New Administrator Standards
In my opinion, yes, the new administration standards should parallel teacher standards. We are not only leaders, we are 'teachers of teachers'. We must present, model, guide, and develop independence with our staff just as we did with our students.
In the administration standards, the first area, "Leadership and Vision", covers the additional standards administrators should meet. We have to set the tone in our school. We can't sit in our office and demand the use of technology without demonstrating our understanding and effective use. This is covered by standard A in section "III. Productivitiy and Professional Practice". Administrators must "model the routine, intentional, and effective use of technology". Also, Section "IV. Support, Management, and Operations", the teachers can utilize technology they have access and appropriate training to use. This is definitely something the administrator and county office have complete control over.
My overall opinion of the administration standards is good. They parallel the teacher standards and have additional components aimed at the leadership of the school. It will be interesting to see how the new standards change.