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Preschool Principal Professional Standards Evaluation Under Circular 25/2018

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Preschool Principal Professional Standards Evaluation Under Circular 25/2018
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The preschool principal is far more than an administrative manager; they are the instructional visionary shaping institutional culture and pedagogy. Circular No. 25/2018/TT-BGDDT establishes comprehensive professional benchmarks for preschool leadership. Comprising 5 standards and 18 criteria, this framework serves as the national compass evaluating executive leadership, driving professional growth, and elevating institutional standards.
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1. The 5 Core Professional Standards for Preschool Principals

A holistic leadership competency framework for early childhood heads:

  • Standard 1: Professional Integrity (Ethical conduct, progressive innovation, democratic management, and deep reverence for educators and families).
  • Standard 2: Institutional Governance (Strategic roadmap design, curriculum oversight, physical facilities and fiscal asset governance).
  • Standard 3: Educational Environment Building (Cultivating child-centered, violence-free, safe emotional and physical spaces).
  • Standard 4: Family and Community Partnerships (Mobilizing active PTA collaboration and inter-agency pediatric health initiatives).
  • Standard 5: Technological Mastery and Foreign Languages (Leveraging edtech digital transformation and global language communication).
⚠️ Biannual Review Protocol: Principals undergo formal evaluation every two years, combining self-assessments, anonymous faculty feedback surveys, and district education board audits.
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2. The Four Tier Evaluation Rubric and Leadership Development

Systematic classification across 18 competency indicators:

  • Exemplary (Tốt): All criteria rated Proficient or higher, with at least 12/18 achieving Exemplary status (including mandatory high marks in safety and curriculum).
  • Proficient (Khá): All criteria rated Capable or higher, with at least 12 criteria achieving Proficient level.
  • Capable (Đạt): All 18 criteria rated Capable without any deficient scores.
  • Unsatisfactory (Chưa đạt): Any criterion scoring below the statutory baseline.
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3. Elevating Executive Leadership with Early Years Circle

Empowering school heads with real-time operational intelligence:

  • Unified Executive Dashboard: Principals monitor attendance metrics, meal calorie yields, and curriculum execution from a single intuitive screen.
  • Digital Accreditation Evidence Repository: EYC systematically organizes audit trails and compliance artifacts ready for ministerial evaluation.
  • Confidential Internal Staff Surveys: Administer anonymous 360-degree faculty feedback on institutional leadership adhering strictly to Circular 25 protocols.

★Executive Summary

An exceptional principal nurtures a flourishing school community. Circular 25 serves as an inspiring benchmark guiding school leaders to continually refine their character, wisdom, and modern management competencies.

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