1. Revised DuPage Administrator Evaluation Instrument
PSEL Standards introduction
Purpose & Background
01.
Local effort to upgrade administrator Standards
Design Specifications
02.
Revised DuPage Administrator
Evaluation Instrument
DuPage IASA
March 8, 2017
AGENDA.
Development Process
03. KC
20 minutes presentation on the standards
30 Don provide overview of the tool
30 follow up with Don
Benefits & Drawbacks
04.
Revised Evaluation Instrument
05.

2. Purpose & Background
DuPage has been a leader in high quality education and for being at the forefront of educational improvement for decades.
DuPage provided key leadership in the design of the current principal evaluation rubric which was designed from the ISLLC standards from 2008.
In the Fall of 2015, the CCSSO adopted a revised set of standards call the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).
Maintain leadership role as a group committed to promoting the profession, leadership and quality education. KC

3. PSEL Standards Development - Evidence Based
It involved a thorough review of empirical research and sought the input of researchers and more than 1,000 school and district leaders through surveys and focus groups to identify gaps among the 2008 Standards, the day-to-day work of education leaders, and leadership demands of the future.
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 RA

4. PSEL Standards Development - Participants
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA)
National School Boards Association (NSBA) University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 RA

5. Why Were the ISSLC Standards Updated?
The profession of educational leadership has developed significantly.
[There is a] better understanding of how and in what ways effective leadership contributes to student achievement.
Research and practice shows that educational leaders exert influence on student achievement by creating challenging but also caring and supportive conditions conducive to each student’s learning:
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 CJ

6. Why Were the ISSLC Standards Updated?
...Influence learning by:
relentlessly develop and support teachers,
create positive working conditions,
effectively allocate resources,
construct appropriate organizational policies and systems
engage in other deep and meaningful work outside of the classroom that has a powerful impact on what happens inside it.
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 CJ

7. Improvements
“stronger, clearer emphasis on students and student learning”
“elevate areas of educational leader work that were once not well understood or deemed less relevant but have since been shown to contribute to student learning.”
“recognize the central importance of human relationships not only in leadership work but in teaching and student learning.”
“stress the importance of both academic rigor and press as well as the support and care”
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 CJ

8. Improvements
“reflect a positive approach to leadership that is optimistic, emphasizes development and strengths, and focuses on human potential.”
“focus on accomplished leadership practice to inspire educational leaders to stretch themselves and reach a level of excellence in their practice, no matter where they are in their careers.”
“relevant at all career stages”
National Policy Board of Education Administration, October 2015 CJ

9. DuPage ROE - Design Specifications
Alignment to the newest standards
Was 6 years old, needed an update
Make sure that we meet the expectations of the law and recognize the work of the educational leaders.
Allows the choice of the standards for the focus goals
Streamline the process
Incorporate technology to simplify the process
New standards are more realistic to the day to day life of a principal
Recognize that every principal is in a different stage of career = autonomy based on stage of career and needs of a principal CJ

10. Development Process
Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Review
Illinois Professional Standards for School Leaders (IPSSL) Review
PSEL - IPSSL Analysis and Crosswalk
Tool Development (goal: maximize user choices)
New Tools Review
Rollout KC

11. Designers
Ryan Anderson, Principal, Elmhurst Community School District 205
Pat Broncato, Superintendent, Woodridge School District 68
Dr. John Corbett, Superintendent, Wood Dale School District 7
Dr. Kari Cremascoli, Superintendent, Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Dr. Gail Fahey, DuPage Regional Office of Education
Raul Gaston, Principal, District 45
Dr. Charles Johns, Superintendent, West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Dan Krause, Principal, DuPage High School District 88
Carin Novak, Principal, Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Dr. Kathie Pierce, DuPage Regional Office of Education
Griffin Sonntag, Principal, Community Consolidated School District 181
Dr. Don White, Superintendent, Community Consolidated School District 181 KC

12. Benefits & Drawbacks Electronic tools with maximum flexibility
Must learn new standards
More relevant and meaningful to the actual work of principals - New standards align more meaningfully with principal leadership
Can be personalized to the individual leader
Fixes “descriptor” issues from the previous rubric
Enables closer focus on specific standards
Still complies with the state legislation
Dan

13. Revised Evaluation Instrument
Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Ethics and Professional Norms
Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Community of Care and Support for Students
Professional Capacity of School Personnel
Professional Community for Teachers and Staff
Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community
Operations and Management
School Improvement
DuPage ROE Adapted Standards for Principal Evaluations
Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results
Leading and Managing Systems Change
Improving Teaching and Learning
Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
Leading with Integrity and Professionalism
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations RA

14.
Rescipio Vazquez
Franczek Radelet P.D.

15. Revised Evaluation Instruments - Two Files
Self Assessment