To demonstrate mastery of Standards 7 and 8, students are required to submit a r

To demonstrate mastery of Standards 7 and 8, students are required to submit a reflection paper that clearly identifies implementation of each Standard and Indicator.
Standard 7. Building Leadership Expertise. Effective educational leaders cultivate, support, and develop other school leaders to promote the academic success and well-being of all students.
1. Assistant principals:
a. Develop and support open, productive, caring, and trusting working relationships among school and teacher leaders to build professional capacity and improve instructional practice driven by standards-aligned content;
b. Collaborate with the school principal to cultivate a diverse group of emerging teacher leaders;
c. Develop capacity in teacher leaders and hold them accountable; and
d. Plan for and provide opportunities for mentoring new personnel.
Standard 8. Meaningful Parent, Family, and Community Engagement. Effective educational leaders utilize multiple means of reciprocal communication to build relationships and collaborate with parents, families, and other stakeholders to promote the academic success and well-being of all students. All school administrators:
1. Understand, value, and employ the community’s cultural, social, and intellectual context and resources;
2. Model and advocate for respectful communication practices between school leaders, parents, students, and other stakeholders;
3. Maintain high visibility and accessibility, and actively listen and respond to parents, students, and other stakeholders;
4. Recognize parents, students, and other stakeholders for contributions and engagement that enhance the school community; and
5. Utilize appropriate technologies and other forms of communication to partner with parents, students, and families on student expectations and academic performance.