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UNDERSTANDING LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN READING AS A PREDICTOR OF AYP REPORTING STATUS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
(2013-05)
The 2010-2011 Texas Education Agency’s Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reported 16.9% of all students tested on Texas’ state accountability test were identified as Limited English Proficient (AEIS, 2011). ...
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS‘ PERCEPTIONS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A TEACHER APPRAISAL SYSTEM AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
(2013-05)
Across the nation, teacher appraisal systems are being revamped to serve the primary purpose of supporting and developing teachers, regardless of experience. To what degree a principal believes the instructional criteria ...
A Comparison of Principals' and Assistant Principals' Perceptions of the Characteristics of a Good School and Culture
(2013-05)
The purpose of this study was to compare the principals’ and assistant principals’ perceptions of the characteristics of a good school and culture. This study is significant because of the expectations school leaders face ...
The Importance Of Principal Preparation Programs To Increase Student Achievement
(2013-05)
In an era of rigorous accountability for student achievement, the manner in which principals are prepared is subject to increasing scrutiny. Principals' preparation programs often fail to select individuals with the ideals ...
The Impact of School-Based Mentoring on Student Achievement and School Engagement in Elementary Aged At-Risk Students: Implications for Leadership
(2012-05)
The purpose of this study is to examine the following questions: (1) What is the impact of school-based mentoring on students’ academic achievement and school engagement? (2) Is there a difference in academic achievements ...
Impact of Pre-kindergarten Education on Elementary Student Achievement: Implications for School Leaders
(2013-05)
The purpose of this study was to determine if pre-kindergarten attendance resulted in increased school readiness for kindergarten students; and if prekindergarten attendance resulted in higher student achievement for third ...
Building Teacher Leaders: Purposefully Increasing Teacher Leadership Capacity
(2013-05)
School principals are required to do more now than ever. High stakes accountability has principals grappling for ways to achieve state and federal standards. Principals must also ensure their stakeholders’ needs are met ...
BREAKING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING: PERCEPTIONS OF BARRIERS AND SUCCESSES OF FEMALE SUPERINTENDENTS IN TEXAS
(2013-08)
In Texas, women account for 75% of educators and 18% of superintendents of public school systems. The purpose of this study was to identify career pathways of six female Texas superintendents and their perceptions of ...
Technology Integration in Middle School Mathematics and Reading Achievement: Implications for School Leaders
(2013-05)
Educational leaders must support teachers in facilitating successful technology integration to impact teaching and learning. To provide this support, leaders need to understand what comprises effective integration of ...
A Study of District Hiring Practices and Teacher Preparation Background and the Impact on Teacher Retention
(2013-05)
Nationally, teachers leave the profession at rates of up to and beyond 50% after five years of service. Archival data from 2000 and 2005 was analyzed for a major suburban school district in Texas that hired 1,310 first ...