Contextualizing Distributed Leadership in Professional Learning Communities: A Multicase Study of Six West Texas Elementary Schools

• In Event: 66.080 - Roundtable Session 26
  In Roundtable Session: 66.080-3 - Exploring Leadership Frameworks That Empower School Communities

Abstract

The study presented here examines the actions associated with effective PLCs taken by principals and teacher leaders in six elementary schools located in West Texas. How principals distributed leadership to support effective PLCs is the main focus of this study. Findings from this study are presented as broad themes: (a) Principals beliefs about teacher leadership; (b) how teacher leaders are identified; (c) PLC types within schools; (d) shared-values within PLCs; and (e) traditional/hierarchical roles principals perform, maintain, or shift to under certain conditions.

Author

• David Edward DeMatthews, The University of Texas - El Paso