WAC 392-202-095. Selection criteria—Principals or administrators

The three broad criteria of leadership, commitment, and contribution to educational excellence shall be adapted to principals as follows: The Excellence in Education Award to principals shall require: (1) Leadership evidenced by clear understanding of the wishes and needs of building staff, students, and community, and by fostering the progress of the school's educational program; (2) Commitment evidenced by recent efforts to increase personal and professional effectiveness and to promote educational excellence in the community, state or nation; and (3) Contributions such as curriculum development within the school and significant staff achievements fostered by the principal's or administrator's leadership.