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Examining School Administrator Perceptions Of Preparational Experiences Of Effective Educational Leadership, Jared S. Jones
Examining School Administrator Perceptions Of Preparational Experiences Of Effective Educational Leadership, Jared S. Jones
Doctor of Education Dissertations
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine what preparational experiences are necessary for assistant principals to effectively transition to the principalship. Fifteen principals completed a 21-item survey and answered seven interview questions to better understand how the North Carolina Standards for School Executives aligned with the daily tasks and responsibilities of school principals. The data also gathered principals’ leadership perceptions, the impact of preparational experiences, and assistant principal preparation. Results from the study concluded that all seven primary North Carolina Standards for School Executives accurately reflected and aligned with the tasks and responsibilities that school principals encountered …
An Analysis Of The Connection Between A Principal Development Program And Executive Leadership, David (Jay) Jones
An Analysis Of The Connection Between A Principal Development Program And Executive Leadership, David (Jay) Jones
Education Dissertations and Projects
America faces the following problems related to the supply of school principals: shortage, poor understanding of the changed role, and inadequate training. In response to problems, the state of North Carolina has implemented the School Executive Standards to evaluate principals and drive the professional development of them. The purpose of this descriptive study was to report on the perceptions of principals and assistant principals regarding the connection between a district level principal development program and preparation to meet the "North Carolina School Executive Standards". A sequential QUAN-QUAL analysis was applied to data collected through a survey and individual interviews. Measures …