This assignment took a look at three supervisory practices and how their use would affect planning for teacher training. I discovered each of the three practices had value in teacher training, however one is often shortchanged because it takes time and effort to properly utilize. After doing the research, I feel schools would be strengthened by a more consistent utilization of the practice known as developmental supervision.

The discussion on educational philosophy and how it relates the development of an organization’s mission and vision and utilizing the philosophy to support and fulfill that mission fulfills Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 1 with Performance Indicators 2 through 6 and 8. These performance indicators include the ideals that the administrator: promotes support for and fulfillment of the organization's mission; provides purpose and direction for individuals within the organization; demonstrates a knowledge of educational issues; facilitates the development of strategic action plans; sets priorities in the context of faculty and staff needs; and describes the role of education in a democratic society.

Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 2, Performance Indicators 1 and 6 were met by demonstrating that the administrator facilitates the success of all by understanding, responding to, and developing procedures for defining mutual expectations; and promotes the importance of understanding and appreciating the diversity in the community.

Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 4, Performance Indicators 1, 7 and 10 were met by explaining that the administrator effectively manages services, programs, operations, and resources; demonstrates a knowledge and uses a variety of theories and models of organizations and of the principles of organizational development; and applies adult motivation research to select appropriate models for supervision of the organization.
 
Finally, Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 5 and Performance Indicator 2 was also met by by showing that the administrator advocates and supports curricular and instructional programs which promote the success of students by developing a strategic plan that enhances teaching and learning.

ISLLC Standards 1 and 2 were both reflected in this assignment. Covered under ISLLC Standard 1 is discussion relating to developing and effectively communicating a school vision of high standards to all members of the learning community. ISLLC Standard 2 is demonstrated through possessing knowledge of applied motivational theories.

This assignment describes four techniques of supervision for the specific purpose of instructonal improvement and how these techniques interrelate with each other to effectively bring about professional growth. These techniques are direct assistance, group development, professional development, and curriculum development. Standards met in this paper include:

Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 4, Performance Indicator 4 calls for formulating plans of action to meet internal and external expectations.

Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 5 calls for administrators to support curricular programs. Performance Indicators 5, 6 and 7 require an administrator to demonstrate knowledge of alignment and sequence of curriculum which promotes student achievement and demonstrate knowledge of testing procedures to measure student achievement and help them achieve at high levels.

ISLLC Standards 1 and 5. These standards reference the principles of strategic plans, leaders continuously examining their own beliefs and practices, and the role of education and leadership in modern society.