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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) After August 31, 2013, candidates for a residency principal certificate must have demonstrated knowledge of teacher evaluation research and Washington's evaluation requirements and successfully completed opportunities to practice teacher evaluation skills.
(2) At a minimum, principal preparation programs must address the following knowledge and skills related to evaluations under RCW 28A.405.100:
(a) Examination of teacher and principal evaluation criteria, and four-level rating evaluation system, and the preferred instructional and leadership frameworks used to describe the evaluation criteria;
(b) Classroom observations;
(c) The use of student growth data and multiple measures of performance;
(d) Evaluation conferencing;
(e) Development of classroom teacher and principal support plans resulting from an evaluation; and
(f) Use of an online tool to manage the collection of observation notes, teacher and principal-submitted materials, and other information related to the conduct of the evaluation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 28A. Common School Provisions § 28A.410.278. Residency principal certificates--Principal preparation program requirements - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-28a-common-school-provisions/wa-rev-code-28a-410-278/
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