Distributive Leadership Use In Schools:

Leadership is applied in various ways in school settings.  Some leadership is affective and some is frustrating and leads to conflict.  One way to effectively practice leadership is by using distributive leadership.  This type of leadership was in place at my last school site and allowed teachers to hold positions in the school that had more responsibility.  By teachers serving as either vice principals, mentor teachers, committee meeting leaders, club coordinators, and by reporting and sharing effective teaching practices, school board policy, and community events with other teachers, it allowed the leadership to be more active and present.  By distributing the leadership roles, the administration was not overwhelmed and was able to still be present and active in both the school and community, serving in a positive and effective capacity.