Education Northwest Magazine - Fall/Winter 2011

For more than a decade, a distributed or collaborative approach to leadership has been gaining ground in many types of organizations. The new issue of Education Northwest Magazine examines the research base for such an approach and shows how it's being applied in schools and districts across the region.

Often, these efforts are tied to a school or district improvement process, which typically requires the development of a leadership team or other forms of collective decision making. In addition, leadership is frequently promoted through grade-level teams, Response to Intervention teams, and in staff-driven professional development efforts such as professional learning communities. While many Northwest schools have taken these steps, we highlight examples of how distributed leadership is contributing to staff empowerment and student achievement.

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Inside the Fall/Winter 2011 Issue

Leading a School of Readers
Faculty members work together to mold a response to Intervention reading program that meets the unique needs of their alaska native students.

From Good to Great
An Idaho middle school builds leadership capacity thanks to state support and a new online data system.

Creating a leadership Culture
An award-winning Montana elementary school closes in on 100 percent proficiency by promoting high expectations, staff collaboration, and professional development.

The Elephant in the Schoolhouse
Portland Public Schools makes a systemic cultural shift to address racial inequity.

Aiming for a “Quick win” To Boost Literacy
Training in a rapid inquiry cycle process helps an Oregon elementary school tackle a student achievement goal that’s manageable and sustainable.

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Education Northwest Magazine is published three times a year by the Education Northwest. The magazine aims to promote a regional dialogue and to elevate teaching and learning by giving readers the best information, ideas, and personal stories from practitioners, researchers, and other experts.