Framework for Leadership Types of Evidence. Domain 1: Strategic/Cultural Leadership

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1 Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Please nte: The evidence identified here is prvided t stimulate cnversatins that ccur between a supervising authrity and a principal/assistant principal. The evidence examples shuld nt be viewed as a checklist but merely as a resurce. The actual evidence gathered shuld be discussed and agreed upn between the supervising authrity and principal/assistant principal. Dmain 1: Strategic/Cultural Leadership Dmain Cmpnent Descriptin frm Rubric Prficient Categry Types f Evidence - General Prvided as Examples Only Lcal Entity Determines Specific Evidence t be Used fr Evaluatin Lcally Agreed Upn Evidence, Timelines, Impact Dmain 1: Strategic/ Cultural Leadership 1a: Creates an Organizatinal Visin, Missin, and Strategic Gals Implements a prcess that includes stakehlders fr develping a shared visin and strategic gals fr student achievement that results in rigr and relevance fr students and staff. Maintains a fcus n the visin and strategic gals thrughut the schl year. Ensures that staff incrprates the schl s visin, missin, and strategic gals in their instructinal plans t assure that students achieve expected utcmes. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding rganizatinal visin, missin, and strategic gals. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding rganizatinal visin, missin, and strategic gals. Quarterly and end-f-year summatin reprts. Review f lessn plans t ensure cmpliance. Prfessinal develpment plans. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin, 2013

2 1b: Uses Data fr Infrmed Decisin Making Cllects, analyzes, mnitrs, and uses data systematically regarding the schl s prgress in driving infrmed decisinmaking fr the attainment f strategic gals and bjectives. Develps the capacity f staff and ther stakehlders t use data fr decisin-making. Develpment and implementatin f plans fr schl imprvement and student achievement. Utilizatin f frmative and summative assessments that impact instructin (PSSA, PVAAS, DIBELS, SAT, AP exams, IB exams, lcal assessments, etc.). Utilizatin f student and schl data fr instructinal planning and decisin making. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Graduatin rates Discipline Schl safety reprts Special educatin referrals Other tests lcal assessments Utilizatin f multiple measures fr instructinal planning and decisin making. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Schl Perfrmance Prfile data Crrelatins between teacher ratings and PVAAS Student Learning Objectives data Dcumentatin f prfessinal develpment fr staff n assessment tls, data analysis techniques, and utilizing data t drive student achievement. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

3 1c: Builds a Cllabrative and Empwering Wrk Envirnment Creates a cllabrative wrk envirnment predicated upn cperatin amng and between students, parents, staff and the cmmunity. Cnsistently engages in shared decisin-making and distributive leadership. Actively mdels behavirs that prmte a sense f empwerment amng staff and stakehlders. Dcumentatin f effrts t establish and prmte cllabrative wrkgrups fr staff (such as Prfessinal Learning Cmmunities Examples f dcumentatin include, but are nt limited t: Meeting rsters Meeting agendas Meeting minutes Schedules demnstrating shared planning time. Dcumentatin f staff invlvement with hiring. Dcumentatin f student and parent invlvement n schl wide cmmittees. 1d: Leads Change Effrts fr Cntinuus Imprvement Implements a change prcess t ensure cntinuus schl imprvement. Dcumentatin f meeting minutes, agendas, and rsters that supprt the implementatin f key elements f a change prcess as indicated belw: Pririty challenges t be addressed Activities planned t address the challenges A plan and timeline fr mnitring the prgress 1e: Celebrates Accmplishments and Acknwledges Failures Recgnizes individual and cllective cntributins in a systematic manner tward attainment f strategic gals. Utilizes failure as an pprtunity t imprve schl culture and student perfrmance. List f recgnitin prgrams. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Award certificates f achievement and appreciatin Student f the mnth prgrams Hnr rll Teacher f the year Etc. Creates and reviews incident reprts. Agenda minutes and prpsed plan f actin t remedy shrtcmings. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

4 Dmain 2: Systems Leadership Dmain Cmpnent Descriptin frm Rubric Prficient Categry Types f Evidence - General Prvided as Examples Only Lcal Entity Determines Specific Evidence t be Used fr Evaluatin Lcally Agreed Upn Evidence, Timelines, Impact Dmain 2: Systems Leadership 2a: Leverages Human and Financial Resurces Designs transparent systems t equitably manage human and financial resurces. Ensures the strategic allcatin and equitable use f human and financial resurces t meet instructinal gals and supprt teacher needs. Schl budget and expenditure reprts. Cst cmparisn f use f internal and external resurces. Descriptin f prcess invlving staff in budget develpment/resurce allcatin. Effectiveness f schl partnerships with ther agencies/rganizatins. A list f available resurces assigned t strategic gals. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

5 2b: Ensures Schl Safety Reviews, analyzes and adjusts schl safety and discipline plans based n schl data, crisis feedback, and current regulatins/mandates. Maintains and creates pen cmmunicatin prcesses that allw fr practive identificatin and interventin f ptential incidents. Evidence n the use f safety data sets by schl stakehlder grups. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding schl safety. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding schl safety. Cmmunicates t stakehlders regarding safety issues in a clear, apprpriate, and timely manner. Dcumentatin f the implementatin f schl behaviral and safety plicies/prcedures. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Safety drills and reprts Outside speakers dealing with safety issues Signed affidavits frm parents and faculty indicating understanding and acceptance f student/faculty handbk Written schl safety and behaviral plicies Memrandum f Understanding with lcal law enfrcement 2c: Cmplies with Federal, State, and Lcal Educatin Agency (LEA) Mandates Designs prtcls and prcesses in rder t cmply with federal, state and LEA mandates. Cnsistently cmplies with federal, state, and LEA mandates and all cntractual agreements in a timely and cmplete manner. Dcumentatin f timely cmpliance with federal, state, and LEA mandates. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding applicable federal, state, and LEA mandates. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding applicable federal, state, and LEA mandates. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

6 2d: Establishes and Implements Expectatins fr Students and Staff Engages students and staff members in develping expectatins fr learning and imprved perfrmance. Creates and revises rules and prcedures t maintain a safe and psitive schl culture cnducive t student learning. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding expectatins fr students and staff. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding expectatins fr students and staff. Cmmunicates and enfrces clear expectatins, structures, and fair rules and prcedures fr students and staff. Signed affidavits frm parents and faculty indicating understanding and acceptance f student/faculty handbk. 2e: Cmmunicate s Effectively and Strategically Designs and utilizes a system f pen cmmunicatin that prvides fr the timely, respnsible sharing f infrmatin t, frm, and with staff and stakehlders. Prvides infrmatin in varius frmats in multiple ways thrugh different media in rder t ensure cmmunicatin with staff and stakehlders. Dcumentatin f meeting minutes, agendas, rsters, and handbks that supprt the implementatin f key elements f a cmmunicatins prcess. Dcumentatin f cmmunicatin with stakehlders using varius media. Examples include, but nt limited t: Newsletters and updates t stakehlders Utilizatin f scial media /websites Prmtin f tw-way cmmunicatin with all stakehlders Schl call system Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

7 2f: Manages Cnflict Cnstructively Cnsistently reslves schl-based prblems/cnflicts in a fair, demcratic way. Prvides pprtunities fr affected stakehlders (students, staff, and parents) t express pinins and discusses ptins t address discrdant issues. Implements and reviews slutins that address discrdant issues. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding mediatin prcesses, as well as agreed upn slutins. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding mediatin prcesses, as well as agreed upn slutins. Establish and enfrce prcesses that address cnflict and appeals. Establish, publish, and enfrce anti-bullying plicies. Prfessinal develpment fr staff t effectively address cnflict s that reslutins can be achieved prir t administratr invlvement. Schl climate surveys cmpleted by stakehlders. Discipline reprts: Student-t-teacher Student-t-student discipline issues Staff-t-staff discipline issues Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

8 2g: Ensures a High Quality, High Perfrming Staff Supervises and evaluates all staff in a fair and equitable manner fllwing LEA prcedures and uses the results t imprve perfrmance. Recruits and retains high quality staff that meets the diverse needs f students. Participates with apprpriate persnnel t select highly qualified staff. Prvides prcesses t supprt all new persnnel. Maintains a high perfrming staff, which is fcused n imprving student achievement. Dcumentatin that staff bservatins/evaluatins were cmpleted with fidelity. Utilizatin f multiple measures fr instructinal planning and decisin making. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Schl Perfrmance Prfile data Crrelatins between teacher ratings and PVAAS Student Learning Objectives data Dcumentatin f a prcess t identify instructinal needs and develpment f prfessinal plans fr teachers. Staff turnver: Percentage f yearly staff turnver Reasns fr staff leaving Reasns fr staff remaining in psitin Staff recruitment: List f recruiting activities Number f staff hired as direct result f recruiting activities Emplyment histry f thse recruited Quality f bservatins/demnstratins (if required) Length f time in previus psitin Feedback frm staff (prfessinal/supprt) n quality f inductin activities. Dcumentatin that prcesses are in place t address cncerns that affect student achievement. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

9 Dmain 3: Leadership fr Learning Dmain Cmpnent Descriptin frm Rubric Prficient Categry Types f Evidence - General Prvided as Examples Only Lcal Entity Determines Specific Evidence t be Used fr Evaluatin Lcally Agreed Upn Evidence, Timelines, Impact Dmain 3: Leadership fr Learning 3a: Leads Schl Imprvement Initiatives Develps a schl imprvement plan, as well as establishes clear and cnsistent prcesses and systems t: Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding schl imprvement initiatives. Implements schl imprvement plan. Mnitr and evaluate prgress tward achieving schl imprvement gals and student utcmes. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding schl imprvement initiatives. Develps actins plans based n schl and student data. Revise schl imprvement gals and utcmes based n data analysis. Feedback frm stakehlders. Prgress n schl perfrmance initiatives. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

10 3b: Aligns Curricula, Instructin and Assessments Cnsistently ensures that the LEA s curricula are implemented with fidelity thrughut the schl. Aligns curricula with assessments and instructinal material. Engages staff in curricula planning and instructin based upn state and lcal assessments. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding alignment f curricula, instructin and assessments. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding alignment f curricula, instructin and assessments. Creates pprtunities t cllabratively use data/assessments t drive instructinal decisins and practices. Dcumentatin f resurces, tls, strategies, etc. that address alignment f curricula established within the LEA with instructinal and assessment practices within the schl. 3c: Implements High Quality Instructin Cnsistently mnitrs the effectiveness f and timely feedback t prfessinal staff in the dmains f: Planning and preparatin Classrm envirnment Instructin Dcumentatin f the cmpletin f prfessinal develpment fr: Teacher effectiveness and evaluatin. Inter-rater reliability. Review f frmative assessments and summative evaluatins t determine trends/patterns in staff instructin t infrm prfessinal develpment. Prfessinal respnsibilities Participates in prfessinal develpment activities, including inter-rater reliability, t better mnitr the use f effective instructinal and assessment practices. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

11 3d: Sets High Expectatins fr All Students Articulates a belief in high measureable gals fr all students and staff. Leads schl effrts t set and mnitr learning gals fr all students and establish safety nets fr struggling students. Hlds every staff member respnsible and accuntable fr ensuring that all students achieve the rigrus utcmes established fr them. Cmmunicatin lgs ( s, letters, ntes regarding phne cnversatins, etc.) t parents, staff, students, and/r cmmunity members regarding high expectatins fr all students. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding high expectatins fr all students. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Systematic use f data fr instructinal planning and decisin-making Utilizatin f Respnse t Instructin and Interventin Utilizatin f Student Assistance Prgrams Active invlvement in IEP meetings 3e: Maximizes Instructinal Time Implements prcesses and schedules in a systematic manner t prtect instructinal and planning time frm interruptins. Dcumentatin f prcesses that maximize planning time fr teachers, while balancing the needs f the schl. Dcumentatin f plicy/practices that include steps t reduce and/r eliminate the need fr annuncements thrughut the schl day. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

12 Dmain 4: Prfessinal and Cmmunity Leadership Dmain Cmpnent Descriptin frm Rubric Prficient Categry Types f Evidence - General Prvided as Examples Only Lcal Entity Determines Specific Evidence t be Used fr Evaluatin Lcally Agreed Upn Evidence, Timelines, Impact Dmain 4: Prfessinal and Cmmunity Leadership 4a: Maximizes Parent and Cmmunity Invlvement and Outreach Creates systems and engages parents/ guardians and all cmmunity stakehlders in a shared respnsibility fr student and schl success reflecting the cmmunity s visin f the schl. Cllabratively wrks t establish a culture that encurages and welcmes families and cmmunity members and seeks ways in which t engage them in student learning. Dcumentatin f prcesses that maximize parent and cmmunity engagement. Examples include, but are nt limited t: Parent advisry grups Business/ Industry advisry grups Civic rganizatins Back t schl nights. Open huses. Parent-Teacher cnferences. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,

13 4b: Shws Prfessinalism Articulates and demnstrates a persnal and prfessinal cde f ethics (e.g. American Assciatin f Schl Administratrs, Natinal Assciatin f Secndary Schl Principals, Pennsylvania Assciatin f Elementary and Secndary Schl Principals). Displays high standards f hnesty, integrity, and cnfidentiality in interactins with students, staff and stakehlders. Actively serves students t ensure that all students receive a fair pprtunity t succeed. Dcumentatin f actins regarding hnesty, integrity, and cnfidentiality that practively serves the needs f all students, staff and cmmunity members. Example include, but are nt limited t: Plicies Administrative guidelines Student handbk Dcumentatin f actins regarding fair and equitable treatment f all students, staff and cmmunity members. Example include, but are nt limited t: Plicies Administrative guidelines Student handbk Faculty handbk 4c: Supprts Prfessinal Grwth Targets prfessinal develpment tward the imprvement f learning experiences, including quality f classrm instructin and the ability f teachers t meet the needs f all students. Plans and rutinely participates in prfessinal develpment fcused n imprving instructinal prgrams and practices. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding prfessinalism, and the cde f cnduct fr schl behavir. Prgram agendas and rsters, faculty meeting agendas and minutes, and/r ther meeting agendas and minutes regarding prfessinal develpment activities. Recrd f staff invlvement (including administratr) in prfessinal rganizatins and activities. Review f frmative assessments t determine trends/patterns in staff instructin t infrm prfessinal develpment. Teacher Inductin Plans utcmes. Invlvement in Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership prgrams. Framewrk fr Leadership Types f Evidence Pennsylvania Department f Educatin,