; and (B) during that academic year— (i) participates in evidence-based coursework that is aligned with leadership standards and includes evaluation of candidates throughout the program and that are integrated with clinical residency experience; and (ii) receives support from a mentor principal or other effective school leader or early childhood education director. (3) Program activities A school leadership residency program under this subsection shall include all of the following activities: (A) Preparing individuals enrolled or preparing to enroll in school leadership programs for careers as principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (including individuals preparing to work in local educational agencies located in rural areas who may perform multiple duties in addition to the role of a school leader). (B) Using an evidence-based coursework that is aligned with school leadership standards (defined by the eligible partnership) and includes embedded participant assessments to evaluate candidates before program completion, training prospective principals and other school leaders to effectively— (i) provide instructional leadership, including by creating and maintaining a data-driven, professional learning community, within the leader’s school; (ii) provide a climate conducive to the professional development of teachers, with a focus on improving student academic achievement and the development of effective instructional leadership skills; (iii) understand the teaching and assessment skills needed to support successful classroom instruction and to use data to evaluate teacher instruction and drive teacher and student learning; (iv) manage resources and school time to improve student academic achievement and ensure the school environment is safe; (v) engage and involve parents, community members, the local educational agency, businesses, and other community leaders, to leverage additional resources to improve student academic achievement