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School Leaders and Professional Support: The CANNAS Leadership Model

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Effective school leaders motivate high-quality support and improve teaching conditions. Administrators and school leaders who are involved in the recruitment process and placement of teachers benefit from targeted training and professional development.

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Du Plessis, A. (2019). School Leaders and Professional Support: The CANNAS Leadership Model. In: Professional Support Beyond Initial Teacher Education. Teacher Education, Learning Innovation and Accountability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9722-6_3

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