Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System (Background) Senate Bill 1: Standards for teachers, principals and professional development Evaluation guidelines for principals and teachers (OPES)

Background March 2006: Ohio Leadership Advisory Committee (OLAC Development Framework) : Ohio Standards for Superintendents Fall 2008: SBOE adopts standards : Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System (OSES)

Ohio Superintendent Standards Provide Ohio with a full compliment of standards for educators Describes the role for new superintendents Can be used to inform content of preparation programs Can guide local boards of education

Ohio Superintendent Standards Five Standards: Vision, continuous improvement and focus of district work Communication and collaboration Policies and governance Instruction Resource management

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Focus boards of education on what is important in performance of superintendents Facilitate clear communication and expectations Identify evidence indicators up front Provide a tool for growth of the superintendent

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Developed collaboratively by Ohio superintendents and school board members Based on research Adaptable to the context of Ohio’s districts Supports the importance of ongoing assessment informed by multiple sources of evidence

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Features: Standards-based (Ohio Standards for Superintendents) Goal setting process Formative and summative assessment Ease of use Promotes ongoing dialogue superintendent and school board

Step One: Standards Based Job Description Develop or review key functions categorized around Ohio Standards for Superintendents Review sample job descriptions Consult Ohio Revised Code Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Ohio Standards for Superintendents 1. Vision, Continuous Improvement and Focus of District Work: Superintendents establish a vision, expect continuous improvement, and develop a focused plan for achieving district goals. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Superintendents establish processes to communicate and collaborate effectively. 3. Policies and Governance: Superintendents work with the board of education to identify, prioritize and set policies and governance procedures that maximize the success of all students. 4. Instruction: Superintendents lead the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement. 5. Resources: Superintendent manage and organize the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals. Step Two: Identify a Limited Number of Annual District Objectives Align with district goals Based on data or needs Develop Work Plans (Administrative Team) Outline activities Identify monitoring process Establish evaluation criteria Step Three: Conduct A Formative Assessment (Mid-Year): Monitor progress on annual district objectives Monitor performance on superintendent standards-based job description Step Four: Conduct a Summative Evaluation Summarize progress on annual district objectives Summarize performance on superintendent standards-based job description Monitor Progress

Step One: Standards Based Job Description Develop or review key functions categorized around Ohio Standards for Superintendents Review sample job descriptions Consult Ohio Revised Code Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Ohio Standards for Superintendents 1. Vision, Continuous Improvement and Focus of District Work: Superintendents establish a vision, expect continuous improvement, and develop a focused plan for achieving district goals. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Superintendents establish processes to communicate and collaborate effectively. 3. Policies and Governance: Superintendents work with the board of education to identify, prioritize and set policies and governance procedures that maximize the success of all students. 4. Instruction: Superintendents lead the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement. 5. Resources: Superintendent manage and organize the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals. Step Two: Identify a Limited Number of Annual District Objectives Align with district goals Based on data or needs Develop Work Plans (Administrative Team) Outline activities Identify monitoring process Establish evaluation criteria Step Three: Conduct A Formative Assessment (Mid-Year): Monitor progress on annual district objectives Monitor performance on superintendent standards-based job description Step Four: Conduct a Summative Evaluation Summarize progress on annual district objectives Summarize performance on superintendent standards-based job description Monitor Progress

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Step 1: Standards based job description Model provided by the state Districts can customize Delineates knowledge and skills (based on research)

Step One: Standards Based Job Description Develop or review key functions categorized around Ohio Standards for Superintendents Review sample job descriptions Consult Ohio Revised Code Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Ohio Standards for Superintendents 1. Vision, Continuous Improvement and Focus of District Work: Superintendents establish a vision, expect continuous improvement, and develop a focused plan for achieving district goals. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Superintendents establish processes to communicate and collaborate effectively. 3. Policies and Governance: Superintendents work with the board of education to identify, prioritize and set policies and governance procedures that maximize the success of all students. 4. Instruction: Superintendents lead the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement. 5. Resources: Superintendent manage and organize the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals. Step Two: Identify a Limited Number of Annual District Objectives Align with district goals Based on data or needs Develop Work Plans (Administrative Team) Outline activities Identify monitoring process Establish evaluation criteria Step Three: Conduct A Formative Assessment (Mid-Year): Monitor progress on annual district objectives Monitor performance on superintendent standards-based job description Step Four: Conduct a Summative Evaluation Summarize progress on annual district objectives Summarize performance on superintendent standards-based job description Monitor Progress

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Step 2: Identify Annual District Objectives & Develop Work Plans Clear, limited number of objectives Based on data Aligned with broader district goals Measurable Designed to stretch but not exceed capacity

Step One: Standards Based Job Description Develop or review key functions categorized around Ohio Standards for Superintendents Review sample job descriptions Consult Ohio Revised Code Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Ohio Standards for Superintendents 1. Vision, Continuous Improvement and Focus of District Work: Superintendents establish a vision, expect continuous improvement, and develop a focused plan for achieving district goals. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Superintendents establish processes to communicate and collaborate effectively. 3. Policies and Governance: Superintendents work with the board of education to identify, prioritize and set policies and governance procedures that maximize the success of all students. 4. Instruction: Superintendents lead the creation of instructional systems designed for high student achievement. 5. Resources: Superintendent manage and organize the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals. Step Two: Identify a Limited Number of Annual District Objectives Align with district goals Based on data or needs Develop Work Plans (Administrative Team) Outline activities Identify monitoring process Establish evaluation criteria Step Three: Conduct A Formative Assessment (Mid-Year): Monitor progress on annual district objectives Monitor performance on superintendent standards-based job description Step Four: Conduct a Summative Evaluation Summarize progress on annual district objectives Summarize performance on superintendent standards-based job description Monitor Progress

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Step 3 and 4: Formative & Summative Evaluation Formative assessment – verbal progress update with board or smaller committee Summative assessment – evidence of progress/ accomplishment of job description and district objectives

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Next Steps: Development of final draft materials Production of work books to support training Design of training for school boards and superintendents (BASA and ESC’s) Tools and resources on Web sites (ODE and BASA) Share at conferences and professional meetings

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Brings together: The Ohio Improvement Process The Ohio Leadership Framework (OLAC) The Ohio Standards for School Superintendents (OSSS) The Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System (OSES)

Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System Feedback and Discussion: Response to OSES Feedback Form General comments and impressions