The Power of the Superintendent's Leadership in Shaping School District Culture: Three Case Studies.

McAdams, Richard P.; Zinck, Richard A.

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ERIC Number: EJ581467

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Power of the Superintendent's Leadership in Shaping School District Culture: Three Case Studies.

McAdams, Richard P.; Zinck, Richard A.

ERS Spectrum, v16 n4 p3-7 Fall 1998

Explores the relationship between superintendent leadership and school districts' organizational culture, based on case studies of three successful Pennsylvania districts. Identifies leadership characteristics shared by these superintendents: espousing child- centered values; modeling district beliefs and values; and attending to educational priorities (staffing, goal setting, and staff development). (21 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Styles, School Culture, School Districts, Superintendents

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania

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