Licensing Principals: Iowa's Preparation Reform Initiative

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Title: Licensing Principals: Iowa's Preparation Reform Initiative
Language: English
Authors: Hackmann, Donald G., Wanat, Carolyn L.
Source: Journal of Research on Leadership Education. Dec 2007 2(3).
Availability: University Council for Educational Administration. Curry School of Education 405 Emmet Street PO Box 400265, Charlottesville, VA 22904. Tel: 434-924-6137; Fax: 434-924-3866; e-mail: ucea.org@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ucea.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 36
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Descriptors: Educational Change, Guidelines, Content Analysis, Principals, Certification, State Standards, Change Strategies, Benchmarking, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation, State Programs, Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Best Practices, Comparative Analysis, Quality Control, Program Content, Delivery Systems, Institutional Characteristics, Leadership Training, Administrator Education, Position Papers
Geographic Terms: Iowa
ISSN: 1942-7751
Abstract: This paper describes the process of principal licensure reform in Iowa. Upon adoption of the ISLLC standards, the state department of education required revision of all principal preparation programs to conform to state code and guidelines developed by an external review panel. This paper analyzes the review process and compares five programs that were approved to license principals after a multi-year revision process. A content analysis of the approved programs shows that new programs were more consistent than existing programs and provided more field-based experiences that centered on student learning. Inconsistent guidelines challenged programs to make approved changes. (Contains 6 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 47
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ958862
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper describes the process of principal licensure reform in Iowa. Upon adoption of the ISLLC standards, the state department of education required revision of all principal preparation programs to conform to state code and guidelines developed by an external review panel. This paper analyzes the review process and compares five programs that were approved to license principals after a multi-year revision process. A content analysis of the approved programs shows that new programs were more consistent than existing programs and provided more field-based experiences that centered on student learning. Inconsistent guidelines challenged programs to make approved changes. (Contains 6 tables.)
ISSN:1942-7751