1. Trust
4 vital signs for identifying and assessing trust in schools- Bryk and Schneider

2. Respect
Do we acknowledge one another’s dignity and ideas? Do we genuinely talk and listen to each other? Respect is the fundamental ingredient of trust.

3. Competency
Do we believe in each other’s ability and willingness to fulfill our responsibilities effectively?
Incompetence left unaddressed will corrode school wide trust.

4. Personal Reguard
Do we care about each other professionally and personally?Are we willing to go beyond our formal roles and responsibilities -- go the extra mile?

5. Integrity
Can we trust each other to put the interests of children first, especially when tough decisions have to be made? Do we keep our word?

6. Teachers and principals
Teachers seek a principal who:
Communicates a strong vision for the school and clearly define expectations
Allocates resources and makes assignments in fair and consistent way
Takes interest in both their professional and personal well being :

7. Does the principal encourage them to speak out without fear of retribution?
Is the principal respected as an educator and administrator?
Does the school function smoothly?
Does the principal put the interest of children ahead of personal and political interests?

8. Teachers’ relationship with each other
Lean on each other for support
Have confidence that their colleagues in earlier grades have prepared students for subsequent work
Trust in colleagues’ judgment, competence, and integrity to help them meet shared goals, standards andexpectations

9. Have confidence in each other to plan instruction, set discipline policies and playground or lunchroom monitoring