Instructional Leadership in First Nations Schools

This paper combines a synthesis of an Alberta Teachers Association sponsored case study of five highly-effective elementary schools in Alberta and an examination of the leadership qualities necessary to create an effective and successful First Nations School. The First Nations school reviewed in thi...

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Published in:Canadian journal of native education 2013-01, Vol.36 (1), p.95
Main Authors: Stockdale, Debbie, Parsons, Jim, Beauchamp, Larry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Case Studies
Educational Facilities Improvement
Educational leadership
Instructional Leadership
Learning
Mission statements
Native education
Native North Americans
Native schools
Organizational change
School boards
School principals
Teaching
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Summary:This paper combines a synthesis of an Alberta Teachers Association sponsored case study of five highly-effective elementary schools in Alberta and an examination of the leadership qualities necessary to create an effective and successful First Nations School. The First Nations school reviewed in this article is located on a reservation fighting for its Cree culture and traditions where there is a high level of poverty and gang-related crime. Data were gathered through interviews, and comprehensive notes were made, organized, analyzed and synthesized into case studies for each of the five schools. In this paper, the authors focus on analyzing and sharing findings about the third question, with specific reference to Ermineskin Elementary School. Because this practical conceptual framework suggests principal best practices, the paper is intended to thoughtfully consider what the research findings suggest for the ethical and practical actions of principals.
ISSN:0710-1481