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Performance Assessment for Leaders (PAL)

Resources and Information About PAL

Resources for Programs

2020-2021 PAL Administrative Field Guide

Leadership Preparation Programs Informational Webinar March 2016

Massachusetts Performance Assessment for Leaders (MA-PAL) Toolkit for School Leader Mentors

Resources for Candidates

2020-2021 PAL Candidate Assessment Handbook

PAL Pre-Observation Template

PAL Confidentiality and Anonymity Form

PAL Assessment Policies

Technical Reports

2018-2019 PAL Technical Report

2017-2018 PAL Technical Report

2016-2017 PAL Technical Report

2015-2016 PAL Technical Report

PAL Field Trial Technical Report 2014-15

Assessment Results

Assessment Results by Task 2015-2016

Last Updated: October 29, 2020

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