The Personal Domain of a school system refers to the affective part of the system, that is, issues related to the attitudes, skills, and behaviors of the people in the system. This includes school and district leadership, professional development activities, communication, and the personal relationships among students, teachers, and administrators, as well as the culture these factors collectively create.

Improvement efforts that revolve closely around this domain include ensuring that students and teachers view tasks as meaningful and personally relevant, that positive school and classroom climates support learning, and that students' and teachers' voices are heard and respected. For the purposes of this Web site, we consider the following components to be part of the "personal" domain:

• Professional Development
• Leadership & Supervision
• Internal Communication
• Climate & Culture

By clicking on the links above, you can learn more about each of these components and access related resources.

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