Organizational Factors that IMPEDE leadership efforts
Lack of principal support
Lack of open dialogue between
principals and teachers
Lack of personable feedback
during observations
Teachers who already do a lot do
not want to "lead"
Lack of district support
Negative relationships
Lack of effort
Instructional leadership
Curriculum and instructional development
Professional development
Observation and feedback
Building relationships
Cultivating a collaborative culture
Data driven decision making
Culture of high expectations
Leadership
characteristics
Instructional Unit
Teacher
Student
Media
Teacher plays a key role
Instructional Capacity
Data
Effective instruction and support
Positive relationships
Seeking professional development
Willingness to delegate
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