§ 16-6H-15 — Alabama Instructional Leadership Framework

Alabama § 16-6H-15

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 16: Education
• Ch. 6H: Alabama Numeracy Act

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(a) Beginning October 1, 2022, the State Superintendent of Education shall convene a working group to create the Alabama Instructional Leadership Framework, applicable to all K-5 administrators. The State Superintendent of Education shall utilize an external partner to facilitate the working group. Implementation of the Alabama Instructional Leadership Framework shall begin August 1, 2023. The State Superintendent of Education shall ensure the working group membership is inclusive and reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state.
(b) The framework shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Establishing a clear and shared vision for teaching and learning, including all of the following:
a. Measuring success to include continually monitoring the vision.
b. Providing feedback for school-based academic coaches in meeting the vision and support for quality professional learning.
c. Implementing a multi-tiered system of supports to improve student achievement.
(2) Establishing norms for participation and collaboration in coaching cycles and professional learning to strengthen teacher practices.
(3) Identifying and supporting evidence-based teaching practices for all content areas.
(4) Developing the ability to identify effective instructional practices in early childhood and elementary classrooms.

Legislative History

(Act 2022-249, §15.)