The study will examine the implementation of the Turnaround School Leaders Program (TSLP) and provide information on how grantees (1) identify, develop, and support leaders and aspiring leaders of low-performing schools; (2) adjust their project plans, (3) use data to examine progress, and (4) work with project partners to meet goals. The ultimate purpose of the study is to glean specific lessons learned for turnaround leadership development (for the field), program improvement (for program staff), and program design (for policy makers). The study will include surveys of all (12) Cohort 1 grantees; case studies of seven Cohort 1 grantees, including each granteesâ partners; and an analysis of extant data, including grantee applications, early outcomes data, and other relevant project-specific data.
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