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CASS and its members value research and recognize that decisions made based on research are sound and defensible. CASS thanks the authors of these reports for their commitment to telling their respective evidence-based stories.

Optimum Learning for all Students: Implementing Alberta’s 2018 Professional Practice Standards 2022-2023

• Year 4 Survey Report, March 6, 2023
• Year 3 Survey Report, April 30, 2022 
• Year 2 Survey Report, April 12, 2021
• Year 1 Survey Report, June 5, 2020
• A Literature Synthesis Optimum Learning for All Students Implementation of Alberta’s 2018 Professional Practice Standards, June 30, 2019

Leadership Development Research Reports – May 2018

• Foreword - Superintendents as Lead Learners (2018) Dr. Michael Fullan & Dr. Santiago Rincón-Gallardo
  

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• School System Leadership Development Best Practices Literature Review (2018) Dr. Barret Weber & Alvina Mardhani-Bayne
  

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• Review of Leadership Development Programs for Alberta School Authorities System Leaders 2017 - 18 (2018) Joanne Bergos & Stephen Lynch
  

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• Leadership Learning through University & School Authority Partnerships in Alberta (2018) Cam Oulton
  

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•   School System Leadership Development: A Learning Guide - PDF
  

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•   School System Leadership Development: A Learning Guide - Word

Research Reports Previously Shared

• Needs Assessment Survey Findings (2017) (J. Ottmanm, PhD)
• Impact of Schools on Rural Communities Study (2017)  (B. Schollie, Dr. D. Negropontes, E. Buan, B. Litun)
• The Alberta 2013-16 PDCS: Laying the Groundwork (2017) (Dr. John Burger)
• The Alberta 2013-16 PDCS: Laying the Groundwork - Technical Report (2017) (Dr. John Burger)
• Collective Bargaining: Review of Collective Bargaining Models (2015) (Mike Barbero)
• Collective Bargaining Negotiating Team (2015) (Mike Barbero)
• Superintendents Who Lead Learning (2015) (Dr. Jim Brandon, Dr. Paulette Hanna, Dr. Dot Negropontes)
• Inspiring Education: Summary Document (2014) (CASS)
• Measuring Up: Student Assessment in Alberta (CASS, ASBA, ASCA)
• Application of 21st Century Learning Technologies (2010) (Dr. Sharon Friesen, Dr. Jennifer V. Lock)
• Turning Around Underperforming School Systems (2010) (Dr. Kenneth Leithwood)
• Characteristics of High Performing School Districts (2008) (Dr. Kenneth Leithwood)