Don White, Ph.D.

Thank you for visiting this site.  This site has many links to many of my current projects and websites I visit frequently.  The links below lead to tools that are being used by hundreds of Illinois school districts and may be of value to you. I encourage you to contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions or if I can assist in any way.

Now that I am retired, I have a few projects that are getting more of my time. For example, my consulting business (DRDW Consulting LLC) is picking up. In addition. In addition...

• I am honored to be a partner in a new firm, Educational Leadership Solutions. Dr. Rich Voltz and Dr. Gary Zabilka join me as partners in this effort. This firm will provide consulting services that are customized to meet the needs of school districts. These services include administrator searches, strategic planning facilitation, leader coaching and mentoring, and assistance with data analysis.
• I have written a new Administrator's Academy that I am excited to offer. Regardless of your needs, don't hesitatwe to contact me if I can be of assistance!

Administrator Academy 3718

• Continuous Improvement in a Data Driven World: Data Wise While Seeing the Face of a Child

Illinois Association of School Administrators Senate Bill 7 Performance Rankings File

• Information can be found at www.iasasurveys.org.
• This tool is available for purchase from the IASA by submitting this form.
• SB7 Performance Rankings File Podcasts
  • SB7 Performance Rankings File Overview (3:24)
  • Moving Data from Previous File Into New File (19:06)
  • Using the Optional Microsoft Word Merge File to Create Notification Letters (7:06)

Administrator Evaluation Tool (PSEL Standards)

• Excel Files
  • Administrator Evaluation Tool
  • Administrator Self Evaluation Tool
• Evaluation Tool Videos
  • Evaluation Tool Overview (3:50)
  • Setting Up the Evaluation Tool (6:33)
  • Setting Up the Self Evaluation Tool (6:49)
  • Conducting a Formal or Informal Observation (10:05)
  • Completing the Self Evaluation Tool (7:32)
  • Completing the Summative Evaluation Using the Evaluation Tool (9:59)

Illinois Association of School Administrators Principal Evaluation Tool (IPSSL Standards)

• Excel Files
  • Administrator Evaluation Tool
  • Administrator Self Evaluation Tool