ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL

LEADERSHIP

A Professional Growth ProcessFor the Principals of the Diocese of Arlington

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE SIGNED

Please return completed forms no later than May 20, 2016 to:

Superintendent of SchoolsOffice of Catholic Schools200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 503Arlington, VA 22203

Name of Principal Being Evaluated:

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Signature of Person Completing Assessment:

_____________________________________________

Date: _______________________

“Leadership is important. The kind and quality of leadership we have

will help determine the kind of school we have…”Sergiovanni, Moral Leadership

ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIPSTANDARD A

Catholic Identity

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Indicators of Catholic Identity: RatingClick on the

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1. Articulates the Catholic mission of the school to faculty, staff, students, parents, and members of the community.

2. Contributes by word and example to the Catholic atmosphere of the school.

3. Witnesses to staff, students and parents a commitment to the Gospel and the Catholic Tradition by striving to build a faith community.

4. Recognizes and supports the primary right and responsibility of parents to foster religious values in their children.

5. Makes prayer an integral part of each school day.

Respondent:Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided

below for your comments, suggestions and examples of specific action.

     

STANDARD B

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

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Indicators of Instructional Leadership: RatingClick on the

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1. Implements a curriculum providing for the diverse abilities, needs and interests of the students.

2. Provides staff with resources, programs, services and instructional materials to help students meet and identify learning objectives.

3. Empowers teachers to utilize their talents and expertise.

4. Utilizes data to promote innovation, improve instructional learning and performance, and to set goals for future achievement.

5. Promotes the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning.

Respondent:Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

STANDARD C

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

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Indicators of Effective Personnel Management:

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1. Hires and maintains a qualified and effective faculty and staff.

2. Ensures the proper supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff.

3. Maintains the confidence and trust of administrators, faculty, and staff.

4. Creates and implements an ongoing professional development plan that addresses identified school needs.

5. Interacts with employees in a professional manner.

Respondent:Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

STANDARD D

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

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Indicators of Effective Guidance for Students:

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1. Encourages students to develop growth in virtue, practice self-discipline, and develop a sense of fairness and accountability.

2. Maintains school climate which fosters spiritual, academic, social, physical, and emotional development of students.

3. Provides student-centered programs. 4. Challenges students to attain academic

excellence.

Respondent:Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

STANDARD E

ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING

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Indicators of Organizational Planning: RatingClick on the

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1. Provides evidence that diocesan philosophy, polices, and education goals are implemented and supported in the school's curriculum, activities and materials.

2. Delegates responsibilities when appropriate. 3. Oversees the management of the school’s

physical facilities. 4. Cooperates with Diocesan requests in a

timely manner. 5. Follows a systematic process for making

decisions. 6. Maintains complete, accurate and current

files. 7. Monitors and promotes the accreditation

process. 8. Provides leadership and direction in

implementing and following a school improvement plan.

Respondent:

Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

STANDARD F

PUBLIC REPRESENTATION

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Indicators of Positive Public Representation for the School:

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1. Communicates philosophy, goals and school policies so parents understand the program of the school.

2. Maintains effective channels of communication with parents.

3. Maintains effective communication and cooperates with school board, advisory board/council. (If applicable)

4. Maintains effective communication with parish priests associated with school.

5. Maintains effective public relations with the civic community.

6. Implements enrollment management strategies in an effort to support student recruitment and retention.

7. Cooperates with parish communities. 8. Utilizes technology to communicate the

school’s mission and programs and to enhance opportunities for meaningful exchange.

Respondent:

Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

STANDARD G

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

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Indicators of Positive Fiscal Management:

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1. Supervises an efficient and equitable budgeting of the school resources in accordance with the directives of the School Board and the Diocesan Office of Finance. (Secondary)

2. Prepares, submits and administers the

budget in cooperation with the parish finance personnel. (Elementary)

3. Manages fiscal resources of the school responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.

4. Supervises the operation of the school plant in accordance with federal and state laws, fire regulations and local building codes.

5. Oversees a planned program for maintaining and improving the school plant.

6. Provides the school both short and long range development and financial goals.

7. Ensures the school’s Development Office is actively engaged in promoting the school’s mission statement to the school’s constituency.

Respondent:

Please reflect on the statements provided above and use the space provided below for your comments and/or suggestions.

     

For All Respondents

In summary, please provide your thoughts to the following two questions:

What do you consider to be the principal’s most important educational contribution to the school?

What recommendations would you like to make, if any?

Principal’s Professional Goals for the current school year:

Principal’s Self-Assessment of Accomplishing Goals:

Principal’s Response to Pastor’s Comments:

______________________________________________ _________________Signature of Pastor Date

______________________________________________ _________________Signature of Principal Date

______________________________________________ _________________Signature of Superintendent Date