School District Leader Advanced Certificate: Nine Essential Characteristics Checklist

To be completed by Candidate's School Superintendent

Applicant's First Name

Applicant's Last Name

Applicant's Date of Birth

School District Superintendent's Name

School District Superintendent's Email

School District

Please use the table below to rate the School District Leader Program candidate's level of capacity for the following New York State Education Department's Nine Essential Characteristics of Effective Leaders:

Essential Characteristics: Candidate's Level of Performance

1. Leaders know and understand what it means and what it takes to be a leader

2. Leaders have a vision for schools that they constantly share and promote

3. Leaders communicate clearly and effectively

4. Leaders collaborate and cooperate with others

5. Leaders persevere and take the long view

6. Leaders support, develop, and nurture staff

7. Leaders hold themselves and others responsible and accountable

8. Leaders never stop learning and honing their skills

9. Leaders have the courage to take informed risks

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School District Leader's Signature

Date

Contact Information
The Graduate Admissions Office is located on the 10th floor of the Kehoe Building.

Phone: (518) 564-2040
Fax: (518) 564-4722
Email: graduate@plattsburgh.edu

Mailing Address:
SUNY Plattsburgh Admissions Office
10th Floor Kehoe
101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901