Preparing Principals to Support the Development of Effective Inclusive Schools

1. Preparing Principals to Support the Development of Effective Inclusive Schools James McLeskeyCEEDAR Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Wayne SailorSWIFT Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Cedric RichardsonNorth Panola School District, Sardis, MS

2. Introduction and Overview Overview of the work of the CEEDAR Center Qualities of effective inclusive schools The importance of the principal in developing effective inclusive schools—A perspective from the SWIFT Center The importance of the principal in developing effective inclusive schools—A perspective from a local superintendent Resources for leadership preparation programs Questions and Comments

3. CEEDAR Center Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform UF Leadership Partners American Institutes for Research University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning CCSSO Other Leading Professional Organizations including NCPEA and UCEA New Teacher Center, Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal • Mary Brownell, Director • Paul Sindelar and Erica McCray, Co-Directors • Meg Kamman, Project Coordinator Project Officers: Dr. Bonnie Jones and Dr. David Guardino

4. Our Mission The CEEDAR Center is a national technical assistance center dedicated to supporting states in their efforts to develop teachers and leaders who can successfully prepare students with disabilities to achieve college and career-ready standards. We work with education agencies and universities in 15 states.

5. THE CEEDAR VISION

6. Qualities of Effective Inclusive Schools Providing direction--Developing a vision for an effective inclusive school that values all students, and focuses on meeting the needs of all students Redesigning the organization—efficient effective use of resources. Ensures high quality instruction for all students. Improving working conditions Providing school based, high quality professional development Sharing decision making and responsibilities Developing a school based data system—data drives decision-making

7. The Importance of the Principal in Developing Effective Inclusive Schools—A perspective from the SWIFT Center Wayne Sailor, SWIFT Center, University of Kansas

8. SWIFT is a national K-8 technical assistance center that builds school capacity to provide academic and behavioral support for allstudents.

10. SWIFT Fidelity of Implementation data demonstrate positive and significant correlation between increases in Strong & Engaged Site Leadership and State Reading Assessment score r(39) = .29, p < .05

12. TA Ceased New Superintendent 2nd New Superintendent

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14. The Importance of the Principal in Developing Effective Inclusive Schools-A perspective from a local Superintendent Cedric Richardson, North Panola School District, Sardis, MS

15. CEEDAR CENTER Products TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP PREPARATION

16. Literature Syntheses Literature syntheses provide reviews of the literature regarding effective practices.

17. Innovation Configurations An Innovation Configuration to promote the implementation of effective practices in leadership preparation.

18. Course Enhancement Modules Use CEMs in whole or in part to augment current course or professional development offerings.

20. Contact Information CEEDAR Center, University of Florida James McLeskey--mcleskey@ufl.edu SWIFT Center, University of Kansas Wayne Sailor--wsailor@ku.edu North Panola School District, Sardis, MS Cedric Richardson-- Crichardson@northpanolaschools.org

21. Disclaimer The contents of this presentation were developed under a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education, H325A120003. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.