The primary purposes of the School Administrator Performance Evaluation System (SAPES) are to:
- student learning and growth
- Contribute to successful achievement of the goals and objectives defined in the vision, mission, and goals of the school district
- Provide a basis for leadership improvement through productive school administrator performance appraisal and professional growth
- Promote collaboration between the school administrator and evaluator
- Promote self-reflection, professional growth, leadership effectiveness, and improvement of overall job performance.
EDUCATOR STANDARDS:
- Leadership for Student Learning
- School Climate
- Human Resources Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Communication & Community Relationships
- Professionalism
The distinguishing characteristics of SAPES include:
- Benchmark behaviors for each of the school administrator performance standards
- A focus on the relationship between school administrator performance and improved student learning and growth
- The use of multiple data sources for documenting performance, including opportunities for school administrators to present evidence of their own performance as well as student growth
- A procedure for conducting performance reviews that stresses accountability, promotes professional improvement, and increase school administrators’ involvement in the evaluation process
- A support system for providing assistance when needed.