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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 7STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER 241PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER APRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT
RULE §241.15Standards Required for the Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate

  (3) allocates resources effectively (e.g., staff time, dollars, and tools), aligning them to the school priorities and goals, and works to access additional resources as needed to support learning;

  (4) establishes structures to regularly monitor multiple data points with leadership teams to evaluate progress toward goals, adjusting strategies to improve effectiveness;

  (5) implements appropriate management techniques and group processes to define roles, assign functions, delegate authority, and determine accountability for campus goal attainment;

  (6) implements strategies that enable the physical plant, equipment, and support systems to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively to maintain a conducive learning environment;

  (7) applies local, state, and federal laws and policies to support sound decisions while considering implications related to all school operations and programs;

  (8) collaboratively plans and effectively manages the campus budget;

  (9) uses technology to enhance school management;

  (10) facilitates the effective coordination of campus curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs in relation to each other and other school district programs; and

  (11) collaborates with district staff to implement district policies and advocates for the needs of district students and staff.

(g) Ethics, Equity, and Diversity. The principal:

  (1) implements policies and procedures that encourage all campus personnel to comply with Chapter 247 of this title (relating to Educators' Code of Ethics);

  (2) models and promotes the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and behaviors;

  (3) ensures that reports of educator misconduct, including inappropriate relationships between educators and students, are properly reported so appropriate investigations can be conducted;

  (4) models and promotes the continuous and appropriate development of all learners in the campus community;

  (5) ensures all students have access to effective educators and continuous learning opportunities;

  (6) promotes awareness and appreciation of diversity throughout the campus community;

  (7) implements special campus programs to ensure that all students are provided quality, flexible instructional programs and services to meet individual student needs, including instructional and curricular supports for students with disabilities;

  (8) articulates the importance of education in creating engaged citizens in a free democratic society;

  (9) communicates productively with all audiences through strong communication skills and understands how to communicate a message in different ways to meet the needs of various audiences; and

  (10) treats all members of the community with respect and develops strong, positive relationships with them to create an inclusive school environment.


Source Note: The provisions of this §241.15 adopted to be effective December 23, 2018, 43 TexReg 8114; amended to be effective December 29, 2022, 47 TexReg 8666

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