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PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM  

TABLE OF CONTENTS               Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….  2‐3        

    Principal Evaluation Timeline ………………………………………..………………………  4  

Principal Evaluation Form  ….…………………………………………………………………  5‐8     

School Level Data  ……………….…………………………………………………………………  9   

Summary Sheet  ……………………………………………………………………………………  10      

Principal Resources  …………..…………………………………………………………………  11                 A.  Principal Self Evaluation ……………….……………………….………………   12‐13                  B.  Scoring Academic Goals – School Level Data   ........……………………   14               C.  Principal ‐ School Level Goals   ………..……………………………………...  15                   D.  School Level Data  …….……………………………………………………………  16                   E.  AYP/AZ LEARNS Evaluation  ……………………………………..……………  17                     F.  Principal Evaluation Rubric  ……………….…………………………………..  18‐23        

             

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 PRINCIPAL 

                        PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  

PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM 2012/2013 BASED ON THE ARIZONA FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS 

 The Principal Evaluation forms and process are designed to meet the criteria described in ARIZONA REVISED STATUTE § 15‐203(A)(38) The State Board of Education shall...”adopt and maintain a model framework for a teacher and principal evaluation instrument that includes quantitative data on student academic progress that accounts for between thirty­three percent and fifty per cent of the evaluation outcomes and best practices for professional development and evaluator training. School districts and charter schools shall use an instrument that meets the data requirements established by the State Board of Education to annually evaluate individual teachers and principals beginning in school year 2012 – 2013.”  The goals of this document as well as the Arizona Framework for Measuring Educator Effectiveness are: 

• To enhance and improve student learning;  • To use the evaluation process and data to improve teacher and principal performance;  • To incorporate multiple measurements of achievement;  • To communicate clearly defined expectations;  • To reflect fairness, flexibility, and a research‐based approach;  • To create a culture where data drives instructional decisions.  • To use the evaluation process and achievement data to drive professional development to enhance student performance.  • To increase data‐informed decision making for students and evaluations fostering school cultures where student learning and 

progress is a continual part of redefining goals for all.  The evaluation instrument (the what) identifies those aspects of a principal’s responsibilities that have been documented through research the role schools leaders should plan in raising student achievement.   Incorporating clear and consistent standards and expectation into an evaluation model supports the core predictors of strong school leadership. The evaluation document has been model after the Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008.  These standards provide high‐level guidance and insight about the traits, functions of work and responsibilities expected of school leaders.  The evaluation process (the how) identifies critical components mandated by ARS § 15‐203(A)(38) as well as best practices in evaluating principals and leaders.  

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   The evaluation form has three components.  The first component is the principal evaluation form and is designed to be used to document evidence of the six ISLLC standards.  Evidence could include but not be limited to achievement data, demographic data, classroom walkthrough data collection, formal classroom observations, professional conversations and collection of artifacts.            The ISLLC standards are: 

 • Standard 1: An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, 

implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. • Standard 2: An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture 

and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. • Standard 3: An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, 

and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. • Standard 4: An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, 

responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. • Standard 5: An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. • Standard 6: An education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the 

political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.  

The second component is the documentation of the quantitative school level data on student academic progress that accounts for thirty‐three percent of the evaluation outcomes.  A comprehensive guide for developing school level data elements is in the resource section.  The last component is a summary sheet.  School‐wide data should be considered when developing classroom level data for the teacher evaluation documentation.  The goals should be written in specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) format.  Multiple data sources should be utilized in developing the goals.  The principal’s goals should focus on a growth model for overall student achievement.  The remaining documents are to serve as resources to the principal and the evaluator that will enhance the evaluation process.      

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   Principal Evaluation Timeline 

AUGUST Review Evaluation Document Review Evaluation Timeline (page 4) ISLLC Self Reflection (pages 12 & 13)

SEPTEMBER

Review Growth Model Points (pages 9 & 14) Develop Data Collection Items Set Goals (pages 9 & 15) School Walk Through Self Evaulation Conference

OCTOBER Fall Data Collection (page 16)

NOVEMBER Informal Progress Report School Walk Through

DECEMBER

JANUARY Winter Data Collection (page 16) Mid-Year Progress Report on Goals School Walk Through

MARCH Formal Written Evaluation (pages 5-8)

APRIL Spring Data Collection (page 16) School Walk Through

JULY Final Documentation for File Goal Achievement

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Principal                Evaluation 

Form 

Principal: _________________________________________________ Evaluator:

__________________________________

School: _________________________________________________ Title:

__________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________

STANDARD 1: SHARED VISION

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.

A. Collaboratively develops and implements a shared vision and mission

B. Collects and uses data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness, and promote organizational learning

C. Creates and implements plans to achieve goals D. Promotes continuous and sustainable improvement E. Monitors and evaluates progress and revise plans

Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0 Subtotal STANDARD 1 0

STANDARD 2: CULTURE OF LEARNING

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

A. Nurtures and sustains a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expections

B. Creates a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular program C. Creates a personalized and motivating learning environment for students D. Supervises instruction

E. Develops assessment and accountability systems to monitor student progress.

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STANDARD 2: CULTURE OF LEARNING (continued)

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

F. Develops the instructional and leadership capacity of staff G. Maximizes time spent on quality instruction

H. Promotes the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning

I. Monitors and evaluates the impact of the instructional program Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0

Subtotal STANDARD 2 0

STANDARD 3: MANAGEMENT

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

A. Monitors and evaluates the management and operational systems

B. Obtains, allocates, aligns, and efficiently utilizes human, fiscal, and technological resources

C. Promotes and protects the welfare and safety of students and staff D. Develops the capacity for distributed leadership

E. Ensures teacher and organizational time are focused to support quality instruction and student learning

Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0

Subtotal STANDARD 3 0

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STANDARD 4: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

A. Collects and analyzes data and information pertinent to the educational environment

B. Promotes understanding, appreciation, and use of the community's diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources

C. Builds and sustains positive relationships with families and caregivers D. Builds and sustains productive relationships with community partners Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0

Subtotal STANDARD 4 0

STANDARD 5: ETHICS

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

A. Ensures a system of accountability for every student's academic and social success

B. Models principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior

C. Safeguards the values of democracy, equity, and diversity

D. Considers and evaluates the potential moral and legal consequences of decision-making

E. Promotes social justice and ensures that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling

Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0 Subtotal STANDARD 5 0

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STANDARD 6: SOCIETAL CONTEXT

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Evidence An education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

A. Advocates for children, families, and caregivers

B. Acts to influence local, district, state, and national decisions affecting student learning

C. Assesses, analyzes, and anticipates emerging trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership strategies

Total Points Awarded 0 0 0 0

Subtotal STANDARD 6 0

Total Points Received 0 Total Points Possible -- Leadership (maximum) (67% of total) 310

   

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School  Level Data 

Principal: _________________________________________________ Evaluator:

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School: _________________________________________________ Title:

__________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________

SCHOOL-LEVEL DATA *

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Comments School-level data elements account for 33% of Principal Evaluation.

Total Points Award 0 0 0 0

Subtotal SCHOOL-LEVEL DATA 0 

Total Goal Attainment Points Possible -- Data (maximum) (33% of

total) 156 

* Rubric Accomplished………….90 - 100% goal attainment Significant Progress…..75 - 89% goal attainment Some Progress………..60 - 74% goal attainment No Progress…………… 0 - 59% goal attainment

 

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                        SUMMARY SHEET   Principal:    Evaluator:   School:    Title:   Date:         Total Value of Instructional Leadership   Max. 310   Total Value of School Level Data   Max.  156   Total Combined Value   Max. 466  Highly Effective (420‐466) The principal consistently demonstrates the listed functions and other actions that are above and beyond stated expectations. Principals that perform at this level should exceed goals and targets established. A Highly Effective rating means that the only areas for growth would be to further expand on the strengths and find innovative ways to apply it to the benefit of the school and district. Specific comments are required for rating a standard as Highly Effective. A Highly Effective rating means that performance is excellent. The employee is a top performer in this standard. Effective (350‐419) The principal demonstrates the listed functions most of the time. Performance in this area is satisfactory and similar to that of others regarded as good performers. The indicator of performance delivered when rating one as Effective is that performance is very good. There are areas remaining that require improvement to be considered an excellent performer in this standard.Partially Effective (280‐349) The principal sometimes demonstrates the listed functions. A Partially Effective rating indicates that the employee performs well at times but requires more consistent performance overall. The principal demonstrates potential, but must focus on opportunities for improvement to elevate the performance in many standards. The principal may be placed on an improvement plan.Not Effective (0‐279) The principal rarely demonstrates the listed functions. The demonstrated performance of this principal requires intervention. A Not Effective rating indicates that performance is unsatisfactory and the principal requires significant improvement. Specific comments (i.e., evidence, explanation) are required when rating a standard Not Effective. The principal will be placed on an improvement plan. Supervisor’s Employment Recommendation          Renewal of Contract    Non‐Renewal of Contract   _______________________________________________________________                                          __________________________________________________________ Principal Signature/Date                    Supervisor Signature/Date

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                          Principal Resources   A.  Principal Self­Evaluation form is designed to have the principal review the six ISLLC standards and reflect on how established the practices are in their school.  Once this has been completed and reviewed a professional development plan can be designed to meet the needs of the individual principal/administrator.  B.  Scoring Academic Goals – School Level Data rubric is a comprehensive guide for the development of school level student achievement goals.  AIMS or future state testing results shall be used.    C.  Principal ­ School Level Goals form allows for SMART goals to be written assisting principal and evaluator with meeting the quantitative classroom data requirement on student academic progress that accounts for thirty‐three percent per cent of the evaluation outcomes.  The form assists with determining if the goal has been accomplished, made significant progress, some progress or not progress towards documenting individual student achievement growth.  D.  School Level Data form provides a quarterly calendar documenting what types of school level data will be collected and when.  The form is a tool to document the data to be collected and reviewed quarterly and allows the principal and evaluator to write in different data collection sources.  The 33% of the evaluation outcomes meets the requirements established by the Arizona Framework for Measuring Educator Effectiveness.   E.  AYP/AZ LEARNS Evaluation  F.  Principal Evaluation Rubric is the comprehensive guide clearly defining each standard.  Each of the six ISLLC standards refers to a distinct aspect of leadership.  There is a unifying thread that runs through the entire standards for leadership that consists of broad, high‐priority themes that education leaders must address in order to promote the success of every student.  G.  Other ­ Individual teachers, evaluators, schools and/or districts may want to provide additional resources.      

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A.  Principal Self Evaluation 

The following self-assessment form is designed to help you reflect on areas, related to the ISLLC Standards, where you may want to focus your professional development efforts. You may use this information, combined with other sources of date, to help you determine the focus of your professional development plan. Under each standard, please cirecle where you see yourself: Not yet started (1) to well established in my teaching (10). 

Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC standards) and the four domains of The Framework for Teaching 

Professional growth and PD needs. (Questions, clarification, PD topics)

(1) An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

 

(2)An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

 

(3) An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.   Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

 

(4) Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 

● Reflecting on Teaching Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

 

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● Maintaining Accurate Records Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

● Communicating with Families Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

● Participating in a Professional Community Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

● Growing and Developing Professionally Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

● Showing Professionalism Not yet started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 well established in my teaching

   

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 B.  SCORING ACADEMIC GOALS 

School Level Data 

ACCOMPLISHED:  The goal was designed to document growth in student performance.  The assessment(s) used to document goal attainment was reliable and valid. The goal was rigorous and realistic.  Baseline data were used to determine the goal and the anticipated growth.  The goal was related to the needs documented in classroom and school level data.  The goal was individualized by teacher and was specific.  Multiple indicators—such as teacher observations, assessments, class assignments, etc.—evidenced attainment of the goal.  The goal was deemed attainable, but not automatic.  The strategies to accomplish the goal required multiple activities over a period of time.  Specific objectives were written to accomplish the goal. The goal was written in specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) format.  Multiple data sources were utilized in developing the goal and the goal focused on a growth model for individual student achievement.  The school level goal was 90‐100% attained.  SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS: The goal was designed to document growth in student performance.  The assessment(s) used to document goal attainment was reliable and valid. Baseline data were used to determine the goal and the anticipated growth.  The goal was related to the needs documented in classroom and school level data.  The goal may have been individualized by teacher and was specific.  Multiple indicators—such as teacher observations, assessments, class assignments, etc.—often evidenced attainment of the goal.    The goal was deemed easily attainable, but not necessarily automatic.  The strategies to accomplish the goal mostly required multiple activities over a period of time.  Specific objectives written to accomplish the goal, and may have been written in specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) format.  Multiple data sources were utilized in developing the goal and the goal focused on a growth model for general student achievement.  The school level goal was 75‐89% attained.  SOME PROGRESS: The goal was designed with limited alignment to growth in student performance.  The goal approached the needs documented in classroom and school level data.  The goal was infrequently individualized by teacher and was not necessarily specific.  Fewer indicators—such as teacher observations, assessments, class assignments, etc.—evidenced attainment of the goal.    The goal was easily attainable, and possibly automatic.  The strategies to accomplish the goal required limited activities over a period of time.  Specific objectives were written to accomplish the goal, but infrequently, or not at all, using the specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) format.  Fewer data sources were utilized in developing the goal and the goal had limited focus on a growth model for student achievement.  The school level goal was 60‐74% attained.  NO PROGRESS:  The goal was not addressed or little to no progress was made toward goal.  Data were not documented and there was no  evidence of progress made towards the goal.  The school level goal was less than 60% attained. 

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                          C.  Principal ­ School Level Goals  Goal #: School Year:

SMART Goal: Outcome:

Strategy/Intervention Activities to Implement the Strategy/Intervention Evaluation Timelines

Begin/End Responsible

Persons/Updates

                                     

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   D.  School Level Data   Principal: Evaluator:

School: Title:

Date:

FALL WINTER

SPRING SUMMER

                          

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 E.  AYP/AZ LEARNS Evaluation 

 

Principal: Evaluator:

School: Title:

Date: Directions:

1. Print your school letter grade profile. 2. Analyze the date.

GOALS:

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                  F.  Principal Evaluation Rubric 

  

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