In small schools, evaluation and professional growth systems are often informal, yet they are essential for supporting staff development, clarifying expectations, and improving performance. Clear and consistent evaluation processes help ensure that staff receive feedback, set goals, and continue to grow professionally. These resources are designed to help small schools implement evaluation and professional growth systems that are supportive, manageable, and aligned with school priorities.
Teacher evaluation systems help clarify expectations, support professional growth, and improve instruction. In small schools, evaluation systems should be clear, supportive, and manageable given leadership capacity.
Resources:
Teacher evaluation framework
Classroom observation form
Teacher goal-setting template
Teacher self-reflection form
Evaluation timeline template
Leadership evaluation helps ensure accountability, clarify goals, and support leadership growth. Schools should have a clear process for evaluating school leaders and providing feedback on performance and progress toward school goals.
Resources:
Head of School evaluation tool
Principal evaluation tool
Leadership goal-setting template
Board evaluation of Head of School (this connects to Governance)
Leadership reflection tool
Goal setting helps staff focus on professional growth and align individual goals with school priorities. Professional growth plans help schools support staff development in a structured and meaningful way.
Resources:
Professional growth plan template
Individual goal-setting template
Professional development planning template
Mid-year reflection template
End-of-year reflection template
Regular observation and feedback help support professional growth and improve performance. These tools help school leaders conduct observations and provide meaningful feedback.
Resources:
Classroom observation template
Informal observation template
Feedback conversation guide
Coaching conversation template
Professional development should be aligned with school goals and individual growth areas. These resources help schools plan professional development in a strategic and meaningful way.
Resources:
Professional development plan template
PD request form
PD reflection form
School-wide PD planning template
Use of Materials
These resources are provided for AISA member schools for internal school use and adaptation. If you adapt or share these materials, please acknowledge the AISA Small Schools Resource Hub. Materials may not be sold or publicly redistributed without permission.