This guide outlines five leadership strategies that help teachers feel supported during the shift toward inquiry-based instruction. It focuses on reducing uncertainty, building instructional clarity, and fostering professional trust.

Administrators can use this guide to guide professional learning and instructional change without overwhelming teachers.

Key Benefits

With this guide, leaders can:

• Reduce teacher uncertainty during instructional shifts.
• Support clear expectations for inquiry-based learning.
• Provide scaffolded professional learning.
• Encourage instructional risk-taking.
• Build long-term instructional confidence.

Who Should Use This Guide

This resource is designed for:

• District instructional leaders.
• School administrators.
• Curriculum and professional learning teams.