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Download full textDarling-Hammond, Linda; Wechsler, Marjorie E.; Levin, Stephanie; Leung-Gagné, Melanie; Tozer, Steve – Learning Policy Institute, 2022
A substantial and growing body of research suggests that strong school leadership is critical for shaping productive learning environments, supporting high-quality teachers and teaching, and influencing student outcomes. But what characteristics contribute to high-quality principal preparation programs and learning experiences? And to what extent…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Effectiveness, Management Development, Access to Education
George W. Bush Institute, Education Reform Initiative, 2016
In recognition of the importance of effective school leadership, many states and districts have implemented policies and programs that aim to improve their capacity to attract and retain great principals. Too often, though, these policies and practices do not combine to form a coherent system that ensures effective leadership development. To be…
Descriptors: Principals, Talent Development, Faculty Recruitment, Career Development
Direct linkBush, Tony; Glover, Derek – Africa Education Review, 2016
The literature shows that leadership is the second most important factor influencing school and learner outcomes, including levels of literacy and numeracy, school leaving examination results, and progression to secondary and higher education. This article focuses on school leadership in West Africa, drawing on a systematic review of the academic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Literature Reviews, Leadership Styles
Cohen, Michael; Manasse, A. Lorri – School Administrator, 1982
Summarizes research findings on the effectiveness of principals' behaviors in the areas of knowledge and skills, goal-setting activities, and management behavior. Recommends ways to reduce barriers to effective behavior. Available from the American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Murphy, Sheila C.; And Others – 1986
For the past five years, researchers at the Research and Development Center for Teacher Education have studied the role of school principals and other educational leaders in facilitating school improvement. Through this research, much has been learned about the school improvement process and what facilitators do on a daily basis to bring about…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Geering, Adrian D. – 1980
This document considers several aspects of the use of assessment centers for the evaluation of school principals. Citing the literature, the document defines the assessment center concept, and describes the operation of a typical four-day assessment program. The paper also recounts efforts to ascertain the reliability of assessment results,…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Peer reviewedManasse, A. Lorri – Elementary School Journal, 1985
Reviews research on principals' behavior and research differentiating between more and less effective principals. Traces potential policy implications in the areas of program implementation, principal selection, preservice and inservice training, and district level organization and management. (RH)
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy
Gousha, Richard P.; And Others – 1986
This paper reports on (1) the results of a 1984-85 national survey of the status of school administrator preparation, (2) recent literature in the field, and (3) where the field appears to (and should) be going. Participants in the survey included state certification officials, large public school district officials, and directors of doctoral…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
Cornett, Lynn M. – 1983
According to recent research findings, school principals are the motivating agents in schools where effective learning takes place. Recognizing the importance of school principals, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) conference participants viewed a role delineation for principals and a restructuring of school organization as necessary to…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection, Certification
Jacob, Jan C. – 1989
Truly effective schools cannot exist without strong instructional leadership. At the base of the school improvement process are certain assumptions related to the role of principals, such as the expectation that school administrators demonstrate skills as both efficient managers and visionary leaders. The task of school reform has become one of…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility
McCurdy, Jack – 1983
Recent research has suggested that the principal's role in the effectiveness of schools is far more important than had been believed earlier. What the principal's role typically is, what it ideally should be, and how it can be changed are the topics of this report. The first two chapters survey (1) the research on characteristics of principals of…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Evaluation
Cunningham, James J. – 1992
The Black administrator, whose role in higher education has been important historically in predominantly Black colleges and universities and also within predominantly White institutions, will become even more important in the future as demographics and technology continue to change. In general, Black administrators have been given responsibility…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
Miller, Edythe A. – 1987
The ideas, approaches, and issues guiding the efforts at principal reform are described in the following areas: (1) generic management skills or instructional leadership; (2) teaching experience as a requirement for the principalship; (3) restructuring principal preparation programs; (4) evaluating competency and proficiency; and (5) selection…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
