Charles F. Webber - Scholarship

Scholarship

Research Information

Current Research

(2018 – Present). International study of teacher leadership. Research team: 18 collaborators in 10 countries.

Purpose: This six-stage study seeks to contribute to the wider understanding of teacher leadership and of how professional development and university programs might contribute to teacher leadership knowledge and skill development. Primary research question: How is teacher leadership conceptualized and enacted, and what are the implications for educational stakeholders?

Website: www.mru.ca/istl

Edited Books

Webber, C.F. (Ed.). (2023). Teacher leadership in international contexts. The Netherlands: Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-25763 6

Scott, S., Scott, D.E., & Webber, C.F. (Eds.). (2016). Leadership for assessment, inclusion, and learning. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Scott, S., Scott, D.E., & Webber, C.F. (Eds.). (2016). Assessment in education: Implications for leadership. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Webber, C.F., & Lupart, J. (Eds.). (2012). Leading student assessment. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Burger, J., Webber, C.F., & Klinck, P. (Eds.). (2007). Intelligent leadership: Constructs for thinking education leaders. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Bosetti, L., Webber, C.F., & Johnson, F.T. (Eds.). (1993). Partnerships in education: Trends and opportunities. Calgary, Alberta: Faculty of Education, University of Calgary.

Webber, C.F., Bosetti, L., & Johnson, F.T. (Eds.). (1992). Trends in educational leadership. Calgary, Alberta: Faculty of Education, University of Calgary.

Edited Journals

Okoko, J., & Webber, C. (Guest Editors). (2021). Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 6(1). (Themed issue focusing on the findings of the International Study of Teacher Leadership).

Webber, C.F., & Lupart, J. (Guest Editors). (2011). International Studies in Educational Administration, 39(1). (Themed issue focusing on developing leadership for inclusive intercultural education, for publication by the Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management).

Webber, C.F. (Guest Editor). (2008). Journal of Educational Administration, 46(6). Special issue focusing on international perspectives of principal preparation.

Webber, C.F. (Editor). (2002 – 2006). The Educational Forum. Published by Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honour Society in Education.

Webber, C.F. (Guest Editor). (2003). Journal of Educational Administration, 41(2). Special issue focusing on new technologies and educative leadership.

Webber, C.F. (Editor). (1997 – 2003). International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning. Published by the University of Calgary Press.

Webber, C.F. (Guest Editor). (1992). Applying Research to the Classroom, 10(1).

Chapters

Webber, C.F. (2023). Education and the United Conservative Party of Alberta. In D. Bratt, R. Sutherland, & D. Taras (Eds.). Blue storm: The rise and fall of Jason Kenney. University of Calgary Press. https://ucp.manifoldapp.org/read/blue-storm/section/715fbde9-6ab0-47b0-ad25-88c91b2183b7#_idParaDest-30

Webber, C.F. (2023). Teacher leaders: Cautions and questions. In C.F. Webber (Ed.), Teacher leadership in international contexts (345 - 348). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25763-6_14

Webber, C.F., & Andrews, D. (2023). Lessons learned from voices across the globe. In C.F. Webber (Ed.), Teacher leadership in international contexts (pp. 323 - 344). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25763-6_13

Webber, C.F., Conway, J.M., & van der Vyver, C.P. (2023). International study of teacher leadership: A rationale and theoretical framework. In C.F. Webber (Ed.), Teacher leadership in international contexts. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25763-6_2

Webber, C.F., & Nickel, J. (2023). Tensions for teacher leaders: Insights from document analysis in Alberta, Canada. In C.F. Webber (Ed.), Teacher leadership in international contexts (pp. 171 - 195). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25763-6_7

Webber, C.F., Pineda-Báez, Clelia, Gratacós, G., Wachira, N., & Nickel, J. (2023). Who is interested in teacher leadership and why. In C.F. Webber (Ed.), Teacher leadership in international contexts (pp. 3 - 25). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25763-6_1

Webber, C. F., & Nickel, J. (2020). Alberta Canada: School improvement in Alberta. In O. Johansson & H. Ärlestig (Eds), Educational authorities in the schools: Organization and impact in 25 states (pp. 209-229). Springer.

Abdalla, M., Mwingi, M., Wachira, N. Okoko, J, & Webber, C.F. (2020). School leadership preparation in Tanzania. In T. Bush & P. Moorosi (Eds.), Preparation and development of school leaders in Africa (pp. 111-129). Bloomsbury.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2016). Student assessment in a civil society. In S. Scott, D.E. Scott, & C.F. Webber (Eds.), Assessment in education: Implications for leadership (pp. 3-26). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Scott, S., Scott, D.E., & Webber, C.F. (2016). The assessment KSA learning journey: Expanding the 4L – Life-Long Learning Leader – framework. In S. Scott, D.E. Scott, & C.F. Webber (Eds.), Assessment in education: Implications for leadership (pp. 203-230). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Webber. C.F. (2013). Template versus awareness. In C. L. Slater & S. Nelson (Eds.), Understanding the principalship: An international guide to principal preparation (pp. 71-94). Bingley, UK: Emerald.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2013). Principles for principal preparation. In C. L. Slater & S. Nelson (Eds.), Understanding the principalship: An international guide to principal preparation (pp. 95-122). Bingley, UK: Emerald.

Lupart, J., & Webber, C.F. (2012). Taking stock of here and now. In C.F. Webber & J. Lupart (Eds.), Leading student assessment (pp. 1-16). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Webber, C. F., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2012). The ecology of student assessment. In C.F. Webber & J. Lupart (Eds.), Leading student assessment (pp. 283-297). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Purvey, D., & Webber, C.F. (2011). “Something greater was happening:” A novice principal reflects on creating change through building community relationships. In M. Cowie. (Ed.), New Primary Leaders (pp. 80-100). London, UK: Continuum.

Webber C F (2010), Leadership and technology. In P. Peterson, E. Baker, B. McGaw, (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education, (Vol. 5) (pp. 120-127). Oxford: Elsevier.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2009). Boundary-breaking leadership: A must for tomorrow’s learning communities. In F.W. English (Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration (pp. 77-111). London: Sage (reprint of Robertson & Webber, 2002).

Webber, C. F. (2008). Leadership that supports positive educational change. In S. Scott & K. Dixon (Eds.), The globalised university: Trends and developments in teaching and learning (pp. 169-203). Perth, Western Australia: Black Swan Press.

Webber, C.F., & Sherman, A. (2008). Researching leadership preparation from the inside: A Canadian perspective. In P. Sikes, & A. Potts (Eds.), Researching education from the inside: Investigations from within (pp. 64-79). Oxon, UK: Routledge.

Webber, C.F., & Mulford, B. (2007). School and community. In J. Burger, C.F. Webber, & P. Klinck (Eds.), Intelligent leadership: Constructs for thinking education leaders (pp. 119-142). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Webber, C.F. (2004). Developing an online scholarly journal. In P. O’Brien Libutti (Ed.), Digital resources and librarians: Case studies in innovation, invention, and implementation (pp. 175-186). Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2002). Boundary-breaking leadership: A must for tomorrow’s learning communities. In K. Leithwood & P. Hallinger (Eds.), Second international handbook of educational leadership and administration (pp. 519 – 556). Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Webber, C. (2000). The future of educational leaders in a context of disruptive information and communication technology, in R.J.S. Macpherson (Ed.), Professional leadership of the education profession (pp. 35-58). Invited keynote paper in the proceedings of the biennial conference of the New Zealand Educational Administration Society, Waitangi, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F., & Townsend, D. (1998). The comparative politics of accountability in New South Wales and Alberta. In R.J.S. Macpherson, J. Cibulka, D. Monk, & K. Wong (Eds.), The politics of accountability: Educative and international perspectives (pp. 172-184) Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press. (Reprint of 1998 article in Educational Policy.)

Lupart, J., & Webber, C.F. (1996). Schools in transition: Issues and prospects. In J. Lupart, A. McKeough, & C. Yewchuk (Eds.), Schools in transition (pp. 3 - 39). Scarborough, ON: Nelson Canada.

Webber, C.F. (1994). School culture. In R.R. O’Reilly & S. Sikora (Eds.), Becoming a Canadian teacher (pp. 152-167). Calgary: University of Calgary.

Webber, C.F. (1993). Issues in the supervision of student teachers. In L. Beauchamp, A. Borys, M. Iveson, & J. Kedersha McClay (Eds.), Crossroads and horizons in teacher education: Proceedings of the Westcast 1992 conference (pp. 376-383). Edmonton, Alberta: Faculty of Education, University of Alberta.

Refereed Articles

Webber, C.F., Nickel, J., Hamilton, S., & Braunberger. (2024). Contextualised shared leadership: A Canadian case study. School Leadership and Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2024.2303636

Webber, C.F. (2023). Teacher leaders: Profiles of difference and conviction. Leading and Managing, 29(1), 84-93. https://www.acel.org.au/ACELWEB/Publications/Leading_and_Managing/2023/LM_29_1.aspx

Webber, C.F., & Nickel, J. (2022). A vibrant and empowering context for teacher leaders. International Journal for Leadership in Learning 22(1), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.29173/ijll2

Webber, C.F. (2021). The need for cross-cultural exploration of teacher leadership. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 6(1), 17-49. doi.org/10.30828/real/2021.1.2

Webber, C.F., & Nickel, J. (2021). Sustainable teacher leadership. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 61(1), 277-311. doi.org/10.30828/real/2021.1.9

Webber, C.F., & Okoko, J.M. (2021). Exploring teacher leadership across cultures: Introduction to teacher leadership. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 61(1), 1-15. doi.org/10.30828/real/2021.1.1

Webber, C.F. (2016). Higher education administration and leadership: Current assumptions, responsibilities, and considerations. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 1(1), 61-84. Available online: http://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/real/article/258869

Webber, C.F., Mentz, K., Scott, S., Okoko, J.M., & Scott, D.E. (2014). Principal preparation in Kenya, South Africa, and Canada. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 27(3), 499-519. doi: 10.1108/JOCM-07-2013-0125

Webber, C. F., Scott, S. A., & Scott, D. E. (2014). Three orders of leadership development: Abecedarian to manager to entrepreneur. International Journal Leadership in Learning, 1(2). Available online: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1035927

Webber, C., Scott, S., Aitken, N., & Lupart, J. (2014). Challenges to leading fair student assessment. International Studies in Educational Administration, 42(3), 45-60.

Scott, S., Webber, C.F., Lupart, J.L., Aitken, N., & Scott, D.E. (2014). Fair and equitable assessment practices for all students. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice, 21(1), 52-70. doi: 10.1080/0969594X.2013.776943

Webber, C.F., Scott, S., Aitken, N., Lupart, J.L., & Scott, D.E. (2013) Leading assessment for enhanced student outcomes. School Leadership & Management, 33(3), 240-255. doi:10.1080/13632434.2013.773885

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2013). Entrepreneurialism for Canadian principals: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 8(1), 113-136. doi: 10.1177/1942775112443438

Onguko, B., Abdalla, M., & Webber, C.F. (2012). Walking in unfamiliar territory: Headteachers’ preparation and experiences in their first year in Tanzania. Educational Administration Quarterly, 48(1), 86-115. doi: 10.1177/0013161X11423391

Webber, C.F, & Scott, S. (2012). Student assessment in a Canadian civil society. Journal of Management Development, 31(1), 34-47.

Webber, C.F., & Lupart, J. (2011). Leading intercultural inclusive schools: An international perspective. International Studies in Educational Administration, 39(1), 3-18.

Aitken, N., Webber, C.F., Lupart, J., Scott, S., & Runté, R. (2011). Assessment in Alberta: Six areas of concern. The Educational Forum, 75(3), 192-209.

Scott, S., Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., & Lupart, J. (2011). Developing teachers’ knowledge, beliefs, and expertise: Findings from the Alberta Student Assessment Study. The Educational Forum, 75, 96-113.

Mentz, K., Webber, C.F., & van der Walt, J. (2010). Novice principals from Canada and South Africa share their experiences. Education as Change, 14(2), 155-157.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2010). Mapping principal preparation in Alberta, Canada. Journal of Education and Humanities, 1, 75-96.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2009). Leadership development in support of inclusive education in Ukraine. Leading and Managing, 15(2), 88-103.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2008). Entrepreneurship and educational leadership development: Canadian and Australian Perspectives. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 12(14). Available online: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ940594

Karstanje, P., & Webber, C.F. (2008). Programs for school principal preparation in East Europe. Journal of Educational Administration, 46(6), 739-751.

Onguko, B.B., Abdalla, M., & Webber, C.F. (2008). Mapping principal preparation in Kenya and Tanzania. Journal of Educational Administration, 46(6), 715-726.

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2008). Evidence-based leadership development: The 4L framework. Journal of Educational Administration, 46(6), 762-776.

Webber, C.F., & Bohac Clark, V. (2006). Exploring new dimensions of leadership development. Leading and Managing, (12)1, 31-47.

Webber, C.F. (2005). A revolution in academic publication. Education Libraries, 28(2), 5-10.

Webber, C.F. (2005). Reshaping leadership development through distance doctoral education. Educational Research and Perspectives, 32(2), 142-164.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2004). International leadership development through web-based learning. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, (8)12. Available online: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ984568.pdf

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J.M. (2004). Internationalization and educators' understanding of issues in educational leadership. Educational Forum, 68(3), 264-275.

Webber, C.F. & Robertson, J.M. (2003). Developing an international partnership for tomorrow's educational leaders. International Studies in Educational Administration, 31(1), 15-32.

Webber, C.F. (2003). Technology-mediated leadership development networks: Expanding educative possibilities. Journal of Educational Administration, 41(2), 201-218.

Lupart, J., & Webber, C.F. (2002). Canadian schools in transition: Moving from dual education systems to inclusive schools. Exceptionality Education Canada, 12(2), 7-52.

Webber, C.F. (2001). Publishing research findings. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 37(3), 122-125.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2000). Cross-cultural leadership development. International Journal of Leadership in Education, 3(4), 315-330.

Spencer, B.L. & Webber, C.F. (2000). Implications of school reform for educational leaders: Possibilities for global learning networks. Waikato Journal of Education, 6, 155-168.

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J. (1998). Boundary breaking: An emergent model for leadership development. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 6(21). Retrieved November 15, 2004, from http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/588/711

Webber, C.F., & Townsend, D. (1998). The comparative politics of accountability of New South Wales and Alberta. Educational Policy, 12(1 & 2), 177-190.

Webber, C.F. (1996). The future context of educational change. The OASCD Journal, 8(1), 12-15.

Webber, C.F. (1995). Educational change in Alberta, Canada: An analysis of recent events. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 3(12). Retrieved November 15, 2004, from https://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/655/777

Webber, C. F. (1995). The early effects of mandated change in Alberta. The Canadian Administrator, 34(6), 1-11.

Webber, C.F. (1994). A Delphi inventory of principals’ current concerns. The Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, 9(1), 26-42.

Webber, C.F. (1994). The five elements of successful student teaching. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 30(2), 78-81.

Webber, C.F., & Skau, K.G. (1993). Seeking school district effectiveness: A case study. Studies in Educational Administration, 52, 15-21.

Webber, C.F. (1992). Staff development in a small rural school district. Illinois Schools Journal, 72(1), 23-34.

Webber, C.F. & Skau, K.G. (1992). Effective school districts: Some key components. Educational Considerations, 19(2), 49-51.

Webber, C.F. (1990). Mainstreaming a child with autism: One school’s experience. Focus on Autistic Behavior, 5(3), 8-12.

Program Reviews and Reports

Webber, C.F., Andrews, D., van der Vyver, C.P., Pineda-Báez, C. Okoko, J.M., Cisneros-Cohernour, E.J., Domínguez-Castillo, J.G., Elmeski, M., Fuller, M.P., Conway, J.M., Mora-Santaella, C., Gratacós, G., & Idelcadi, S. (in press). School leadership roles and standards: Observations from the International Study of Teacher Leadership. Background paper to the 2024/25 UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report on Leadership and Education.

Webber, C.F. & Nickel, J. (2018). The Alberta, Canada, School System. Report to O. Johansson and H. Ärlestig (Eds), Educational Authorities Inquiry. Stockholm, SE: Swedish Commission.

Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2009, May). The Alberta student assessment study final report. Report to Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.

Tennant, H., Conroy, A., Head, M., & Webber, C.F. (2008, March). Report of the program evaluation team on the proposal to offer a Doctor of Business Administration by Athabasca University. Report to Campus Alberta Quality Council, Edmonton, Alberta.

Bolam, R., Mulford, B., & Webber, C.F. (2004, May). International accreditation of the master’s degree in educational management in Bulgaria. Sofia. Bulgaria.

Bolam, R., Mulford, B., & Webber, C.F. (2004, May) Report on the Netherlands School for Educational Management master’s programme in educational management. Sofia, Bulgaria.

Bolam, R., Mulford, B., & Webber, C.F. (2002, September). Report on the international accreditation of the TEMIR project master’s degree in educational management. Bucharest, Romania.

Webber, C.F. (1998, March). Draft statement on electronic publication. Report requested by the Canadian Society for Studies in Education Publications Policy Committee.

Webber, C.F. (1998, September). Review of proposed Master of Education program at the UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1995, January). Considering our educational future. Report submitted to the Centre for Leadership in Learning and to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Webber, C.F. (1995, January). How Albertans described their education system. Report submitted to the Centre for Leadership in Learning and to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Webber, C.F. (1995, January). Sharing understandings of Canadian and American education systems. Report submitted to the Centre for Leadership in Learning and to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Webber, C.F. (1994, April). Changing education in Alberta. Report submitted to the Centre for Leadership in Learning.

Webber, C.F. (1993, September). School board members scan the future. A report submitted to the Calgary Board of Education’s Teaching and Learning Environmental Scan Committee.

Webber, C.F. (1992, September). Current expectations for school administrators. A report submitted to the Calgary Board of Education’s Teaching and Learning Environmental Scan Committee.

Webber, C.F. (1992, September). What challenges face school principals? A report submitted to the Calgary Board of Education’s Teaching and Learning Environmental Scan Committee.

Professional Publications

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (2005, January). Promoting basic and rich accountability: How educational leaders facilitate school reform. Principia: The Journal of the Queensland Principals' Association, 7-9.

Webber, C.F. (2003). Future possibilities for high schools. The Practising Administrator, 25(1), 42-44. (Reprint of a December 2002 article in Principia: The Journal of the Queensland Principals’ Association)

Webber, C.F. (2002, December). Future possibilities for high schools. Principia: The Journal of the Queensland Principals' Association, 3-5.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2002, August). Tomorrow's leaders. Spanzjournal: Journal of the Secondary Principals' Association of New Zealand, 30-33.

Bohac Clarke, V., & Webber, C.F. (2000). Site-based decision making. (CD to complement a LEE-funded online course of the same name.) Calgary, Alberta: University of Calgary.

Webber, C.F., & Bohac Clarke, V. (1999). Leadership in learning (CD to complement a LEE-funded online course of the same name.) Calgary, Alberta: University of Calgary.

Webber, C.F. (1995). Discussion of educational change in Canada and the United States. Eugene, Oregon: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. ED 383 112

Webber, C.F. (1995). A profile of the superintendency: Issues and perceptions. Eugene, Oregon: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. ED 383 111

Webber, C.F. (1995). School board members’ perceptions of the future. Eugene, Oregon: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. ED 383 110

Webber, C.F. (1995). The Change Agency: An electronic vehicle for learning. Applying Research to the Classroom, 13(2), 18-20.

Webber, C.F. (1992). The host classroom: A teacher-directed staff development program. The Canadian School Executive, 11(8), 15 - 17.

Webber, C.F. (1992). A summary of principals’ concerns: A needs assessment. Applying Research to the Classroom, 10(1), 15-18.

Webber, C.F. (1992). Facilitating school success. Challenge in Educational Administration, 29(2), 8-12.

Webber, C.F. (1991). District-wide staff development: A practical example. Saskatchewan Educational Administrator, 24(2), 1-9.

Webber, C.F. (1991). Creating an inviting school environment. Challenge in Educational Administration, 28(2), 12 - 15.

Webber, C.F. (1991). Conference report: WCEAC Oct. 25-27, 1990. Consortium Link, 2(1), 3.

Webber, C.F. (1991, November). New initiates and new directions. Kappa Delta Pi Omicron Omicron Chapter Newsletter, pp. 2-3.

Webber, C.F. (1990). Building students’ self-esteem. Canadian School Executive, 9(9), 6-13.

Webber, C.F. (1989). Speaking and listening skills: How do we foster them? Query, 19(1), 14-18.

Webber, C.F. (1988). Report writing made easy. The Medium, 29(3), 28-29.

Webber, C.F. (1988, March/April). The family factor. The A.T.A. Magazine, pp. 8-10.

Webber, C.F. (1987). Program evaluation: A review and synthesis. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research, ERIC Clearinghouse on Tests, Measurements, and Evaluation. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 291 771).

Webber, C.F. (1986, November/December). What has mandated testing accomplished? The A.T.A. Magazine, pp. 17-18.

Papers Presented

Webber, C.F., & Andrews, D. (2023, April 13 - 16). International perspectives of teacher leadership [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.

Webber, C.F., Nickel, J., Hamilton S., & Braunberger, D. (2023, April 13 - 16). Successful teacher leadership: A case study [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.

Nickel, J. and Webber, C.F. (2021, November). Facilitating teacher leadership in a western Canadian context. Paper presented to the Turkish Educational Administration Research and Development Association 15th International Congress on Educational Administration [online conference].

Webber, C.F. (2018, May). A rationale and proposed design for researching teacher leadership. Paper presented to the International Research Conference hosted by the Faculty of Education at Guangxi Normal University in Guilin, China.

Webber, C.F. (2016, July). Opportunities, challenges and considerations in continuing education, Paper presented to the Kappa Delta Pi-Mount Royal University International Research Conference, Calgary, Canada.

Webber, C.F., Scott, S., Aitken, N., & Lupart, J. (2013, May). Challenges to the fair use of student assessment data in Alberta, Canada. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California. (Presented by S. Scott)

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2013, January). Principles for principal preparation. Paper presented to the annual conference of the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Santiago, Chile.

Webber, C.F., Mentz, K., Scott, S., Okoko, J.M., & Scott, D.E. (2012, November). A cross-cultural analysis of principal preparation in Kenya, South Africa, and Alberta, Canada. Paper presented to the annual conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management, Limassol, Cyprus.

Webber, C.F., Scott, S., Aitken, N., Lupart, J.L., & Scott, D. (2012, May). Leading assessment for enhanced student outcomes. Paper presented to the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Waterloo, Ontario.

Webber, C.F., Scott, S., & Scott, D.E. (2012, April). Stages of leadership development: Foundational to transitional to entrepreneurial. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Scott, S., Webber, C.F., Lupart, J.L., Aitken, N., & Scott, D.E. (2012, April). Fairness and equity in student assessment. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Webber, C.F., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2012, January). The ecology of student assessment. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education.

Webber, C.F., & Lupart, J. (2011, September). Leading intercultural inclusive schools: An international perspective. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Values and Leadership Conference sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration, Victoria, British Columbia.

Webber, C. (July 2011). Student assessment in a Canadian civil society. Paper presented at the International Research Institute sponsored by Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2011, May). Conceptualizations of student assessment in a Canadian civil society. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2010, July). Entrepreneurialism for Canadian principals: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Reading, England.

Webber, C.F., & Lupart, J. (2010, October). Leading intercultural inclusive schools: An international perspective. Invited paper presented to the Comparative and International Education Society Western Regional annual meeting at California State University, Long Beach.

Webber, C.F., & Scott, S. (2009, May). Leading learning for all students. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Ottawa, Ontario.

Mentz, K. & Webber, C. (2009, April). Are we prepared? Novice principals from Canada and South Africa Share Their Experiences. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.

Aitken, E. N., Scott, S., Webber, C. F., Lupart, J., & Runté, R. (October, 2008). Alberta student assessment study: Emerging themes … But what are your thoughts on assessment? Paper presentation at the 14th Alberta Assessment Consortium Annual Fall Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.

Abdalla, M.J., Onguko, B.B., & Webber, C.F. (2008, July). Principal preparation in Kenya and Tanzania: An overview of current practices. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Birmingham, UK (presented by M.J. Abdalla).

Onguko, B.B., Abdalla, M.J., & Webber, C.F. (2008, July). School leadership in Kenya and Tanzania. Paper presented to the Zanzibar Roundtable hosted by the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2008, July). An evidence-based model for leadership development. Paper presented to the Zanzibar Roundtable hosted by the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., Runté, R., & Scott, S. (2008, June). The Alberta student assessment study: Stage one findings. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Buckingham, S.D., & Webber, C.F. (2008, March). Perceptions of participants after a high school world religions class. Paper presented to the 7th Conference of the Discourse, Power, Resistance Series, Manchester, UK (presented by S.D. Buckingham).

Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., Runte, R., & Scott, S. (2008, March). Alberta student assessment study: Stage one findings. Invited paper presented to the annual meeting off the National Council on Measurement in Education, New York.

Webber, C.F., & Mulford, B. (2007, April). Schools and community. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Webber, C.F., & Sherman, A. (2007, April). Researching leadership preparation from the inside: A Canadian perspective. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Webber, C.F. (2005, April). Entrepreneurship and educational leadership development: A Canadian perspective. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (2005, January). Promoting basic and rich accountability: How educational leaders facilitate school reform. Paper presented to the annual conference of the Education Association of South Africa, Pochefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2004, October). A revolution in academic publication. Paper presented to the New Ways and New Technologies in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Webber, C.F., & Bohac Clarke, V. (2004, April). Online graduate education: Exploring new dimensions of leadership development. Paper presented the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management Symposium held during the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.

Webber, C.F. (2003, October). A distance-delivery Doctor of Education: Meeting the needs of educational leaders. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Milton Keynes, England.

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J.M. (2003, April). The effects of international professional dialogue on educators' understanding of issues in educational leadership. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2002, October). Breaking boundaries and exploring new horizons in international leadership development through web-based learning. Paper presentation to the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management conference in Umeå, Sweden. (Presented by Jan Robertson).

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J. M. (2002, January). Developing an international partnership to develop tomorrow’s educational leaders. Presentation to the New Zealand Educational Administration Society annual conference in Rotorua, New Zealand. (Presented by Jan Robertson.)

Webber, C.F. (2001, October). Electronic leadership networks: Expanding educative possibilities. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Milton Keynes, England.

Jones, J., & Webber, C.F. (April, 2001). Principal succession: A case study. Paper presentation to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, Washington.

Webber, C.F. (April, 2001). Developing an online scholarly journal. Paper presentation to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Communication in Education Special Interest Group, Seattle, Washington.

Williams, J., Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (2000, June). A comparative approach to educational administration: A case study of comparing school leadership programs in Canada, England, and New Zealand. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Edmonton, Alberta

Jacobsen, D.M. & Webber, C.F. (2000, April). Electronic publication: A new medium with emergent editorial issues. Paper presented at the Teaching in Community Colleges 2000 Online Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Spencer, B.L., & Webber, C.F. (2000, April). Education reform in Alberta: Where do we go from here? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (1999, November). Graduate learning: A leadership development model. Paper (based on the June 1999 CASEA paper) presented (by J.M. Robertson) at the annual meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education, Melbourne, Australia.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1999, June). Cross-role perspectives of current educational leadership issues. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Sherbrooke, Quebec

Robertson, J.M., & Webber, C.F. (1999, June). Graduate student understandings of school reform: A cross-cultural analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J. (1998, April). Networking graduate students across the Commonwealth. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.

Webber, C.F. (1997, March). The Change Agency. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Baltimore, Maryland.

Webber, C.F., & Bosetti, L.B. (1997, March). Confronting ubiquitous change: Juxtaposing administrative and societal perceptions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Bosetti, L.B., & Webber, C.F. (1997, March). Improving teacher education: A collaborative interpretation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Unrau, S., Nordean, S., Nicholson, M., & Webber, C. (1996, June). The Centre for Leadership in Learning: A forum for (re)structuring beliefs and understandings. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, St. Catherine’s, Ontario.

Webber, C.F. (1994, June). Superintendents’ preferred educational future. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1993, December). Using a needs assessment to examine the role of school superintendents. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of The National Staff Development Council, Dallas, Texas.

Webber, C.F. (1993, November). The current role of school superintendents in western Canada. Invited paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education, Perth, Western Australia.

Webber, C.F. (1992, February). Issues in the supervision of student teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Canadian Association for Student Teaching, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. & Skau, K.G. (1992, June). Lodgepole school district: A case study. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Webber, C.F. (1991, June). A staff development program for experienced elementary teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Kingston, Ontario.

Webber, C.F. (1991, April). Principals in Alberta, Canada, identify the major administrative challenges of the nineties. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Organization of Professors of Elementary School Administration, Anaheim, California.

Seminars at Universities

Webber, C.F. (2023, March 16 - 17). Educational administration and leadership: A Canadian perspective [Seminar session]. EDU-LEAD Seminar, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2023, March 16 - 17). Leadership paradigms [Seminar session]. EDU-LEAD Seminar, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F., Van der Vyver, C.P., Fuller, M.P., & Khumalo, J.B. (2023, March 16 - 17). Teacher leadership [Seminar session]. EDU-LEAD Seminar, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2023, March 16 - 17). Unionization in schools and universities [Seminar session]. EDU-LEAD Seminar, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2022, June). Research in educational administration and management. Presentation [Online] to the Edu-Lead Annual General Meeting, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Webber, C.F. (2019, December). Critical factors in the planning and delivery of graduate programs. Lecture to faculty and graduate students during the 40th anniversary of the postgraduate and research unit of the Faculty of Education, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Merida, Mexico.

Webber, C.F. (2019, June). Higher education leadership. Video presentation to faculty and students at Universidad de La Sabana, Chia, Colombia.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). Telling our research stories. Presentation to faculty and students at North West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). A cross-cultural analysis of principal preparation in Kenya, South Africa, and Alberta, Canada. Presentation to faculty and students at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). Methodologies and issues in international research. Presentation to faculty and students at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). Intercultural inclusive education. Presentation to faculty and students at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). Educational leadership. Presentation to faculty and students at North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2015, April). Teacher leadership. Presentation to faculty and students at Universidad de La Sabana, Bogota, Colombia.

Webber, C.F. (2012, September). Educational leadership in 21st century educational systems. Presentation to faculty and students at Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.

Webber, C.F. (2011, December). International study of principal preparation. Panel presentation to faculty and graduate students at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, México.

Webber, C.F. (2010, February). Como trabajar con gente difíci (Working with difficult people). Presentation to senior leaders and faculty at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, México.

Webber, C. F., Aitken, E. N., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2010, February). Alberta student assessment study: Findings and implications. University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education Research Seminar, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (2009, May). Leading inclusive schools. Presentation to faculty and visiting educators from Ukraine, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2009, April). Post-graduate education in Canada. Presentation to faculty and students at Zhangzhou Normal University, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, P.R. China.

Webber, C.F. (2009, April). The culture of higher education in Canada. Presentation to faculty and students at Fujian Normal University, Fujian Province, P.R. China.

Webber, C.F. (2009, April). Post-graduate education in Canada. Presentation to faculty and students at Fujian Normal University, Fujian Province, P.R. China.

Webber, C.F. (2009, April). The culture of higher education in Canada. Presentation to faculty and students at Hunan Business College, Changsha, Hunan Province, P.R. China.

Webber, C.F. (2008, October). Doctoral studies in education at the University of Calgary. Presentation to faculty and students at California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California.

Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., Runté, R., & Scott, S. (2008, April). Alberta student assessment study: Stage one findings. Presentation to faculty and students at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia.

Webber, C.F. (2008, March). Current issues in principal preparation. Presentation to faculty members and graduate students at Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Merida, Mexico.

Webber, C.F. (2008, March). Establishing and maintaining a research program. Presentation to faculty members and graduate students at Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Merida, Mexico.

Webber, C.F. (2007, November). Excellence in leadership for educational organizations in the next decade. Presentation to faculty members and graduate students at the Naresuan University Academic Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Webber, C.F. (2007, November). International educational research and collaboration. Presentation to faculty members, deans, and graduate students at Naresuan University, Phitsanoluk, Thailand.

Webber, C.F. (2007, November). Linking Naresuan University and the University of Calgary. Presentation to the Graduate School Council, Naresuan University, Phitsanoluk, Thailand.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Writing a literature review. Presentation to faculty members at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Online library resources at the University of Calgary. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Dissertation supervision.. Presentation to faculty members at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Assessment in graduate courses. Presentation to faculty members at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Teacher leadership. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, September). Educational leadership programs at the University of Calgary. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Leadership and ICT. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Trends in educational leadership, administration, and management. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Academic publication. Presentation to faculty members and students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Writing graduate papers. Presentation to graduate students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Technological hints to consider during your graduate studies. Presentation to graduate students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Creating professional possibilities. Presentation to graduate students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2007, January). Health and wellness. Presentation to graduate students at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Webber, C.F. (2006, May). Alternatives to classroom teaching. Presentation to “BEd, Be versatile” Faculty of Educaton Alumni Chapter Professional Development Initiative, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2005, October). The state of educational administration in North America. Presentation to faculty members and students in the Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Webber, C.F. (2005, October). Publishing an electronic scholarly journal. Presentation to faculty members and students in the Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Webber, C.F. (2004, September). Publishing research reports. Combined face-to-face and videoconference seminar for faculty members at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowomba and Wide Bay campuses, Queensland, Australia.

Webber, C.F. (2004, July). University partnerships. Videoconference for faculty members and students at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.

Webber, C.F. (2004, April). Publishing your research. Presentation to students in the Graduate Division of Educational Research in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2002, November). Breaking trail: International research initiatives and possibilities in the Graduate Division of Educational Research. Presentation as part of the Friday Research Forum series sponsored by the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2002, November). New models in academic publishing: Dispelling the myths. Panel presentation for the MacKimmie Library, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2002, February). Graduate education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary. Presentation to visiting Kosovo educators, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2001, April). Boundary-breaking leadership. Presentation to visiting South African educators. University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2000, May) Issues surrounding the effective use of educational technologies. Panel presentation at the Spring Institute in On-Line Learning, Learning Commons, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Hunter, W.J., & Webber, C.F. (1999, November). Editors’ presentation on publishing your first article. Presentation for the Graduate Student Peer Advisors’ Group, Graduate Division of Educational Research, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, October). Using WebCT for online graduate instruction. Presentation for the Learning Commons, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, January). Alternate format courses. Curriculum Specialization, Graduate Division of Educational Research, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). How to set up an electronic journal. Presentation to the Professional Development Centre, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Setting up and maintaining electronic journals. Presentation to faculty and students at Northland Polytechnic, Whangarei, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Want to get your research published? Presentation to faculty and students at Northland Polytechnic, Whangarei, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Setting up and maintaining electronic journals. Presentation to faculty and students at UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Want to get your research published? Presentation to faculty and students at UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Electronic publication. Seminar for faculty members at Auckland Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Setting up and maintaining electronic journals. Presentation to faculty and students at Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Want to get your research published? Presentation to faculty and students at Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1997, January). Teachers as leaders. Seminar conducted for undergraduate students in the Division of Teacher Preparation in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1997, September). Faculty of Education orientation. Seminar conducted for incoming undergraduate students to the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1995, February). The early effects of mandated change in Alberta. Seminar conducted for faculty and graduate students in the Department of Educational Policy and Administrative Studies at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1994, January). Educational measurement. Seminar conducted for faculty and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1993, November). Administrative concerns and challenges of school principals in western Canada. Research seminar for faculty and graduate students, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia.

Webber, C.F. (1993, November). Role perceptions among educational stakeholders in western Canada. Research seminar for faculty members, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia.

Webber, C.F. (1993, May). Selecting our focus: Creating a learning priority. Presentation for the Centre for Leadership in Learning, Department of Educational Policy and Administrative Studies, the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1991, October). Thoughts on teacher supervision. Seminar for University Associates in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Presentations to Professional Organizations and Conferences

Webber, C.F. (2023, October 20-21). Teacher leaders: Cautions, questions, and Profiles. Presentation to the 10th International Conference on Applied Psychology and Educational Sciences. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi, Romania.

Braunberger, D., Webber, C.F., Nickel, J., & Hamilton, S. (2022, April). Teacher leadership in Alberta. Presented to CAP - ULead – The Summit of Educational Leadership, Banff, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (Facilitator and presenter). (2021, May). Conceptualization of teacher leadership in the international arena: Perspectives from specific international cultural contexts. Online seminar hosted by North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Chadwick, J., Webber, C.F., Nickel, J., & Robertson, L. (2021, May). Lessons learned: Practicum and field placements during pandemic. Presentation to the Teaching and Learning in Practice-Based Professions, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada

Webber, C.F. (2020, October). Why teacher leadership is important across cultures. Keynote presentation to the Congreso de Docencia, Investigación e Innovación Educativa 2020 [Online], hosted by La Facultad de Facultad de Educación, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Merida, Mexico.

Nickel, J., & Webber, C.F. (2019, July). Teacher leadership in Alberta: A document analysis. Presentation to the 2019 International Research Conference: Developing Educators for Leadership in Schools, organized by Kappa Delta Pi, the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, the World Federation of Associations of Teacher Education, and Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (2019, July). Why teacher leadership is important. Presentation to the 2019 International Research Conference: Developing Educators for Leadership in Schools, organized by Kappa Delta Pi, the Canadian Association for Teacher Education, the World Federation of Associations of Teacher Education, and Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (2019, May). Teacher leadership: What does it mean and how is it manifested? Invited keynote address to the 14th International Congress on Educational Administration, organized by the Turkish Educational Administration, Research, and Development Association and the Middle East Technical University Department of Educational Sciences, Çeşme-İzmir, Turkey.

Webber, C.F. (2019, April). The emerging role of university leaders. Invited public lecture at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2018, May). Teacher leadership. Invited keynote address to the International Research Conference hosted by the Faculty of Education at Guangxi Normal University in Guilin, China.

LeBlanc, S., McRae, H., Webber, C.F., & Wasniewski, E. (2016, July). Continuing and professional education in Alberta. Presentation to the Kappa Delta Pi-Mount Royal University International Research Conference, Calgary, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (2015, May). Student assessment in the higher education context. Invited presentation to the iSpark 2015 Teaching, Learning, Balance conference co-sponsored by the Olds College Faculty Association and the Alberta Business Education Association, Olds, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2015, April). Learning to lead in the 21st century. Invited address sponsored by the Universidad de La Sabana, Bogota, Colombia.

Webber, C.F. (2013, July). Understanding educational leadership development. Invited keynote presentation at the International Research Institute sponsored by Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia.

Webber. C.F. (2013, July). Template versus awareness. Published book chapter [Webber, C.F. (2013). In C. L. Slater & S. Nelson (Eds.), Understanding the principalship: An international guide to principal preparation, 19, pp. 71-94. Bingley, UK: Emerald.] presented in a symposium during the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Webber, C.F., & Crawford, M. (2013, July). Lessons learned across borders. Workshop conducted during the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Webber, C.F. (2013, July). In conversation with Sue Young. Panel member during a plenary session during the annual meeting of the British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Webber, C.F. (May, 2013). Understanding and responding to the larger societal context. Invited keynote presentation to the annual conference of the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (September, 2012). Teacher leadership; in 21st century educational systems. Invited keynote presentation to the UNESCO International Forum on Teacher Education: Professionalization of Teaching and Internationalization of Education, Shanghai, China.

Webber, C.F. (2012, August). Leading student assessment. Presentation to the research conference Building Optimal Student Information Systems for Enhanced School and System Educational Leadership sponsored by the Rocky Views Schools, Airdrie, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2011, September). Authentic leadership. Panel presentation to the annual meeting of the Values and Leadership Conference sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration, Victoria, British Columbia.

Webber, C.F. (2010, October). Student assessment. Panel presentation to the International Conference on Assessment, Kamloops, British Columbia.

Webber, C.F., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2010, May). The Alberta student assessment study and its implications. Presentation to the annual general meeting of the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., Scott, S., Aitken, N., & Lupart, J. (2010, April). Perspectives on teacher practice regarding student assessment. Presentation to the Deputy Minister’s Semi-Annual Dialogue on Teaching Quality, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2009, July). Possible futures in principal preparation. Panel presentation by C.F. Webber (chair), M. Crawford, S. Nelson, and C. Slater, British Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration Society International Conference, Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Webber, C., Aitken, N., Lupart, J., & Scott, S. (2009, November). The Alberta student assessment study. Alberta Education Research Seminar. Edmonton, Alberta.

Aitken, N., Scott, S., Lupart, J., & Webber, C. (2009, October). The Alberta student assessment study: Implications for practitioners. Presentation to the annual conference of the Alberta Assessment Consortium, Edmonton, Alberta.

Burger, J., Zaretsky, L., Foster, R., & Webber, C.F. (2009, May). Intelligent leadership: Constructs for thinking education leaders. Conversation session during the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Ottawa, Ontario.

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2008, November). Is school leadership teachable? Presentation to the College of Alberta School Superintendents Research Symposium, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Scott, S., & Webber, C.F. (2008, November). Alberta student assessment study: Stage one findings. Presentation to the College of Alberta School Superintendents Issues Forum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Webber, C.F. (2008, October). Por su conferencia magistral: Que es lo que los directores necesitan saber? En el 1er. Congreso Internationacional sobre “Direccion de Escuelas de Educacion Basica,” Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. (What principals need to know.) Invited keynote address to The First International Congress for School Directors in Mexico, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico).

Webber, C.F. (2008, April). Rethinking principal preparation models: An international perspective. Invited keynote address to the Turkish Educational Administration Conference, Eskisehir, Turkey.

Webber, C.F. (2008, March). Leadership and technology. Presentation to the Centre for Leadership in Learning, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., Lupart, J., & Aitken, N. (2008 January). The politics of student assessment in Alberta: A proposed framework for renewing policy and practice. Presentation to the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Webber, C.F. (2007, November). International standards in graduate education. Invited keynote address to the annual meeting of the Graduate Schools of Thailand, Phetchabun, Thailand.

Webber, C.F. (2007, May). Convocation address. Invited convocation address to graduates of Lakeland College, Lloydminster, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2006, November). University of Calgary response to the principal quality standard document. Presentation to the Alberta Teachers Association, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2006, October). Convocation address. Invited convocation address to graduates of Newman Theological College, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2005, November). Writing for publication. Invited presentation to the biennial conference of the Kappa Delta Pi educational honors society, Orlando, Florida.

Webber, C.F. (2005, January). Boundary-breaking leadership: Lessons in leadership development from Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Invited international keynote presentation to the annual conference of the Education Association of South Africa, Pochefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2005, January). Graduate education and technology use. Invited address to the annual conference of the Education Association of South Africa, Pochefstroom, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2005, January). Boundary-breaking leadership. Invited presentation to the Faculty of Education at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Webber, C.F. (2004, September). IDEAS learning forum panel member. Conference jointly sponsored by the Queensland Department of Education and the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Webber, C.F. (2004, September). Teachers’ professional learning: Recognition, responsibility, and reward—A Canadian perspective. Presentation to a seminar sponsored jointly by the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (Queensland) and the Australian College of Educators, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Webber, C.F. (2004, September). E-learning and academic entrepreneurship: Enhancing access to lifelong learning. Invited keynote presentation to the 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning sponsored by the Curtin Business School at the Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia.

Webber, C.F. (2004, July). The journey to virtual learning communities. Presentation to a seminar jointly sponsored by the New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, Administration, and Management, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (2004, July). Could-be schools: Meeting the needs of our future leaders. Presentation to the International Leadership Seminar ‘Could-Be Schools’ sponsored by the Educational Leadership Centre at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (2004, July). Entrepreneurship and innovation in education. Invited keynote address to the International Leadership Institute ‘Could-Be Schools’ sponsored by the Educational Leadership Centre at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J. (2004, July). Boundary-breaking leadership. Invited keynote address to the International Leadership Institute ‘Could-Be Schools’ sponsored by the Educational Leadership Centre at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (2003, November). Want to get your research output published? Presentation to the biennial conference of the Kappa Delta Pi educational honors society, St. Louis, Missouri.

Webber, C.F. (2003, November). Writing a graduate paper. Presentation to the biennial conference of the Kappa Delta Pi educational honors society, St. Louis, Missouri.

Webber, C.F. (2003, October). New technologies and educative leadership. Presentation to the annual conference of the Calgary Board of Education Assistant Principals' conference, Kananaskis, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Robertson, J.M. (2003, May). Boundary-breaking teaching and learning. Presentation to the annual conference of the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculty Association, Kananaskis, Alberta

Webber, C.F. (2003, May). Doctor of Education in higher education administration at the University of Calgary. Presentation to the annual conference of the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculty Association, Kananaskis, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2001, November). Perspectives on the future of high schools. Presentation to the High School Review Symposium sponsored by the Foothills School Division, Okotoks, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2001, November). Perspectives on the future of high schools. Presentation to a Red Deer Regional Consortium conference, Red Deer, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2001, November). Impact of technology on educational leadership. Presentation to the annual conference of the educational honours society Kappa Delta Pi, Orlando, Florida.

Webber, C.F. (March, 2001). Disruptive effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on educational leadership. Presentation to the annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Boston, Massachusetts.

Webber, C.F. (March, 2001). Change Agency Network Forum. Presentation to the annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Boston, Massachusetts.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J., (2000, October). E-publication and education. Presentation to the SMART Conference, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (May, 2000). The Change Agency: An ASCD network on the internet. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jacobsen, D.M., & Webber, C.F. (March, 2000). Electronic publishing: Key considerations for an online journal. Presentation to the Alberta Teachers' Association Computer Council, Kananaskis, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (March, 2000). Boundary-breaking leadership development. Presentation to the Central East Teachers’ Convention, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2000, November). Boundary-breaking leadership: A must for tomorrow’s learning communities. Opening presentation to the Calgary Board of Education Principals’ Conference, Kananaskis, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (2000, February). Effects of technology on educational leadership. Featured presentation to the Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention, Red Deer, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (June, 2000). Publishing your first article. Panel presentation, Jump Start Your Career Symposium, Canadian Committee of Students in Education meeting, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (June, 2000). Web-based teaching. Panel presentation. Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, September). A view from the trenches of online publication. Scholarly Communication: Taking Control symposium sponsored by the University of Calgary Library, the University of Victoria Library, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, August). Leadership and organizational dynamics. Summer conference of the College of Alberta School Superintendents, Kananaskis, Alberta.

Hunter, W.J., & Webber, C.F. (1999, May). Setting up and maintaining electronic journals. Annual conference of the Alberta Colleges and Technical Institutes Faculty Associations, Jasper, Alberta.

Hunter, W.J., & Webber, C.F. (1999, June). Publishing your first article. Canadian Committee for Students in Education, Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Webber, C.F. (1999, February). Preparing future school leaders. Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, February). Promoting school community in the midst of uncertainty. Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Gereluk, D., MacRae, S., Spencer, B., & Webber, C.F. (1999, February). Looking up from down under. Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1999, March). Using the Change Agency to deliver the boundary-breaking leadership development model. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, San Francisco, California.

Webber, C.F. (1998, October). Boundary-breaking: A model for leadership development. Presentation to the Adult Learning for Students’ Sake: A Professional Development Symposium sponsored by the Learning Network East Central Consortium, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1998, July). A new model for leadership development. Presentation to the International Trends in Public Education seminar sponsored by the Centre for Leadership in Learning, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Townsend, D. (1998, April). The comparative politics of accountability in New South Wales and Alberta. Politics of Education 1998 Yearbook Symposium presentation during the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.

Webber, C.F. (1998, March). The Change Agency. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, San Antonio, Texas.

Webber, C.F. (1998, October). Boundary breaking: A model for leadership development. Presentation to the Alberta Regional Consortia Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1998, August). Job-embedded learning: A critical focus for professional development. Presentation to the New Zealand Educational Administration Society, Auckland, New Zealand.

Webber, C.F. (1998, July). A new model for leadership development. Presentation to the Centre for Leadership in Learning seminar International Trends in Educational Leadership, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1998, February). Using the Internet as a professional development tool for school leaders. Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Hunter, W.J., & Webber, C.F. (1998). School web pages. Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1997, April). How educators can use the world wide web. Presentation to the annual conference of the College of Alberta School Superintendents and Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1997, April). Professional development on the Internet. Presentation to the annual conference of the College of Alberta School Superintendents and Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1997, March). Facilitating an online ASCD network. Presentation to ASCD Network facilitators at the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Baltimore, Maryland.

Webber, C.F. (1997, February). Promoting school community in the midst of uncertainty. Presentation to the Palliser District Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1997, February). Using the internet as a professional development tool. Presentation to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1997, February). How to use the world-wide web in your teaching. Presentation to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C. F. (1996, November). Building relationships through the internet. Presentation to the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Hunter, W.J. (1996, October). The internet for school administrators. Presentation to the Western Canada Educational Administrators’ Conference, Calgary, Alberta

Webber, C. F. (1996, May). Administrators and the internet. Presentation to the Alberta Teachers’ Association Council on School Administration Calgary Regional Lighthouse Series, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C. F., & Townsend, D. 1996, February). School accountability and quality learning. Presentation to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1996, February). Conditions for successful change in schools. Presentation to the Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C. F. (1996, April). Ongoing staff development in CTS within your school. Presentation to the Career and Technology Studies 96 Conference, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F., & Levy, M. (1995, January). How to use electronic mail. Seminar for subscribers to an electronic mail discussion group, The Change Agency, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1994, October). Revised roles and responsibilities. Presentation to the Western Canadian Educational Administrators’ Conference, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1994, October). The early effects of mandated educational change. Presentation to the Western Canadian Educational Administrators’ Conference, Calgary.

Webber, C.F. (1992, October). Leadership and school improvement. Presentation at the Western Canada Educational Administrators’ Conference, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. & Gray, J. (1991, April). Issues and trends in school administration. Presentation at the Phi Delta Kappa Drive-In Research Workshop, Calgary, Alberta.

Webber, C.F. (1990, May). School improvement at Wagner Elementary. Presentation at the International Conference on School Improvement, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Webber, C.F. (1990, February). Strategies for school improvement. Presentation at the Nipawin-Hudson Bay Teachers’ Association Annual Convention, Nipawin, Saskatchewan.

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