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Can Instructional Leaders Be Facilitative Leaders?

By Larry Lashway - Today, prevailing views of leadership suggest that the principal's role should not be to direct others but to create a school culture in which decisions are made collaboratively. Such 'facilitative' leadership exercises power through others, not over them. The basic question is whether or not these two leadership styles are mutually exclusive. (Added: 8-Mar-2010 Hits: 246 )

Effective School Leadership Promotes Success

By Michael Striech - This article promotes the theory that school leaders determine the outcomes of educational goals. Discussed are the characteristics of strong, effective school leaders. Also discussed is the need for rescuing academics from poor leadership. (Added: 8-Mar-2010 Hits: 307 )

Inducting School Leaders

By Larry Lashway - Beginning principals are often overwhelmed by their job. Traditionally, they have been left to fend for themselves. This digest examines the challenges faced by new administrators and the steps that districts can take to provide a smooth entry into the principalship. It also describes characteristics of good induction programs. (Added: 8-Mar-2010 Hits: 212 )

Leadership for School Reform: Do Principal Decision-Making Styles Reflect a Collaborative Approach?

By Raymond B.Williams - hool reform has and will continue to be an important cornerstone of government's economic growth plans. This paper examines New Brunswick%u2019s new educational policy and a key strategy for its implementation, the transformation of schools into professional learning communities (PLCs). This transformation is based on an approach to school leadership that relies substantially on principals%u2019 capacity to adopt a collaborative leadership style. The study presented provides insight into decision making, a vital component of New Brunswick principals%u2019 leadership styles, and presents a cautiously optimistic view for the success of this latest reform. ^new (Added: 19-Oct-2011 Hits: 105 )