Great Teachers & Leaders
- Leadership Standards
- Principal Supervisor Standards
- Principal Evaluation
- Principal Preparation and Certification
Location of standards
Statute Title 20-A, Chapter 508; Rule Chapter 180 i
Alignment to national standards
ISLLC 2008
Year of law passage/rule change
2015
Name and overview of standards
There are six standards that include: Professional Growth and Learning; Student Growth and Achievement; School Planning and Progress; School Culture; Professional Qualities and Instructional Leadership; and Stakeholder Support and Engagement.
Use of standards
The standards are used to support principal professional development and growth, evaluation, school improvement, and student achievement.
References
[1] 127th Maine Legislature. (2015) Legislative document (LD) 38. Retrieved from http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0036&item... [2] Maine Principals’ Association (MPA). (2013). Principal evaluation system. Retrieved from http://www.mpa.cc/images/pdfs/supervision_and_evaluation/mpa_principal_e...
Location of standards
Not publically available
Alignment to national principal supervisor standards
Not publically available
Year of law passage/rule change
N/A
Overview of standards
Not publically available
Use of standards
Not publically available
Presence of principal supervisor job description
Yes
References
N/A
Location of performance evaluation requirement
Maine Revised Statute Title 20-A, Chapter 508, Educator Effectiveness
Year of passage/revision
2015
Name of evaluation system
There are four Principal Evaluation/Professional Growth (PE/PG) systems: National Board Core Propositions for Accomplished Educational Leaders, adopted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2009 along with rubrics created by Maine Schools for Excellence (MSFE), Maine Principal's Association (dated 2013) Professional Practice Model, Marzano School Leader Evaluation Model, and the Kim Marshall Principal Evaluation Rubrics.
Description of evaluation system
There are four model evaluation systems that districts may consider and all systems must be standards-based and evaluate multiple measures, including student growth and achievement. Student learning and growth measures must be a significant factor in the evaluation. To be considered "significant" student learning and growth measures must have a discernible impact on an educator's summative effectiveness rating.
Frequency of performance evaluation
Districts determine the frequency of evaluation based on rating level; however, every educator must be evaluated every 3 years. Regardless of whether an educator is evaluated formally in a particular year, observation of professional practice and formative feedback must occur each year and throughout the school year.
Intended use of performance evaluation
Used to inform professional development
Rubric or evaluation instrument
There are four Principal Evaluation/Professional Growth (PE/PG) systems: National Board Core Propositions for Accomplished Educational Leaders, adopted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2009 along with the rubrics created by Maine Schools for Excellence (MSFE), Maine Principal’s Association (dated 2013) Professional Practice Model, Marzano School Leader Evaluation Model, and the Kim Marshall Principal Evaluation Rubrics
References
[1] Maine Department of Education. ( n.d.) State principal performance evaluation and professional growth models. Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/doe/effectiveness/principals/index.html [2] Maine Department of Education. (2014) Maine DOE state performance evaluation and professional growth (PGEP) model for principals: Auburn school department (ASD) administrator evaluation framework. Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/doe/effectiveness/maine-doe-principal-PEPG-model-au... [3] Maine Department of Education. (2014) Maine DOE state leader evaluation and professional growth (LEPG) model for principals. Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/doe/effectiveness/documents/Maine-DOE-LEPG-Model.pdf [5] Legislation-Legislative document (LD) 38. Retrieved from http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0036&item...
Principal preparation program accreditation or approval standards
Maine adopted the 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 Maine State Board of Education is responsible for program approval and reviews can be conducted jointly with CAEP. Program reviews require a self-assessment addressing the program approval standards and evidence for each standard; in-person visits that include classroom observations and interviews; a document review; and a feedback report for improvement of practice.
Minimum years of educational experience or degree required by candidate for acceptance to principal preparation program
Bachelor's and master's degree in any field, minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a public or private school or instructional setting (e.g., military, business, industry, public or private agency)
Minimum test scores for preparation program entrance
Not specified
Number of credits in coursework required for graduation
Not specified
Degree level required for principal entry-level certification or licensure
Master's degree
Field work or internship required for degree or license
Yes
Number of hours required for internship completion
300+ hrs
Minimum test score requirements for certification
School Leaders Licensure Assessment with a score of 163
References
[1] Maine administrative rule 05.071-115 Part II. Retrieved from https://www1.maine.gov/sbe/Chapter115PartII071c1152.pdf [2] Maine Department of Education. (n.d.). Maine administrative rules, 05-071-114: Purpose, standards and procedures for the review and approval of preparation programs for education personnel. Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/071/071c114.doc [3] ETS. (n.d.). Maine test requirements. Retrieved from https://www.ets.org/sls/states/me [4] Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation. (2015). Maine State Board of Education and Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation partnership agreement. Retrieved from http://caepnet.org/~/media/Files/caep/state-partners/me-agreement-unsign...