In November 2015, the National Policy Board for Educational Administration--a coalition of nine professional associations--adopted the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), a set of guidelines for the training, certification, hiring, evaluation, and supervision of school principals and superintendents. While it draws heavily from…

Few concepts are more noted in the leadership effects research than vision. It is a cardinal element in the school improvement equation as well. Yet, it remains one of the least well-specified components of that algorithm. Based on a comprehensive review of the research on effective leadership and school improvement from 1995 to 2012, we bring…

Over the last decade, teacher evaluation has moved onto center stage in efforts to strengthen schooling. In this article, we address the question of whether focusing on this administrative process is likely to accomplish what reformers hope. We answer that question by examining the available evidence, both direct and indirect. We deepen the…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to unpack the foundations for the national standards for school leaders in the USA. The author examines some of the background of the Standards from 1996 to 2015. The author explores the two foundations on which the ISLLC Standards rest, academic press and supportive community. Design/methodology/approach:…

In this article, we provide a grounded narrative of capacity building in the turnaround equation by exploring the turnaround literature outside of education and applying it to troubled schools. Our analysis is based upon reviews of: (1) 14 comprehensive, historical volumes that examine the turnaround phenomenon; (2) 16 book-length analyses of…

In this article, the authors examine the components of leadership for learning employing research on highly productive schools and school districts and high-performing principals and superintendents, using a three-dimensional model of productivity. The knowledge base of leadership for learning is captured under eight major dimensions: vision for…

Eleven staff development programs for school administrators are analyzed, emphasizing the principles and characteristics which distinguish these programs from past practice. Differences are classified into the headings of focus, content, and program delivery. (MT)

Responding to David Erlandson's critique of the author's article concerning the National Policy Board for Educational Administration's agenda for reforming administrator education, this article claims familiarity with the work of parallel professional associations such as the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Also, practitioner…

Although school administration has received some attention, no studies have examined the impact of reform proposals on university departments of educational administration. This study examines how the reform movement has influenced various functions and operations in 18 departments of educational administration in Illinois. Results show minimal…

After publication of the National Commission for Excellence in Education's 1987 report "Leaders for America's Schools," the reform of school administration became central. This article outlines some problems in educational administration, summarizes the National Policy Board for School Administration's agenda to address these problems,…

The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), under the auspices of the Council of Chief State School Officers, and in cooperation with the National Policy Board for Educational Administration, developed a framework for redefining school leadership through standards for educational leaders. This paper describes the central elements…

Purpose: The objective of this article is to provide an analysis of articles in "Education Administration Quarterly (EAQ)" over the 25-year period 1979-2003. Approach: The approach is document analysis. Findings: Information is presented on four key themes: (a) types of articles published; (b) methodologies employed; (c) topic areas emphasized;…

This paper presents findings of a study that investigated efforts to address ethical issues in 42 University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) institutions. Data were gathered through a survey that was mailed to the department chairs of administrator-education programs at 50 UCEA institutions. A total of 42 responded, a response rate…

The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), a program of the Council of Chief State School Officers, has recognized the new challenges facing school leaders, and has developed standards for effective educational leadership. This paper addresses the turning of the attention of the ISLLC to professional development linked to these…

This book is designed to inform the debate on administrator preparation and to provide information for shaping new designs for administrator education. Chapter 1 discusses the changing educational environment and the need for improving administrator training. Chapters 2 and 3 review phases in the evolution of training programs over the last…