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One additional point of interest from this study is specific to Q7, "My principal conducts
informal observations in classrooms on a regular basis. " This specific leader behavior scored in
the bottom overall mean scores based upon all 540 total participant response. Among the 20
campuses considered in analysis for RQ2, only four had Q7 above the bottom mean scores in
their responses. None of these four campuses were in either the top or bottom quartile of
engagement. Although this response does not appear specific to answer the research question
regarding leader behaviors and engagement, it must be noted because it was prevalent across
campuses. The studied district considers informal observation as an essential leadership behavior
for supporting student learning. Previous and current professional learning is invested in
providing tools, resources, and expectations for implementation of this behavior. It is intriguing
that in light of these efforts from district leadership, participants perceive this as a behavior that
rarely describes their leader. Use of informal observations to support instruction should be
included in the leadership framework.
Implications for Action
Based upon these findings, the district may wish to consider developing a leadership
framework that provides specific guidance on how to effectively distribute leadership so that all
staff members at each campus are engaged in the transformational and instructional leadershipwork of collaborating on a mission, vision, values, and goals to ensure high levels of
engagement.
The development of a leadership framework will serve the district best by defining
specific structures and expectations for campus principals. Based upon this research, I would
most certainly prioritize the inclusion of transformational leadership style behaviors such as77
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O'Bara, Susannah Holbert. A Leadership Framework to Raise Teacher Engagement, dissertation, May 2023; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2137579/m1/88/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .