Evaluating Instructional Leadership: Recognized Practices for Success

Even with great teachers, student achievement hinges on an effective principal. Behind every high-quality principal is an airtight system of leadership evaluation that consistently rewards excellence and remedies deficits.

While teacher evaluation methods have improved, instructional leadership evaluation has often stood still-and student learning and achievement have paid the price.

This book identifies the major problems in this process and articulates clear solutions. The result is a blueprint for ensuring the best person for the job is occupying the principal’s chair. Content includes:

Extensive data, presented in a user-friendly manner
Clear connections to the new ISLLC Standards for School Leaders
A suite of interactive tools including sample self-assessments, mid-year and final evaluation forms, and professional growth plans