Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education
SCHOOL & DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
The Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education (VALED) is a suite of validated, multi-rater leadership evaluation tool designed to assess principal, assistant principal, principal supervisor, and/or central office leader effectiveness as instructional leader.
VALED is a highly researched and validated instrument for measuring leadership effectiveness
VALED FOR PRINCIPALS
Three surveys that capture a 360° view of principal effectiveness at their school level.VALED FOR PRINCIPAL SUPERVISORS
Three surveys that capture a 360° view of principal supervisor effectiveness.VALED FOR CENTRAL OFFICE LEADERS
Three surveys that capture a 360° view of central office leadership effectiveness.
KEY FEATURES
Multi-Perspective Results
Includes assessments for staff, supervisors, and leadership.
Take Assessment Online
Staff, principals, supervisors, and central office leaders take the assessment online & can save for later if something comes up
Flexible Survey Options
Select versions that work for your educational leadership community
Aligned to Leadership Framework
Based on Core Components of Performance and Key Processes of Leadership
Comprehensive Reports
Designed to provide a summary of effectiveness of learning- centered leadership behaviors during the current school year
Training & Project Manager Included
Implementation and reports training will be guided by Resonant Education’s experienced VALED team
Accessible
Surveys are available with read aloud and a large on screen accessibly menu.
Easy to Share Reports
Download and share your reports with stakeholders and leadership teams
Competency Levels & National Norms
Benchmark performance and identify areas for growth with VALED's comprehensive data.
Inform Compensation & Guide Development
Leverage VALED data for accountability in compensation decisions and to provide targeted support for principal growth.
ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
The VALED Principal Leadership Assessment was developed researchers from Vanderbilt University with funding from the Wallace Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and evaluates the effectiveness of a educational leadership during the current school year.
The content focuses on learning-centered leadership behaviors that influence teachers and staff, and in turn are related to increases in student achievement. VALED assesses leadership behaviors, not knowledge, dispositions, or personal characteristics.
VALED uses three assessments to capture a 360° view of leadership effectiveness at the school level - a staff survey, a supervisor survey, and self-assessment survey.
360-DEGREE LEADERSHIP EVALUATION options
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Three surveys that capture a 360° view of principal effectiveness at the school level - a teacher survey, a supervisor survey, and a principal self-assessment survey. Each survey requires respondents to identify evidence justifying their assessment of principal leadership behaviors according to two dimensions:
Core Components of School Performance - Characteristics of schools that support student learning and enhance teachers’ ability to teach.
Key Processes of Leadership - How principals establish the Core Components of School Performance within their schools.
Audience:
Teachers
Principals
Principal Supervisors
Survey Subject:
Principals
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Three surveys that capture a 360° view of principal supervisor effectiveness - a principal survey, a supervisor of principal supervisors survey, and a principal supervisor self-assessment survey. Each survey requires respondents to respond to items about supervisory leadership across 4 domains - Effective Feedback, Effective Leadership, Effective Support, and Effective Visits.
Audience:
Principals
Principal Supervisors
Supervisors of Principal Supervisors
Survey Subject:
Principal Supervisors
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Three surveys to capture a 360° view of central office leadership effectiveness - a direct report survey, a supervisor of central office leaders survey, and a central office leader self-assessment survey. Each survey requires respondents to respond to items about supervisory leadership across 4 domains - Effective Capacity Building, Effective Feedback, Effective Leadership, and Effective Support.
Audience:
Direct reports to Central Office Leaders
Central Office Leaders
Supervisors of Central Office Leaders
Survey Subject:
Central Office Leaders
MORE INFORMATION
VALED for Principals and Assistant Principals
Driving School Success Through Principal Leadership: The VALED Framework
VALED uses three assessments to capture a 360° view of principal effectiveness at the school level - a teacher survey, a supervisor survey, and a principal self-assessment survey.
Majority of items are adapted from a previously validated instrument developed by Vanderbilt University and Mathematica under the Principal Supervisor Initiative through the Wallace Foundation.
A 360-degree feedback tool
Developed with Baltimore City Public Schools
A validated instrument:
Interviews and focus groups with all involved stakeholders
Pilot administration and analysis of items
Each comprehensive evaluation requires respondents to rate the principal on 72 items and identify evidence justifying their assessment of principal leadership behaviors across to two dimensions.
Core Components of School Performance: These components represent the foundational elements of a successful school environment:
High Standards for Student Learning
Rigorous Curriculum
Quality Instruction
Culture of Learning & Professional Behavior
Connections to External Communities
Performance Accountability
Key Processes of Leadership: These processes describe how effective principals establish and maintain the core components within their schools:
Planning
Implementing
Supporting
Advocating
Communicating
Monitoring
By assessing both the what (Core Components) and the how (Key Processes) of effective leadership, VALED provides a holistic and actionable view of principal performance. This data-driven approach informs targeted professional development, supports continuous improvement, and ultimately contributes to student success.
REPORTING & DATA EXTRACTS
The Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education (VALED) is conceptually and theoretically grounded, and its resulting scores are reliable and valid for purposes of evaluating learning-centered leadership. The VAL-ED uses 360 degree feedback from teachers, principals, and supervisors. The content focuses on learning centered leadership behaviors that influence teachers and staff, and in turn are related to increases in student achievement. The VALED assesses leadership behaviors, not knowledge, dispositions, or personal characteristics of leadership. The survey requires respondents to identify evidence on which they are basing their assessment of principal behaviors. The psychometric properties of the VAL-ED are clearly documented and showcased in Resonant Education’s comprehensive reports.
PRE-BUILT REPORTS Principals and LEADERSHIP
RESEARCH
RESEARCHED-BACKED VALID & RELIABLE LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENTS
Discover the power of strong principal leadership to transform schools and improve student outcomes.
This research section explores the connection between effective school leadership and student success. Articles delve into various facets of principal leadership, examining key dimensions like vision, instruction, and community building. The research highlights the impact of strong principal leadership on student achievement, particularly in urban schools, and emphasizes the need for comprehensive evaluation methods. This collection offers valuable insights into the complexities of school leadership and provides evidence-based strategies for developing effective principals who drive school improvement.
