Adapted from Self-Assessment Tool for Aspiring Leaders, The Institute for Educational Leadership
Leaders contribute to the development of a shared vision, foster the acceptance of
Setting Direction
Classroom
Leadership Practices/Indicators
Establishes expectations for a safe, trusting,
respectful learning environment.
Models the belief that students can learn to
their full potential.
Articulates learning goals for students.
Ensures equity of opportunity for all students.
Demonstrates that learning is an ongoing and
collaborative effort between families, teachers
and students.
Evidence/Reflection / Impact
How am I deepening and extending my learning in
the classroom? What am I doing in a more
meaningful way to share my practices?
Collective efficacy that all students are
capable of being successful
Learning goals are communicated on a
daily basis. Backwards design so students
can see the why
Share my personal learning goals and
progress with students in order to model
the ongoing nature of learning and
personal high expectations.
group goals and model and communicate high performance expectations.
School
Leadership Practices/Indicators
Models commitment to the schools vision.
Uses relevant data to create divisional/department
team goals aligned with initiatives in the school
improvement plan.
Serves on school teams and committees to:
Establish school improvement goals; and
Foster continuous improvement.
Facilitates team effectiveness by valuing all
members and ensuring meaningful collaboration.
Evidence/Reflection / Impact
Staff learning team allows me to collaborate
with staff to plan PD and Staff Meetings that are
engaging and in line with our goals and vision
Align our department goals with the Multi-Year
Plan for student achievement, equity,
engagement and well-being.
System/Community
Leadership Practices/Indicators
Collaborates with colleagues from associate schools
and boards.
Establishes community partnerships and utilizes their
expertise for staff professional development (e.g.
health, service agencies)
Gains experience at the system level e.g. system
committees, curriculum writing teams, union
leadership opportunities.
Communicates effectively with the greater community.
Promotes and demonstrates system/board vision to
the greater community.
Evidence/Reflection / Impact
A member of the Applied Learning Team
Represent MDHS to the local food
establishments and community members for the
Taste of Milton
Promote School value of empathy and integrity by
participating in community events such as The
Coldest Night of the Year and the upcoming
Relay for Life Health SHSM initiative.