Leadership

Abstract

Recent school reform efforts have been dominated by discussions about getting the right people into the right jobs and holding them accountable for outcomes. Educators have paid less attention to the importance of developing human capital, a process that includes promoting adult learning and providing teachers and staff with the support they need to do their best work. The author’s experience at revamping alternative education programs in Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools demonstrates how deployment and development can unite in support of what students need.