Standard 5

To achieve Standard 5, an educational leader must model personal ethics and professional leadership:

• 5.1 Demonstrate skills in decision-making, problem solving, change management, planning, conflict management, and evaluation.
  
  
• 5.2 Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice, and fairness and expect the same behaviors from others.
  
  
• 5.3 Make and communicate decisions based upon relevant data and research about effective teaching and learning, leadership, management practices, and equity.
  
  
• 5.4 Reflect on personal leadership practices and recognize their impact and influence on the performance of others.
  
  
• 5.5 Encourage and inspire others to higher levels of performance, commitment, and motivation.
  
  
• 5.6 Sustain personal motivation, commitment, energy, and health by balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
  
  
• 5.7 Engage in professional and personal development.
  
  
• 5.8 Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum and the ability to integrate and articulate programs throughout the grades.
  
  
• 5.9 Use the influence of the office to enhance the educational program rather than for personal gain.
  
  
• 5.10 Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.