NYSED Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (2024)
Developed by Learner-Centered Initiatives and SOAR Leadership, the NYSED Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) is the most widely adopted principal evaluation framework in New York State, used by approximately 73% of NY public school districts. Originally created in response to Education Law §3012-c and aligned with ISLLC 2008 leadership standards, the framework has been updated to align with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) - PSEL-aligned rubrics are required by NYSED beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The rubric uses New York State's HEDI rating categories - Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, and Ineffective - and covers seven domains spanning school vision, instructional leadership, community engagement, and principal goal setting.
The NYSED MPPR is organized into 7 domains, 22 criteria, and a 4-level rating scale.
Mandated for all New York State public school districts and BOCES under the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) system. Used by approximately 73% of NY public school districts, making it the dominant principal evaluation framework in the state. Also listed as a state-approved evaluation instrument in New Jersey.
Domains and Criteria
The NYSED MPPR domains and criteria
Domain 1 - Shared Vision of Learning
- 1: Culture
- 2: Sustainability
Domain 2 - School Culture and Instructional Program
- 3: Culture
- 4: Instructional Program
- 5: Capacity Building
- 6: Sustainability
- 7: Strategic Planning Process: monitoring/inquiry
Domain 3 - Safe, Efficient, Effective Learning Environment
- 8: Capacity Building
- 9: Culture
- 10: Sustainability
- 11: Instructional Program
Domain 4 - Community
- 12: Strategic Planning Process: Inquiry
- 13: Culture
- 14: Sustainability
Domain 5 - Integrity, Fairness, Ethics
- 15: Sustainability
- 16: Culture
Domain 6 - Political, Social, Economic, Legal and Cultural Context
- 17: Sustainability
- 18: Culture
Domain 7 - Goal Setting and Attainment
- 19: Uncovering Goals
- 20: Strategic Planning
- 21: Taking Action
- 22: Evaluating Attainment
Rating Levels
NYSED MPPR rating levels
Giving feedback on the NYSED MPPR
The slow part is the write-up
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- Maps observation notes to MPPR domains automatically across all seven leadership areas
- Generates evidence-based summaries for each MPPR domain and indicator
- Suggests HEDI ratings (Ineffective through Highly Effective) aligned to observed evidence
- Creates targeted next steps tied to specific MPPR indicators for principal improvement
- Reduces post-observation write-up time from hours to minutes for New York evaluators
Frequently Asked Questions
NYSED MPPR FAQ
- What is the NYSED MPPR?
- The most widely adopted principal evaluation framework in New York State, used by roughly 73% of NY public school districts. It covers 7 domains and uses New York's HEDI rating categories.
- What are the domains of the MPPR?
- The MPPR has 7 domains: Shared Vision of Learning; School Culture and Instructional Program; Safe, Efficient, Effective Learning Environment; Community; Integrity, Fairness, Ethics; Political, Social, Economic, Legal and Cultural Context; and Goal Setting and Attainment.
- What are the MPPR rating levels?
- The MPPR uses New York's HEDI rating categories: Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, and Ineffective.
- What does MPPR stand for?
- MPPR stands for the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric.
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