STANDARD 9 - Collaborative Relationships

The teacher understands the role of the community in education and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and the community to support student learning and well-being.

Knowledge Indicator: The competent teacher

9A.
Understands schools as organizations within the larger community context.

9B.
Understands the benefits, barriers and techniques involved in parent/family relationships.

9C.
Understands school and work-based learning environments and the need for collaboration with business organizations in the community.

9D.
Understands the collaborative process.

9E.
Understands collaborative skills which are necessary to carry out the collaborative process.

Performance Indicators: The competent teacher

9F.
Initiates collaboration with others and creates situations where collaboration with others will enhance student learning.

9G.
Works with colleagues to develop an effective learning climate within the school.

9H.
Participates in collaborative decision making and problem solving with other professionals to achieve student success.

9I.
Develops relationships with parents and guardians to acquire an understanding of the students lives outside of the school in a professional manner that is fair and equitable.

9J.
Works effectively with parents/guardians and other members of the community from diverse home and community situations and seeks to develop cooperative partnerships in order to promote student learning and well being.

9K.
Identifies and uses community resources to enhance student learning and to provide opportunities for students to explore career opportunities.

9L.
Acts as an advocate for student needs.