Building Better Schools Through Shared Leadership

School and student success are more likely to occur when distributed or shared leadership is practiced. The need to attract and retain quality teachers is another reason to extend the role. Sharing leadership with parents breaks new ground in many schools, but where it is prevalent, research demonstrates its power in boosting school improvement (moore, 1998; Support for the change. Shared leadership requires an operational structure that allows more people to lead the thinking of the school and to participate in making decisions at all levels.

Principals who develop supporting leaders and build relationships This matrix measures the extent to which a school improvement specialist has the knowledge and skills to assist a school in developing its capacity for shared leader. Inclusive leadership approaches are in part a product of shared vision and goals, but also a strong sense of community. One way to build a strong sense of community is through major events.