Discussion – Equity And Excellence

Week 4 Discussion – Equity and Excellence

After completing this week’s Readings and Resources, respond to the following questions.

If a student teacher were sent to observe in your classroom today, how would that student teacher see equity and excellence played out in your classroom? In your school? What are you doing now in your classroom or in your building that is welcoming and supportive of all students? What are some areas in which you believe your school could improve? Feel free to use the Resource from Montgomery County Schools (link in this week’s Readings and Resources) as a guide.

Your initial responses are due by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday and should be between 200-250 words. The initial posting should be a statement of your point of view on the question, supported by the required readings. You are also required to post a response to at least two of your fellow classmates by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday and it should be between 50-75 words each. The responses should also be a substantive response that demonstrates a comprehension of the reading material. Responses such as “I agree” or “I disagree” are not acceptable or will not be counted as a response.

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North Carolina Standards for School Executives

Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education | Department of Public Instruction

Strategic Leadership

NCSSE.1 – Strategic Leadership NCSSE.1.a – School Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals NCSSE.1.b – Leading Change NCSSE.1.c – School Improvement Plan NCSSE.1.d – Distributive Leadership

Instructional Leadership

NCSSE.2 – Instructional Leadership NCSSE.2.a – Focus on Learning and Teaching, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment NCSSE.2.b – Focus on Instructional Time

Cultural Leadership

NCSSE.3 – Cultural Leadership NCSSE.3.a – Focus on Collaborative Work Environment NCSSE.3.b – School Culture and Identity NCSSE.3.c – Acknowledges Failures; Celebrates Accomplishments and Rewards NCSSE.3.d – Efficacy and Empowerment

Human Resource Leadership

NCSSE.4 – Human Resource Leadership NCSSE.4.a – Professional Development/Learning Communities NCSSE.4.b – Recruiting, Hiring, Placing, and Mentoring of staff NCSSE.4.c – Teacher and Staff Evaluation

Managerial Leadership

NCSSE.5 – Managerial Leadership NCSSE.5.a – School Resources and Budget NCSSE.5.b – Conflict Management and Resolution NCSSE.5.c – Systematic Communication NCSSE.5.d – School Expectations for Students and Staff

External Development Leadership

NCSSE.6 – External Development Leadership NCSSE.6.a – Parent and Community Involvement and Outreach NCSSE.6.b – Federal, State and District Mandates

Micro-political Leadership

NCSSE.7 – Micro-political Leadership

Academic Achievement Leadership

NCSSE.8 – Academic Achievement Leadership