Summary
In summary, one of the most productive outcomes of effective, instructional leadership is that
the principal provides ongoing growth and improvement opportunities. Through the series of
guidelines discussed throughout this booklet, the principal guides the teachers to establish the
need and the desire to conduct action research in their classrooms. As with virtually all
school improvement initiatives, active administrative support is a key to the success of action
research. It is crucial that administrators build a culture that promotes inquiry while nurturing
teachers in risk-taking research efforts. As a result, principals provide more instructional
leadership and specific professional development opportunities.