Leadership and Ethics D016
A short sentence that defines the school's goals, philosophies,
Mission Statement and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that describes
the ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission
statement at your school?
A description of what the school would like to achieve or
accomplish in the future. A vision statement is a description of
Vision
what the school wants to be in the future. The intent of defining a
vision is to serve as a guide when making decisions. Is the vision at
your school motivating and attainable?
Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how individuals
should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values
of a school define the traits of members of the school
Core Values
community, which guide decision-making, strategic planning, and
peer interaction. Core values can be terms such as integrity,
respect, responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school
leader, what are some core values that are most important to
you?
In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must
How can school leaders expand not only support endeavors and policies that align with the school
their sphere of influence in the mission and vision; they must also ensure that their actions and
school setting? behaviors represent the core values identified in the mission and
vision.
What must a school leader do Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can inform
prior to making changes that will leaders of the current culture of the school so that positive
affect the school's culture? changes can be planned.
,A new middle school was built Collaborate with staff to define the core values and behaviors
to accommodate a growing that will support the goals of the mission statement. School
town's student population. The leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify specific
school's mission statement was key core values and behaviors that exemplify the positive
created by the local board of ideas enumerated in the mission statement.
education. While positive in
nature, the mission statement
is vague and broad.
What should the principal do to
ensure the entire staff can model
behavior and attitudes that
support the school mission
statement?
By articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role
How can a principal help ensure
in the school to achieve the vision. Each member of the school
faculty and staff support the
community should know how to align behaviors and professional
school vision?
decisions to the vision of the school.
They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment
practices in every classroom.
How should core values be They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should
modeled in the school setting? be used to guide decision-making. Core values should be
(Choose all that apply.) modeled in the school's policies and procedures. They should
also guide decision-making and drive curriculum, instruction,
and assessment practices.
School leaders should use A collaborative effort is needed to work toward a school's vision of
professional development and where they want to be. Leaders should empower and support
resources to support teachers teachers' efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
to achieve the school's vision.
How can standards help a school Standards can provide a shared framework for a school's vision.
work toward its vision? Standards help focus leadership and staff on a shared vision
of what needs to be done.
A high school has the following Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by 10% every two
mission statement and vision years. Increasing foreign language class participation would
statement: support the mission and vision of preparing global leaders, and
Mission Statement: We provide a it is measurable and achievable.
comprehensive education that
prepares students for the global
community by emphasizing
acceptance, tolerance, and
collaboration.
Vision Statement: The vision of the
school is to be an exemplary
learning environment whose
graduates are compassionate
global leaders and innovators.
Which goal would be an
, aligned, measurable,
achievable goal for
improvement for this
school?
A school is implementing some Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs
changes derived from goals they and anticipate how the changes will affect these groups
created to more closely align with individually. The more specific the groups you can identify, the
their vision and core values. better you will be able to anticipate what their needs are and how
Which approach would allow to meet them.
school leaders to address
stakeholder needs?
one strategy that leaders use build and maintain a school
Conversational leadership strategy
community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
Conversational leadership is one Conversational leaders are able to articulate core questions and
form of leadership that positively ensure that all key stakeholders are heard when those questions
impacts systemic change. A are being asked and answered.
conversational leader values the
importance of involving all key
stakeholders in the process of
gathering information on critical
issues
A short sentence that defines the school's goals, philosophies,
Mission Statement and purpose. The mission of a school is a sentence that describes
the ultimate goal and purpose for the school. What is the mission
statement at your school?
A description of what the school would like to achieve or
accomplish in the future. A vision statement is a description of
Vision
what the school wants to be in the future. The intent of defining a
vision is to serve as a guide when making decisions. Is the vision at
your school motivating and attainable?
Serve as a basis for traits and descriptions of how individuals
should act and what to base their decisions on. The core values
of a school define the traits of members of the school
Core Values
community, which guide decision-making, strategic planning, and
peer interaction. Core values can be terms such as integrity,
respect, responsible stewardship, and trust. As a future school
leader, what are some core values that are most important to
you?
In order to expand their sphere of influence, the principal must
How can school leaders expand not only support endeavors and policies that align with the school
their sphere of influence in the mission and vision; they must also ensure that their actions and
school setting? behaviors represent the core values identified in the mission and
vision.
What must a school leader do Assess the current culture of the school.. An audit can inform
prior to making changes that will leaders of the current culture of the school so that positive
affect the school's culture? changes can be planned.
,A new middle school was built Collaborate with staff to define the core values and behaviors
to accommodate a growing that will support the goals of the mission statement. School
town's student population. The leaders and staff should work collaboratively to identify specific
school's mission statement was key core values and behaviors that exemplify the positive
created by the local board of ideas enumerated in the mission statement.
education. While positive in
nature, the mission statement
is vague and broad.
What should the principal do to
ensure the entire staff can model
behavior and attitudes that
support the school mission
statement?
By articulating the knowledge and skills needed for each role
How can a principal help ensure
in the school to achieve the vision. Each member of the school
faculty and staff support the
community should know how to align behaviors and professional
school vision?
decisions to the vision of the school.
They should drive curriculum, instruction, and assessment
practices in every classroom.
How should core values be They should be reflected in policies and procedures. They should
modeled in the school setting? be used to guide decision-making. Core values should be
(Choose all that apply.) modeled in the school's policies and procedures. They should
also guide decision-making and drive curriculum, instruction,
and assessment practices.
School leaders should use A collaborative effort is needed to work toward a school's vision of
professional development and where they want to be. Leaders should empower and support
resources to support teachers teachers' efforts to contribute toward that shared vision.
to achieve the school's vision.
How can standards help a school Standards can provide a shared framework for a school's vision.
work toward its vision? Standards help focus leadership and staff on a shared vision
of what needs to be done.
A high school has the following Increase enrollment in foreign language classes by 10% every two
mission statement and vision years. Increasing foreign language class participation would
statement: support the mission and vision of preparing global leaders, and
Mission Statement: We provide a it is measurable and achievable.
comprehensive education that
prepares students for the global
community by emphasizing
acceptance, tolerance, and
collaboration.
Vision Statement: The vision of the
school is to be an exemplary
learning environment whose
graduates are compassionate
global leaders and innovators.
Which goal would be an
, aligned, measurable,
achievable goal for
improvement for this
school?
A school is implementing some Identify different student segment groups and stakeholder needs
changes derived from goals they and anticipate how the changes will affect these groups
created to more closely align with individually. The more specific the groups you can identify, the
their vision and core values. better you will be able to anticipate what their needs are and how
Which approach would allow to meet them.
school leaders to address
stakeholder needs?
one strategy that leaders use build and maintain a school
Conversational leadership strategy
community based on transparency, trust, and inclusion.
Conversational leadership is one Conversational leaders are able to articulate core questions and
form of leadership that positively ensure that all key stakeholders are heard when those questions
impacts systemic change. A are being asked and answered.
conversational leader values the
importance of involving all key
stakeholders in the process of
gathering information on critical
issues
