SPDG Implementation Conversations - Discussion Balanced Leadership: What 30 Years of Research Tells Us… Marzano & McNulty, 2003 Discussion facilitated by Jennifer Coffey November 8th, 2011 1

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Next Call January 10, 2012 3:00-4:00pm Eastern How leadership and IHE partnerships can be developed to support statewide implementation of evidence-based Presenter: Rose Wan-Mui Chu, Ph.D. Assistant Commissioner Minnesota Department of Education practices

Questions to frame our discussion: 21 Key leadership responsibilities that affect achievement: What does this mean for your professional development (PD)? Specifically, how do you support leadership in your schools & district offices so that PD participants can implement your program with fidelity? What does this mean for evaluation of your project? Do you capture data about activities geared toward leadership? Does leadership factor into your implementation fidelity measurement?

Key Points from the Article Effective leadership is more than knowing what to do – it’s knowing when, how, and why to do it Effective leaders know which policies, practices, resources, and incentives to align and how to align them with organizational priorities Effective leaders can tailor their strategies to match the magnitude of the change

Effective leaders know how and why to create learning environments that support people and connect them Leaders must identify and focus on improving school & classroom practices that are most likely to have a positive impact on student achievement To do this they must understand the magnitude of the change & adjust accordingly