ALD1

Demonstrator 1. Shared Vision School Councils and administrators have developed a shared vision for insuring quality Writing instructional programs. a) School leadership (e.g. principal, assistant principal, curriculum coordinators) communicates expectations with staff for implementing the school writing and communication program by showcasing both internal and external examples of exemplary teacher implementation. b) School leadership supports teachers and staff in developing, implementing and monitoring a long-term vision for literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening and language) and engaging in professional dialogue around this vision during informal and formal interactions. c) School leadership promotes a community-wide culture (including all stakeholders) that fosters student success as critical thinkers, problem solvers and effectivie communicators. d) School leadership promotes a culture where staff, teachers and students alike participate in writing and communicating in the community, and holds all stakeholders accountable for active participation in that community. e) School leadership utilizes teacher leaders to support staff new to the school in implementing the school's writing and communication program, through ongoing peer mentoring for professional learning.