6.20(2): Foundations for Leadership

The director of gifted education demonstrates knowledge about professional leadership and the responsibilities of ethical leadership, and provides support for educators, students, family and community members to effectively address outcomes for gifted learners. The director is able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of gifted education organization, programs, laws and best practices and the ability to set high standards and a positive direction for gifted education consistent with values, mission and vision of the state and administrative unit. The director of gifted education is able to:

• demonstrate methods to develop vision, mission, goals and design for gifted education programs.

• demonstrate the ability to bring together stakeholders to implement general program and gifted-student goals and best practices in gifted education.

• implement collaborative decision-making strategies, as appropriate.

• apply knowledge of models and practices in change theory for improvement efforts.

• demonstrate ability to define, advocate and make changes with regard to issues in gifted education.