• facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community;
• advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff profession growth;
• ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning organization;
• collaborating with families and communities, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources;
• acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner;
• understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Nine essential characteristics of effective leaders

The New York State Education Department's nine essential characteristics of effective leaders:

(1) Leaders know and understand what it means and what it takes to be a leader;
(2) Leaders have a vision for schools that they constantly share and promote;
(3) Leaders communicate clearly and effectively;
(4) Leaders collaborate and cooperate with others;
(5) Leaders persevere and take the long view;
(6) Leaders support, develop and nurture staff;
(7) Leaders hold themselves and others responsible and accountable;
(8) Leaders never stop learning and honing their skills; and
(9) Leaders have the courage to take informed risks.

Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC)
Standards for Educational Leadership Programs

1.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school vision of learning supported by the school community.

2.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practices to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff.

3.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

4.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

5.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner.

6.0: Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Educational Leadership Program Technology Standards

The following technology standards, which have been adopted by the CCNY Educational Leadership Program, are to be reflected in the internship experience. School administrators and supervisors:

• facilitate the development of a school-wide vision of the role of technology in teaching and learning.
• facilitate the use of online resources and appropriate technology for improved teaching and learning.
• understand and model the effective use of technology for communication, collaboration, and organizational management.
• provide ongoing learning opportunities for faculty and staff that result in the effective use of technology for improved teaching and learning.
• understand and communicate the security, legal and ethical issues related to technology use in schools.