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Week 4 select one key issue of instructional leadership and conduct a search of education organizational web pages. Your issue may be one that you have little or no knowledge of and/or little or no experience with; or, it may be one with which you are quite knowledgeable and where you can share your expertise. Below are some suggested topics, though you may select any topic you choose. If you are unsure whether your topic is appropriate, check with your instructor early in the week. ? Incorporating a culturally relevant pedagogy in the classroom ? Effective grouping—alternatives to tracking ? Bilingual/ESL instruction and programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) ? Reaching out to the community to support school initiatives ? Successfully involving parents in their child’s academic program ? Forming successful professional learning communities among faculty/staff ? Leading schools during and after catastrophes Take on the role of a leader, and then create a presentation for teachers at your school on the issue you have researched. Address the following in your presentation: ? Provide the following for a chosen issue: ? Identify the type of issue ? Summarize the points used to communicate it. ? Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the issue. ? Discuss the relationship between your chosen issue, educational leadership, and academic success. Use the resources provided in the course. ? Provide clear examples and/or resources to support your assertions.     ? Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as speaker notes for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists. Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide). Notes Length: 150-300 words for each slide. References: Have a minimum of five scholarly references, published within the last five years, to support your assertions in addition to the organizational web pages you use. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate. Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.