The purpose of this action research study was to understand the role leadership development plays in strengthening the collaborative team process in K-12 schools. Utilizing a distributed leadership framework, the study was designed to provide professional learning supports to teacher leaders and measure the effects on team performance. Findings explored the perceptions of teacher leaders and collaborative team members on professional learning and collaborative team facilitation, providing new insights into the innerworkings of teacher teams. The study also addressed the impact of the action research process on school leader efficacy.
