Logic Model

The purpose of this PAR journey is to explore best practices for being an effective team leader during a transition into a new leadership role
in a new site within the public school educational setting.
Overarching Question: What are the best practices for being an effective new leadership team member?
First Cycle Research
Questions

Previous studies

What practices support

new leadership members
to build effective teams
during a transitional
phase?

Gray, S. P., & Streshly,

W. A. (2008).
Kochanek, J. R. (2005).
Schmidt, L. J. (2002).

How can new

administrators develop a
strong, authentic, and
holistic understanding of
the new school culture?

Shelden, D. L., Angell,

M. E., Stoner, J. B., &
Roseland, B. D. (2010).
Watkins, M. (2013).

lnfusino, F. (2009).
Marzano, Water &
McNulty
(2005).

Variables to be
measured
Trust levels
Interaction with
Staff

Action Steps
Building Trust
Have an open-door policy.
Get to know the teaching faculty by
attending different department and
grade level meetings.
Communication
Understand the clear definitions of
what needs to be communicated and by
whom
Collaborative Leadership
Meet with the site Leadership team.
Collaborate with key people to develop
a better understanding of their
collaborative efforts.
Cultural Adaptation
Listen, ask, and observe before acting
on any issues.
o Special Education
o EL Students
o Technology
Expectation Alignment
Learn about the school history.
Meet with department leaders
Review the Single Plan for
Student Achievement

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Data Collection

Data Analysis

Interviews

Qualitative coding

Document Review

Analysis

Online Surveys

Synthesize