Kentucky Department of Education

 

Standard 4 - Learning Environment - School Culture

Last Updated on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 5:02 AM

The school/district functions as an effective learning community and supports a climate conducive to performance excellence.

Performance Expectations:
The school leader sets high expectations for all students to learn higher-level content.


Standards for this Indicator:

 

4.1a
4.1a - There is leadership support for a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment (e.g., culture audits/school opinion surveys).


 

4.1b
4.1b - Leadership creates experiences that foster the belief that all children can learn at high levels in order to motivate staff to produce continuous improvement in student learning.


 

4.1c
4.1c - Teachers hold high expectations for all students academically and behaviorally, and this is evidenced in their practice.


 

4.1d
4.1d - Teachers and non-teaching staff are involved in both formal and informal decision-making processes regarding teaching and learning.


 

4.1e
4.1e - Teachers recognize and accept their professional role in student success and failure.


 

4.1f
4.1f - The school intentionally assigns staff to maximize opportunities for all students to have access to the staff's instructional strengths.


 

4.1g
4.1g - Teachers communicate regularly with families about individual students' progress (e.g., engage through conversation).


 

4.1h
4.1h - There is evidence that the teachers and staff care about students and inspire their best efforts.


 

4.1i
4.1i - Multiple communication strategies and contexts are used for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders.


 

4.1j
4.1j - There is evidence that student achievement is highly valued and publicly celebrated (e.g., displays of student work, assemblies).


 

4.1k
4.1k - This school/district provides support for the physical, cultural, socio-economic, and intellectual needs of all students, which reflect a commitment to equity and an appreciation of diversity.


 

Scholastic Audit and Review Resources
Suggested reading resources used by the scholastic audit and review process relative to 4.


For more information contact:

Cathy White
500 Mero Street, 19th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-2116 x4510
cathy.white@education.ky.gov