Effective and Equitable Policies and Programs

describe the education polices and leadership strategies necessary to implement equitable and effective education policies and programs

Data-Informed

find, evaluate, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions

Frameworks for Analysis and Problem-Solving

frame problems and critically analyze education policies and leadership strategies using data, policy/legal/economic/equity frameworks, real-world experience, and other evidence

Effective Leadership

provide effective leadership through collaboration, professionalism, management, and equitable practices

Theoretical Approach Mastery

articulate major theoretical approaches underlying comparative and international education (CIE) including antiracist and decolonizing approaches

Historical and Comparative Perspective Development

articulate the historical context of the field of comparative and international education (CIE) and utilize comparative perspectives to analyze the role of education across communities

Planning, Implementing and Evaluating a Training

increase their knowledge and skills in equity-focused and inclusive training design and implementation and increase their confidence and self-reflection in the training cycle process

Methodological Mastery

demonstrate the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to analyze contemporary research, issues, and policies in comparative and international education (CIE) through quantitative and qualitative lenses

Plan and Conduct Research and Interventions of Change

plan and conduct research and educational interventions, employing an equity and social justice lens

Science of Learning

apply cognitive science principles of learning to their teaching practice

Cycle of Teaching and Learning

create unit and lesson plans aligned with content standards, implement instructional strategies rooted in research-based best practices that advance classroom equity, and implement assessments to inform and impact instructional decisions for learner success

Inclusive Environment

create and sustain learning communities that support all students to meet their full academic, social, and emotional potentials by teaching related skills and recognizing students’ assets/contributions

Antiracist Education

demonstrate a recognition of the beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices along with the structures, policies, and institutional systems that create barriers and perpetuate inequities in classrooms and identify concrete strategies to dismantle those barriers

Collaboration

identify effective strategies to build relationships with students, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to positively impact student success

Professional Practice

demonstrate ongoing professional development, analysis of teaching practice, and reflection on the evidence of teaching and learning to equitably meets the needs of all students and families

Science of Learning

analyze, implement, and advocate for the use of evidence-based, high leverage instructional approaches, curricula, programs, and aligned assessments grounded in developmental science (e.g., cognition, language, social-emotional development)

Cycle of Teaching and Learning

create unit and lesson plans aligned with content standards that are responsive to learners through data collection and assessment; implementing a range of evidence-based instructional strategies that advance classroom equity and support individual learners

Inclusive Environment

create learning communities that support all students to meet their full academic, social, and emotional potentials by teaching related skills, facilitating positive social interactions, and recognizing students’ assets/contributions

Antiracist Education

demonstrate a recognition of the beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices along with the structures, policies, and institutional systems that create barriers and perpetuate inequities in classrooms and identify concrete strategies to dismantle those barriers

Collaboration

identify effective strategies to students, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure student achievement/success across a range of learning experiences

Professional Practice

demonstrate ongoing professional development, analysis of teaching practice, and reflection on the evidence of teaching and learning to equitably meets the needs of all students and families

Instructional Coaching

demonstrate understanding adult learning and coaching strategies to provide differentiated, in the moment, coaching to staff

School Administration

demonstrate competency in school operations, law, resource management, and budgeting

Organizational Change

employ change management strategies to lead organizational change

Stakeholder Engagement

effectively identify and engage key stakeholders

Student Achievement

utilize learning science and equity as levers for realizing the components of the instructional core in every classroom

Leadership Transformation

demonstrate proficiency in best practices in the areas of central office and school turnaround

Antiracist Education

demonstrate a recognition of the beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices along with the structures, policies, and institutional systems that create barriers and perpetuate inequities in classrooms and identify concrete strategies to dismantle those barriers