NCLB brought to public schools high levels of accountability and high standards. It not only forced schools to be held accountable for student performance but also for achievement gaps. The law created rewards and sanctions for teachers and schools, which in turn provided an opportunity for public critical analysis of outcomes. Futhermore, it made operating a school more challenging.
To operate a successful school, school leaders must know where the …show more content…
Instructional accountability means directly supervising instruction through time on task reviews, walk-throughs, and formal and informal observations. Instructional feedback benefits the teacher and the student and changes or adjustments can be made immediately. Secondly, the principal can provide research-based tools and different instructional strategies to reach all students. Lastly, the principal should actively participate in the classroom learning process with the teacher and students. This behavior supports the teacher and solidifies the academic instructional focus of the school, students, staff, and