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Professional Growth Plan (PGP)
A Professional Growth Plan or an Improvement Plan will be developed annually based on the OPES 2.0 Final Holistic Rating from available previous evaluations within the district. Districts have discretion to place an administrator on an Improvement Plan at any time based on deficiencies in any individual component of the evaluation system (OPES Model, p. 12). The below resources support the development of an administrator's PGP.
Developing a PGP - Goal Statement(s)
The OPES 2.0 goal-setting process is intended to help administrators enhance or improve specific aspects of their leadership practices. Clear professional goals provide focus and direction to improving practices and have a direct impact on student learning. Meaningful goals help administrators attain higher levels of performance and effectiveness. It is recommended that each Professional Growth or Improvement Plan focus on no more than two goals (OPES Model, p. 12).
Developing Goal(s)
Developing Goal(s)
Click the image on the left to access a narrated powerpoint to support goal creation within the administrator's PGP. While it is recommended OPES 2.0 goals follow the SMART goal format, districts may locally consider various approaches to goal setting. In this powerpoint, two different methods will be presented to support administrators when setting goals. The slides will be narrated when in slideshow presentation mode.
Developing a PGP- Action Steps & Resources
Identifying Action Steps and Resources
Identifying Action Steps and Resources
Administrators must consider what action steps and resources will support them in meeting their identified goal(s). Click the image on the right to access a narrated powerpoint to support the identification of action steps and supporting resources within the PGP. The slides will be narrated when in slideshow presentation mode.
Developing a PGP - Qualitative and/or Quantitative Measurable Indicators
Defining Qualitative and/or Quantitative Measurable Indicators
Defining Qualitative and/or Quantitative Measurable Indicators
Administrators should clearly communicate the evidence that will indicate progress on the goals. Click the image on the left to learn more about setting qualitative and quantitative measurable indicators. The slides will be narrated when in slideshow presentation mode.
Developing a PGP - Alignment to District and/or Building Improvement Plan(s)
Identifying Alignment to District and/or Building Improvement Plan(s)
Identifying Alignment to District and/or Building Improvement Plan(s)
Administrators should consider the alignment of their PGP goals, action steps, and measurable indicators to the district and/or building improvement plan(s). Click the image on the left to learn more. The slides will be narrated when in slideshow presentation mode.
Sample PGPs
The following PGPs are provided as samples. Please note, these are not considered exemplars, and should instead be used for review and discussion. What do you like? What would you improve? How do these samples align to your local expectations and/or requirements?
Coaching Conversations & Progress Checks
As the administrator and evaluator work together during the evaluation process, scheduled conferences should take place several times during the year, to provide opportunities for professional conversation, or direction about performance, goals and progress, as well as supports needed. (OPES Model, p. 12).
Coaching Questions
Coaching Questions
Click the image on the left to identify a sample list of coaching questions an evaluator may wish to consider when engaging in ongoing meetings with the administrator. While it is recommended coaching questions are specifically tailored to the administrator's PGP, these questions provide a general framework for coaching the development, implementation, and monitoring of the plan.
PGP Local Decisions
Questions for Consideration:
Questions for Consideration:
Will the district require completion of the self- assessment? (This assessment remains private to the administrator)
How many goals are administrators required to have on their plans?
What is the district timeline for the development of the plan?
How will it be determined the plan is aligned to any district and/or school improvement plan(s)?
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