Here are some key questions for policymakers to consider in addressing the issue of the preparation and professional development of school and district leaders:
What are the skills that today's education leaders need to be successful?
Do current preparation programs develop those skills?
Should there be standards for preparation programs?
How effective are other mechanisms of leadership preparation such as leadership academies and mentoring? Are there good models to follow?
Does the state have a clear set of expected standards and skills for school and district leaders? How is the state supporting the acquisition of those skills?
How can states support the ongoing and embedded professional development that is helpful to school and district leaders?
How can school and district time structures be altered for effective professional development?
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