Resonant Education

Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education | VALED

Through our partnership, Resonant Education provides the technology and processes that allow Vanderbilt University to focus their efforts on their interests and what they do best: educating the next generation of developing leaders.

Resonant Education is proud to be the sole-source provider for the VALED 360.

Develop and Retain Strong Education Leaders

Teacher, School Leader & Supervisor 360*

Core Components

High Standards for Student Learning
Rigorous Curriculum
Quality Instruction
Culture of Learning & Professional Behavior
Connections to External Communities
Performance Accountability

Key Processes

Planning
Implementing
Supporting
Advocating
Communicating
Monitoring

School Leadership Matters

Stronger Schools

High-achieving schools are 50% more likely to have the same principal for 6+ years
Effects of principal leadership are greater at disadvantaged schools
“There are virtually NO documented instances of troubled schools being turned around without intervention by a powerful leader.”

Stronger Teachers

Teacher turnover is lower in schools with high-quality principals
Supportive leadership is the top factor in teacher retention
25% of teachers identify leadership as the “most crucial working condition”

Stronger Students

Principals account for 25% of total impact on student achievement
Having an effective principal is equivalent to 2-7 months of additional learning each year
Only classroom teachers have a greater impact on student achievement