The article explores the question of how far support systems (e. g. inspections, consultancies) are related to each other or interconnected in the development process of schools in order to benefit from emerging synergies. The results of an interview study with school leaders show that the systems are largely used separately and are rarely structurally interlinked. The provision of integrating support systems by education policy/administration is advocated.

Keywords
Unterstützung, Schulentwicklung, qualitative Forschung