LAC 28:CXLVI.509. Performance Expectation 4: School and Community Environment

A. Education leaders ensure the success of all students by collaborating with families and stakeholders who represent various community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources that improve teaching and learning. The indicators in expectation 4 are designed to describe the degree to which educational leaders believe in, value, and are committed to: 1. high standards for all; 2. including family and community as partners; 3. respect for all families; and 4. continuous learning and improvement for all. B. Indicator A—School Atmosphere. 1. Establishes a safe and positive campus atmosphere for students, staff members, families, and community stakeholders; 2. Manages conflict among stakeholders effectively. 3. Regularly collaborates with a school leadership team. C. Indicator B—Community Engagement. 1. Develops productive relationships with stakeholders. 2. Uses communication to enhance student learning and build support for goals. 3. Provides needed support services for students and their families during school hours. 4. Creates opportunities for stakeholder engagement to improve school climate for student learning. D. Indicator C—Discipline. 1. Implements campus wide discipline system/plan to promote a positive learning environment for all students. 2. Addresses student misconduct in a positive, fair, and unbiased manner. 3. Incorporates problem-solving skills to manage student behavioral challenges. 4. Supports teachers in resolving discipline concerns. E. Indicator D—Access to High-Quality Education. 1. Implements systems that enable all students to have access to effective teachers. 2. Develops initiatives to ensure all students are provided with learning opportunities and academic and social supports that lead to academic success. 3. Supports teachers with identifying and utilizing resources for providing all students with educational opportunities. F. Indicator E—Responsiveness to Stakeholders. 1. Incorporates and articulates a commitment to all students in the school mission and vision. 2. Incorporates the background knowledge of students’ communities in the school curriculum. 3. Creates organizational structures at the school that empower all students and parents across communities.