GACE Educational Leadership 173, 174 (XAM GACE)

Table of Contents......Page 4
Skill 1.1 Demonstrating knowledge of how to implement key concepts, principles, and applications of the change process......Page 10
Skill 1.3 Applying knowledge of strategies for initiating change in the educational environment......Page 12
Skill 1.4 Demonstrating knowledge of how to gather support for change and build both internal and external alliances to support the change process......Page 13
Skill 1.5 Demonstrating knowledge of how to articulate components of the vision and the leadership processes necessary to implement and support the vision......Page 14
Skill 1.6 Analyzing relationships between elements of the political, economic, social, cultural, and value systems of the community, the state, and the nation and the educational vision......Page 15
SKILL 1.7 Identifying strategies for leading the school community in the adoption of challenging performance standards......Page 16
Skill 1.8 Demonstrating knowledge of how to align the district's educational vision and the instructional program with the policies and goals of the board of education or other governing entity......Page 17
Skill 2.1 Demonstrating knowledge of skills and strategies for leading the development and implementation of a mission, a strategic plan, and action plans driven by the shared vision......Page 20
Skill 2.3 Makes decisions based on key theories of leadership ,research, best practices, and the vision......Page 21
Skill 2.4 Applies principles of critical thinking to decision-making and problem solving......Page 22
Skill 2.5 Implements fiscally sound policies and practices to support and sustain the district's educational vision......Page 23
Skill 2.6 Uses the educational vision as a benchmark for analyzing the needs and accomplishments of the district and its schools......Page 24
SKILL 3.1 Identifies decisions that must be made and problems that must be solved, and by whom......Page 25
Skill 3.2 Works effectively with key groups within and outside of the district that are essential to successful implementation of the vision......Page 27
Skill 3.3 Uses effective communication skills to build a shared commitment to the vision......Page 28
Skill 3.4 Analyzes the roles of individuals and groups within and outside of the district in promoting the educational vision......Page 30
Skill 3.5 Uses various types of data to help stakeholders understand the progress that will result from implementation of the vision......Page 31
Skill 3.6 Secures the financial and human resources necessary to promote the educational vision......Page 32
Skill 4.1 Developing, improving, and maintaining a positive school culture that meets the needs of all students......Page 34
Skill 4.2 Facilitating a school culture that promotes excellence and supports informed risk taking to achieve student progress......Page 35
Skill 4.3 Collaborative decision making, distributed leadership, and delegation without abrogating responsibility......Page 36
Skill 4.5 Uses effective conflict-resolution and consensus-building techniques in varied contexts......Page 37
Skill 4.6 Maintaining positive student behavior, including proactive behavior management strategies......Page 38
Skill 4.7 Awareness of warning signs of and procedures for dealing with violence......Page 39
Skill 5.1 Applies major principles, theories, and best practices of curriculum development and developmentally appropriate instruction......Page 40
Skill 5.2 Applies principles and methods of standards-based curriculum planning and development to meet Georgia's learning standards......Page 44
Skill 5.4 Awareness of instructional-research methodologies and their strengths and weaknesses......Page 45
Skill 5.5 Systematically monitors, evaluates, and makes adjustments to implement an appropriate and effective curriculum......Page 47
Skill 6.1 Using research-based best practices to enhance instruction and learning for all students......Page 49
Skill 6.2 Applying knowledge of human development theory, proven learning and motivational theories, and student diversity to the learning process......Page 51
Skill 6.4 Implementing instructional change to facilitate continuous improvement in all students' achievement......Page 53
Skill 6.5 Monitoring and evaluating instruction, providing remediation when needed......Page 54
Skill 6.6 Allocating and deploying financial and human resources to sustain the instructional program......Page 57
Skill 6.7 Enriching curriculum and instruction through instructional technology......Page 58
Skill 6.8 Using technology and information systems to monitor and improve instructional practices......Page 60
Skill 7.1 Understands uses, benefits, and limitations of various types of formal and informal assessments......Page 61
Skill 7.2 Planning and implementing sound assessment practices to support schools and their staff......Page 62
Skill 7.3 Routinely implements a variety of effective assessment and evaluation techniques......Page 63
Skill 7.4 Analyzing assessment and evaluation data for students individually, as subgroups, and school-wide......Page 66
Skill 7.6 Communicating goals, expectations, performance, and assessment results clearly and accurately to internal and external stakeholders......Page 67
Skill 8.2 Useing data appropriately to evaluate instruction and promote continuous improvement......Page 69
Skill 8.3 Assessing and effectively reporting on the progress of the school and school district in meeting goals......Page 71
Skill 8.4 Reporting financial information annually to staff and the public in ways that clarify expenditures and assessment results......Page 72
Skill 9.1 Designing and implementing context-appropriate professional development programs......Page 73
Skill 9.2 Developing staff capacity through supervision, evaluation, effective staff assignments, and corrective action when necessary......Page 74
Skill 9.3 Uses a variety of supervisory models to monitor and improve instruction......Page 76
Skill 9.4 Engages all faculty and stakeholders in using research-based strategies to bring about sustained school improvement......Page 78
Skill 9.5 Integrating continuous learning and engaging staff in ongoingi nformal and formal self-assessment and evaluation......Page 79
Skill 9.6 Encourages leadership, creativity, innovation, initiative, action research, informed and responsible risk taking, stress management, collaboration, interdependence, trust, mutual respect, and a strong work ethic among staff......Page 80
Skill 9.7 Allocating adequate time, funding, and other resources for professional development......Page 81
Skill 9.8 Maintains a personal plan for self-improvement, reflective practice, and support from a variety of resources......Page 82
SKILL 10.1 Implementing policies and procedures to provide schools with resources that support achievement of educational goals......Page 83
SKILL 10.2 Effective organization and management of fiscal, human, and material resources; prioritizes student learning, safety, curriculum, and instruction......Page 84
SKILL 10.4 Uses effective time management procedures and strategies, including the use of technology......Page 85
SKILL 10.6 Provides health services to students, including legal and regulatory requirements......Page 86
SKILL 10.7 Provides safe and efficient student transportation, including statutory and regulatory requirements......Page 87
Sample Test......Page 88