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School Districts And A University Principal Preparation Program Partnership: A Cohort Model, Alejandro Garcia, Velma D. Menchaca, Federico Guerra
School Districts And A University Principal Preparation Program Partnership: A Cohort Model, Alejandro Garcia, Velma D. Menchaca, Federico Guerra
Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover the perceived benefits and challenges of preparing principal candidates for school district/university partnerships. Data analysis from focus group interviews revealed both benefits and challenges. Themes that were perceived as benefits were: 1) increased opportunities for graduate students in educational leadership preparation programs, 2) integration of field-based experiences, 3) a supportive learning environment, and 4) networking opportunities. Conversely, challenging themes were: 1) need for school district liaison, 2) better collaboration between school district/university partnerships, 3) employment consideration for graduates of educational leadership preparation programs, and 4) better school facilities and equipment. The …