The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy: Creating a Stronger Bench for School Leadership
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| Title: | The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy: Creating a Stronger Bench for School Leadership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Frank Hernandez (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Leadership Education. 2025 20(4):428-456. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Assistant Principals, Leadership Training, Urban Schools, Professional Development, Reflection, Leadership Qualities, College School Cooperation, Administrator Qualifications, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Equal Education, State Legislation, Barriers, Political Issues |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| DOI: | 10.1177/19427751251341300 |
| ISSN: | 1942-7751 |
| Abstract: | The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy is a multi-year partnership between a Texas university's school of education and a large urban school district to develop assistant principals to serve as equity-centered leaders in ways that strengthen the leadership pipeline. This research fills a critical gap in the existing literature by examining the effectiveness of the inaugural year of this partnership in the preparation of Cohort 1 participants. By identifying the design and implementation gaps, this study also aims to inform program improvements for future cohorts. The findings emphasize the need to embed self-reflective practice into the design and delivery of leadership development programs, considering aspects such as participant selection, program structure, content, and activities, to foster a strong leadership bench in school districts. While participants demonstrated growth in adaptive leadership skills, limitations in the program's design and implementation hindered their full development. The implications for practice and future research highlight transformative lessons, offering a roadmap for future leadership development initiatives. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1491685 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Assistant Principal Leadership Academy is a multi-year partnership between a Texas university's school of education and a large urban school district to develop assistant principals to serve as equity-centered leaders in ways that strengthen the leadership pipeline. This research fills a critical gap in the existing literature by examining the effectiveness of the inaugural year of this partnership in the preparation of Cohort 1 participants. By identifying the design and implementation gaps, this study also aims to inform program improvements for future cohorts. The findings emphasize the need to embed self-reflective practice into the design and delivery of leadership development programs, considering aspects such as participant selection, program structure, content, and activities, to foster a strong leadership bench in school districts. While participants demonstrated growth in adaptive leadership skills, limitations in the program's design and implementation hindered their full development. The implications for practice and future research highlight transformative lessons, offering a roadmap for future leadership development initiatives. |
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| ISSN: | 1942-7751 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/19427751251341300 |
