Standards+Question+1


 * Read the Case Study regarding Leadership on page 11 of the NSDC Standards text handed out in class. In your PLC discuss Discussion Questions 1-4. Have a record keeper in your group synthesize your group's responses to these questions. If your group needed more information, describe what you need to know and how you would go about discovering this information.**

1. What professional development is provided and what is needed to support principals as leaders in the development of the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in this standard? **-Twice Monthly Meetings called by superintendent for principals and administrators to find ways to improve teaching and learning** **-Two extra days of staff development per year for improving teaching and learning** **-Private foundation was designed to support the staff development effort**

2. How is teacher leadership nurtured, developed, and utilized in the schools and district? Are there additional ways it could be tapped to advance student learning? **-Development is repeatedly emphasized** **-Staff development plan is adopted and revised annually** **-More staff development days built in to the school calendar** **-Discussion centers for examples and how to apply professional learning** **-After leadership is modeled, teachers are able to design strategies to meet goals**

3. What have been some positive results and challenges of working with electronic tools to support leadership?
 * -Positive results include learning how to use the tool, ease of communication, general meeting place for information, and research tool availability. **
 * -Challenges include the process of learning the tool, technology glitches, working through frustration, and getting everyone on board. **

4. Who are potential advocates for staff development? What information and help do they need? **-Superintendents and board members can set the tone for the system/district.** **-Parents and community members embrace staff development and can set up a private foundation** **-All school faculty**

Extension Question:

How is the NSDC Leadership standard evidenced or not evidenced within your school systems? How did you come to these understandings about your school? ﻿**-Professional development does not seem like a priority with current budgeting and financial issues. (PLUs no longer needed).**