Educator Autonomy Working Group
May 5, 2014
Conditions Needed to Support Autonomy
As a set of recommendations is generated, we believe that in order for autonomous practices and decision-
making to take hold, the following conditions are necessary. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree
with these conditions, add any other essential condition(s) that you believe is necessary, and come to the May
meeting prepared to share your point-of-view.
Condition Statement
AGREE DISAGREE
1. Trust is needed among and across educators at all levels of the educational system.
2. A collaborative culture focused on fostering student success is necessary.
3. Clarity regarding where authority to make decisions resides is key.
4. Value must be placed on educational professionals at all levels of the education system.
5. Systems and supports that are responsive to autonomous practices need to exist.
6. Other:
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