Introducing LEADAlabama June 13, 2012 EDUCATEAlabama/LEADAlabama Section

Christopher Blair, Ed.D. LEADAlabama Project Administrator EDUCATEAlabama/LEADAlabama Section Tele: (334) Website: leadalabama.htmlhttp://alex.state.al.us/leadership/ leadalabama.html

LEADAlabama (LA) will become the new educational leader evaluation formative program for LEA use effective August 1, 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.

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 - to attend one of the following sessionshttps://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/ Training information at:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3 : Update Profile Status Select Mode

Step 3 : Update Profile Status

Step 4 : Self- Assessment

Step 4 : Self- Assessment

Step 4 : Self Assessment

Step 4 : Self- Assessment

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

Step 5 : Adding/ Removing Indicators to/from PLP

Step 5 : Adding/ Removing Indicators to/from PLP

Step 6 : Completing PLP

Step 6 : Competing PLP

Step 6 : Completing PLP

Step 7 : Adding Supporting Evidence

Step 7 : Adding Supporting Evidence

Step 8 : Evidence Summary & Closing LA by July 31

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

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

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

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

The Conceptual VAL-ED Model

Alignment Illustration – LEADAL and VAL-ED by ISLLC Standards

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

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

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