4 Dimensions of Instructional Leadership
The Center for Educational Leadership has identified Four Dimensions of Instructional Leadership. According to CEL "Instructional Leadership is a critical component of school leadership. The work of instructional leaders is to ensure that everyday, in every classroom, every student has a powerful learning experience." Below are examples of how my work aligns to and supports the four dimensions, and seeks to ensure that powerful learning experience for all students. Click on any of the images to see examples of my work, including PDFs of materials, and links to websites.
Vision, Mission, and Learning Focused Culture
I believe in collaborative leadership, and the power of bringing all stakeholders to the table when working to shape the vision and culture of the school. I have had multiple opportunities to practice this belief, including:
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Development of ODE's vision for Well-Rounded Education, as part of the statewide ESSA plan
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Working with the ODE ELA Content and Advisory Panel to shape the state's vision for ELA education
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Working with staff to develop NMSD's framework for Teaching and Learning
Improvement of Instructional Practice
As an administrator, my primary role is that of instructional leader and coach. As an instructional leader, I have been able to develop effective PD and resources to support teacher growth, as well as systems of observations and coaching to hone practice. Examples of this work include:
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Designed professional development on a variety of subjects for ODE, NMSD, and COSA
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Created a Teaching and Learning website to house NMSD instructional resources
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Created a PLC program for North Marion to support teacher collaboration
Allocation of Resources
Leadership is demonstrated by assuring that resources align with priorities. In several of my roles, I have been asked to develop systems that assure that data, stakeholder input, and a clear decision making processes are in place in order to create budgets well aligned to district priorities. They included:
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Development and management of the North Marion School District Title IIa budget
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Developing cost effective ways for ODE to provide professional development for the field
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Participating on the North Marion SD budget planning team
Management of Systems
One of my greatest strengths is the development and management of systems to support not only teachers, but students as well. I am skilled in using data to evaluate systems, and work closely with stakeholders throughout implementation. Some examples of my system development skills include:
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Development of NMSD Proficiency Based Grading Systems
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Development of NMMS Student Behavior Management System
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Development of ODE Content and Assessment Advisory System