Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-184

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 210:20-9-184 - Competency IV; application of knowledge of developmental levels and needs of students to meet educational needs of students

(a)Applying knowledge of developmental levels and need of students to meet the educational needs of students. Administrative candidates shall consider the developmental levels and needs of all school-age children. Administrators shall:

(1) Exhibit an appreciation of the diversity students bring to the classroom, thus increasing mutual understanding and better meeting the educational needs of children.

(2) Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of the role that their own attitudes, biases, and preconceptions play in their interactions with students, colleagues, and the larger community.

(b)Rationale. In order for schools to most effectively educate students, administrators must have in-depth knowledge of the developmental levels and needs of the populations which they will serve. When administrators recognize and understand the range of cultures and learning differences that students bring to the school setting, they can better utilize both in productive ways to enhance their own and other students' appreciation of diversity. In doing this, administrators better meet the educational needs of children who encounter an increasingly diverse society and global economy.

(c)What the principal/superintendent candidate will know. The candidate for licensure and certification as principal/superintendent has, and can demonstrate, knowledge of:

(1) Developmental levels of children, in order to facilitate the preparation of curriculum, programs, and school organization which are appropriate to the individual needs of students.

(2) How to interpret and use testing/assessment results to improve education.

(3) Alternative methods of monitoring and evaluating student achievement based on objectives and learner outcomes.

(4) How motivation can affect the instructional process.

(5) Classroom management theories and techniques.

(6) Multicultural and ethnic inclusion strategies which can be implemented at the school site.

(7) How to recognize the needs of students and staff in preparing and/or utilizing the physical facilities.

(8) The needs and rights of students with disabilities.

(9) Principles of student growth and development.

(10) How to facilitate operations.

(11) A variety of management techniques.

(d)What the principal/superintendent candidate will be able to do. The candidate for licensure and certification as principal/superintendent has, and can demonstrate, the skills to:

(1) Implement and maintain special education programs that communicate and fulfill the laws, policies, and regulations that govern these programs.

(2) Mediate conflict among regular educators, special educators, and parents to make ethical decisions that benefit the student.

(3) Foster a supportive school climate for students with disabilities, students of diverse cultural backgrounds, and students of varying developmental or socioeconomic levels through awareness, sensitivity, behavior, and active involvement in all aspects of the education process while assisting teachers in modifying instruction to facilitate the academic achievement of all students.

(4) Facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of change processes to improve student learning.

(5) Promote instructional approaches that attend to learning differences, language differences, and diversity in the classroom and reflect acceptance and respect for all students.

(6) Support the roles and responsibilities of all individuals working together in teams to collaboratively plan educational programs which facilitate problem-solving and decision- making and create a multidisciplinary curriculum for all children.

(7) Facilitate the identification of programs that meet the needs of students and direct them on a career path that enables them to become lifelong learners.

(8) Provide school staff with ongoing systematic, comprehensive, professional training in non-bias curricula.

(9) Develop and facilitate student assistance programs for addressing the needs of at-risk children.

(e)Implications for administrator preparation programs. Administrator preparation programs shall prepare administrators to facilitate the implementation of programs for all students.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-184

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1555, eff 5-27-97