Great Teachers & Leaders
- Leadership Standards
- Principal Supervisor Standards
- Principal Evaluation
- Principal Preparation and Certification
Location of standards
Act 45
Alignment to national standards
N/A
Year of law passage/rule change
2007
Name and overview of standards
The Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards include three core standards: Organizational Vision, Standards-based Reform, and Data-Driven Decision Making; and six corollary standards: Teaching and Learning Culture, Resource Management, Collaboration and Communication, Personal and Professional Integrity, Advocacy, and Supporting Professional Growth.
Use of standards
The Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards are used for preparation, induction, and professional education.
References
[1] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.) PA inspired leadership legislation frequently asked questions. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/PA%20Inspired%... [2] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.). PA inspired leadership program. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/teachers%20-%20administrators/pa%20inspired%...
Location of standards
Legislation: Act 45
Alignment to national principal supervisor standards
N/A
Year of law passage/rule change
2007
Overview of standards
The Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards include three core standards: Organizational Vision, Standards-based Reform, and Data-Driven Decision Making; and six corollary standards: Teaching and Learning Culture, Resource Management, Collaboration and Communication, Professional Integrity, Advocacy, and Professional Growth.
Use of standards
The Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards are used for continuing professional education
Presence of principal supervisor job description
Yes
References
[1] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.) PA inspired leadership legislation frequently asked questions. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/PA%20Inspired%... [2] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.). PA inspired leadership program. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/teachers%20-%20administrators/pa%20inspired%...
Location of performance evaluation requirement
Act 82
Year of passage/revision
2012
Name of evaluation system
Principal Effectiveness System
Description of evaluation system
A principal's overall rating is comprised of 50% for the Framework for Leadership or professional practice, 15% on building-level data, 15% on correlation data based on teacher-level measures (e.g., evaluation ratings), and 20% on elective data selected by districts from a state-approved list of possible measures.
Frequency of performance evaluation
Annually
Intended use of performance evaluation
Used to inform performance improvement plan and dismissal.
Rubric or evaluation instrument
Framework for Leadership
References
[1] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014). Educator effectiveness administrative manual. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Educator%2... [2] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014). Framework for leadership. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Educator%2...
Principal preparation program accreditation or approval standards
The Framework for Principal Preparation Program Guidelines includes: clearly articulated standards; leadership focused on student achievement; focus on school improvement; partnership with local districts; field work; coherently sequenced comprehensive curriculum; problem-based learning; selection of highly qualified candidates; emphasis on role as instructional leader; and internship.
Description of program approval review process
Programs provide data and documents including course descriptions; syllabi; alignment of courses and field experiences to standards; faculty qualifications; field experiences; and description of assessment instruments.
Minimum years of educational experience or degree required by candidate for acceptance to principal preparation program
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience; 3 years of instruction, 3 years of supervisory expereince
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 Leadership Licensure Assessment, passing score of 163
References
[1] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2008). The framework for principal preparation program guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Certificat... [2] Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.) Administrative certificates principal K-12. Retrieved from http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Certificat...