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Performance Assessment for Leaders (PAL)

PAL Tasks
Resources and Information About PAL
PAL Registration

Resources and Information About PAL

Resources for Programs

2021-2022 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

2021-2022 PAL Candidate Assessment Handbook
PAL Pre-Observation Template
PAL Confidentiality and Anonymity Form
PAL Assessment Policies

Technical Reports

2019-2020 PAL Technical Report
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 25, 2021

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