Key Characteristic 2:

Leadership for Learning

STANDARD # 12
Professional staff members implement curriculum and instruction that
are aligned for relevancy, inclusion, and effectiveness.

Elements

Professional staff members implement,
review, and adjust curriculum and
instruction based on recognized and
evidence-based content standards.
Curriculum and instructional practices
are assessed to assure alignment,
relevancy, inclusiveness and
effectiveness for all learners.

Sample evidence
• Curriculum document that
includes standards that are
aligned to relevancy, inclusion, and
effectiveness
• Documentation regarding the
instructional model for the
institution and its integration
into observation and evaluation
instruments
• Formal curriculum assessment
data and analyzed results
indicating effectiveness and
possible needs for improvement