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State and district leaders must support the human capacity to lead instructional improvement by guiding the training and development of teachers, principals and other district and school personnel. Findings from a recent study by Stanford University show that “high-performing principals are not just born, but can be made. Those who are prepared in innovative, high-quality programs are more likely to become instructional leaders who are committed to the job and efficacious in their work.” Effective training programs, aligned to state standards, help ensure that school leaders are well prepared to meet the realities and demands of their jobs in particular schools and districts. Districts – and increasingly their local university partners – play a significant role not only in recruiting well-prepared leaders, but in providing continuing, job-relevant professional development and support to new and sitting principals. Under this category are the following topics: