ISLLC Standard

Standard 6

A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Knowledge

The administrator has knowledge and understanding of:

• principles of representative governance that undergird the system of American schools

• the role of public education in developing and renewing a democratic society and an economically productive nation

• the law as related to education and schooling

• the political, social, cultural and economic systems and processes that impact schools

• models and strategies of change and conflict resolution as applied to the larger political, social, cultural and economic contexts of schooling

• global issues and forces affecting teaching and learning

• the dynamics of policy development and advocacy under our democratic political system

• the importance of diversity and equity in a democratic society

Dispositions

The administrator believes in, values, and is committed to:

• education as a key to opportunity and social mobility

• recognizing a variety of ideas, values, and cultures

• importance of a continuing dialogue with other decision makers affecting education

• actively participating in the political and policy- making context in the service of education

• using legal systems to protect student rights and improve student opportunities

Performances

The administrator facilitates processes and engages in activities ensuring that:

• the environment in which schools operate is influenced on behalf of students and their families

ʉۢ communication occurs among the school community concerning trends, issues, and potential changes in the environment in which schools operate

• there is ongoing dialogue with representatives of diverse community groups

• the school community works within the framework of policies, laws, and regulations enacted by local, state, and federal authorities

• public policy is shaped to provide quality education for students

• lines of communication are developed with decision makers outside the school community