Office of Leadership Development and
School Improvement
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Leadership Presentations
Topics and Titles
The Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement develops, conducts, and facilitates presentations on a variety of topics related to leadership and school improvement. For your convenience, presentations are available to view and download listed by topic, title, and venue. Quick access can be presentation by year: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Principal's Supervisor Meeting
November 2, 2018
Loyola University Maryland
Columbia Graduate Center
Topic: Maryland's Accountability Star Rating System; Indicators for schools identified for comprehensive support and improvement; improvements to the teacher and principal evaluation system.
Title: Presentations available:
Access to all presentations and resources are available on Box.
Greater Impact II Conference
November 8-9, 2018
University of Maryland, College Park
Topic: Leadership standards for education leaders
Title: Professional Standards for Education Leaders: Guiding Professional Learning Experiences for School Leaders
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Maryland Assessment Group (MAG) Conference
November 14-16, 2018
Ocean City Convention Center
Topic: Analyze equitable practices for the science classroom; apply student learning objectives (SLO) tools to construct quality SLOs to yield equitable practices.
Title:Next Generation Science Standards as a Tool to Guide Student Learning Objectives and Science Instruction
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University of Maryland, College of Education
November 30, 2018
University of Maryland, College Park
Benjamin Building
Topic: Overview of the process to revise the Teacher and Principal Evaluation System.
Title: Improving Maryland's Teacher and Principal Evaluation System
Access to all presentations and resources are available on Box.
Kent County Public Schools
Topic: Effective Evaluation Practices
Title: Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Rubric and the Principal Evaluation Guidebook were reviewed.
Towson University - Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development
Topic: Teacher and Principal Evaluation System
Title: Maryland's Teacher and Principal Evaluation system
The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Rubric and the Principal Evaluation Guidebook were reviewed.
Garrett County Public Schools
February 7, 2019
Topic: Maryland's Principal Evaluation system
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The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Rubric and the Principal Evaluation Guidebook were discussed as members of the work group revised their principal evaluation tool.
Webinar for Comprehensive Support and Improvement School Principals
March 28, 2019
Topics: Root Cause Analysis Process, Intervention Plans, Funding for CSI Schools
Title: Leading for School Improvement Institute Webinar
Resources:
-Webinar Presentation
MAESP-MASSP: Assistant Principal Conference
October 14, 2019
Title: The Changing Role of the Assistant Principal: Taking the Lead in Instruction
Additional resources include the PSEL Rubric, the Principal Evaluation Guidebook, 100 Day Plan Template, and Traction Planner.
Phase I: Teacher Principal Evaluation Improvement Workgroup
2018-2020
Resources:
PowerPoints; and
other resources are available for download.
Phase II: Teacher Principal Evaluation Improvement Workgroup
Multiple Dates
-Assistant Superintendent's Briefing,
May 3, 2019
- Principal Supervisor Meetings (at regional locations)
April 24, April 30, and May 14, 2019
- Science Coordinator Briefing,
May 9, 2019
BEI Resources
1. Turnaround Principal Competencies
2. Conducting BEIs
Deans and Directors Meeting
February 4, 2020
Loyola University of Maryland- Columbia Graduate Center
9:30 am- 1:00 pm
Title: Teacher and Principal Evaluation Updates
Topic: This meeting provided deans and directors of higher education with information on Maryland's Teacher Principal Evaluation system, Root Cause Analysis, and Curriculum Vetting.
3. Scoring BEIs
4. Sample Reports
5. Articles
Behavioral Event Interview (BEI)
Training Dates: January 13, 14, 31, 2020
Topic: BEI is a structured interview process used to collect information about candidates' competencies that could best meet the needs of a local school system. Through the use of questioning techniques, the employer gains a sense of future performance based on past behaviors in similar situations.
Click to access the BEI files.
Title: Behavior Intervention Training PowerPoint
Teacher Principal Evaluation Improvement Workgroup
Update Meeting: January 21, 2020
Resource:
Improving Maryland's Teacher and Principal Evaluation PowerPoint
Topic: This meeting provides Workgroup participants an update on the feedback and input collected during convenings and meetings held around the state throughout 2018 and 2019.
Directors of Administrator Preparation Programs
February 13, 2020
Loyola University of Maryland- Columbia Graduate Center
Title: Resources to Support Administrator Preparation Programs
Topics: Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement Updates and Resources; Evaluation System; PSEL; Root Cause Analysis; and the Maryland Resource Hub.
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Abridged Presentation
February 19, 2020
John Carroll Elementary School, Prince George's County Public Schools
Topics: Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement provided curriculum evaluation updates and essential information for Title I principals on the new assessment program for English Language Arts and mathematics.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
April 21, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Title: Continuity of Learning: Virtual Support for School Leaders
Topic: Offering virtual support to school leaders who are implementing the expectation for continued learning for all students.
Special Session: Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher and Principal Evaluation for the 2020 School Year
April 22, 2020 Virtual Meeting
Agenda and Powerpoint: Teacher and Principal Workgroup Meeting
Topic: Workgroup participants representing teachers, principals, parents, college/universities, and business attended a virtual meeting to discuss repercussions on teacher and principal evaluation for the 2020 school year.
Meeting Outcome: Guidance for school system and school leaders, "Teacher and Principal Evaluation COVID-19 Guidance Document"
Virtual Support for School Leaders: Informational Webinar Series
May 8, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting
Webinar 1 Title: Strategies and Tools for Principals to Support the School Community Virtually
Webinar 1 of 3 in a series.
Topic: Explore strategies and tools for school leaders to use in the virtual learning environment.
Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data Collection Webinar
June 4, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting
Topic: Review the TPE data submission process, examine data file requirements, and updates for the 2019-2020 school year's data.
Access to the presentation and all resources are available on Box.
Administrator's Preparation Program Summer Meeting
June 17, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting
Title: Leadership and Learning: Continuity of Learning for All Students During School Closures
Topic: Connect PSEL and NELP standards to the actions of an effective school leader; Specify effective leadership actions; Discuss applications to administrator preparation programs; Discuss the Virtual Support for School Leaders webinar series.
Continuity of Learning Plan from Harford County Public Schools used to facilitate learning. Access to all Continuity of Learning Plans.
Virtual Support for School Leaders: Informational Webinar Series
Agenda: Virtual Meeting
Webinar 2 Title: High Leverage Practices for Maximizing Student Learning in the Virtual Classroom
Webinar 2 of 3 in a series.
Topic: Identify high leverage practices to maximize student centered learning in the virtual classroom, and build capacity around observing virtual instruction and coaching to support student-centered learning.
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2020
Virtual Support for School Leaders: Informational Webinar Series
Agenda: Virtual Meeting
Webinar 3 Title: High Leverage Practices to Support the Needs of Diverse Learners in the Virtual Classroom
Webinar 3 of 3 in a series.
Topic: Identify high leverage practices to support diverse learners in the virtual classroom.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
July 30, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topic: Brainstorming ideas related to teacher and principal evaluations for the 2020-2021 school year, and discussed professional learning opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year.
Access to the presentation all all resources are available on Box.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
August 27, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topic: Discussing the 2019-2020 teacher evaluation data and the expectations for the 2020-2021 teacher and principal evaluations.
Access to the presentation all all resources are available on Box.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
October 28, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topic: Discussing the 2019-2020 teacher evaluation data and exploring Remote Guide for Virtual Learning to differentiate feedback in the virtual space.
Access to the presentation all all resources are available on Box.
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Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals November 2020 Annual Conference
November 20-21, 2020
Virtual
Topic: Embrace the Inspiration and Learning
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Strategies and Tools to Support Learning in the Virtual Environment
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The strategies and tools principals and other school leaders need to support ongoing distance learning, maintaining a strong school community, and instilling best practices for all learners in the virtual classroom including the tools and templates to conduct virtual classroom visits.
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Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals 2020 Fall Virtual Conference
November 5-6, 2020
Virtual
Topic: The Resilient Leader
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Examine equitable leadership practices, and identified leadership strategies to support under-enrolled student groups in career and technical education courses.
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Strategies and Tools to Support Learning in the Virtual Environment;
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The strategies and tools principals and other school leaders need to support ongoing distance learning, maintaining a strong school community, and instilling best practices for all learners in the virtual classroom including the tools and templates to conduct virtual classroom visits.
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The Heart of School Improvement;
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How and why root cause analysis is an essential step to School Improvement, as well as how to conduct a root cause analysis.
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Local and national strategies around the use of job-embedded professional learning, communication, and data-informed planning designed to raise teachers', students', and parents' confidence in the delivery of a quality education.
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Access to all of the presentation resources are available on Box.
Click on any title for the resources for a specific presentation.
Maryland Professional Development Schools Network Webinar Series
November 18, 2020
Title: Collaborative Partnership to Coach, Provide Feedback and Assess Interns
Topic: Types of coaching, applying elements from two types of coaching to specific coaching skills, identifying benefits to undergraduate internship programs, and describing how coaching skills can be part of an internship assessment and evaluation.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
November 19, 2020
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topic: Discussing updates regarding proposed Teacher and Principal evaluation regulation changes and exploring Remote Guide for Virtual Learning to differentiate observation and feedback in the virtual space.
2021
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
April 21, 2021
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topic: Reviewed expectations and requirements for submitting Teacher and Principal evaluation data for the 2020-2021 school year, explored the teacher evaluation data portal, reviewed resources and learning experiences designed to prepare future school leaders, and discussed ways to prepare principals for monitoring visits during the 2021-2022 school year.
Principal Supervisor's Meeting
October 21, 2021
Agenda: Virtual Meeting-Webinar
Topics: Reviewed Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data results for the 2020-2021 school year, discussed the importance of principal diversity in Maryland, and discussed the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
Access to the presentation resources are available on Box.
Maryland Assessment Group (MAG) Conference
November 17-19, 2021
Clarion Hotel in Ocean City
Topics: Data-Informed Capacity Building Using Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data, Root Cause Analysis, and Using the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) to Address Student Equity for School Leaders
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2022
Statewide Federal and State Grant Programs Virtual Conference
June 9, 2021
Virtual
Title: Resource-Informed Leadership Capacity Building using Teacher and Principal Evaluation Data
Topic: Reviewed the publicly available teacher and principal evaluation data resources, and the resources available for school leaders to build capacity.