STANDARD 4: Collaborative Leadership

An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and
community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing
community resources.

Functions:
1. Collect and analyze data and information pertinent to the educational environment
2. Promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the communitys diverse cultural, social,
and intellectual resources
3. Build and sustain positive relationships with families and caregivers
4. Build and sustain productive relationships with community partners

ARTIFACTS
1. Letter to Doctor

RATIONALE
Standard 4 of the ISLLC Educational Leadership Policy Standards identifies that an effective
leader builds and sustains positive and productive relationships with families, caregivers, and
community partners. My position as a family services coordinator requires me to build
relationships and be an effective communicator to all stakeholders. It is very important to keep
open lines of communication with the community doctors who also have frequent visits with the
students and families that I service. I periodically write letters to the primary care physicians to
keep them informed about the current service plan and progress as well as results of recent
hearing and vision screenings. I will write to primary care physicians to request referrals for
additional services when needed. I believe my letter to the doctor about a students hearing
results and a current service plan and progress exemplifies Standard 4 as it demonstrates my
productive relationship with community partners.