The principal preparation internship is designed to prepare aspiring principals for the principalship. Principals are expected to lead this initiative through activities that develop aspiring principals' understanding of school leadership. However, no research has determined if principals' involvement influences preservice principals' concerns…

Describes how the Windham School District, which governs education in the Texas state prison system, develops administrators through a principal internship program in conjunction with Sam Houston State University. (SK)

This study presents the current requirements, standards, and preferences used by superintendents of Texas public schools in their selection of elementary school principals. Specifically, the study attempted to discover the aspects, other than college records and State certification, that are considered in the selection of principals. A…

This paper presents a proposal for an alternative principal-certification program, which is to be operated by Tarleton State University (Texas) in collaboration with 10 independent Texas school districts, 4 regional educational service centers, 2 professional associations, and 1 foundation. The New Century Educational Leadership Program (NCELP) is…