NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 7 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Spillane, James P.; Lee, Linda C. – Educational Administration Quarterly, 2014
Purpose: To investigate the problems of practice experienced by novice school principals as they transition into their new occupation, focusing in particular on the first 3 months on the job--a critical transition period according to the literature. Research Methods/Approach: This theory-building, mixed-methods, longitudinal study examines a…
Descriptors: Beginning Principals, Administrator Responsibility, Mixed Methods Research, Longitudinal Studies
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Oakley, Daniel L.; Watkins, Sandra G.; Sheng, Bridget Z. – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2017
Standards for superintendents of schools are clearly spelled out by The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards. ISLLC and the ELCC standards both address the political actions expected of today's district superintendents. Little scientific research has been…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Superintendents, Influences, State Legislation
Killeen, Ryan – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The most prevalent model of Catholic schools has always been and remains the parish elementary school. Catholic schools are not simply private schools but a faith based arm of a larger parish. The interconnected leadership of schools by pastors and principals is at the core of understanding the model and inseparable in long-term viability. The…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Elementary Schools, Suburban Schools, Sustainability
Best, Terri L. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
This qualitative study explored elementary assistant principals' perspectives on their role and responsibilities. Online interview questions, focus group interviews and review of documents were the source of data for this study. The study produced seven emergent themes: School Operational Management, Daily Discipline Management, Teacher Support…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Elementary Schools, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role
Smith, Marsh Allen – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Universities are expanding and growing at rapid rates to meet the demand for higher education in America. The profession of student affairs serves as the beacon to help guide students outside of their classroom experience. In response to the changing campus climate, Student Affairs' divisions will be tapped to help shape university policy while…
Descriptors: Administrators, Student Personnel Services, Student Personnel Workers, Instructional Leadership
Accardi, Joan – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The success of a Professional Development School (PDS) is dependent upon the PDS principal and her/his ability to negotiate diverse job responsibilities, the most important being an effective instructional leader. Therefore, the issue that was addressed in this study was: What are the exemplary practices of PDS principals in the area of…
Descriptors: Principals, Interviews, Instructional Leadership, Administrator Attitudes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Wright, Jason; Siegrist, Gerald; Pate, James; Monetti, David; Raiford, Simmie – International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2009
This study attempted to determine the perceptions of beginning principals regarding their need for induction experiences and the relationship of principal responsibilities to those perceived induction needs. Beginning principals were denied as principals in their first through third years as a principal in a school. The study further examined…
Descriptors: Beginning Principals, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Schools