On Point believes that effective leadership is crucial to successful schools and that leadership can be learned. We also believe that in order for leaders to have a real opportunity to be successful, universities have an obligation to prepare leaders who will be ready to lead schools and districts must have systems to develop and support leaders.
EFFECTIVE
LEADERS
SUPPORTIVE
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
EFFECTIVE UNIVERSITY-BASED PREPARATION
Exercise behaviors that are aligned with relevant leadership standards and competencies
Understand their own leadership skills and are committed to the further development of their personal leadership
Are culturally and emotionally competent and engaged in developing a supportive school culture
Develop and widely share leadership and accountability
Understand instruction and pedagogy and can support teachers and staff to improve their practice
Use data to target school improvement goals and performance
Build a widely-shared vision with high expectations and a constant focus on the achievement of all children
Understand the principles of effective leadership
Understand the district's leadership and pedagogical needs
Support individuals and networks of leaders to develop and practice leadership
Build partnerships and create systems to develop and support leaders at all levels
Support the continuous development of school leaders
Create systems that allow effective leaders to flourish and systems for the strategic management of human capital
Is developmental
Includes extensive and supervised clinical practice
Works in partnership with school districts
Reflects current knowledge and initiatives, is research-based, and supports participants to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for effective school leadership