Introducing LEADAlabama June 13, 2012 EDUCATEAlabama/LEADAlabama Section

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.edu Website: http://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. LEADAlabama Implementation Training Target Audience: LEA Superintendents and Evaluation Coordinators Access STI-PD - https://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/ to attend one of the following sessions Training information at: http://alex.state.al.us/leadership/leadalabama.html

5. The LEADAlabama Development Committee’s 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 An online, formative evaluation program Formative Assessment

7. LEADAlabama Process * Principals only, random selection LA Begins August 1, 2012

8. LA Process: Self-Assessment Component 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

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

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

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

12. LA Process: 360 º Assessment Component 360° Feedback • 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. * Principals only, random selection LA Begins August 1, 2012

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. VAL-ED 360° Feedback “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)

32. VAL-ED 360° Feedback • VAL-ED is a 360° Feedback Tool: • Taken by the principal, the principal’s supervisor, and all teachers • Provides the best feedback to principles • Incorporates inputs from the school’s 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

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. Implementation Timeline Self-Assessment Collaborative Dialogue Professional Learning Plan Evidence 360° Feedback August September October **Nov-July Mar-Apr Evaluation Cycle Closes: July 31 ** Contract Principal: Evaluation cycle must end 90 days prior to contract ending date

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