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School Leadership and Educational Quality

• Professionaldevelopmentandcontinuoustraining.Theyprovidestrat-
egies to enhance the training of school leaders, ensuring that edu-
cational leadership evolves in response to educational demands.
• Accountability and evaluation. They incorporate mechanisms to
measure the performance of school leaders and their impact on
the educational community (Hallinger & Heck, 2011).
• Adaptability to context. They are designed to respond to the specific
needs of each educational system, allowing their implementation
in diverse school settings (Hargreaves & Fullan, 2012).

Regulatory frameworks play a crucial role in guiding school principals,
establishing practices that strengthen educational quality and foster
the continuous improvement of school management processes.

Evaluation of School Leadership in Regulatory Frameworks
The evaluation of school leadership is a fundamental component within
regulatory frameworks, as it allows for the monitoring and improve-
ment of school management over time. According to Hallinger and
Heck (2011), leadership evaluation should align with school improve-
ment goals, ensuring that educational leaders generate a positive im-
pact on teaching and learning.
Leithwood et al. (2017) argue that regulatory frameworks should
evaluate leadership based on its impact on student learning and teacher
development, establishing clear performance indicators. On the other
hand, Bush (2020) highlights that accountability mechanisms within
these frameworks enhance the quality of school leadership and its
alignment with educational policies. From a broader perspective, Har-
greaves and Fullan (2012) emphasize that leadership evaluation should
not be purely punitive but also formative. That is, regulatory frame-
works should not only measure outcomes but also support leadership
development through feedback processes and continuous support.
In this sense, the evaluation of school leadership in regulatory frame-
works contributes to:

• Enhancing the effectiveness of school principals, ensuring they
possess the necessary competencies to lead their institutions.
• Strengthening evidence-based decision-making, allowing educa-
tional systems to adjust their policies based on real data.
• Ensuring educational equity and quality, guaranteeing that all
schools benefit from efficient and learning-oriented leadership.
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