We just received word that the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has released its Principal Standards for public review.

The Accomplished Principal Standards, developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) are ready for public review. These common standards define what accomplished principal leaders should know and be able to do and will serve as the basis for a voluntary, evidence-based, national assessment and certification for accomplished principal leaders. These standards were developed by an exemplary committee of practicing principals and educational leaders representing district, state, and national organizations as well as higher education.

The Accomplished Principal Standards reflect the Nine Core Propositions for Educational Leaders that identify specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support accomplished practice, while emphasizing the holistic nature of educational leadership.

The Accomplished Principal Standards are available for public review August 14 - September 9, 2009. The public review survey can be accessed at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wZKcjUdQTSbNlDL023gPIw_3d_3d

Please help us reach as many educators as possible by forwarding this information to your colleagues. Thank you in advance for participating in the review of these standards.

For assistance or additional information about the public review process, please contact NBPTS at nominations@nbpts.org.

Please consider completing the survey. This is a great opportunity to let your voice be heard and possibly influence the direction they take!

If you have comments about how these standards affect our CPED work, please add them here.