Implicit in this proposal is a varied, on-going program of staff development supporting teachers in acquiring and refining the skills and knowledge to stock their bag of tricks. Teachers derive satisfaction from their growing sense of competence and the ability to effectively meet their goals for students. Such able teachers are both the backbone and the energy of the restructured organization. Imagine a school where every member is both learning and teaching. High standards for continuous improvement drive collaboration and mutual support.
Learners identify goals and seek instruction from a variety of sources to realize their goals.
This vision is being realized in schools where there is leadership to initiative and support the process. In these schools, the quest for professional growth has created a culture for change. In this environment, staff development can be both catalyst and resource. This new learning community is the restructured educational organization needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Instructional Management Role of the Principal.