ISSL #1 – Visionary Leadership

Standard / Visionary Leadership/Experience Area
(Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
1a / Uses data for Establishment of Achievement Goals
1b / Uses best practice in Program Improvement
1c / Articulates/Promotes High Expectations for Teaching/Learning
1d / Aligns educational programs w/ District Vision and Goals
1e / Provides Leadership for Major Initiatives and Change Efforts
1f / Communicates effectively with various stakeholders on progress

ISSL #2 – Instructional Leadership

Standard 2 / Instructional Leadership
(Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
2a / Provides leadership for Assessing/Developing/Improving Climate and Culture
2b / Systematically/Fairly Recognizing/Celebrating Staff/Student Accomplishment
2c / Encourages design of more effective learning experiences for students
2d / Monitors/Evaluates Effective Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
2e / Evaluates Staff and Provides ongoing coaching for improvement
2f / Ensures professional development that enhances teaching/learning
2g / Uses research/theory to develop/revise professional growth plan
2h / Promotes collaboration with all stakeholders
2i / Accessible and approachable to all stakeholders
2j / Visible and engaged in the community
2k / Articulates and reinforces desired school culture, showing evidence

ISSL #3 – Organizational Leadership

Standard 3 / Organizational Leadership (Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
3a / Complies with state and federal mandates and local board policies
3b / Recruitment, selection, induction, and retention of staff for quality instruction
3c / Addresses current and potential issues in a timely manner
3d / Effectively/efficiently manages fiscal and physical resources
3e / Protects instructional time
3f / Uses effective communication w/internal and external audiences about school operations

ISSL #4 – Collaborative Leadership

Standard 4 / Collaborative Leadership
(Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
4a / Engages families and community, and promotes shared responsibility for student learning and education
4b / Promotes/supports structure for family/community involvement
4c / Facilitates connections of students/families to health/social services that support a focus on learning
4d / Collaboratively establishes a culture that welcomes and honors families and community and seeks ways to engage them in student learning

ISSL #5 – Ethical Leadership

Standard 5 / Ethical Leadership (Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
5a / Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior
5b / Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that will inspire others to higher levels of performance
5c / Fosters and maintains caring, professional relationships with staff
5d / Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity in the school community
5e / Demonstrates respect for divergent opinions

ISSL #6 – Political Leadership

Standard 6 / Political Leadership (Condensed Criteria) / E.C. /Elem/Sec/Sp Ed
(Indicate Grade Level)
Approximate Hours / DESCRIPTION / Estimated
Completion Date
6a / Collaborates with service providers/decision-makers to improve teaching and learning
6b / Advocates for the welfare of all members of the learning community
6c / Designs and implements appropriate strategies to reach desired goals

Program-Required Internship Experiences

Program-Required Experience / Location (school, agency, business, & contact people) / Description / Estimated Completion Date
Full-Day Principal Shadowing
Non-profit/Social Service Experience
Business Internship Experience