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invested a lot of time in the process of having great conver sations around data and growth like we had never done previ ously. He was hungry for more when it came to evaluation. We met on Wednesday mornings throughout the pilot, and we started our day together around coffee. We would dive into the tool and have dialogue and conversations around the data specific to his building. We would talk about the three domains. We would talk about the different dimensions and essential behaviors. We spent a lot of time on it. One thing I noticed is it wasn’t me saying this is an area that you need to work on. He would identify his own areas of growth by using the tool. I think he felt like it was a lot less punitive and more supportive and conversational over time. In Year 2, I onboarded the remaining five principals by taking them to the IPA training. Our assistant principals haven’t been onboarded yet. That’s going to be Year 3. We have bi-weekly admin meetings, so we can discuss the tool as a group. Jason and Kay did a good job setting this up. When you think

truly successful, they need to grow in two ways — personally as an independent individual but also interdependently as a member of a larger group or system. I think about Michael Jordan who worked independently developing his personal attributes and capacities, but also recognized the importance of working interdependently as part of a team. The plan is unique in its design because it captures both sides of that equation. It’s anchored in growing and supporting a school leader as he or she independently strives to develop personal attributes while simultaneously growing and supporting a school leader interdependently within that larger ecosystem of a school. Q: Dr Griffin, can you share the steps your district took once you decided to adopt the School Leader Evaluation Plan? JG: Our district was part of the IPA pilot three years ago. My high school principal and I attended trainings and

INITIAL PRINCIPAL EVALUATOR TRAINING & RETRAINING

Want or need to take Initial Principal Evaluator Training or Retraining? We are here to help. Beginning in July, IASA will offer AA #4050 to anyone in need of the training. The 2-day, in-person training will satisfy the requirements for those seeking the Initial Principal Evaluator designation. The previous Initial Principal Evaluation training, AA #2000, will be discontinued as of June 30, 2024. In Message from IASA Associate Director of Professional Development: IASA To Offer AA #4050

Dr. Courtney Orzel

addition, individuals needing Principal Evaluator Retraining for the next five years (through June 30, 2029), will also complete the same 2-day training (AA #4050) which will replace former retraining courses AA #1865 and AA #3000. Dates, locations and registration for AA #4050 are not set at this time. Be on the lookout for an email in the coming weeks with information. As a reminder, each IASA Evaluator Academy is taught by an experienced and knowledgeable educator that will provide you with the tools and skills needed to become a stronger evaluator. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the IASA office at 217–753–2213.

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