• How is the school going to support teacher learning to ensure student achievement?
• How will teachers and the school evaluate classroom instruction and professional learning? What evaluation tools will be used?
• How will teachers and the school use the information collected through the evaluation to make specific and targeted decisions regarding research-based instructional strategies?
The principal can learn a great deal from the resources available to communicate effectively with teachers, other administrators and district staff, and parents. If there is a university in the area, consult with faculty to assist with professional development or mentoring of teachers or principals. As the principal guides the staff toward successful implementation, questions will continue to need answers and the level of understanding will continue to improve. It is important to be a risk-taker and demonstrate the what, why, and how of action research. In this way action research results in effective professional development.