Building Leadership Talent Through Performance Evaluation

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I read an article this week regarding leader evaluation. I did not realize outside of my district that many states are seeking ways to create a set of standards embedded with powerful/intentional growth measures that will be utilized consistently across the states to evaluate leaders. The article discussed a Framework designed as an evaluation tool that specifically targets 5 key standards that can be fairly evaluated with the intent to improve leaders in a more uniform aspect.  The Framework includes the Five Essential Practices of School Leadership: Building Shared Purpose, Focus on Learning, Manage Organizational Resources, Collaborate with Community, and Lead with Integrity. Each of the Five Essential practices is operationally defined to support the development of their practices and to place focus on these essential areas that hold great accountability. Providing a more intentional set of standards to evaluate leaders, increases opportunities of growth. It also provides effective and efficient collaborative decision making by given the opportunity to self-assess ones’ practices consistently by reflecting, and having an open dialogue about effective feedback, including areas of weaknesses and strengths. Having open dialogue with leaders also provides opportunities to share opinions, ideas, and suggestions for improvement. The Five Essential practices outlined in this framework are embedded within the LKES and is closely aligned to it's intent.

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