A competency is a combination of knowledge (factual and experiential) and skills that one needs to effectively implement acquired practices. Factual knowledge is simply ‘knowing’ content; experiential knowledge is the knowledge one gains from understanding–it is about knowing the when and why. Skills bring structure to experiential knowledge. It is when one can put their accumulated knowledge into a series of steps that–if allowed–will lead to practice (from The North Carolina Standards for School Executives).
Look at the competencies in the document linked below as outlined by the Standards. Download and complete this document by expressing how have you met these competencies either in course work in this program or as you have practiced leadership in your schools. Provide at least one example for each competency listed.
