1. LEADERSHIP TEAMING: THE SUPERINTENDENT-PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIP WSU FIELD-BASED SUPERINTENDENT’S PROGRAM COHORT SEMINAR February 6, 2009 Mary Lynne Derrington, Ed.D.

5. Cosmetic Teamwork (Nadler & Spencer, 1998)

11. Figure 1 Strengths of ISLLC Standards for Evaluation. Comparing Superintendents and Principal Rankings Item Superintendent ranking by most frequently mention Principal rating of importance of superintendent responses Current/in alignment with school reform and leadership 1 1 Provides specific criteria/performance indicators 1 5 Focus is impact on students 2 5 Comprehensive 3 6 Provides common language 3 3 Provides direction, focus 3 2 New principals familiarity 3 4 Nationally comparable 3 4

12. Skills/Attributes Needed to be an Effective Evaluator of Principals Superintendent Response (Ranked by frequency of mention) Principal Ranking (1 = Highest) S uperintendents All Principals Understand responsibilities of a principal (1) (experience at several levels) 1 Good interpersonal skills (1) (honesty, caring, trust, respect, integrity, be a good listener) 2 Familiarity with the school (2) 5 Expertise in evaluating principal performance and assessing school climate (3) 4 High developed skills as a professional educator (well read, life-long learner, high level of professional development) (4) 6 Ability to articulate expectations and standards clearly to principals (5) 2 Informed leadership in providing direction and feedback to principals (6) 3