Passing the Principal TExES Exam:

Ch. 5 Learner-Centered Values and

Ethics of Leadership

SPECIAL TOPICS

PRESENTED BY
WILLIAM ALLAN KRITSONIS, PHD
 Domain I: School Community Leadership
Key Concepts: Competency 3
Culture The principal knows how
The integrated pattern of to act with integrity,
human knowledge, belief, and
behavior that depends on the
fairness, and in an ethical
capacity for learning and and legal manner.
transmitting knowledge to
succeeding generations.
Climate
The prevailing influence or
environmental conditions
characterizing a group.
Vision:
Thought, concept, or object
formed by the imagination.
 The Principal knows how to
Model and promote the Walk the walk, dont just
highest standard of talk the talk.
conduct, ethical Truly difficult to do.
principles, and integrity Life is just an endless
in decision-making, chain of judgments.
actions, and behaviors. The more imperfect our
judgment, the less
perfect our success.
B.C. Forbes
 The Principal knows how to
Implement policies and Do only that which you
procedures that promote would not mind
professional educator answering for later.
compliance with the Review the Code of
Code of Ethics and Ethics and Standard
Standard Practices for Practices for Texas
Texas Educators. Educators at
www.texes.nesinc.com/te
xesstudyguide
 The Principal knows how to
Apply knowledge of Your life is an open book,
ethical issues affecting live as such.
education. Always act in a way that
is fair to all regardless of
any outside influences.
 The Principal knows how to
Apply legal guidelines It is the principals
(e.g., in relation to responsibility to protect
student with disabilities, the rights of students and
bilingual education, staff members as well as
confidentiality, improve learning
discrimination) to opportunities.
protect the rights of Follow the law. Each and
students and staff every time.
members and to improve
learning opportunities.
 The Principal knows how to
Apply laws, policies, and This means there is no:
procedures in a fair and Favoritism
reasonable manner. Unethical behavior
Immoral behavior
Illegal behavior
All are held accountable,
not some.
 The Principal knows how to
Articulate the The principal is the voice
importance of education of education for all.
in a free and democratic
society.
 The Principal knows how to
Serve as an advocate for Never stop:

all children. Standing up for the rights of

children
Acknowledging that the students
are our future
We must be the voice of our
students at all times
Our actions must the show the
amount of dedication we have
for our students
Being a true advocate for all
students is an exhausting job!
Understand and respect this
fact.
 The Principal knows how to
Promote the continuous Ensure continuous and
and appropriate appropriate development
development of all of each student
students. Make every moment a
teachable moment
 The Principal knows how to
Promote awareness of Everyone learns in a
learning differences, different way and at
multicultural awareness, different paces, respect
gender sensitivity, and that.
ethnic appreciation. Everyone is special, and
unique. Differences are
the spice of life. The
vision of your school must
reflect this.
Be the change you wish
to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
The Principal knows and will

RECOGNIZE THAT ANY ONE OF THESE

STUDENTS COULD BE THEIR OWN.