Program Standards and Elements of Model Entry

	Standard	Course	Product/artifact/portfolio exhibit
		Foundations and Research
	Teacher Leaders…
1	model ethical and moral behavior.	EDU 6085    Moral Issues in Education (3)	A document that articulates the moral piece of a vision as an educational leader that can guide the student as they proceed in their professional career.
2	analyze learning to promote student growth.	EDU 6979   Action Research in School Settings (3) EDU 6528 Accomplished Teaching	Review of educational material for specified group of students.  Analysis of classroom practices/environment for student engagement.
3	improve teaching and learning through the use of educational research at the classroom and school levels.	EDU 6979    Action Research in School Settings (3)	Initial action research project – classroom level
		EDU 6980    Applying Research in School Settings (3)	Article critiques and data analyses connected to both primary and secondary sources
		Teacher Leadership Focus
4	engage in analysis of teaching and collaborative practices.	EDU 6528     Accomplished Teaching (3)	Analysis of teaching and collaborative practices that support improved instruction. Video segments of classroom and coaching strategies.
5	establish a culturally inclusive learning climate that facilitates academic engagement and success for all students.	EDU 6525     Culturally Responsive Teaching (3)	Plans for improving the cultural sensitivity of an educational setting.
6	communicate and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders	EDU 6600     Communication and Collaboration:  Parents,           Colleagues, Community (3)	Educator Professional Learning Plan connected to SIP
	communicate and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders	EDAD 6589   Engaging Communities (3) EDU 6600   Communication and Collaboration (3)	CEP – Community Engagement Plan Educator Professional Learning Plan connected to SIP
7	utilize instructional frames to improve teaching	EDAD 6580   Leadership in Education (3)	1.  LEP – Learning Environment Profile Analysis 2.   Introduction to the Professional Growth Plan
8	present professional practice for the review of colleagues	EDU 6990     Teacher Leadership Capstone (3)	Presentation of reflective capstone project – end of program reflections aligned to all TL standard areas.
		Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Focus
9	evaluate and use effective curriculum design	EDU 6524     Curriculum Design (3)	Curriculum maps or analysis of curriculum alignment
10	understand effective use of research based instructional practices	EDU 6526     Survey of Instructional Strategies (3)	Analysis of implementation for several classroom-based instructional strategies
11	Utilize formative and summative assessment in a standards based environment	EDU 6613     Standards Based Assessment (3)	Comprehensive formative and summative assessment plan for a classroom-based unit of study.
12	evaluate and use technology for teaching and learning	EDTC 6433   Teaching with Technology (3)	Student and teacher tools, strategies, products demonstrating effective use. (ISTE standards)