Great Teachers & Leaders
- Leadership Standards
- Principal Supervisor Standards
- Principal Evaluation
- Principal Preparation and Certification
Location of standards
511 IAC 15-6-28 addresses educator standards
Alignment to national standards
ISLLC 2008
Year of law passage/rule change
2011
Name and overview of standards
The Indiana Standards for School Leader-Building Level consist of the following standards: Human Capital Management; Instructional Leadership; Personal Behavior; Building Relationships; Culture of Achievement; and Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management.
Use of standards
Used to drive student achievement and teacher effectiveness outcomes.
References
[1] Indiana Department of Education. (2010). Indiana content standards for educators, school leader-building level. Retrieved at www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/licensing/school-leader-building-leve...
Location of standards
Public Law 90
Alignment to national principal supervisor standards
ISLLC
Year of law passage/rule change
2011
Overview of standards
The Indiana Standards for School Leader-District Level consist of the following standards: Human Capital Management; Instructional Leadership; Personal Behavior; Building Relationships; Culture of Achievement; and Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management.
Use of standards
Used to promote and improve student achievement and building leader effectiveness.
Presence of principal supervisor job description
Yes
References
[1] The Indiana School Boards Association and The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. (2015). The Indiana superintendent evaluation process. Retrieved from http://isba-ind.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Superintendent-Evaluation... [2] Legislation IC 20-28-11.5 Chapter 11.5. Staff performance evaluations. Retrieved from http://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-28-11-5-4...
Location of performance evaluation requirement
Public Law 90
Year of passage/revision
2011
Name of evaluation system
RISE Evaluation and Development System
Description of evaluation system
The Indiana Department of Education has developed an optional evaluation system named RISE. Any model used for evaluation must be annual, focus on student growth and achievement, and include four rating categories. The Department provides a list of allowable modifications to the RISE system. The two major components of RISE are Professional Practice and Student Learning, which are based on the competencies set forth in the Indiana Principal Effectiveness Rubric.
Frequency of performance evaluation
Annually
Intended use of performance evaluation
Used to Increase principal effectiveness, provide clear expectations, identify areas for growth, and support the fair and transparent evaluation of effectiveness.
Rubric or evaluation instrument
Indiana Department of Education RISE Development and Evaluation System
References
[1] Indiana Department of Education. (2012). RISE handbook for principals Indiana Department of Education. Retrieved from www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/evaluations/rise-handbook-principals.pdf
Principal preparation program accreditation or approval standards
All preparation programs in Indiana must meet CAEP standards which include: Content and Pedagogical Knowledge; Clinical Partnerships and Practice; Candidate Quality, Recruitment, and Selectivity; Program Impact; Provider Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
Description of program approval review process
The Accreditation Review Team includes members appointed by CAEP and the state. The team conducts a 2- to 3-day site visit to review evidence, verify data, and examine artifacts such as lesson plans, work samples, and videos. During the visit, the team interviews faculty, candidates, students, and other stakeholders. Programs must demonstrate with evidence that they meet all CAEP standards.
Minimum years of educational experience or degree required by candidate for acceptance to principal preparation program
Hold an instructional or counselor license
Minimum test scores for preparation program entrance
Not specified
Number of credits in coursework required for graduation
Minimum of 45 hours of graduate credit
Degree level required for principal entry-level certification or licensure
Master's degree and complete the required CPR/AED/Heimlich training and the Suicide Prevention training
Field work or internship required for degree or license
Yes
Minimum test score requirements for certification
Indiana CORE Assessment - School Administrator: 220
References
[1] Indiana Department of Education. (2017). Accreditation. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/accreditation [2] Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. (2015). The Indiana Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation partnership agreement. Retrieved from http://caepnet.org/~/media/Files/caep/state-partners/in-agreement-unsign... [3] Indiana Department of Education. (2017). Administrative licenses. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/administrative-licenses#InBuilding