MN Core Leadership Competencies (required for all licensure areas)

Portfolio Evaluation Form

SKILL/KNOWLEDGE Initial (ED 695A) Mid-Program (Practicums) Final (ED 695B or ED 699)
A. Leadership Self Score (1-5) and Comments Self Score (1-5) and Comments Self Score (1-5) and Comments

A1. Demonstrate leadership by

collaboratively assessing and
improving a professional culture of
engagement, ethical and equitable
practice, and systems perspective.
2 3 4
Need more experience in working on Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
improving professional culture of to work on and improve always continue to work on and improve
engagement, ethical and equitable practice,
and system perspective.

A2. Demonstrate leadership by

collaboratively developing a shared 3 3 4
Will improve once I am in a set location and Have gained some experience but will Have gained more experience, but will
educational mission for the school or
building. continue to work on once I am teaching always continue to work on and improve
district which provides purpose and
direction for individuals and groups.

A3. Demonstrate shared leadership and

decision-making strategies and
2 3 4
empower and entrust teachers and staff
Will gain more experience once I have a set Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
with collective responsibility for teaching job, location, and building to improve always continue to work on and improve
meeting the academic, social,
behavioral, emotional, and physical
needs of each student pursuant to the
mission, vision, and core values of the
school.

A4. Understand how education is

impacted by historical, local, state, 3 4 4
Working within the school to share Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
national, and international events, and
experiences and learn. to work on always continue to work on and improve
issues;
A5. Through a visioning process,
formulate strategic plans and goals 3 4 4
Learning goals and self goals for the Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
with staff and community to promote
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the academic success and well-being of
each student.
A6. Demonstrate the setting of priorities
in the context of stakeholder needs;
A7. Demonstrate an ability to serve as a
spokesperson for the welfare of all
learners to ensure high expectations; and
A8. Understand the dynamics of change
and demonstrate the ability to implement
change and education reform.
B. Organizational Management
B1. Demonstrating an understanding of
organizational systems;
B2. Defining and using processes for
gathering, analyzing, managing and using
data to plan and make decisions for
program evaluation;
B3. Planning and scheduling personal and
organizational work, establish procedures
to regulate activities and projects, and
delegate and empower others at
appropriate levels;
B4. Demonstrating the ability to analyze
need and allocate personnel and material
resources;
students beginning of the year check in to improve always continue to work on and improve
2 3
Will improve with experience Gained some experience, but will continue 4
to work on Have gained more experience
2 3 4
Not a lot of experience but will come with Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
time to improve continue to improve
2 3
4
will improve with time and experience Gained some experience but will continue to
Have gained more experience, but will
improve
always continue to work on and improve
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 4
Organized and plans laid out Scheduling, and planning, calendars 4
Have gained more experience
2 3
4
Will come once I have a set location and Gained some experience but will continue to
Have gained more experience
building work on
3 4 4
Using a planner and keeping track, being Planners, calendars, documents, online Have gained more experience using a lot
organized student data of organizational tools
2 3 4
Will come with more experience Gained some experience Have gained more experience
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B5. Developing and managing budgets
and maintain accurate fiscal records; 2 3 4
Don’t have much experience with this yet Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
learn more. Attend school board meetings continue to learn more
B6. Demonstrating an understanding of
facilities development, planning and 2 3 4
management; Will come with more experience Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
work on always continue to work on and improve
B7. Understanding and using technology
as a management tool. 3 4 4
Yes, using calendar, email, word Google docs, email, calendars, word, power Have gained more experience using a lot
point of technology and organizational tools

C. Equity and Culturally Self Score (1-5) and Comments

Responsive Leadership

C1 Ensure that each student is treated 4

3 Yes always, getting to know students the 5
fairly, respectfully, and with an
yes always, getting to know each child first week of school and to continue to get to Will always make it a priority in the
understanding of each student’s culture beginning of the year
and context individually know them throughout the year
C2. Recognize, respect, and employ
3 4 5
each student’s strengths, diversity, and
Yes right away in the year Student bio’s, student of the week, sharing, Will continue to make it a priority in the
culture as assets for teaching and classroom for students to be able to show
learning morning meetings
themselves and feel comfortable

C3 Ensure that each student has

equitable access to effective teachers, 3 4
Yes, being able to adapt to each students Being able to find the correct resources to 5
learning opportunities, academic and Have gained more experience, but will
needs and be able to provide for their needs help each student specifically
social support, and other resources always continue to use and find new
necessary for success; resources

C4 Ensure policies and practices are in

3 4 5
place that encourage positive behavior, Will continue to make it a priority in the
Creating classroom rules with the students at Classroom environment, setting up
and respond to student behavior in a classroom to have a safe and welcome
the start of the year expectations
positive, fair, and unbiased manner environment
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C5 Recognize, identify, and address
individual and institutional biases;
Creating that relationship with the students Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
C6 Promote the preparation of students
to live productively in and contribute
to a diverse and global society.
C8 Ensure policies and practices are in
place that address student and staff
Going over rules and school policies in the
mental and physical health and trauma.
beginning of the year. Talking about issues
D. Policy and Law
D1. Understand and implement policy
to meet local, state, and federal
requirements and constitutional
provisions, standards, and regulatory
applications to promote student
success;
D2. Recognize and apply standards of
care involving civil and criminal liability
for negligence, harassment, and
intentional torts; and
D3. Demonstrate an understanding of
state, federal, and case law governing
general education, special education, and
community education.
E. Political Influence and
Governance
E1. Exhibit an understanding of school
districts as a political system, including
governance models;
3 3 4
work on always continue to work on and improve
3 3
Working with the school and within the Gained some experience but will continue to 4
communities work on Have gained more experience
3 4
Finding the right staff, school counselors, 4
Will continue to find and use all the
administration
as a class resources provided
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
4 4
3 Attending school board meetings, Have gained more experience
Yes understanding school policies
2 3 4
Will come with practice Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience
work on
2 3 4
Will come with more time Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience
improve
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 3 4
Some experience, but will continue to Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
improve to improve always continue to work on and improve
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E2. Demonstrate the ability to involve
stakeholders in the development of
educational policy;
E3. Understand the role and coordination
of social agencies and human services to
develop production relationships and
engage resources for the school
community; and
E4 Demonstrate an understanding of
processes to align constituencies in
support of school and district priorities.
F. Communication
F1 Understand the need to develop
shared understating of and commitment
Yes working with the schools expectations Gained some experience but will continue to
to mission, vision, and core values
with in the school and the community;
F2. Demonstrate individual and team
facilitation skills;
F3. Recognize and apply an
understanding of individual and group
behavior in all situations;
F4. Demonstrate an understanding of
conflict resolution and problem-solving
strategies relative to communication;
F5. Making presentations that are clear
and easy to understand;
2 3 4
Need more experience Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience
improve
2 3
4
Will continue to work on Gained some experience but will continue to
Have gained more experience
improve
2 3 4
Will come once I have a set building and Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
location improve always continue to work on and improve
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 4
4
improve and understand school policy and Have gained more experience
procedures
3 4 4
Yes working with grade level team Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience
improve
3 3 5
Yes, being able to slit up, differentiate Gained some experience through Have gained more experience, but will
differentiation, small group and whole group always continue to work on and improve
3 3 4
Yes Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
improve always continue to work on and improve
3 3 4
Yes, power point Power point, google docs Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
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F6. Respond to, review and summarize
information for groups;
F7. Communicate appropriately through
speaking, listening, and writing, for
different audiences including students,
teachers, parents, community, and other
stakeholders;
F8. Understand and utilize appropriate
communication technology.
G. Community Relations
G1. Articulating organizational purpose
and advocate publicly for the needs and
priorities of students, families and the
community;
G2. Demonstrate the ability to engage the
extended community
G3. Effectively generate and respond to
various forms of communication through
media;
G4. Promote a positive image of schools
and the school district;
G5. Monitor and address perceptions about
school community issues; and
G6. Demonstrate a community-centric
perspective and the ability to identify and
articulate critical community issues that
may impact local education.
3 4 4
Yes Gained some experience but will continue to Have gained more experience, but will
improve always continue to work on and improve
3 4
4
Yes working with building staff Continuing to work with staff and families
Have gained more experience
3 4 4
yes, email Email, class newsletter, and other social Have gained more experience, a lot of
media platforms tools to use
Self Score(1-5) and Comments
3 3 4
Yes, working together, talking and having Communicating with families and other staff Have gained more experience, but will
conferences members always continue to work on and improve
3 4 4
yes, school and community events Attending school events and being active in Have gained more experience, but will
the community always continue to work on and improve
4
3 4 Have gained more experience, but will
Yes, using social media when necessary and Classroom newsletter, emails, and other always continue to work on and improve
appropriate social media platforms
3 3 4
Yes being public aware and representing Being active in the school community Have gained more experience
where you work
3 3 4
Yes being publicly aware Attending school events and participating in Have gained more experience
the community, school board meetings
2 3 4
Will improve with experience Gained some experience, but will continue Have gained more experience, but will
to improve always continue to work on and improve
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H. Curriculum Instruction, and Self Score (1-5) and Comments
assessment for the Success of All
Learners
H1. Implement state academic standards,
a coherent system of culturally responsive
curriculum, instruction, and assessment
that promotes the mission, vision, and core
values of the district to embody high
expectations for student learning.
H2. Develop, assess, and support teachers’
and staff members’ professional
knowledge, skills, and practice through
differentiated opportunities and emerging
trends for learning and growth, guided by
understanding professional and adult
learning and development;
H3 Apply research and best practices on
integrating curriculum, technology, and
relevant resources to help all learners
achieve at high levels;
H4. Understand and assess the
implementation of alternative instructional
designs, curriculum, positive approaches
to behavior management, and assessment
accommodations and modifications as
appropriate in all programs;
H5 Demonstrate the ability to use data
from valid assessments that are consistent
with knowledge of child learning and
development and technical standards of
measurement to monitor student progress;
H6. Lead, support with meaningful and
effective feedback, and assess
instructional practice that is consistent
with knowledge of child learning and
development, effective pedagogy, and the
needs of each student; and
H7. Promote and support instructional
practice that is consistent with knowledge
of child learning and development, is
3 4
Yes, lesson planning, curriculum Gained some experience through lesson
planning and implementing curriculum
guidelines
3 4
Yes, work meetings/trainings, working Gained some experience through staff and
together team trainings and meetings. Continuing to Have gained more experience, but will
help support teachers and staff
3 3
Yes, lesson planning Have gained some experience but will
continue to improve
2 3
Will improve with time Gained some experience, but will continue
to improve
3 3
Yes using checkpoints and check ins with Yes, student data sheets, whole group and
students small group lessons, homework and tests
3 3
Working together/ team meetings Working together through staff and team
meetings and trainings
3 3
Lesson planning, differentiating Have gained some experience through lesson
4
Have gained more experience
4
always continue to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
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intellectually challenging, is authentic to
student experiences, recognizes student
strengths, and is differentiated and
personalized.
I. Human Resource Management
I1. Demonstrate knowledge of
diversifying, effectively recruiting,
selecting, and retaining personnel;
I2. Demonstrate an understanding of staff
development to improve the performance
of all staff members;
I3. Demonstrate the ability to select and
apply appropriate models for supervision
and evaluation;
I4. Describe and demonstrate the ability
to apply the legal requirements for
personnel selection, development,
retention, and dismissal;
I5. Demonstrate an understanding of
management responsibilities to act in
accordance with federal and state
constitutional provisions, statutory and
case law, regulatory applications toward
education, local rules, procedures, and
directives governing human resource
management;
I6. Demonstrate an understanding of labor
relations and collective bargaining; and
I7. Demonstrate an understanding of the
administration of employee contracts,
benefits, and financial accounts;
planning, differentiating, small group and
whole group lessons
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 3 4
Planning, grouping Will continue to gain experience Have gained more experience
3 4 4
Yes, team planning/meetings Yes, team and staff meetings and trainings Have gained more experience
2
2 Gained some experience, but will continue 4
Will come with experience to improve through experience Have gained more experience
2 3
4
Some experience will continue to improve Have gained some experience, but will
Have gained more experience
continue to improve
3 3
4
Yes Yes, have gained some knowledge and will
Have gained more knowledge, but will
continue to work on through experience.
always continue to work on and improve
through experience
3
2 Yes, have gained some understanding, but 4
Will come with experience will continue to work on with experience Have gained more experience
4
3 Yes, have learned more of an understanding 4
Yes will continue to gain experience of the process, but will continue to adjust Have gained more experience, but will
with new jobs always continue to work on and improve
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J. Values and Ethics of Self Score (1-5) and Comments
Leadership
J1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
role of education in a democratic society;
J2. Demonstrate the ability to balance
complex community demands in the best
interest of learners;
J3. Help learners grow and develop as
caring, informed citizens; and
J4. Demonstrate an understanding and
application of the Code of Ethics for
Administrators under Part 3512.5200.
K. Judgment and Problem
Analysis
K1. Identify the elements of a problem
situation by analyzing relevant
information, framing issues, identifying
possible causes, and reframing possible
solutions;
K2. Demonstrate adaptability and
conceptual flexibility;
K3. Reach logical conclusions by making
quality, timely decisions based on
available information;
K4. Identify and give priority to
significant issues.
3
3 Yes, have gained some experience through 4
Yes, will come with more experience trainings, but will continue to adapt with Have gained more experience
time and more experience
3 3 4
Will improve with experience Have gained some experience, but will Have gained more experience
continue to work on
3 3 4
Will continue to learn with experience Have gained some experience, but will Have gained more experience
continue to work on
3
2 Have gained some experience with trainings, 4
Need more experience but will continue to work on Have gained more experience, but will
always continue to work on and improve
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 3
Yes working with students and talking Yes, continuing to work on and improve. 4
Working with students and following school Have gained more experience, but will
policy and procedures. Connecting right staff always continue to work on and improve
to specific problems.
3 3 4
Lesson planning/differentiating Lesson planning, differentiating lesson Have gained more experience, but will
plans, whole group/small group always continue to work on and improve
3 3 4
Will continue to improve Yes, continuing to work on and improve Have gained more experience, but will
with experience. Following school policy always continue to work on and improve
and procedures.
4
3 3
Ye have gained more experience
Yes Yes
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K5. Demonstrate an understanding of and
utilize appropriate technology in problem
analysis; and
K6. Demonstrate an understanding of
different leadership and decision-making
strategies, including but not limited to
collaborative models and model
appropriately their implementation.
L. Safety and Security
L1. Demonstrate the ability to develop
and implement policies and procedures for
safe and secure educational environments;
and
L2. Demonstrate the means to address
emergency and crisis situation.
3 3 4
Yes, word, excel, Yes, continuing to work on. Word, excel, Have gained more experience
power point, google docs
3 4
yes, will continue to improve Yes, continuing to work on and improve
4
Have gained more experience
Self Score (1-5) and Comments
3 4 4
Yes, practice drills, following school Yes, practicing drills, following school Have gained more experience, but will
expectations policy and procedures always continue to work on and improve
3 4 4
Yes, planning and practice of school Yes, practice and required trainings, Have gained more experience, but will
expectations following school expectations always continue to work on and improve