Words from "the Trenches": Principals' Perspectives on Effective School Leadership Characteristics.

Daresh, John C.; Gantner, Myrna W.; Dunlap, Karen; Hvizdak, Marianne

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Publication Date: 2000

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Words from "the Trenches": Principals' Perspectives on Effective School Leadership Characteristics.

Daresh, John C.; Gantner, Myrna W.; Dunlap, Karen; Hvizdak, Marianne

Journal of School Leadership, v10 n1 p69-83 Jan 2000

A survey of over 30 "expert" Southwest principals revealed several characteristics of effective principals: possessing technical skills influenced by human relations and legal mandates, creating an inviting culture, building community, being ethical practitioners, and understanding relationships. Respondents also identified 28 components of an effective administrator preparation program. (Contains 38 references.) (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Education, Administrator Effectiveness, Community, Delphi Technique, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Interpersonal Competence, Leadership Qualities, Principals, School Administration, School Culture, Urban Schools

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Language: English

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