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Research and Position Papers
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.
Research Report – Mentorship Program Literature Review
This literature review on educational leadership mentorship is a result of a request from the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS). CASS has provided mentorship programming in a variety of forms to system education leaders since its inception. The review of literature is a necessary component for the ultimate development of current and relevant mentorship for system educational leaders.

Indigenous Teacher Survey Report – January 2019
This report contains the analysis of the findings, related Canadian research on self-identified Indigenous teachers and leaders in public school systems, recommendations for next steps and calls to actions and appendices of written responses.

Leadership Development Research Reports – May 2018
- Foreword - Superintendents as Lead Learners (2018) Dr. Michael Fullan & Dr. Santiago Rincón-Gallardo
- School System Leadership Development Best Practices Literature Review (2018) Dr. Barret Weber & Alvina Mardhani-Bayne
- Review of Leadership Development Programs for Alberta School Authorities System Leaders 2017 - 18 (2018) Joanne Bergos & Stephen Lynch
- Leadership Learning through University & School Authority Partnerships in Alberta (2018) Cam Oulton
School System Leadership Development: A Learning Guide - PDF
School System Leadership Development: A Learning Guide - Word
Research Reports Previously Posted
- 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)