Lachowicz, Joseph (2011) A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE PRACTICES OF SUPERINTENDENTS IN DEVELOPING THEIR ADMINISTRATORS AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the influence of superintendents in developing their administrators as instructional leaders. This study will examine the practices of school districts that have demonstrated success on the Pennsylvania School System Assessment results in which students consistently scored proficient on their assessments. The assessment results in combination with the percentage of students in the district eligible for free and reduced lunch was the determining factors of which districts were chosen for this research study. The researcher will examine the practices and opportunities provided to administrators that develops their instructional leadership skills. The purpose is to determine if common themes exist, such as staff development, embedded activities and authentic learning, to name a few, that support administrators in being instructional leaders. The research will provide the effective practices demonstrated by school districts that support instructional leadership. Improving teaching and learning is a major responsibility of leaders in our schools. Therefore, this research study will provide the strategies implemented by superintendents in developing the practices to support administrators in becoming instructional leaders in their building.
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| Item Type: | University of Pittsburgh ETD |
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| ETD Committee: | | ETD Committee Type | Committee Member | Email |
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| Committee Chair | Werlinich, Joseph | jwerlini@pitt.edu | | Committee Member | McClure, Maureen | mmcclure@pitt.edu | | Committee Member | Hughes, Sean | shughes@pitt.edu | | Committee Member | Bickel, William | bickel@pitt.edu |
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| Title: | A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE PRACTICES OF SUPERINTENDENTS IN DEVELOPING THEIR ADMINISTRATORS AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS |
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| Status: | Unpublished |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the influence of superintendents in developing their administrators as instructional leaders. This study will examine the practices of school districts that have demonstrated success on the Pennsylvania School System Assessment results in which students consistently scored proficient on their assessments. The assessment results in combination with the percentage of students in the district eligible for free and reduced lunch was the determining factors of which districts were chosen for this research study. The researcher will examine the practices and opportunities provided to administrators that develops their instructional leadership skills. The purpose is to determine if common themes exist, such as staff development, embedded activities and authentic learning, to name a few, that support administrators in being instructional leaders. The research will provide the effective practices demonstrated by school districts that support instructional leadership. Improving teaching and learning is a major responsibility of leaders in our schools. Therefore, this research study will provide the strategies implemented by superintendents in developing the practices to support administrators in becoming instructional leaders in their building. |
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| Date: | 01 June 2011 |
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| Date Type: | Completion |
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| Defense Date: | 24 February 2011 |
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| Approval Date: | 01 June 2011 |
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| Submission Date: | 12 April 2011 |
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| Access Restriction: | No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
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| Patent pending: | No |
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| Institution: | University of Pittsburgh |
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| Thesis Type: | Doctoral Dissertation |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
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| Degree: | EdD - Doctor of Education |
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| URN: | etd-04122011-153158 |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Collegial Teams; Licensure Programs; Principal Recruitment; Staff Development |
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| Schools and Programs: | School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
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| Date Deposited: | 10 Nov 2011 14:36 |
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| Last Modified: | 01 May 2012 15:59 |
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| Other ID: | http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04122011-153158/, etd-04122011-153158 |
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