24:58:02:03.  Instructional leadership domain defined. Principals and assistant principals shall demonstrate the ability to communicate with staff and review research and data to promote a school culture and instructional program that fosters student learning and professional growth for staff. This shall include the following components:

          (1)  Promoting, facilitating, and utilizing the effective use of data from multiple measures to inform instruction and evaluate student performance to support effective instruction;

          (2)  Leading and supporting staff in acquiring, planning, and implementing research-based instructional strategies and technologies that advance the school's vision and goals and meet the diverse needs of all students;

          (3)  Utilizing the skills of staff and encouraging staff to assume leadership roles within the school to improve teaching and learning;

          (4)  Ensuring that the instructional content and curriculum is aligned with state and district content standards and the curriculum priorities of the school and district; and

          (5)  Developing a professional growth plan for staff for the purpose of continuous improvement.

          Source: 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-3-69(7).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-3-47, 13-3-68, 13-3-69.