NYSCOSS vs. NYSSBA Instrument Comparison

Comparing New York’s Two Leading Superintendent Evaluation Instruments

Both the NYSCOSS and NYSSBA superintendent evaluation instruments are available in SuperEval. This comparison outlines key differences to help New York districts choose the instrument that best fits their needs.

Organization and Instrument Name

NYSCOSS The COUNCIL’s Superintendent Model Evaluation

NYSSBA Superintendent Evaluation

Domains

5+ Annual Goals

  • Relationship with the Board
  • Community Relations
  • Staff Relationships
  • Business and Finance
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Annual Goals

5+ Annual Goals

  • Vision, Culture, & Instructional Leadership
  • Operations, Resources, & Personnel Mngmt.
  • Board Governance & Policy
  • Communication & Community Relations
  • Ethical Leadership
  • Annual Goals

Professional Practices

24+ Annual Goals

29+ Annual Goals

Unique Descriptors for each Professional Practice

Provides Examples of Evidence

Available Through SuperEval

Modified Version for BOCES District Superintendents

View Rubrics Online

NYSCOSS Rubric

NYSSBA Rubric

View BOCES DS Instrument Online

NYSCOSS DS

NYSSBA DS

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