To succeed is to inquire, to lead is to inspire

Administrator Inquiry is the key to a successful leader.  Administrator now have control over their own professional development and is the "head learner" of their school.  Inquiry is asking questions, using data that is collected and design a plan for the problem.  If the plan doesn't work, then inquire about more information and re-think the plan and redesign.  Inquiry is also a tool for improving students success.  Teachers reflect on their style of teaching by examining student's success and if alternative ways of communicating the information, then teachers changes their teaching style and adapt to the successful teaching methods.  Inquiry is a tool to promote successful administrators by reflecting on their own actions and reform their decisions to better choices.  Professional development is focused within their building using Administrator inquiry and not from outside resources.  Principles are role models for students and staff therefore principles learn about issues from within their school as students and staff learn from the role of their Principle taking ownership of those issues.  There were four types of context ripe of inquiry.  Professional Learning Communities is my favorite.  It involves everyone in the school to work together to solve issues.  This Community collaborates in decision making.  A true Principle has many roles and the best approach to use is learner-centered approach in decision making process. This also involves teachers and allows staff and the Principle to reflect and make great decisions.