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Standard 2

Standard # 2: Education and Learning Systems and Organizations.

School Services Professionals understand the breath and scope of educatuion systems and learning organizationa.  They are able to facilitate process and engage in practices that promote lifelong development adn learning.

Performances

School Services Professionals demonstrate the ability to:

1. practice collaborative approaches to the development of strategies that will lead to improved education and learning systems and organizations;

2. improve educational programs through decisions and actions based on assessment, data collection, and empirical evidence;

3. affirm the dignity and worth of all students by engaging in practices that value the contributions of all;

4. operate educational programs efficiently within the economic parameters established by school governance;

5. communicate effectively with all stakeholders in an education environment;

6. engage stakeholders in problem solving;

7. practice positive interpersonal relations;

8. promote the purpose of schooling and the goals of education and learning systems and organizations.


Knowledge

School Services Professionals have knowledge and understanding of :

1.    the role and importance of schooling in a democratic society;
2.    the implications of public support for school funding;

3. the establishment and maintenance of a safe and drug free environment in order to provide a positive school climate;

4. the impact of interest groups on educational systems and schools;

5. the structure, governance, and organizational principles of schools;

6. the use of technology to facilitate learning and school management.



Dispositions

School Services Professionals believe in and are committed to:

1.    equitable treatment for all individuals;
2.    continuous self-evaluation and professional improvement;
3.    broad-based collaboration and cooperation;

4. the practice of professional, ethical, and positive human relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.


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