Individual Reflection Essay on the ISLLC 2008 Standards
Teresa E. McNair
Grand Canyon University: EDA-534
September 21, 2011
The Unwrapping of the ISLLC Standards In this particular section, you will be provided with detailed analysis of each of the six ISLLC 2008 standards. For each standard a template was given to assist in the unwrapping process. Individuals were grouped in teams and allowed to collaborate to unwrap each ISLLC Standard.
ISLLC 2008 Standard 1(Unwrapped) Standard 1: An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understandings | Essential Questions | Administrators will know the vision and mission (ISLLC 1.A) | Administrators will be able to collaborate, develop and implement a vision. (ISLLC 1.A) | Administrators will understand that the vision and mission are living documents that are constantly evaluated and improved to reflect the needs in order for students to achieve success within the school community. | What are the goals of the school?How will the goals be met?How can we (the school) be most effective?What is going to be done to ensure student success?What are the barriers to achieving this vision? | Administrators will know the goals and their effectiveness (ISLLC 1.B) | Administrators will be able to collect and use data to determine goals. (ISLLC 1.B)Administrators will be able to assess effectiveness of goals. (ISLLC 1.B)Administrators will be able to promote learning. (ISLLC 1.B) | | | Administrators will know the plans for the achievement of the goals (ISLLC 1.C) | Administrators will be able to create and implement plans to achieve goals. (ISLLC 1.C) | | | Administrators will know leadership theories (ISLLC 1.D) | Administrators will be
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