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positional authority
Positional authority is based on one’s position and responsibility in the workplace. Personal authority is the standing an individual has with others because of his or her behavior, values, treatment [..]
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collaboration
An interactive process that enables teachers, school leaders, families, and communities with diverse expertise to work together as equals and engage in shared decision making toward mutually defined g [..]
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collective responsibility
Collective responsibility means each participant (teachers, administrators, educators, families, other stakeholders) has shared responsibility for decisions, consequences, and outcomes and fully suppo [..]
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cultural capital
This refers to nonfinancial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means. Examples include education, intellect, style of speech, dress, and even physical appearance. Cultural capi [..]
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culturally responsive teaching
Culturally responsive teaching provides instruction that acknowledges that culture is central to learning. It encourages students to learn by building on the experiences, knowledge, and skills they br [..]
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culture of inquiry
In a culture of inquiry, the group makes sense of things through questioning, debate, dialogue, and confirming understanding collaboratively. A culture of inquiry is reflective and collaborative. It i [..]
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distributed leadership
Distributed leadership refers to full participation and empowerment of teachers, educators, and stakeholders to create democratic schools. Leadership practice is constructed in the interactions among [..]
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emerging bilingual students
This is a strength-based term focusing on dual language as an asset. The term is synonymous with the terms English language learners (ELLs) and limited English proficient (LEP) students.
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equitable allocation of fiscal and material resources
Involves needs-based distribution, including equitable distribution of high-quality teachers across all schools. Requires that decisions be made collaboratively by those closest to the learners. Meets [..]
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federally defined subgroups
Under NCLB requirements for schools receiving Title I funds with the goal of all students reaching the proficient level, states must define minimum levels of improvement as measured by standardized te [..]
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