Principal Peer Evaluation

Libia S. Gil, superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and leader of a dynamic team of educators, presents a framework for peer evaluation within school districts that is already… Lue lisää Libia S. Gil, superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and leader of a dynamic team of educators, presents a framework for peer evaluation within school districts that is already at work and succeeding in her own district. District-level administrators, educational administration instructors, and principals themselves will find an evaluation design that: - Emphasizes results - Promotes professional growth and development - Models expectations for students and teachers - Meets ISLLC Standards Gil and her team equate the peer evaluation process with a dance -- "a rhythmic and dynamic event in which everyone can participate at various stages, in tune with external or internal music. " The resulting work includes practical advice and great insight into the process, including: - The historical context for challenging the status quo and moving to a different level of meaningful professional engagement - A new role for the principal, and the development of student-based decision-making - Establishing the new format for the evaluation process, including the professional and personal benefits of peer support - Continuum-based principal performance standards, leadership standards, and growing pains for principals and superintendents The challenges and opportunities presented by this exciting new model of accountability are explored in-depth, in this definitive work designed for principals, district-level professional development directors, and teachers of educational administration at all levels.