Qualitative studies of effective schools are unanimous in their linking of school quality to the importance of leadership roles and to the increasingly intricate and multifaceted responsibilities of the leadership. Educational leaders are drivers of school improvement, determiners of achievement focus, and leaders of the school community. Educational leaders set the tone for their administration and buildings, provide leadership and direction for their schools' instructional programs and policies, sustain professional development for school personnel and themselves, and nurture personalized school environments for all students. Educational leaders, in sum, set forth the conditions necessary for teachers to implement change, the integral component of the school improvement process.

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Each appraisal is based on a best practices approach to leadership and are supported by the following leadership organizations: