Preparing Principals to Support the Development of Effective Inclusive Schools James McLeskey CEEDAR Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Wayne Sailor SWIFT Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Cedric Richardson North Panola School District, Sardis, MS Introduction and Overview Overview of the work of the CEEDAR Center Qualities of effective inclusive schools The importance of the principal in developing effective inclusive schoolsA perspective from the SWIFT Center The importance of the principal in developing effective inclusive schoolsA perspective from a local superintendent Resources for leadership preparation programs Questions and Comments CEEDAR Center Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform UF Leadership Mary Brownell, Director Paul Sindelar and Erica McCray, Co-Directors Meg Kamman, Project Coordinator Partners American Institutes for Research University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning CCSSO Other Leading Professional Organizations including NCPEA and UCEA New Teacher Center, Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal Project Officers: Dr. Bonnie Jones and Dr. David Guardino Our Mission The CEEDAR Center is a national technical assistance center dedicated to supporting states in their efforts to develop teachers and leaders who can successfully prepare students with disabilities to achieve college and career-ready standards. We work with education agencies and universities in 15 states. THE CEEDAR VISION Qualities of Effective Inclusive Schools Providing direction--Developing a vision for an effective inclusive school that values all students, and focuses on meeting the needs of all students Redesigning the organizationefficient effective use of resources. Ensures high quality instruction for all students. Improving working conditions Providing school based, high quality professional development Sharing decision making and responsibilities Developing a school based data systemdata drives decision-making The Importance of the Principal in Developing Effective Inclusive SchoolsA perspective from the SWIFT Center Wayne Sailor, SWIFT Center, University of Kansas SWIFT is a national K-8 technical assistance center that builds school capacity to provide academic and behavioral support for all students. SWIFT Fidelity of Implementation data demonstrate positive and significant correlation between increases in Strong & Engaged Site Leadership and State Reading Assessment score r(39) =.29, p