Leadership Dimensions

North Carolina Principal Standards


Standard I: Strategic Leadership

1. School Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals
2. Leading Change
3. School Improvement Plan
4. Distributive Leadership

Standard II: Instructional Leadership

1. Focus on Learning and Teaching, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
2. Focus on Instructional Time

Standard III: Cultural Leadership

1. Focus on Collaborative Work Environment
2. School Culture and Identity
3. Acknowledges Failures; Celebrates Accomplishments and Rewards
4. Efficacy and Empowerment

Standard IV: Human Resource Leadership

1. Professional Development/Learning Communities
2. Recruiting, Hiring, Placing and Mentoring of Staff
3. Teacher and Staff Evaluation

Standard V: Managerial Leadership

1. School Resources and Budget
2. Conflict Management and Resolution
3. Systematic Communication
4. School Expectations for Students and Staff

Standard VI: External Development Leadership

1. Parent and Community Involvement
2. Federal, State and District Mandates

Standard VII: Micro-political Leadership

1. School Executive Micro-Political Leadership

360 Degree Leadership Profile