Laying the Foundation for Successful School Leadership

• Main Author: Burkhauser, Susan (auth)
• Other Authors: Gates, Susan M. (auth), Hamilton, Laura S. (auth), Li, Jennifer J. (auth), Pierson, Ashley (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2013
• Subjects: Examinations & assessment; Teaching of students with English as a second language (TESOL); Educational strategies & policy; Education
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

RAND researchers provide guidance to state and district decisionmakers, focusing on four areas that research has identified as particularly influential in supporting principal effectiveness: placement in the school, evaluation, autonomy, and resources. We highlight how actions in these areas can cre...