Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES 2.0)
Developed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in partnership with the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) and the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), OPES 2.0 is the state-mandated framework for evaluating all public school principals in Ohio. Aligned with the 2018 Ohio Standards for Principals and officially adopted by the State Board of Education in July 2021, it is required across all 611 traditional public school districts in Ohio.
Mandated by Ohio Revised Code for all 611 traditional public school districts in Ohio, as well as many of Ohio's 49 Joint Vocational School Districts and Educational Service Centers.
How Observation Copilot Helps
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- Maps walkthrough and observation notes to OPES 2.0 domains automatically
- Generates evidence-based summaries for each of the four OPES 2.0 domains
- Suggests ratings aligned to the four-level OPES 2.0 rubric (Ineffective through Accomplished)
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific OPES 2.0 standards
- Reduces post-observation write-up time from hours to minutes for Ohio district administrators
Framework Domains
OPES 2.0 at a Glance
Leadership
Covers the principal's ability to establish and communicate mission, vision, and core values (Standard 1), model ethics and professional norms (Standard 2), and lead sustained school improvement efforts (Standard 3).
Learning
Addresses leadership of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems (Standard 4) and developing the professional capacity and practice of school personnel (Standard 5).
Culture
Encompasses advancing equity and cultural responsiveness (Standard 6), building a community of care and support for students (Standard 7), and fostering meaningful engagement of families and community (Standard 8).
Management
Covers strategic staffing decisions to ensure effective teaching and learning (Standard 9) and managing school operations and resources for a safe, efficient learning environment (Standard 10).
Rating Scale
OPES 2.0 Rating Levels
Used In
States Using OPES 2.0
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