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Discover the Updated Edition of this Bestselling book! Learn how to build a strong learning community of teachers and students by mastering effective leadership skills. Based on a groundbreaking study surveying over 800 K-12 teachers, this classic text reveals how successful principals act as instructional leaders, fostering teacher growth and professionalism to enhance student learning. The second edition features new research by the Blases, along with the latest insights on creating “professional learning communities” dedicated to effective teaching practices. Gain practical strategies to inspire your staff, build trust through communication, and support teacher development for continued success.
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Welcome to the updated edition of our bestselling book on instructional leadership! At our core, we believe in the power of building a strong learning community among teachers and students. Our research, based on a landmark study of over 800 K-12 teachers, has shown that successful principals act as instructional leaders who advocate for teacher development to enhance student learning. In this second edition, we’ve included new research and insights to further support this groundbreaking theory. One key feature of this edition is an in-depth analysis on how principals can inspire their staff to create “professional learning communities” focused on effective teaching practices. Additionally, you’ll find new figures, models, and reading lists that enrich the original findings. With time-tested practices of instructional leadership at the forefront, principals can use this book to build trust through communication, motivate teachers with constructive feedback, and support teachers’ professional development. Encourage your teachers to be their best through collaboration and communication, and watch your school community thrive under real instructional leadership.