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Quick dips: Engaging in collaborative conversations

Effective instructional leadership for teaching English learners (ELs) starts with crafting a vision for student learning and establishing a concrete plan to bring it to life. Successful leaders foster collaborative discussions among staff centered on high-quality instruction, equitable access to resources, and integration of students’ cultural, linguistic, and experiential backgrounds into the school community.

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  • How can school leaders, leadership teams, and staff work together to create a vision statement that defines long-term goals and guides daily decisions and actions?
  • How can the school consistently and genuinely emphasize the strengths of students, staff, families, and communities?
  • What systems should be developed, or what practices should be implemented more regularly and purposefully to achieve the shared vision?