Leadership and Ethics D016
Mission Statement - ANS>>A short sentence that defines the school's goals,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
philosophies, and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that describes the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission statement at your school?
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Vision - ANS>>A description of what the school would like to achieve or accomplish in
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the future. A vision statement is a description of what the school wants to be in the future.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
The intent of defining a vision is to serve as a guide when making decisions. Is the vision
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
at your school motivating and attainable?
ll ll ll ll ll ll
Core Values - ANS>>Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how individuals
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values of a school define the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
traits of members of the school community, which guide decision-making, strategic
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
planning, and peer interaction. Core values can be terms such as integrity, respect,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school leader, what are some core values
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that are most important to you?
ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can school leaders expand their sphere of influence in the school setting? -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must not only support
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
endeavors and policies that align with the school mission and vision; they must also
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ensure that their actions and behaviors represent the core values identified in the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
mission and vision.
ll ll ll
What must a school leader do prior to making changes that will affect the school's
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
culture? - ANS>>Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can inform leaders of
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the current culture of the school so that positive changes can be planned.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A new middle school was built to accommodate a growing town's student population. The
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school's mission statement was created by the local board of education. While positive in
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
nature, the mission statement is vague and broad.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
What should the principal do to ensure the entire staff can model behavior and attitudes
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that support the school mission statement? - ANS>>Collaborate with staff to define the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
core values and behaviors that will support the goals of the mission statement. School
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify specific key core values and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
behaviors that exemplify the positive ideas enumerated in the mission statement.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can a principal help ensure faculty and staff support the school vision? - ANS>>By
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role in the school to achieve the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
, vision. Each member of the school community should know how to align behaviors and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
professional decisions to the vision of the school.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How should core values be modeled in the school setting? (Choose all that apply.) -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in every
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
classroom.
ll
They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should be used to guide
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
decision-making. Core values should be modeled in the school's policies and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
procedures. They should also guide decision-making and drive curriculum, instruction,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
and assessment practices.
ll ll ll
School leaders should use professional development and resources to support teachers
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
to achieve the school's vision. - ANS>>A collaborative effort is needed to work toward a
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school's vision of where they want to be. Leaders should empower and support teachers'
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can standards help a school work toward its vision? - ANS>>Standards can provide
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a shared framework for a school's vision. Standards help focus leadership and staff on a
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
shared vision of what needs to be done.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A high school has the following mission statement and vision statement:
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Mission Statement: We provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the global community by emphasizing acceptance, tolerance, and collaboration.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Vision Statement: The vision of the school is to be an exemplary learning environment
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
whose graduates are compassionate global leaders and innovators.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Which goal would be an aligned, measurable, achievable goal for improvement for this
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school? - ANS>>Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by 10% every two
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
years. Increasing foreign language class participation would support the mission and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
vision of preparing global leaders, and it is measurable and achievable.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A school is implementing some changes derived from goals they created to more closely
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
align with their vision and core values.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Which approach would allow school leaders to address stakeholder needs? -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs and anticipate
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
how the changes will affect these groups individually. The more specific the groups you
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
can identify, the better you will be able to anticipate what their needs are and how to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
meet them.
ll ll
Conversational leadership strategy - ANS>>one strategy that leaders use build and ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
maintain a school community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Conversational leadership is one form of leadership that positively impacts systemic ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
change. A conversational leader values the importance of involving all key stakeholders
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
in the process of gathering information on critical issues - ANS>>Conversational leaders
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
are able to articulate core questions and ensure that all key stakeholders are heard when
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
those questions are being asked and answered.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
, Which strategies would help a principal build and sustain an environment that
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
encourages open communication? - ANS>>Ask teachers to bring their ideas or
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
suggestions to your office to discuss.
ll ll ll ll ll ll
Frequently visit classrooms and the break room and engage in conversation. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Off the record conversation - ANS>>This statement is false. This is considered an "off
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the record" conversation. Because you want to foster a community of transparency and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
trust, it is imperative that any decision you make is justified. Ms. Reynolds needs to be
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
willing to have you explain to the staff the issue and where the report came from. This will
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
build trust within the school and demonstrate your transparency. Also, though you have
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a friendly relationship, you must remember that there is a balance with your staff seeing
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
you as a friend and as a supervisor.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Consider each leadership strategy and determine if it is or is not a best practice. -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>Connection with best practices
ll ll ll ll
Collaboration
Redefined roles ll
To foster an environment of inclusive education, best practices should be followed to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
meet the diverse needs of all students. It is the school leader's role to communicate to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
teachers, staff, and parents those best practices for inclusion. The best practices to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
facilitate inclusion should mirror the best practices identified by a school to educate all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
students.
ll
One person cannot build and sustain an inclusive community; it takes the whole
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
community. To successfully build and support an inclusive learning community, all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
members need to be on board with the plan, be heard, and work together to identify
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
solutions to problems. Not only should leaders collaborate with teachers, but all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
stakeholders (including parents) should be involved in identifying strategies to create an
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
inclusive environment.
ll ll
In order for inclusion to be supported at the systems level, staff need to build the mindset
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that they are all working toward a shared goal. Thoughts such as "That's not my job," or
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
"These are my students, those are your students," do not foster an inclusive community.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
The roles of teachers, staff, and administration need to be redefined in order to share the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
responsibility in creating an inclusive environment.
ll ll ll ll ll ll
The school leader drives the environment of a school, which has an impact on the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
greater community. What are some characteristics that you will demonstrate to cultivate
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a positive professional culture? - ANS>>Although there are countless answers and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
approaches to building and sustaining a positive professional culture, there are some
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
key best practices that you must consider to be successful and build a community based
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
ll ll ll ll ll
In your response, ensure you address:
ll ll ll ll ll
Promoting trust ll
Establishing a growth-oriented professional culture ll ll ll ll
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Cultivating emotional intelligence ll ll
Mission Statement - ANS>>A short sentence that defines the school's goals,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
philosophies, and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that describes the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission statement at your school?
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Vision - ANS>>A description of what the school would like to achieve or accomplish in
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the future. A vision statement is a description of what the school wants to be in the future.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
The intent of defining a vision is to serve as a guide when making decisions. Is the vision
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
at your school motivating and attainable?
ll ll ll ll ll ll
Core Values - ANS>>Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how individuals
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values of a school define the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
traits of members of the school community, which guide decision-making, strategic
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
planning, and peer interaction. Core values can be terms such as integrity, respect,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school leader, what are some core values
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that are most important to you?
ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can school leaders expand their sphere of influence in the school setting? -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must not only support
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
endeavors and policies that align with the school mission and vision; they must also
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ensure that their actions and behaviors represent the core values identified in the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
mission and vision.
ll ll ll
What must a school leader do prior to making changes that will affect the school's
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
culture? - ANS>>Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can inform leaders of
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the current culture of the school so that positive changes can be planned.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A new middle school was built to accommodate a growing town's student population. The
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school's mission statement was created by the local board of education. While positive in
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
nature, the mission statement is vague and broad.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
What should the principal do to ensure the entire staff can model behavior and attitudes
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that support the school mission statement? - ANS>>Collaborate with staff to define the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
core values and behaviors that will support the goals of the mission statement. School
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify specific key core values and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
behaviors that exemplify the positive ideas enumerated in the mission statement.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can a principal help ensure faculty and staff support the school vision? - ANS>>By
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role in the school to achieve the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
, vision. Each member of the school community should know how to align behaviors and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
professional decisions to the vision of the school.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How should core values be modeled in the school setting? (Choose all that apply.) -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in every
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
classroom.
ll
They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should be used to guide
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
decision-making. Core values should be modeled in the school's policies and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
procedures. They should also guide decision-making and drive curriculum, instruction,
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
and assessment practices.
ll ll ll
School leaders should use professional development and resources to support teachers
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
to achieve the school's vision. - ANS>>A collaborative effort is needed to work toward a
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school's vision of where they want to be. Leaders should empower and support teachers'
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
How can standards help a school work toward its vision? - ANS>>Standards can provide
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a shared framework for a school's vision. Standards help focus leadership and staff on a
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
shared vision of what needs to be done.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A high school has the following mission statement and vision statement:
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Mission Statement: We provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the global community by emphasizing acceptance, tolerance, and collaboration.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Vision Statement: The vision of the school is to be an exemplary learning environment
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
whose graduates are compassionate global leaders and innovators.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Which goal would be an aligned, measurable, achievable goal for improvement for this
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
school? - ANS>>Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by 10% every two
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
years. Increasing foreign language class participation would support the mission and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
vision of preparing global leaders, and it is measurable and achievable.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A school is implementing some changes derived from goals they created to more closely
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
align with their vision and core values.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Which approach would allow school leaders to address stakeholder needs? -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs and anticipate
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
how the changes will affect these groups individually. The more specific the groups you
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
can identify, the better you will be able to anticipate what their needs are and how to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
meet them.
ll ll
Conversational leadership strategy - ANS>>one strategy that leaders use build and ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
maintain a school community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Conversational leadership is one form of leadership that positively impacts systemic ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
change. A conversational leader values the importance of involving all key stakeholders
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
in the process of gathering information on critical issues - ANS>>Conversational leaders
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
are able to articulate core questions and ensure that all key stakeholders are heard when
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
those questions are being asked and answered.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
, Which strategies would help a principal build and sustain an environment that
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
encourages open communication? - ANS>>Ask teachers to bring their ideas or
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
suggestions to your office to discuss.
ll ll ll ll ll ll
Frequently visit classrooms and the break room and engage in conversation. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Off the record conversation - ANS>>This statement is false. This is considered an "off
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
the record" conversation. Because you want to foster a community of transparency and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
trust, it is imperative that any decision you make is justified. Ms. Reynolds needs to be
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
willing to have you explain to the staff the issue and where the report came from. This will
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
build trust within the school and demonstrate your transparency. Also, though you have
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a friendly relationship, you must remember that there is a balance with your staff seeing
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
you as a friend and as a supervisor.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Consider each leadership strategy and determine if it is or is not a best practice. -
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
ANS>>Connection with best practices
ll ll ll ll
Collaboration
Redefined roles ll
To foster an environment of inclusive education, best practices should be followed to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
meet the diverse needs of all students. It is the school leader's role to communicate to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
teachers, staff, and parents those best practices for inclusion. The best practices to
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
facilitate inclusion should mirror the best practices identified by a school to educate all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
students.
ll
One person cannot build and sustain an inclusive community; it takes the whole
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
community. To successfully build and support an inclusive learning community, all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
members need to be on board with the plan, be heard, and work together to identify
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
solutions to problems. Not only should leaders collaborate with teachers, but all
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
stakeholders (including parents) should be involved in identifying strategies to create an
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
inclusive environment.
ll ll
In order for inclusion to be supported at the systems level, staff need to build the mindset
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
that they are all working toward a shared goal. Thoughts such as "That's not my job," or
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
"These are my students, those are your students," do not foster an inclusive community.
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
The roles of teachers, staff, and administration need to be redefined in order to share the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
responsibility in creating an inclusive environment.
ll ll ll ll ll ll
The school leader drives the environment of a school, which has an impact on the
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
greater community. What are some characteristics that you will demonstrate to cultivate
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
a positive professional culture? - ANS>>Although there are countless answers and
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
approaches to building and sustaining a positive professional culture, there are some
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
key best practices that you must consider to be successful and build a community based
ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
ll ll ll ll ll
In your response, ensure you address:
ll ll ll ll ll
Promoting trust ll
Establishing a growth-oriented professional culture ll ll ll ll
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Cultivating emotional intelligence ll ll
