1. Introducing LEADAlabama June 13, 2012 EDUCATEAlabama/LEADAlabama Section

2. Christopher Blair, Ed.D. LEADAlabama Project Administrator EDUCATEAlabama/LEADAlabama Section Tele: (334) 353-9962 E-mail: leadalabama@asc.eduleadalabama@asc.edu Website: http://alex.state.al.us/leadership/ leadalabama.htmlhttp://alex.state.al.us/leadership/ leadalabama.html

3. LEADAlabama (LA) will become the new educational leader evaluation formative program for LEA use effective August 1, 2012. LA will replace the existing PEPE program for school leaders. School system superintendents will be evaluated by the local school board. LA implementation is for all administrative, certificated leaders currently evaluated by PEPE such as central office personnel, principals, assistant principals and specialty building-level administrators such as instructional, improvement and program specialists.

4. June 18, 2012 Athens Regional In-service Center 8:30AM-12:30PM STI-PD#: ATHRIC LEADAlabama 2012 Max. Session Size: 100 June 19, 2012 University of Montevallo 8:30AM-12:30PM STI-PD#: LEAD2012 Max. Session Size: 100 June 20, 2012 Auburn Regional In-Service Center 8:30AM-12:30PM STI-PD#: EARIC584 Max. Session Size: 70 June 21, 2012 Troy Regional In-Service Center 8:30AM-12:30 PM STI-PD#: TU20261 Max. Session Size: 100 LEADAlabama Implementation Training Target Audience: LEA Superintendents and Evaluation Coordinators Access STI-PD - https://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/ to attend one of the following sessionshttps://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/ Training information at: http://alex.state.al.us/leadership/leadalabama.html http://alex.state.al.us/leadership/leadalabama.html

5. The LEADAlabama Development Committees recommendations for development were used to guide the develop process of the formative evaluation system. A main concern of the development committee: LA and the assessments conducted during the LA process must be contextualized to specific situations, and the primary focus of LA needs to be individual growth.

6. LEADAlabama Process Self- Assessment Collaborative Dialogue Professional Learning Plan Evidence 360° Feedback Formative Assessment An online, formative evaluation program

7. Self - Assessment Dialogue PLP Administrator Learning Evidence Summary *VAL-ED LEADAlabama Process * Principals only, random selection LA Begins August 1, 2012

8. Self- Assessment Self -Assessment: Alabama Continuum for Leadership Development 23 Indicators described at five levels of development Results used to focus a conversation with the evaluator about professional practice and areas needing improvement LA Process: Self-Assessment Component

9. Collaborative Dialogue LA Process: Collaborative Dialogue Component Collaborative Dialogue: A conversation with evaluator to inform development of the Professional Learning Plan

10. Professional Learning Plan LA Process: Professional Learning Plan Component Professional Learning Plan (PLP): Collaboratively developed plan for professional learning

11. Evidence LA Process: Evidence Component Evidence Summary: Documentation of professional learning evidencing active work towards leadership improvement

12. 360° Feedback LA Process: 360 º Assessment Component 360° Assessment: Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education (VAL-ED), a multi-rater, evidence-based, approach to measure the effectiveness of principal behaviors known to influence teacher performance and student learning

13. Step 1: LA Profile/ Adding Staff Step 2: Login

14. Step 3 : Update Profile Status Select Mode

15. Step 3 : Update Profile Status

16. Step 4 : Self- Assessment

17. Step 4 : Self- Assessment

18. Step 4 : Self Assessment

19. Step 4 : Self- Assessment

20. Collaborative Dialogue Between Step 4 & Step 5: Collaborative Dialogue Component Collaborative Dialogue: A conversation with evaluator to inform development of the Professional Learning Plan

21. Step 5 : Adding/ Removing Indicators to/from PLP

22. Step 5 : Adding/ Removing Indicators to/from PLP

23. Step 6 : Completing PLP

24. Step 6 : Competing PLP

25. Step 6 : Completing PLP

26. Step 7 : Adding Supporting Evidence

27. Step 7 : Adding Supporting Evidence

28. Step 8 : Evidence Summary & Closing LA by July 31

29. Self - Assessment Dialogue PLP Administrator Learning Evidence Summary *VAL-ED LA Begins August 1, 2012 * Principals only, random selection

30. 360 ° Assessment for School Principals Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education (VAL-ED), a multi-rater, evidence-based, approach to measure the effectiveness of principal behaviors known to influence teacher performance and student learning

31. 360° is an excellent diagnostic and development tool for educational leadership in public schools and school districts. Not only do those who are new to educational leadership develop a more comprehensive and accurate self-image, the school leadership framework helps develop a much deeper understanding of the commitments of leadership. (National Center for School Leadership) VAL-ED 360° Feedback

32. VAL-ED is a 360° Feedback Tool: Taken by the principal, the principals supervisor, and all teachers Provides the best feedback to principles Incorporates inputs from the schools entire professional community All respondents assess the same facets of principal leadership VAL-ED reports allow principals to compare their ratings against the ratings given by teachers and supervisors Allows the principal to get informative feedback on his/her areas of excellence and areas with need for improvement VAL-ED 360° Feedback

33. The Conceptual VAL-ED Model

34. Alignment Illustration – LEADAL and VAL-ED by ISLLC Standards

35. VAL-ED Implementation Every principal in Alabama public schools One third (1/3) of principals each year Assessed once every three (3) years Assessed in spring, beginning March 2013 Notice of participation, May 2012 Ongoing face-to-face and webinar trainings For more VAL-ED Information: Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership In Education Discovery Education Assessment www.discoveryeducation.com/products/assessment

36. Self- Assessment Collaborative Dialogue Professional Learning Plan Evidence360° Feedback Implementation Timeline Evaluation Cycle Closes: July 31 ** Contract Principal: Evaluation cycle must end 90 days prior to contract ending date AugustSeptemberOctober**Nov-JulyMar-Apr

37. For more information, contact: EDUCATE/LEADAlabama Section Tele: 334-353-9962 E-mail: leadalabama@asc.eduleadalabama@asc.edu Website: http://alex.state.al.us/leadership/leadalabama.htmlhttp://alex.state.al.us/leadership/leadalabama.html