in forming and sustaining the professional learning communities as described in Part II. It also requires that principals distribute leadership among teachers who then perform key roles in the school improvement process.
This chapter explores new conceptualizations of the principal's role. It also considers the role of teacher leadership in creating high-performing schools. Chapter 8 will discuss the type of professional learning that is essential if principals are to fulfill their new respon- sibilities and if teachers are to play various critical leadership roles in their schools and in district offices.