A Profile Sketch of District Research Leaders: Individual, Organizational, and Job-Specific Factors That Enable Successful Knowledge Brokerage

• In Event: The Role of District in School Policy, Improvement, and Change

Abstract

In this project, the role of the district research leader (DRL) is explored to gain a better understanding of the individual, organizational, and job-specific factors that enable those in the role to serve successfully as knowledge brokers. Specifically, publicly available information, job related documents, interviews, and focus groups were used to collect information from DRLs who belong to a professional peer-support network. Findings provide information on the responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges inherent in the role.

Authors

• Samantha Jo Shewchuk, University of Delaware

• Elizabeth N. Farley-Ripple, University of Delaware