1. Gail Fahey, DuPage ROE Diane Rutledge, LUDA
Current Efforts in Developing Principal Performance Evaluation Frameworks in Illinois
Gail Fahey, DuPage ROE
Diane Rutledge, LUDA

2. Parallel Efforts
Fall of 2009 IPA, IASA, LUDA, and ISBE came together to develop a model for principal performance evaluation for the state as a response to a need identified by principals.
DuPage ROE Leadership Steering Committee October 2009 request to monitor ISBE efforts for Rt3 application impacting principal and teacher evaluation requirements.

3. DuPage Charge Purpose-February 2010
To provide DuPage school districts with a revised ROE principal evaluation tool and a Performance Evaluation Reform Act “PERA” (PA ) compliant framework which can be adopted/adapted for local district use by April 1, The goal is to create a comprehensive, robust framework which also addresses the requisite training on the instruments and process using traditional and web-based delivery systems as appropriate.

4. IPA/IASA/LUDA/ISBE
To develop a statewide principal evaluation process and identify exemplary tools, aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, and Race to the Top criteria.

5. Organization DuPage Leadership Steering Committee two stage process
2007 PA and • PA 0861 (PERA)
Membership  Membership
Framework  Framework
Tool  Resources
IPA requested a statewide consistent model from IASA with consultation from LUDA and participation with ISBE

6. Parallel Efforts with Common Approaches
Representative work groups
Accessed IL-SAELP resources
Reviewed exemplary statewide frameworks including: Ohio, Iowa, Delaware, North Carolina, Connecticut
Reviewed various evaluation instruments
Utilized nationally-recognized consultants – Marzano, Murphy, Reeves, Ed Iwanicki
Utilized local resource-Learning Point

7. Essential Elements Student learning-centered
Capacity of principal to effect change for improvement
Focused on school improvement
Process, not an event; formative and summative measures
Aligned with district and school goals
Informs professional development

8. More Essential Elements
Self-Assessment and Reflection
Adds value to principal’s professional life
Could include 360
Evidence of attainment
Use of data
Based on 2008 ISLCC standards
Fair and ethical
Flexible; context driven capacity
Training of principal’s evaluator

9. The Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010
Evaluated in writing at least once every school year as in PA1039 but now 3/1
Take into consideration the principal’s specific duties, responsibilities, management, and competence as a principal
Specify strengths and weaknesses with supporting reasons
Ratings of excellent, proficient, needs improvement, and unsatisfactory

10. PERA con’t.
Provide for the use of data and indicators on student growth as a significant factor in rating the principal’s performance.
Align with researched based standards and professional competencies
Provide for an evaluator training program for supt. or designee

11. Next Steps
DuPage ROE-maintain principal evaluation revision committee in place, provide them with PEAC updates, and continue with project TBD.
LUDA/IPA/IASA/ISBE - review and react to final draft of work group and hand-off
Principal Evaluation Advisory Council will have these two documents to form foundation for their work.