The 10-Day Head Evaluation

The 10-Day School Head Evaluation provides boards with a clear, structured, and sustainable approach to assessing the Head of School’s performance. Through interviews, document review, and stakeholder input, this process surfaces key insights about leadership, culture, and strategic progress. The engagement concludes with a framework and set of tools that enable the board to conduct consistent, thoughtful evaluations year after year—building trust, alignment, and accountability between governance and leadership.

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What to expect

  • Kickoff & Alignment Meeting
    Partner with the board chair and executive/compensation committee to establish goals, parameters, and key areas of focus for the review.

  • Information & Document Review
    Examine strategic plans, prior evaluations, board minutes, and other materials to understand institutional priorities and context.

  • Stakeholder Input & Feedback Collection
    Gather confidential insights from trustees, school leaders, and other relevant voices through interviews or surveys to provide a 360-degree perspective.

  • Synthesis & Analysis
    Identify key themes, patterns, and opportunities that reflect both leadership strengths and areas for ongoing focus.

  • Evaluation Framework Development
    Design a repeatable structure—including timeline, tools, and templates—so future evaluations can be conducted effectively without external facilitation.

  • Presentation & Next Steps
    Deliver a comprehensive summary of findings and guide the board through how to sustain the process independently in future years.

Contact

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