Learning to Lead Framework
Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Organizational Development
Learning to Lead Framework
Name ________________________________________________
Benchmark
Activity and Location
Start Date _____________________________________
Time Frame
Artifact Reflection
Supervisor’s Signature
Outcome 1: Facilitate the Development of a School Vision
Chair a school committee or
special project that aligns to
the vision of the school
Observe the process of
identifying and approving
resources that align to the
vision
Outcome 2: Align all Aspects of a School Culture to Student and Adult Learning
Participate in the
development, monitoring,
implementation, and
evaluation of the School
Progress Plan
Supervise/coordinate a
special project related to
student achievement (i.e.
tutorial program)
Serve as Professional
Development School (PDS)
site coordinator
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Serve as grade chair, middle
school team leader, or
department chair
OUTCOME 3: Monitor alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Lead a lesson study
Participate in a curriculum
writing workshop
Supervise a student intern
Mentor a new teacher
Teach a different grade level
(Elementary: primary and
intermediate)
Work with the AVID
coordinator (secondary)
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OUTCOME 4: Improve instructional practices through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers
Observe instruction and
participate in the pre and post
observation conference of a
colleague
(with colleague’s permission)
Observe instruction and
assist in facilitating the post
observation conference; draft
written feedback for the
observation
(with colleague’s permission)
Observe instruction at a
demographically different
school and lead a post
observation conference
(with teacher’s permission)
OUTCOME 5: Ensure the Regular Integration of Appropriate Assessments into Daily Classroom Instruction
Use observation data and
student data to plan
differentiated instruction and
intervention for individual
students
Plan and lead grade
level/team/department
discussions that use data to
establish instructional plans
that address achievement
gaps
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OUTCOME 6: Use Technology and Multiple Sources of Data to Improve Classroom Instruction
Lead a data discussion group
for your grade level team or
your content area team.
Participate in IEP Team
conferences ( follow the
progress of one student
through the Team process)
Lead and/or participate in the
Gifted and Talented Referral
and Review Team
Observe the work of the
Student Support Team
Outcome 7: Provide staff with focused, sustained, research-based professional development
Present professional
development to the school
faculty
Attend a county-wide
curriculum meeting and
present content to the
department or identified
group of teachers
Lead a support or study
group of teachers
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Outcome 8: Engage All Community Stakeholders in a Shared Responsibility for Student and School Success
Participate in a challenging
parent conference or
community meeting
Attend PTA Executive Board
meetings
Lead a team building activity
Chair the school volunteer
program
Serve as Professional
Development School (PDS)
site coordinator
Observe the suspension/
expulsion process from the
implementation of school
procedures through the
designee hearing
Chair the school’s social
committee
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Outcome 9: Ensure management of the organization, operation, and resources in order to provide students with a school
environment that is safe and conducive to learning
Work with assistant principal
to implement testing program
Work with the assistant
principal to develop the
school schedule
Participate in the
development and monitoring
of the school budget
Work with assistant principal
in the purchasing process
Work with assistant principal
on transportation issues
Assist in the development of
the School Emergency Plan
Work with the assistant
principal to coordinate
substitutes through SEMS
(Secondary)
Complete a facilities tour and
inspection with the Building
Service Leader
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