Chapter 10: Preparing Principals and Leadership Teams to Implement Schoolwide Instructional Initiatives

The effectiveness of learning-centered leadership and the value of targeted instructional professional development for principals and teachers are the underpinnings for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) developing the Florida Leadership Academy of School Innovation and Improvement (FLASII) in 2008. FLASII is a professional development program funded by the United States Department of Education to train and support prospective principals and existing school leaders to become instructional leaders who promote high student achievement in traditionally low-performing middle schools and high schools. Seven school districts in Florida were originally asked to participate in FLASII. This chapter explores the components of FLASSII and discusses findings from a program evaluation of the School Leadership Program project.