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Praxis® Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5411) Curriculum Crosswalk

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I. Vision and Goals (19%)A. Vision and goals for teaching and learning

An education leader

1. Analyzes multiple sources of information anddata about current practice prior todeveloping/revising a vision and goalsa. selects the appropriate school goal basedon datab. analyzes data to write a school goal ordetermines if vision and goals areappropriate2. Implements a vision and goals with high,measurable expectations for all students andeducatorsa. develops a plan for implementing vision andgoalsb. determines if expectations are measurable,rigorous, and connected to vision and goalsc. discriminates between vision and goals thatare measurable and non-measurable for allstudents3. Assures alignment of the vision and goals toschool, local, state, and federal policies4. Discusses and asks critical questions of keystakeholders about the purposes of educationa. formulates appropriate critical questions toask about the vision and goals

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b. polls key stakeholders (i.e., students,teachers, aides, parents, school boardmembers, central office administration,superintendent) about the purposes ofeducation (i.e., develop lifelong learners,develop strong citizens) in relation to visionand goalsB. Shared commitments to implement thevision and goalsAn education leader

1. Engages staff and community members withdiverse perspectives to implement the visionand achieve goalsa. identifies individuals with diverseperspectives from the internal and externalcommunitiesb. identifies strategies to engage internal andexternal communities with diverseperspectives to implement the vision andgoals2. Develops shared commitments andresponsibilities among staff and thecommunity for selecting and carrying outeffective strategies toward the vision and goalsa. builds consensus

b. develops a plan for distributingresponsibilities


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3. Determines and implements effectivestrategies to assess and monitor progresstoward the vision and goals4. Communicates the shared vision and goals inways that facilitate key stakeholders’ ability tounderstand, support, and act on thema. selects the appropriate communicationstrategies for particular stakeholdersb. assesses the effectiveness of communicationstrategies5. Implements the shared vision and goalsconsistentlyC. Continuous improvement toward the vision and goalsAn education leader

1. Uses a data system and multiple sources ofdata to conduct a needs analysis to identifyunique strengths, needs, gaps, and areas ofimprovement for students and teachers2. Uses data-driven decision making, research,and best practices to shape and monitor plans,programs, and activities to achieve the visionand goals3. Identifies and addresses barriers to achievingthe vision and goals4. Implements effective strategies to facilitateneeded change


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5. Engages staff and community stakeholders inplanning and carrying out programs andactivities6. Aligns planning, change strategies, andinstructional programs with the vision andgoalsa. outlines a process and criteria to show howplanning, change strategies, andinstructional programs support the visionand goals7. Aligns all resources, including technology, toachieve the vision and goalsa. outlines a process and criteria todemonstrate how resources supportachievement of the vision and goals8. Monitors evidence about progresssystematically and revises plans, programs, andactivities as neededa. develops a process that systematicallymonitors progress toward the vision andgoals

II. Teaching and Learning (25%)A. Building a professional culture

An education leader

1. Develops a shared understanding of andcommitment to high standards for all students


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and to closing achievement gapsa. creates a culture of high expectations for allstudentsb. identifies achievement gaps

c. develops plans to reduce gaps

2. Guides and supports job-embedded,standards-based professional developmentthat meets the learning needs of all studentsand staffa. develops processes to support teacher’sgrowth and interests to support studentlearningb. analyzes situations and recommendsappropriate teaching and learning practices3. Models openness to change and collaborativeprocessesa. collaborates with all stakeholders to discussthe need for changeb. demonstrates a willingness to change ownposition on an issue4. Creates structures, procedures, andrelationships that provide time and resourcesfor a collaborative teaching and learningcommunitya. promotes mutual benefits and distributionof responsibility and accountability amongthe teaching and learning community


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b. promotes collaborative teaching andlearning opportunitiesc. involves students as appropriate in schoolimprovement teams and processes5. Creates opportunities and a safe environmentin which the staff can examine their ownbeliefs, values, and practices about teachingand learninga. provides a safe environment for teachers toexpress their beliefs and ideasb. provides opportunities for teachers to takeappropriate risks for improving teaching andlearning6. Provides ongoing feedback to teachers usingdata and evaluation methods that improvepractice and student learninga. develops a process to provide feedback (e.g.,co-teaching, peer coaching, classroomwalkthroughs) to increase teachereffectiveness and student performanceb. participates in collaborative data analysis(e.g., evaluates student work, disaggregatestest scores) to increase teacher effectivenessand student performance7. Guides and monitors individual teacherprofessional development plans and progressfor continuous improvement of teaching andlearning


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B. Rigorous curriculum and instructionAn education leader

1. Develops a shared understanding of rigorouscurriculum and standards-based instructionalprogramsa. creates a culture supporting rigor andrelevance in curriculum and instruction forall stakeholdersb. ensures school-wide practices and programsfocus on a rigorous curriculum andstandards-based instructionc. collaborates with teachers to develop andmaintain an instructional program thatensures the standards-based curriculum isdelivered2. Works with teams, including teachers andother instructional staff, to analyze studentwork and monitor student progress3. Reviews and monitors curricular andinstructional programs to ensure studentneeds are meta. identifies student needs

b. develops plans to meet and monitoridentified needs through appropriatecurricular and instructional practices4. Provides coherent, effective guidance ofrigorous curriculum and instruction


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a. engages actively in appropriate cross-disciplinary efforts to horizontally andvertically align curriculum and instruction5. Assures alignment of curriculum andinstruction, student assessments, programevaluation methods, and professionaldevelopment to content standardsa. analyzes school improvement documents toensure these elements are met and linkedtogether systemically6. Assists teachers with differentiated teachingstrategies, curricular materials, educationaltechnologies, and other resources7. Ensures diverse needs of each student areaddresseda. uses data to determine student needs

b. identifies and accesses resources that areavailable and needed by involving allstakeholders8. Provides all students with preparation for andaccess to a challenging curriculuma. monitors instructional practices and studentprogress to assure that all students areprepared for and have access to achallenging curriculum9. Identifies and uses rigorous research- anddata-based strategies and practices in waysthat close opportunity and achievement gaps


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a. leads staff in implementing strategies andmonitoring effectiveness to closeopportunity and achievement gaps10. Conducts frequent classroom and school visitsand observations to provide constructive andmeaningful feedback to faculty and staffa. Develops a plan for frequent classroom andschool visits to provide meaningful feedbackC. Assessment and accountability

An education leader

1. Uses assessment and accountability systems toimprove the quality of teaching and learninga. guides ongoing analyses of data about allstudents and subgroups to improveinstructional programs2. Analyzes multiple sources of data, includingformative and summative assessments, toevaluate student learning, effective teaching,and program quality3. Interprets and communicates data aboutprogress toward vision and goals to the schoolcommunity and other stakeholders4. Supports teachers in development ofclassroom assessments that are frequent,rigorous, and aligned with the school’scurriculum, and provides meaningful feedbackfor instructional purposes


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a. develops a plan that provides opportunitiesfor collaboration and feedback aboutclassroom assessmentsIII. Managing Organizational Systems andSafety (14%)A. Managing operational systems

An education leader

1. Develops short-term and long-range strategicplans and processes to improve theoperational system2. Develops a process to ensure compliance withlocal, state, and federal physical plant safetyregulations3. Facilitates communication and provides fordata systems that ensure the timely exchangeof information4. Acquires equipment and technology andmonitors its maintenance and appropriate usea. develops a plan for acquisition andmaintenance of equipment and technologyb. creates an appropriate use policy andmonitors complianceB. Aligning and obtaining fiscal and humanresourcesAn education leader

1. Allocates funds based on student needs within


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the framework of local, state, and federalregulationsa. develops and monitors a budget processthat involves appropriate stakeholders2. Implements effective strategies to recruit andretain highly qualified personnel3. Assigns personnel to address student needs,legal requirements, and equity goals4. Conducts personnel evaluations that enhanceprofessional practice in accordance with local,state, and federal policies5. Seeks additional resources needed toaccomplish the visionC. Protecting the welfare and safety ofstudents and staffAn education leader

1. Ensures a safe environment by proactivelyaddressing challenges to the physical andemotional safety and security of students andstaffa. develops and implements a plan thatinvolves appropriate stakeholders to ensurea safe teaching and learning environmentb. conducts ongoing reviews of the plan

2. Advocates for and oversees counseling andhealth referral systems that support studentlearning and welfare


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a. identifies counseling and health needs ofstudents to support student learning andwelfareb. takes steps to meet the identified needs

3. Involves teachers, students, and parents indeveloping, implementing, and monitoringguidelines and norms of behavior4. Develops with appropriate stakeholders acomprehensive safety and security plana. conducts ongoing reviews of the plan

5. Identifies key emergency support personnel inand outside of the schoola. identifies and documents key emergencysupport personnel in and outside of theschoolb. communicates the information about keyemergency support and school personnel toappropriate parties6. Communicates with staff, students, andparents on a regular basis to discuss safetyexpectationsa. documents communication of safetyexpectations to staff, students, and parentsIV. Collaborating with Key Stakeholders (13%)A. Collaborate with families and othercommunity members


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An education leader

1. Accesses and utilizes resources of the school,family members, and community to affectstudent and adult learning, with a focus onremoving barriers to learninga. collaborates with key stakeholders to utilizeresources and assure barriers to learning areremovedb. integrates a variety of programs andservices, fully engaging the school and theentire community2. Involves families in decision making abouttheir children’s education3. Uses effective public information strategies tocommunicate with families and communitymembers (e.g., email, night meetings, multiplelanguages)a. understands and models the need for two-waycommunication4. Applies communication and collaborationstrategies to develop positive family and localcommunity partnerships, includingrecognizing and celebrating educationalsuccessa. organizes internal and external venues andpractices to celebrate the school andstudent success5. Utilizes appropriate strategies for


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communicating effectively with the mediaa. uses a communication plan shared with keystakeholdersb. demonstrates an ability to communicatewith the mediaB. Community interests and needs

An education leader

1. Identifies key stakeholders within the schoolcommunity, including individuals and groupswith competing perspectives2. Engages with the local community in aproactive mannera. participates, actively and regularly, in avariety of community events as a schoolcommunity representativeb. advocates for the school within thecommunity3. Uses appropriate assessment strategies andresearch methods to understand andaccommodate diverse student andcommunity dynamicsa. accesses a variety of information sources tocontinuously learn more about thecommunity and to develop an awareness oftrends4. Utilizes diversity representative of thecommunity to strengthen educational


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programs and planninga. involves members of diverse communitygroups in all school planning andimprovement efforts5. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity andcompetence by engaging communities inshared responsibilities that improve educationand achievement of all studentsC. Maximizing community resources

An education leader

1. Collaborates with community agencies thatprovide health, social, and other services tofamilies and children2. Develops mutually beneficial relationshipswith business, religious, political, and serviceorganizations to share both school andcommunity resources such as buildings,playing fields, parks, and medical clinicsa. identifies and documents the relationshipsand ensures equitable and open access to allgroups in all venues as required or legallypermissible3. Uses resources from the communityappropriately and effectively to supportstudent learninga. evaluates the effective use of currentcommunity resources in support of student


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learning4. Seeks community support to sustain existingresources and identifies additional resources asneededa. provides information to the communityabout the benefit of existing and neededresourcesb. identifies and solicits community resourcesto support student learningV. Ethics and Integrity (16%)A. Ethical and legal behavior

An education leader

1. Models personal and professional ethics,integrity, justice, and fairness, and expects thesame of othersa. behaves in a trustworthy manner

b. recognizes when ethics have been breachedand takes appropriate actionc. holds self and others accountable for ethicalbehavior2. Ensures and monitors the use of appropriatesystems and procedures to protect the rightsand confidentiality of all students and staff3. Uses the influence of the position to enhanceeducation and the common good (e.g., socialjustice)


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4. Reinforces transparent (open) decision-makingpractices by making data and rationalesexplicita. communicates reasons for decisions asappropriateb. develops a plan to facilitate an opendecision-making processc. disseminates data in a transparent or openmanner within legal constraintsB. Personal values and beliefs

An education leader

1. Demonstrates respect for the inherent dignityand worth of each individual2. Models respect for diversity and treatingothers equitably3. Establishes and maintains an open andinclusive school community4. Uses a variety of strategies to lead others insafely examining deeply held assumptions andbeliefs that may conflict with the school’svision and goalsa. assesses the school culture to determine ifthere are negative deeply held assumptionsand beliefs that could impact teaching andlearning5. Challenges assumptions and beliefsrespectfully as they may adversely affect


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students and adultsa. recognizes factors that may adversely affectstudents and adults and takes appropriateactionb. assesses the school culture to determine ifthere are negative deeply held assumptionsand beliefs that could impact students andadultsC. High standards for self and others

An education leader

1. Reflects upon own work, analyzes strengthsand weakness, and establishes goals forprofessional growtha. develops a personal plan for professionalgrowth and development2. Models and encourages continuousprofessional growth3. Administers educational policies equitably andlegally4. Refocuses attention on vision and goals whencontroversial issues arisea. develops a process that involves allstakeholders on refocusing attention onvision and goals5. Holds others accountable for ethical behavior

VI. The Education System (13%)


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A. Professional influence

An education leader

1. Facilitates constructive discussions with theschool community about local, state, andfederal laws, policies, regulations, and statutoryrequirementsa. explains policies and regulations to theschool communityb. listens to questions and problems andinteracts with the school community toincrease understanding2. Develops relationships with stakeholders andpolicymakers to identify, respond to, andinfluence issues, trends, and potential changesthat affect the context and conduct ofeducation3. Advocates for equity and adequacy inproviding for students and families’ needs(educational, physical, emotional, social,cultural, legal, and economic) to meeteducational expectations and policyrequirementsB. Managing local decisions within the largereducational policy environmentAn education leader

1. Communicates data about educationalperformance to inform decision making and


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improve policya. engages in appropriate lobbying andpolitical activism to communicate dataabout educational performance to informdecision making and improve policy2. Communicates effectively with key decisionmakers to improve public understanding oflocal, state, and federal laws, policies,regulations, and statutory requirements3. Advocates for excellence and equity ineducation


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