SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR ENHANCING TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Sustainable educational leadership (SEL) has emerged as a critical element in advancing teacher professional development (TPD) in complex and rapidly evolving educational environments. This study examines how sustainable educational leadership (SEL) supports teacher professional development through ethical leadership, collaborative cultures, distributed leadership, and systemic coordination.This study integrates recent literature (2019-2024) and foundational leadership theory to identify four key areas: leadership traits, professional learning communities, ethical leadership, and systemic development strategies. The findings highlight that SEL can foster an environment conducive to teacher autonomy, innovation, and long-term instructional improvement, ultimately contributing to equitable and resilient school systems.