B3.1.4

B3.1.4   LeadershipàInstructional LeadershipàSelf development/Academic excellence of the Head

Rating
A	Not Demonstrated	No involvement in teaching, no attempts to upgrade knowledge Either the school head does not engage classes at all, or does not teach the requisite number of classes, and has made no, or almost negligible, attempt to upgrade his/her skills and knowledge.
B	Developing	Actively teaches and attempts to upgrade knowledge The head is involved in teaching and makes attempts to upgrade his/her subject knowledge through in-service training. Fairly conversant with required operational and general knowledge.
C	Proficient	Attempts to develop academic expertise The school head makes efforts to upgrade knowledge regarding the curriculum planning process, curricular content and all the relevant areas over and above the attempts to upgrade subject knowledge, by extra reading, attending workshops and seminars.
D	Accomplished	Participation in various programmes, awards and recognitions, research work and published papers The school head participates in various programmes, and has commendable achievements both at professional and personal level, is actively involved in research activities and has published papers in journals, contributed articles in publications, etc.
E	Distinguished	Demonstrated thought leadership, successful attempts to showcase and promote innovative practices, recognized as a role model The school head has very distinct and innovative ideas, which he has successfully implemented and showcased to other schools. He/she is actively involved in effective resource sharing practices through various means - e.g. Sahodaya school complexes. He/she actively participates in government’s policy making drives, and has been regularly invited as resource person for teacher training initiatives of the state/nodal authority.