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Superintendent Evaluation Colleen Miller, Director of Leadership Development Superintendent Evaluation: Our Work Today Importance of this work It is required by RCW for school boards to evaluate the superintendent on a yearly basis. The evaluation process is not mandated at this time. WSSDA is currently conducting pilots of evaluations processes based on research and best practice. 3 Board/superintendent relationship An ideal approach: Consultative Collaborative Growth-oriented Open & honest 4 Characteristics of effective evaluators Honest Knowledgeable Humble Informed Authentic Compassionate Respectful Performance-oriented Reliable Objective Reasonable Growth-orientated 5 6 Job Description Elements of Superintendent Evaluation To be effective in their districts, superintendents must focus on meeting the regular, ongoing responsibilities that cause the district to function effectively. To do so, and to ensure that boards and superintendents share a common understanding of these roles and ongoing responsibilities, superintendents must have a clearly defined job description. Resources for a Job Description Pilot 5 Superintendent Evaluation Pilot http://www.wssda.org/ Resources/WASuperint endentEvaluationInitia tive/Pilot5.aspx Appendixes Criteria Based Framework: Rubrics Elements of Superintendent Evaluation Objective rating criteria that is comprehensive, relevant, and consistently applied Based on professional standards with descriptors of observable and documentable evidence Standard 1—Visionary Leadership: The superintendent is an educational leader who improves learning and achievement for each student by leading the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by school and community stakeholders. Strand 1—Advancing a district-wide shared vision for learning. The superintendent… Themes Builds commitment to the vision. Unsatisfactory limits references to the district’s vision for learning Basic Proficient Distinguished engages the board, principals and other administrators, teachers, and other district employees in periodic discussions of the district vision engages both internal and external stakeholders in regular discussions of the district vision and builds shared understanding and commitment to the vision engages both internal and external stakeholders in systematically evaluating the continuing value and appropriateness of the vision, and resolves conflicts that may arise Framework Resources WSSDA http://www.wssda.org/ Resources/WASuperint endentEvaluationInitia tive/Pilot1.aspx http://www.wssda.org/ Resources/WASuperint endentEvaluationInitia tive/Pilot5.aspx Framework/Rubric Standards Self-Reflection Evaluation Elements of Superintendent Evaluation Resources WSSDA http://www.wssda.org/ Resources/WASuperint endentEvaluationInitia tive/Pilot4.aspx Appendixes Implementation Guide Goals Elements of Superintendent Evaluation SMART Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound 1. Increase STEM offerings in secondary schools that prepare for and expose students to career opportunities in - At least 80 7th and 8th graders enroll in Gateway to Technology program - Secure CTE funding for middle school and high school offerings - Meet enrollment targets in Gateway course - Help teachers obtain necessary Voc. Certification - Identify options for cross-crediting PLTW courses at DPHS as well as workplace readiness and career path - Document rules counseling (school-to-work). for cross-credit Goals WSSDA http://www.wssda.org/ Resources/WASuperint endentEvaluationInitia tive.aspx Continuous Improvement Elements of Superintendent Evaluation Annual Five-Step Cycle of Continuous Improvement Selfevaluation Summative evaluation Mid-cycle goal review Analysis, goal setting, and plan development Implementation of the plan Questions Thank you!