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Nonverbal cues are things that we see rather than hear in a conversation, such as body language and facial expressions. These ideas are a combination of a case study of our own experience here in Denver as well as plenty of research from books and articles on the subject. Practices: The superintendent practices effective strategic leadership when he or she: � Creates a working relationship with the local board of education that results in a shared vision for the district of the changing world in the 21st century that schools are preparing children to enter; � Systematically challenges the status quo by leading change with potentially beneficial outcomes; � Systematically considers new ways of accomplishing tasks and is comfortable with major changes in how processes are implemented; � Models and reinforces the culture and vision of the district by having open discussion sessions with teachers, school executives, staff, board members, and other stakeholders regarding the strategic direction of the district and encouraging their feedback on how to better attain the district�s vision, mission, and goals; � Is a driving force behind major initiatives that help students acquire 21st Century skills; � Creates processes that provide for the development, periodic review, and revision of the district�s vision, mission, and strategic goals by all stakeholders; � Creates processes to ensure the district�s identity (vision, mission, values, beliefs and goals) actually drives decisions and reflects the culture of the district; � Facilitates the collaborative development of annual school improvement plans to realize strategic goals and objectives, adhering to statutory requirements; � Facilitates the development and implementation of a district strategic plan, aligned to the mission and goals set by the State Board of Education and local priorities, using multiple sources of data (e.g. student performance data, data from the NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey), in concert with the local board of education; � Determines financial priorities, in concert with the local board of education, based on the strategic plan; � Facilitates the implementation of state education policy; � Facilitates the setting of high, concrete goals and the expectations that all students meet them; � Monitors progress in meeting district goals; � Communicates strong professional beliefs about schools, learning, and teaching that reflect latest research and best practice in preparing students for success in college or in work; � Creates processes to distribute leadership throughout the district. � School Improvement Plans are implemented, assessed and modified Summary: Superintendents set high standards for the professional practice of 21st century instruction and assessment that result in an accountable environment.