Internet usage, digital learning environment, instructional leadership, Floridas digital educators, access to technology, infrastructure, support). 2. Given a scenario, select computer hardware and software appropriate to school operations. 3. Given a scenario, identify components of a technology infrastructure related to school and student safety.

4. Given a scenario, select Web-based communication applications. 5. Given a scenario, select presentation software applications.

3. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to recruitment, selection, induction, and retention of staff
1. Given policies for teacher recruitment, selection, induction, professional development, and retention, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and No Child Left Behind legislation. 1. Given an out-of-field teacher report, identify various methods for acquiring Florida Teacher Certification (e.g., highly qualified teachers, critical shortage, special needs).

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3. Given a sample of an interview, identify violations of federal and State laws that protect an applicant from job discrimination (e.g., AIDS, civil rights, American with Disability Act).

4. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to performance assessment procedures


1. Given an instructional assessment instrument, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board regulations for employee evaluation (i.e., management of students, maintenance of discipline, knowledge of subject matter, pay for performance, use of technology, criteria for continuous improvement). 2. Given an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, identify the Florida statutory requirements to facilitate employee growth (i.e., the performance improvement plan, notification of deficiencies, conference for the record). 3. Given an individual professional development plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing the School Community Professional Development Act (i.e., requirement to establish and maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan for each teacher).

5. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to managing personnel records


1. Given a sample of content from an employers personnel file, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing personnel files. 2. Given public information requests, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing access to personnel files and records (e.g., medical records, complaints related to investigation, payroll deduction records, social security numbers).

6. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to processes and procedures for discipline, dismissal, and nonrenewal of school employees

1. 1. Given a recommendation to terminate an employees contract, identify the school site administrators responsibilities regarding termination as required in Florida Statutes (e.g., union contract, professional service contract, annual contract, continuing contract). 2. Given case studies with accompanying documentation, identify and apply the Standard of Just Cause for any adverse employment decision as required by Florida Statutes (e.g., dismissal, suspension, demotion, reinstatement).

7. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to collective bargaining agreements


1. Given a collective bargaining agreement, identify the role of the administrator in managing the contract per Florida Statutes (e.g., grievances, school policies, enforcement, and punitive actions related to all classifications of school personnel).

8. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to data analysis


1. Given school or classroom data, analyze teacher performance over time.

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9. Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to state law for education and schooling
1. Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to State certification, selection, evaluation, discipline, and reappointment of school district employees.

10. Knowledge of ethical leadership standard as related to ethical conduct


1. Given the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida, identify violations of ethical conduct as stated in Florida Statutes (e.g., conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, gross insubordination, misconduct in office, neglect of obligations to students, public, school personnel).

11. Knowledge of ethical leadership standard as related to federal and state law for education and schooling
1. Given a scenario, identify judicially recognized rights and responsibilities guaranteed under the Constitution (e.g., 1st, 4th, 14th amendments). 2. Given a scenario, identify the statutory powers and duties of the Florida Board of Education, Commissioner of Education, local school boards, superintendents, and principals. 3. Given a situation, identify standards and procedures of State administrative law, public disclosure, record keeping, and child welfare.

12. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to federal and/or state law for education and schooling

1. Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to federal and/or state statutory provisions for accomplished practices, student progression, compulsory school attendance, sexual harassment, charter schools, alternative schools, safe schools, curricula, and facilities.

13. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to change


1. Apply current concepts of leadership (e.g., systems theory, change theory, situational leadership, visionary leadership, transformational leadership, learning organizations). 2. Select examples of organizational conditions or leadership actions that create positive attitudes toward change.

14. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to data analysis


1. Given school data, perform procedural measures for school grade calculation. 2. Given an Instructional Leadership Plan-of-Action, identify criteria for learning gains of varying subgroups using disaggregated data.

COVERING STANDARDS ON: Community and Stakeholder Partnerships


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Diversity Vision
*Please note, Competency 5, Skill 1, indicates a change in the skill requiring proper citations of Florida State Statute or State Board Rule.

1. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to community relations


1. Select strategies to promote community cooperation and partnerships.

2. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications
1. Given an audience, interpret standardized test results (e.g., percentiles, stanines, raw scores, scale scores).

3. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to state law for education and schooling

1. Given a situation, identify reporting procedures of the Florida Department of Law Enforcements Missing Children Program. 2. Given a scenario, interpret school advisory committee (SAC) requirements as identified in State statutes.

4. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to student services


1. Given case studies of students with disabilities, identify the accommodations and services required per Florida Statutes (e.g., diagnostic and learning resource centers, ADA facilities, interagency support services).

5. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to student and parental rights and responsibilities 1. Given the student-parent handbook, identify rights and responsibilities of students, parents,
and guardians per Florida Statutes (i.e. notification, due process hearings, student academic progress, school choice preference, health examinations/immunizations, student academic improvement plan, truancy procedures, instructional materials).

6. Knowledge of diversity standard as related to federal and state law for education and schooling and organizational communication
1. Given a scenario, apply legal interpretations of the purpose and intent of federal statutes related to equal access and the prohibition of all forms of discrimination in public schools. 2. Given a scenario, identify effective, research-based communication strategies

7. Knowledge of vision standard that works to relate state standards, the needs of the students, the community, and the goals of the school

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1. Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about state standards, student needs, community needs, and the goals of the school to appropriate stakeholders. 2. Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about the instructional program to the community, staff, and district personnel. 3. Identify practices and implications of effective communication and interpersonal relationships.

8. Knowledge of vision standard as related to data analysis


1. Given school data, develop and organize a school action-plan that includes methods and approaches to communicate the need for the plan to teachers, students, and the community.

9. Effective Writing and Data Analysis for a School-based Application 1. Given a scenario including data, analyze, interpret, and evaluate data for a specific target
audience.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards and Key Indicators


Floridas school leaders must possess the abilities and skills necessary to perform their designated tasks in a highperforming manner. The school leader, commensurate with job requirements and delegated authority, shall demonstrate competence in the following standards:

Instructional Leadership
1.0 Instructional LeadershipHigh Performing Leaders promote a positive learning culture, provide an effective instructional program, and apply best practices to student learning, especially in the area of reading and other foundational skills.
1.1 Sets annual learning gains, school improvement goals and other targets for instructional improvement 1.2 Uses data as a component of planning for instructional improvement 1.3 Includes provisions in the instructional program for students with special needs 1.4 Engages staff in ongoing study of current best practices 1.5 Reads research, applied theory, and informed practice related to the curriculum 1.6 Works to create high expectations and standards among the staff, teachers, and community members 1.7 Relates content and instruction to the achievement of established standards by students 1.8 Provides instructional leadership 1.9 Is aware of research on instructional effectiveness and will use it as needed 1.10 Demonstrates knowledge of student performance evaluation 1.11 Has identified skills necessary for the planning and implementation of improvements of student learning 1.12 Assesses the curriculum needs in a particular setting 1.13 Works to relate state standards, the needs of the students, the community and the schools goals 1.14 Understands the effect that a positive school culture has on student learning
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1.15 Recognizes differences in the staffs desire and willingness to focus energy on achieving educational excellence 1.16 Identifies teaching and learning needs among the staff and teachers 1.17 Communicates the instructional program to the community, the staff, and district personnel 1.18 Models professionalism, collaboration and continuous learning 1.19 Understands and recognizes the benefits for students in:
balanced reading instruction curriculum integration active teaching and learning strategies standards-based instructional programs the use of technology for instructional purposes & aligning classroom assessments to standards

2.0 Managing the Learning EnvironmentHigh Performing Leaders

manage the organization, operations, facilities and resources in ways that maximize the use of resources in an instructional organization and promote a safe, efficient, legal, and effective learning environment.
2.1 Administers policies that provide a safe school environment 2.2 Plans for the accomplishment of strategic goals 2.3 Manages the daily operations of the school 2.4 Is aware of the various fiscal and non-fiscal resources for the school including business and community resources 2.5 Manages the school to promote and encourage student learning 2.6 Uses financial resources and capital goods and services to support school priorities 2.7 Uses an efficient budget planning process 2.8 Uses school resources to achieve curricular and instructional goals 2.9 Understands techniques and organizational useful in leading and managing a complex and diverse organization 2.10 Plans and schedules ones own and others work so that priorities and goals can be met 2.11 Conforms to legal and ethical standards in the management of the learning environment

3.0 Learning, Accountability, and AssessmentHigh Performing Leaders

monitor the success of all students in the learning environment, align the curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes to promote effective student performance, and use a variety of benchmarks, learning expectations, and feedback measures to ensure accountability for all participants engaged in the educational process.
3.1 Uses data to assess and monitor school improvement 3.2 Uses multiple sources of data to inform decisions and improvement processes 3.3 Monitors and assesses student progress 3.4 Monitors and assesses the progress of activities 3.5 Demonstrates an understanding of the methods and principles of program evaluation
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3.6 Develops and demonstrates skills in evaluating instructional strategies and materials 3.7 Understands how to use diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement 3.8 Works with staff to identify strategies for improving student achievement appropriate to the school population

Operational Leadership
4.0 Decision Making Strategies-High Performing Leaders plan effectively,

use critical thinking and problem solving techniques, and collect and analyze data for continuous school improvement.
4.1 Is developing a set of problem solving techniques and decision making skills 4.2 Understands that events and problems can have a variety of explanations 4.3 Explains and defends decisions made 4.4 Uses data to inform decisions 4.5 Uses others to assist in the accomplishment of organization goals 4.6 Supports student learning when making curricular and instructional decisions 4.7 Has a problem-solving model to use when confronted with unsettled questions or undesirable situations 4.8 Conforms to appropriate legal standards 4.9 Makes decisions in a timely fashion using the best available information 4.10 Provides opportunities to involve family and community in a broad range of school activities

5.0 TechnologyHigh Performing Leaders plan and implement the

integration of technological and electronic tools in teaching, learning, management, research, and communication responsibilities.
5.1 Is aware of the technology, telecommunications and information systems and their uses to enrich curriculum, instruction, and assessment 5.2 Communicates and gets feedback on a plan for technology integration for the school community 5.3 Works with tech-savvy staff to plan for increased technology usage 5.4 Models the use of technology as a tool in support of both educational and community activities 5.5 Develops an effective teacher professional development plan to increase technology usage 5.6 Has assessed and analyzed the extent to which technology has been integrated throughout the teaching and learning environment 5.7 Within the available resources, increases access to educational technologies for the school

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5.8 Has a plan for the provision of support to increase the use of technology already in the school/ classrooms 5.9 Uses technology to support the educational efforts of staff and teachers

6.0 Human Resource DevelopmentHigh Performing Leaders recruit,

select, nurture and, where appropriate, retain effective personnel, develop mentor and partnership programs, and design and implement comprehensive professional growth plans for all staff paid and volunteer.
6.1 Uses multiple data sources as they work with teachers to plan for individual professional development 6.2 Utilizes a variety of supervisory skills to use to improve teaching and learning 6.3 Understands adult learning strategies useful for assisting staff in professional development 6.4 Demonstrates an understanding of the methods and principles of personnel evaluation 6.5 Operates within the provisions of each contract as well as established enforcement and grievance procedures 6.6 Sets high expectations and standards for the performance of all teachers and staff 6.7 Empowers others to achieve personal, professional and organizational goals 6.8 Connects professional growth plans and professional development to individual teacher and school learning goals 6.9 Understands the processes necessary for use in the hiring and retention of high quality teachers 6.10 Sets expectations that will ensure that all students are engaged in active learning 6.11 Provides opportunities for teachers to think, plan, and work together 6.12 Pursues improvement of his/her own professional development

7.0 Ethical LeadershipHigh Performing Leaders act with integrity,

fairness, and honesty in an ethical manner.


7.1 Manifests a professional code of ethics and values

7.2 Makes decisions based on the legal, moral and ethical implications of policy options and political strategies 7.3 Creates, models and implements a set of values for the school 7.4 Develops well-reasoned educational beliefs based upon an understanding of teaching and learning 7.5 Understands ethical and legal concerns educators face when using technology throughout the teaching and learning environment 7.6 Develops a personal code of ethics embracing diversity, integrity, and the dignity of all people
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7.7 Acts in accordance with federal and state constitutional provisions, statutory standards, and regulatory applications 7.8 Demonstrates ability to make decisions within an ethical context

School Leadership
8.0 VisionHigh Performing leaders have a personal vision for their school

and the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop, articulate and implement a shared vision that is supported by the larger organization and the school community.
8.1 Describes how to develop and implement a shared vision and strategic plan for the school 8.2 Works with staff, students and families to achieve the schools vision 8.3 Describes how instructional objectives, curricular goals and the shared vision relate to each other 8.4 Allows time for the achievement of goals 8.5 Identifies needs that will be targeted in the shared vision and strategic plan 8.6 Communicates the schools vision, mission and priorities to the community 8.7 Understands the basic concepts of the change process 8.9 Is aware that external influences have impact upon the school 8.10 Establishes plans to accomplish goals 8.11 Relates the vision, mission, and goals to students 8.12 Understands the effect of having a community of learners working together 8.13 Articulates and reinforces the vision in written and spoken communications

9.0 Community and Stakeholder PartnershipsHigh Performing Leaders

collaborate with families, business, and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, work effectively within the larger organization and mobilize community resources.
9.1 Understands how student and family conditions affect learning 9.2 Identifies opinion leaders in the community and their relationships to the school 9.3 Communicates the schools vision, mission and priorities to the community 9.4 Understands the effect that school image caused by impressions created by the students and staff and its use in promoting the school 9.5 Uses shared leadership and decision-making model in the operation of the school 9.6 Identifies resources of families, business, and community members that could support the school 9.7 Understands the benefits of having and using a variety of partnerships, coalitions, and networks 9.8 Is establishing relationships within and external to the school 9.9 Actively engages the community to promote student and school success

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9.10 Identifies other agencies to connect students to the health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning 9.11 Provides opportunities to involve family and community in a broad range of school activities

10.0 DiversityHigh Performing Leaders understand, respond to, and

influence the personal, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural relationships in the classroom, the school and the local community.
10.1 Has skills necessary for interactive and interpersonal situations 10.2 Understands how multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and racial and ethnic appreciation affect an educational organization 10.3 Is able to interact with the various cultural, ethnic, racial, and special interest groups in the community 10.4 Is aware of how the teaching staff provides for the diverse perspectives appropriate to the student population and school community 10.5 Provides opportunities to involve school community in a broad range of school activities 10.6 Interacts effectively with diverse individuals and groups 10.7 Conforms to legal and ethical standards related to diversity 10.8 Is perceptive and tactful in dealing with diverse populations 10.9 Recognizes when crisis communications are necessary and is building a repertoire of skills to deal with them 10.10 Arranges for students and families whose home language is not English to engage in school activities and communication through oral and written translations 10.11 Has a plan for the hiring and retention of a diverse staff 10.12 Has a plan to develop ways to improve relations with various cultural, ethnic, racial and special interest groups in the community

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The following are some of the kinds of experiences our candidate could have. They are only suggestions; they are by no means definitive:
School Leadership - shadowing, problem solving, communicating, delegating, planning, meeting with community groups, conducting parent meetings, surveying group needs, leading professional workshops, and visiting schools of excellent practice. Instructional Leadership - researching, collecting data, evaluating, scheduling, communicating with parents, monitoring attendance, developing and supporting extra-curricular activities Operational Leadership - identifying funding sources, scheduling classes and coverage, budgeting and allocating resources, surveying school needs, developing and implementing school safety plan.

APPENDIX 2 RECORDING YOUR FIELD EXPERIENCES


To be used in conjunction with your weekly intern comment sheets forwarded to your university intern supervisor

Florida Principal Leadership Standards and Indicators-Documented Evidence


Important- Record your 150 hours of field experience (since being on the program) using the Florida Principal Leadership Standards listed below and FELE competencies. It is essential that whenever you can demonstrate that you have met a standard and demonstrated the required indicator of competence that you state the date in the appropriate place on the matrix and then cross reference with documented evidence placed in your professional portfolio. To achieve mastery of a competency, there must be a minimum of two documented artifacts. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
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Instructional Leadership

Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to curriculum development and continuous school improvement process Given a scenario, assess the curriculum and schoolwide professional development needs of an instructional program

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Given a set of school data, identify appropriate objectives and strategies for developing, implementing, assessing, and revising a school improvement plan Given a school data set, determine an appropriate instructional improvement strategy Identify functions curriculum designs and implications of various

1.1. 3 1.1. 4 1.1. 5 1.2 1.2. 1

Given grade level data on reading, identify strategies to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to research-based best practices Given school-based candidate assessment data on reading performance, identify research-based reading instruction to improve candidate achievement. Given school-based candidate assessment data on reading performance, identify instructional strategies to facilitate candidates phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension throughout the content areas. Given a scenario, which may include data, identify programs or initiatives that are research-based to integrate reading, writing, and mathematics across all subject areas to increase candidate achievement. Given a description of recurring problems in candidate performance in a content area, select strategies for engaging teachers in ongoing study of current best practices Identify scientifically based research applications to effective teaching and learning methods Identify practices in teacher planning, instructional organization, and classroom management that enhance candidate learning and achievement Identify instructional delivery methods that enhance candidate learning and achievement Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to school culture Given data from a school climate survey, identify appropriate strategies for improving candidate learning Given data from a school climate survey, identify factors contributing to morale and performance Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional design, teaching and learning Given taxonomy of learning, identify instructional objectives to facilitate varying levels of learning Identify age-appropriate learning strategies based on principles of human growth and development Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional strategies

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1.2. 5 1.2. 6 1.2. 7 1.3 1.3. 1 1.3. 2 1.4 1.4. 1 1.4. 2 1.4. 3

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Identify practices for evaluating the appropriateness of instructional materials Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to instructional program for candidates with special needs Given candidate special needs characteristics in a specific classroom and walk-through observation notes, identify an appropriate instructional adaptation/modification to provide for candidates with special needs in that classroom Given an IEP, determine whether or not provisions made are adequate to meet candidate needs Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to state law in education and schooling Given a scenario, identify the state requirements for candidates to participate in interscholastic or extracurricular candidate activities Knowledge of instructional leadership standard as related to federal law in education and schooling Given a scenario, identify employee and candidate rights and responsibilities under federal statutes

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Managing the Learning Environment


Given a scenario, identify legal standards of negligent tort liability applicable to school employees and districts. Given a scenario, identify legal standards of intentional tort liability applicable to school employees and districts

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Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to tort and contract liability in the operation of Florida public schools

Given a scenario, identify legal standards that are applicable to site administrators in negotiating contracts for goods and services Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to funding of Florida Schools Given an FTE report, identify, interpret, and apply each formula factor used in computing the Florida Education Finance Program allocation Given a school budget, identify funding categories available to a school beyond the Florida Education Finance Program allocation Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to financial accounting and auditing Given an FTE audit report (i.e., State, district, or school); identify categories that are out of compliance with Florida Statutes (e.g., Attendance records, teacher certification, vocational time cards, and ESE and ESOL candidate records).

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Given a school internal funds audit report, identify violations of the State Board of Education policies and procedures for the administration and accounting of internal funds (e.g., fund raisers, purchases, monthly financial reports, bonding of the treasurer). Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to facilities management Given a State request for a school room utilization update, identify the requirements of the Florida Inventory of School Houses as specified in Florida Statutes (e.g., space requirements for ESE, vocational courses, class size reduction). Given a school buildings security plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education rules Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to candidate services Given a school guidance report, compliance with Florida Statutes determine

2.4. 2 2.5 2.5. 1 2.5. 2

Given a faculty handbook, identify the duties of school administrators governing candidate discipline and school safety per Florida Statutes (e.g., zero tolerance, discipline of exceptional candidates, emergency management plan, Candidate Code of Conduct). Given a parent request to administer medication, identify the guidelines in Florida Statutes regulating the administration of prescribed medications to candidates by public school employees. Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to candidate and parental rights Given the candidate/parent handbook, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing parents and/or candidates rights and privacy to access candidate educational records (e.g., deny, release, challenge content). Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and candidates attending public schools Knowledge of managing the learning environment standard as related to federal law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify exceptional education entitlements, equal access for candidates and staff with disabilities, and related rights under federal statutes

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Learning, Assessment

Accountability,

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Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify legal standards and procedures applicable to school accountability legislation

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Given a scenario, identify the standards and procedures applicable to the Meta Consent Decree Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to measurement of effective candidate performance Given data (e.g., national, state, district, school, classroom, individual candidate), analyze candidate achievement Given school data, analyze and construct science class schedule to conform to statewide and national requirements for FCAT science and No Child Left Behind Given a scenario, calculate the Lower 25% of reading and mathematics Given school data sets with differing grade designations (i.e., A, B, C, 3F schools) compare and contrast multiple measures of data (e.g., demographic data, parent/candidate/teacher surveys, graduation rate, AP enrollment, extracurricular programs) to analyze school needs Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications Given a scenario, identify the appropriate type of formal assessment instrument (e.g., norm referenced, criterion referenced) to determine candidate strengths and needs Given a scenario, identify the appropriate informal assessment instrument (e.g., observations, checklists, inventories, interviews) to determine candidate strengths and needs Knowledge of learning, accountability and assessment standard as related to diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL candidates, identify diagnostic tools appropriate for assessing candidate learning needs Given a data set of reading test results for ESE or ESOL candidates, identify appropriate instructional strategies to improve candidate performance in reading.

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3.3. 2

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4.1 4.1. 1 4.1. 2 Given a technology plan, identify hardware, software, and related technologies appropriate to design and delivery of instruction Given a technology plan to integrate technology to improve candidate performance in a subject area identify appropriate technology applications to address candidate performance needs

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Knowledge of technology standard related to school operations Given a school technology plan, assess compliance with State technology goals (e.g., digital learning environment, instructional leadership, Floridas digital educators, and access to technology, infrastructure, and support). Given a scenario, select computer hardware and software appropriate to school operations Given a scenario, identify components of a technology infrastructure related to school and candidate safety Given a scenario, select Web-based communication applications Given a scenario, select presentation software applications

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Human Resource Development

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Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to recruitment, selection, induction, and retention of staff Given policies for teacher recruitment, selection, induction, professional development, and retention, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and No Child Left Behind legislation Given an out-of-field teacher report, identify various methods for acquiring Florida Teacher Certification (e.g., highly qualified teachers, critical shortage, special needs). Given a sample of an interview, identify violations of federal and State laws that protect an applicant from job discrimination (e.g., AIDS, civil rights, American with Disability Act). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to performance assessment procedures Given an instructional assessment instrument, determine compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board regulations for employee evaluation (i.e., management of candidates, maintenance of discipline, knowledge of subject matter, pay for performance, use of technology, and criteria for continuous improvement). Given an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, identify the Florida statutory requirements to facilitate employee growth (i.e., the performance improvement plan, notification of deficiencies, conference for the record).

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Given an individual professional development plan, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing the School Community Professional Development Act (i.e., requirement to establish and maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan for each teacher). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to managing personnel records Given a sample of content from an employers personnel file, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing personnel files Given public information requests, determine compliance with Florida Statutes governing access to personnel files and records (e.g., medical records, complaints related to investigation, payroll deduction records, social security numbers). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to processes and procedures for discipline, dismissal, and nonrenewal of school employees Given a recommendation to terminate an employees contract, identify the school site administrators responsibilities regarding termination as required in Florida Statutes (e.g., union contract, professional service contract, annual contract, continuing contract). Given case studies with accompanying documentation, identify and apply the Standard of Just Cause for any adverse employment decision as required by Florida Statutes (e.g., dismissal, suspension, demotion, reinstatement). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to collective bargaining agreements Given a collective bargaining agreement, identify the role of the administrator in managing the contract per Florida Statutes (e.g., grievances, school policies, enforcement, and punitive actions related to all classifications of school personnel). Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to data analysis Given school or classroom data, analyze teacher performance over time Knowledge of human resource development standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to State certification, selection, evaluation, discipline, and reappointment of school district employees.

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5.5 5.5. 1

5.6 5.6. 1 5.7 5.7. 1

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Ethical Leadership
Given the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida, identify violations of ethical conduct as stated in Florida Statutes (e.g., conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, gross insubordination, misconduct in office, neglect of obligations to candidates, public, school personnel).

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Knowledge of ethical leadership standard as related to federal and state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify judicially recognized rights and responsibilities guaranteed under the Constitution (e.g.1st, 4th, 14th amendments). Given a scenario, identify the statutory powers and duties of the Florida Board of Education, Commissioner of Education, local school boards, superintendents, and principals. Given a situation, identify standards and procedures of State administrative law, public disclosure, record keeping, and child welfare.

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Decision Making Strategies

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Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a scenario, identify standards and procedures applicable to State statutory provisions for accomplished practices, pupil progression, compulsory school attendance, sexual harassment, charter schools, alternative schools, safe schools, curricula, and facilities. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to change Apply current concepts of leadership (e.g., systems theory, change theory, situational leadership, visionary leadership, transformational leadership, learning organizations). Select examples of organizational conditions or leadership actions that create positive attitudes toward change. Knowledge of decision making strategies standard as related to data analysis Given school data, perform school grade calculation. Given an Instructional Leadership Plan-of-Action, identify criteria for learning gains of varying subgroups using disaggregated data.

7.2. 7.2. 1 7.2. 2 7.3 7.3. 1 7.3. 2

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 8
8.1. 8.1. 1

Vision
Given school data, develop and organize a school action-plan that includes methods and approaches to communicate the need for the plan to teachers, candidates, and the community.

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Knowledge of vision standard as related to data analysis

8.2 8.2. 1

Knowledge of vision standard that works to relate state standards, the needs of the candidates, the community, and the goals of the school Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about state standards, candidate needs, community needs, and the goals of the school to appropriate stakeholders.

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8.2. 2 8.3 8.3. 1 8.3. 2

Identify effective strategies for communicating relevant information about the instructional program to the community, staff, and district personnel. Knowledge of vision standard as related to effective use of written English, appropriate word choice, and its articulation Given a school-based document, identify the conventions of standard written English and appropriate word choice. Given a school-based document, identify diction and tone appropriate to a given audience

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9.1 9.1. 1 9.2 9.2. 1 9.3 9.3. 1 9.3. 2 9.4 9.4. 1

Community Partnerships

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Stakeholder

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Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to community relations Select strategies to promote community cooperation and partnerships Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to assessment instruments and their applications Given an audience, interpret standardized test results (e.g., percentiles, stoniness, raw scores, scale scores). Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to state law for education and schooling Given a situation, identify reporting procedures of the Florida Department of Law Enforcements Missing Children Program. Given a scenario, interpret school advisory committee (SAC) requirements as identified in State statutes. Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to candidate services Given case studies of candidates with disabilities, identify the accommodations and services required per Florida Statutes (e.g., diagnostic and learning resource centers, ADA facilities, interagency support services). Knowledge of community and stakeholder partnerships standard as related to candidate and parental rights Given the candidate/parent handbook, identify rights and responsibilities of candidates, parents, and guardians per Florida Statutes (i.e. notification, due process hearings, candidate academic progress, school choice preference, health examinations/immunizations, candidate academic improvement plan, truancy procedures, instructional materials).

9.5 9.5. 1

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10.1 10.1 .1

Diversity
Given a scenario, apply legal interpretations of the purpose and intent of federal statutes related to equal access and the prohibition of all forms of discrimination in public schools.

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Knowledge of diversity standard as related to federal law for education and schooling

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10.2 10.2 .1 10.3 10.3 .1 10.3 .2 10.3 .3 10.3 .4

Knowledge of diversity standard as related to organizational communication Given a scenario, identify effective, research-based communication strategies Knowledge of diversity standard as related to conceptual and organizational skills in written and oral communication Given a school-based document, identify logical order in a written passage. Given a school-based document, identify irrelevant sentences in a written passage. Given an audience and an occasion, identify an appropriate topic for an oral presentation Given a school-based example, identify logical fallacies.

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