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An Analysis Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Change And The Implications For Dual Language Program Success, Marisa Hellawell
An Analysis Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Change And The Implications For Dual Language Program Success, Marisa Hellawell
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Dissertations
The primary purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between principals' view of Dual Language program implementation as a First-Order or Second-Order Change and variables of administration experience, Dual Language program experience, language ability, view of Dual Language program as similar to previous bilingual education programming, and their perception of their district Dual Language program's success. Other purposes included determining if principals' certification coursework relating to bilingual education prepared them to lead Dual Language programs and to determine if parity exists between the number of Hispanic male and female principals heading Dual Language programs. Finally, this …
Accountability In Texas: Predicting District Ratings Based On Indicators, Sarah Fitzhugh
Accountability In Texas: Predicting District Ratings Based On Indicators, Sarah Fitzhugh
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Dissertations
The major purpose for the study was to determine if a relationship existed between district ratings, as assigned by the Texas Education Agency, and population groups, funding, and class size. The variables utilized for this study included the following number of student ethnicity/ race (African American, Hispanic, and White) utilized in a district rating as well as, the Economically Disadvantaged group indicator. The groups were coded to indicate each district that had a particular student group applied towards the district's accountability rating. It was then determined how many race/ ethnicity indicators counted in a rating for each district. In addition, …