(updated 9/28/2012)

The Illinois Principals Association and the Illinois Association of School Administrators have jointly developed the Illinois Principal Evaluation Plan (IPEP). IPEP is built on a three prong foundation: 1) Assist with the continuous improvement of school leaders, 2) Comply with the requirements set forth by the Performance Evaluation Reform Act, and 3) Be user friendly.

Improving Principal Professional Practice
The purpose of this training is to provide a brief overview of how the Illinois Principal Evaluation Plan (IPEP) can be used to monitor and enhance principal professional practice. Related components of PERA are covered. Watch Now…

Incorporating Student Performance into Principal Evaluation
The purpose of this training is to provide a brief overview of how student performance can be appropriately incorporated into principal evaluation. Related components of PERA are covered. Watch Now…

1. IPEP – A System Approach to Principal Evaluation

1. IPEP Timeline
2. IPEP Rating Template
3. Illinois Performance Standards and Rubric for School Leaders
4. Identifying Student Growth Criteria
5. Student Growth & Assistant Principals

1. Sample Principal Job Description
2. Principal Professional Development Plan
3. Formal School Site Observation Report
4. Performance Evaluations & Performance-Based Contracts
5. Illinois Principal Evaluation Plan Reflections

1. A Guide to Implementing Principal Performance Evaluation in Illinois
2. NAESP & NASSP’s Rethinking Principal Evaluation – Executive Summary
3. PA 096-0861
4. PA 097-0008
5. ISBE Evaluation Administrative Rules
6. ISBE PERA/SB 7 Website