DuPage Administrator Standards Development & Evolution

Purpose & Background 01. PSEL Standards introduction Design Specifications 02. Local effort to upgrade administrator Standards AGENDA. Development Process 03. Revised DuPage Administrator Evaluation Instrument Benefits & Drawbacks 04. DuPage IASA March 8, 2017 Revised Evaluation Instrument 05. https://goo.gl/e4jAHf

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revised Evaluation Instrument Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values 2. Ethics and Professional Norms 3. Equity and Cultural Responsiveness 4. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 5. Community of Care and Support for Students 6. Professional Capacity of School Personnel 7. Professional Community for Teachers and Staff 8. Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community 9. Operations and Management 10. School Improvement DuPage ROE Adapted Standards for Principal Evaluations 1. Living a Mission and Vision Focused on Results 2. Leading and Managing Systems Change 3. Improving Teaching and Learning 4. Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships 5. Leading with Integrity and Professionalism 6. Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations

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Revised Evaluation Instruments - Two Files 1. Evaluation 2. Self Assessment