Ohio Principal Evaluation System

Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County

In 2007, the Ohio Department of Education convened a group of educators (principals, superintendents, teachers and representatives from higher education) from across the state to design a model principal evaluation system. The Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) was adopted by the State Board in fall, 2008.

OPES is designed to ensure

Professional growth through ongoing dialogue between the principal and the evaluator
Continuous improvement through fostering the growth of knowledge and skills over time
Incorporating new learning into practice
Regular reflection on practice to identify areas of strength and the areas for continued development
Collection of evidence to document performance and inform summative ratings

In 2011, the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County (ESC-CC) was one of the six ESCs awarded a grant, by the Ohio Department of Education, to provide and conduct regional OPES training as required by HB2, 153, and Race-to-the-Top.

To located upcoming OPES trainings, please visit our calendar of events at www.esc-cc.org

For additional questions about OPES trainings please contact:

Michele Shrefler, Coordinator Steve Rogaski, Director

216-901-4231 216-901-4210

Michele.shrefler@esc-cc.org steve.rogaski@esc-cc.org

To view the OPES framework, please click here.