Monitoring and providing feedback on the teaching and learning process. Effective instructional leaders foster an academic school climate focused on teaching and learning, which includes both coordinating and evaluating the curricula and instructional program (Robinson et al., 2008). Hallinger (2011) describes monitoring the instructional program as a “persistent focus on improving conditions for learning and creating coherence in values and action across classrooms day in and day out” (p. 137). Consistent classroom observations help to ensure a number of essential school performance indicators: lessons and curriculum aligned with state and district standards and district and school-wide vision and goals; the utilization of high-yield instructional strategies; and the consistent use of teacher and student performance data to guide instruction and monitor student progress (Alig-Mielcarek & Hoy, 2005; Hallinger 8c Murphy, 1985; Murphy, 1990). Instructional leaders in high performing schools “work directly with teachers to plan, coordinate, and evaluate teachers and teaching” (p. 663). As a result, teachers are more likely to value and use this feedback to inform and improve their instruction (Robinson et al., 2008).