Current Events

Teacher and Principal Evaluation COVID-19 Guidance 
Information on student growth waivers, observing virtual instruction, and submitting teacher and principal evaluation data.

At-a-Glance...

Guiding for Evidence-Based Improvement

Selection of evidenced-based interventions is a collaborative process that is guided by data. Once a solution is selected that fits the school's context, an implementation process must be established to ensure interventions are implemented as intended.

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Fostering Growth of Effective Leaders 

Targeted professional learning experiences coupled with leadership coaching can foster the growth of effective leaders. Leadership is grounded in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and guided by data. 

The Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement provides customized support to local school systems. 

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The type of support provided is informed by data and grounded in a  the Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement framework.                                    

The Framework identifies essential practices for school improvement organized into four domains:  

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• Turnaround Leadership

• Talent Development

• Instructional Transformation

• Culture Shift

Supporting Effective Evaluation Practices

The Office oversees the development and implementation of Maryland's teacher and principal evaluation system. The principal evaluation system is grounded in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). The teacher evaluation system is in the process of being revised. Training, guidance, and resources are provided to local school systems to support effective evaluation practices.

The Office provides customized professional learning experiences to local school systems informed by data and grounded in effective practices in leadership development and school improvement. 

Develop a data-informed culture using formative and summative measures, protocols, and other resources at the school or central office level.  

Quick Links

Leading with
Data

Promising Principals' Academy
The Promising Principals’ Academy (PPA) is a year-long professional learning experience that prepares participants to successfully transition to the principalship.
In-Person PPA Kickoff Convening: July 27-July 28, 2021
2021-2022 Agenda 

Leading for School Improvement Institute
The Leading for School Institute (LSI) provides customized support to school leaders to improve school performance. 
2021-2022 Agenda

Curriculum Vetting Information

Read completed school system curriculum evaluation reports and which school systems' curricula are currently under review for 2020-2021.

Find out about our system of support for improving student outcomes and school performance. 

Four Domains for Rapid School
Improvement: Indicators of Effective Practice grounds all work of this office. For more information, click on the thumbprint.