Frequently Asked Questions


What are the factors for effectiveness coefficients as mentioned in The Learning Leader? Below are the factors considered in the Leadership Map, and each question on the Map survey is linked to one of these factors:


Data Analysis
Standards Implementation
Leading Change
Effective Accountability
High Yield Teaching Strategies
Content Expertise
Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring (PIM)
Leadership Attributes


The "coefficient" to which I refer in the book is based on two factors. First, we studied the relationship between the factors and student achievement. On the www.LeadAndLearn.com web site, we also provide a bibliography of research that supports the consideration of these factors. It's not just my research, but that of Bob Marzano, Linda Darling-Hammond, and many other scholars whose findings suggest a positive relationship between a particular factor and student achievement. Second, the person responding to the Leadership Map survey must identify the degree of implementation for each factor. So, for example, it's not enough to have a factor, such as a high yield teaching strategy, available in the district if it is not actually implemented at a high level in the classrooms and buildings. In other words, "great strategy with poor implementation" really means lousy strategy.


What is a Leadership Map™? The Leadership Map is a detailed analysis of the relationship between teaching and leadership practices and student achievement. It is based on the Leadership and Learning Matrix created by Dr. Reeves and explained in his new book, The Learning Leader.


What will the Leadership Map™tell me? The Leadership Map™ will create a unique profile for your school and the Map, along with detailed printed information, will allow you to plan professional development, leadership, and teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of your school.


How much does it cost? A one-year subscription to the Leadership Map™ service allows a school leadership team to collaborate together to create a map that can be taken an unlimited number of times for 12 months. The cost is $199 per school map. 


How can I learn more? Please contact our Director of Client Relations, with any additional questions you may have at 800-844-6599 ext 213.


How can I buy a Leadership Map™ for my school or district? You can go to our order form page, our on-line book store, or give us your contact information and our Director of Client Relations will call you. 


How do I speak with Doug Reeves? Dr. Reeves is available to speak with you personally at 866.399.6019 ext. 512.


How do I create a map? Once you have purchased your subscription, you need to complete the survey form. After the survey is completed we will create your map for you. It will be shipped to you in 7 business days.


How often can I take the survey? The survey can be taken any time during your subscription term. We recommend taking it after you feel improvements have been made and results are visible. Administrators and teachers should COLLABORATE to submit their answers to ONE survey and get ONE map for the school. If they want another map later in the year to see if they have made progress, then they should again collaborate


How can I order the book: The Learning Leader? You can go to our on-line book store, or give us your contact information and our Director of Client Relations will call you.