Exploring the Principal's Contribution to School Effectiveness: 1980-1995.

Hallinger, Philip; Heck, Ronald H.

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ERIC Number: EJ568566

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Publication Date: 1998

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Exploring the Principal's Contribution to School Effectiveness: 1980-1995.

Hallinger, Philip; Heck, Ronald H.

School Effectiveness and School Improvement, v9 n2 p157-91 Jun 1998

Reviews 1980-95 research exploring the relationship between principal leadership and student achievement. Principals exercise a measurable, but indirect, influence on school effectiveness and student achievement via vision, mission, and goals. Previously described discrepancies may be attributable to researchers' conceptual and methodological tools. Research on means and contextual forces is needed. (70 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Goal Orientation, Institutional Mission, Instructional Leadership, Principals, Research Problems, School Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED561940; ED557946; ED555572

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