Leaders empower others to be leaders and encourage all members of the school community to be active participants in the teaching-learning process. Instructional leaders include, but are not limited to, principals, assistant principals, deans, department heads, team leaders, guidance counselors, staff members, board of education members, and central office personnel . Based on your school's interpretation of the above definition, discuss the issues such as the following. This discussion provides information that can be used to cite strengths and weaknesses. Instructional leaders encourage members of the school community to work toward a clearly defined mission.
Instructional leaders communicate and work with one another.
Instructional leaders share ownership and responsibility for evaluating current programs and making school-wide decisions. Leaders delegate responsibility where appropriate. Instructional leaders promote resources to improve student achievement and staff performance. Instructional leaders incorporate research-based schooling practices into the school improvement planning process. Instructional leaders demonstrate that learning is the most important reason for being in school and clearly communicate instructional expectations to students, staff, and patrons.