Standard+3


 * Standard 3: Cultural Leadership **

School leaders realize and commit to the importance of a strong school culture because they understand that the schools values and principles can reflect the performance of the school. It is the responsibility of the school leader to embrace those positive traditions and values and then develop a sense of school pride and ownership of what makes their school unique. The school leader must create a plan to adapt the culture into an environment that leads towards the school’s desired goals and expectations for both the staff and students.



**3A. Focus on Collaborative Work Environment:** The school executive understands and acts on the understanding of the positive role that a collaborative work environment can play in the school’s culture.
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**3B. School Culture and Identity:** The school executive develops and uses shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school.


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**3C. Acknowledges Failures; Celebrates Accomplishments and Rewards:** The school executive acknowledges failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school.
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**3D. Efficacy and Empowerment:** The school executive develops a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff, which influences the school’s identity, culture and performance.


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