Challenges for Novice Principals: Facing 21 st - Century Issues in School Administration Dr. Andrea Beam Dr. Russ Claxton Dr. Samuel Smith Liberty University.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
So you want to be an Administrator? Chris Marchese Matt Walsh.
Advertisements

Building a Culture of Assessment Dr. Cynthia Bolton, Assistant Dean College of Education Armstrong Atlantic State University July 22, 2013 Coordinator.
Challenges Facing Virtual School Teachers Leanna Archambault, Ph.D. Arizona State University.
Evaluating principal effectiveness Focal Point 2012.
Selected Results from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Evaluation Frances Lawrenz Christina Madsen University of Minnesota.
Curriculum Leadership The Central Figure is the Principal.
1 A Study of Highly Successful Middle Level Schools and their Principals: Leaders and Leadership Vicki N. Petzko, Ph.D. Associate Professor of School Leadership.
Doctoral Leadership Preparation in Education: The Practice-Research Debate Dr. Brian K. Perkins, Director Urban Education Leaders Program Teachers College.
Real World Experiences in a Principalship Preparation Program Sarah Grose, M.Ed., Doctoral Student, Marshall University Louis Watts, Ed.D., Associate Professor,
Roles and Responsibilities of School Principals
WASC Visiting Committee Final Presentation for Overseas Schools International School Eastern Seaboard March , 2011.
 K-12 Principal Internship and Competency Summary Aaron Freed K-12 Principal Licensure Candidate Bethel University.
How We Approach Leadership in a High-Performing Schools Dr. Akram M. Zayour Dubai International School AlQuoz Branch 9/19/20151.
TEMPLATE DESIGN © The Homework Effect: Does Homework Help or Harm Students? Katherine Field EdD Candidate, Department.
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION By Amber Keller Dr. Massingill December 5, 2013.
The Ugly Truth… Most school principals think they are “effective instructional leaders” but few really are.
ADMN 6130 Class 4 “Cheap teaching is like cheap dentistry, cheap cotton, or cheap anything else.” - Annual Report of the Owensboro Public Schools
School Counselor Student Services Job Responsibilities.
I’d rather drive a different bus AIS NSW 14 May 2007.
MSBA School Board Survey Results 1. Agenda Objective of the Study Overview of Methodology Reasons for running for school board Training Challenges and.
CASE STUDY Managing Human and Material Resources EDD 7201 Dr. Michael Owens James Bell, Lisa Marvel, Stephanie Smith, Krystal Wright.
Archived Information The information in this presentation is archived for historical and research purposes only.
Building a Culture of Leadership at Belmont High School Michael M. Harvey, Ed.D. Principal, Belmont High School.
October 20 th, Beliefs and Expectations for Site Council Seek and listen to the insights of all stakeholder perspectives and groups. Deal with issues.
2015 SAA Board Survey. Raw Board Survey ResultsStrongly Agree AgreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree Don't Know Total Points Responses minus DKs Average Score.
Ch. 9 The Principalship Today Presented by: Jackie Leedy- Chamberlain Professor: Dr. Lauren Larsen ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE OF AMERICAN EDUCATION.
THE METLIFE SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN TEACHER: CHALLENGES FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Gwendolyn Thomas Kimberly Patterson Shannon Biggs.
AYP Aigner Allen Shoemaker Elementary  Shoemaker did not make AYP because of the following subjects:  Math  Writing.
My name is Kimberly Robinson and I am from Houston, Texas. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I also bi-majored,
Retention of Potential Pre-Service Teachers Beyond an Introductory Education Course by Personality Type Ms. Elyse Pinkie, Dr. Andrea Beam, Dr. Russ Yocum,
1 Top Challenges To Your PMO Success “You May Be Surprised” PMI-SVC PMO Forum April 2007.
The Principal’s Role in Supporting Special Education Teachers.
School Culture Project Western Middle School Emily M. Knox.
 Business Management studies how a business is managed in the monetary and political way.  The study of society is crucial.  Supply and demand theory:
MTT Standard 5, Competency 9 Final Assessment Click to begin.
Successful University-District partnerships to Prepare School Principals: September 13, :30 p.m. EST Rod will introduce participants and provide.
W Welcome to Oakley Elementary September 22, 2016
Creating Our Professional Learning Culture
Dr. Andrea Beam Dr. Russ Claxton Dr. Samuel Smith Liberty University
School Improvement : A Thematic Approach
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Assessments Attitudes of UK Teachers & Parents
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Cooperating Teacher Orientation
Update for ICP Council Meeting
CRPUSD Instructional Update
Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Elementary
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Framework
“Where Learners Become Leaders!”
Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program
Roles of the Media Specialist
Competency Assessment
Internal Audit Strategy Survey Results & Discussion
Welcome to the Annual Meeting of Title I Parents
This presentation will include:
Developing as a Professional
WHAT MAKES A RESILIENT LEADER DR. CASTRUITA
Results of Survey on Level Organization June 2012
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Understanding Title I Programs: An Overview for Parents
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Cooperating Teacher Orientation
Daisy Anajemba, Ed.D. Educator, Los Angeles, CA USA
Welcome to the Annual Meeting of Title I Parents
Pedagogical Practice, Shift, and Professional Growth in Online Courses
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Completer Follow-up
Growing Effective Special Education Leaders/Directors
Great Managers —What They Know and Do
Presentation transcript:

Challenges for Novice Principals: Facing 21 st - Century Issues in School Administration Dr. Andrea Beam Dr. Russ Claxton Dr. Samuel Smith Liberty University Lynchburg, VA

Research Question What are the perceptions of both new and experienced school leaders regarding the challenges faced during their first three years in leadership positions?

Top 10 Challenges* 1. Paperwork (including electronic) 2. Observations and Evaluations 3. Student Discipline 4. Time Management *Like terms combined 5. Master Schedule 6. Special Education 7. School Finance 8. Faculty Relations 9. Staff Relations 10. Parent Relations

Methodology Participants consisted of candidates enrolled in an educational leadership program, but already serving in a school leadership role (public or private). Participants were asked to complete a survey about administrative challenges faced during the first three years in the position. The dual purposes of this investigation were (1) to increase understanding of role challenges and expectations of novice principals and (2) to compare whether the realities or the perceptions of those realities changed over time with longevity.

Methodology Likert-scale Survey Questions 1. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D. or Ed.D., Other (please specify) 2. What is your current position? Assistant Principal, Principal, Other School Level Administrator (please specify) 3. How many years have you served as a school administrator? 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, More than 3 years 4. How would you describe your current school placement? Public school, Private school, Online school, Other (please specify) 5. As a new school leader, please rate the degree to which each of the following tasks was a challenge for you during the first three years of your leadership: 1 = No challenge2 = A minor challenge 3 = Somewhat of a challenge 4 = A definite challenge 5 = A great challenge PaperworkStaff Relations Parent RelationsObservations/Evaluations Student DisciplineTime Management Master ScheduleSpecial Education School FinanceFaculty Relations

Results Figure 1. Perceived Challenges of Present Novice School Leaders (yrs. < 3)

Results Figure 2. Experienced School Leaders Recall Challenges of Their Novice Years (yrs. > 3)

Likert-scale Results School finance was more of a perceived challenge for experienced leaders than novice leaders Paperwork was more of a perceived challenge for novice leaders than experienced leaders Time management was a top 3 challenge for both groups. This includes managing job responsibilities as well as personal life (participants are all grad students).

Likert-scale Results Some aspects of leadership seem less difficult with experience (i.e. student discipline). Some aspects of school leadership become more difficult with greater understanding (i.e. budget) “Big picture” tasks are perceived to present more of a challenge than people, although people problems are exhausting.

Implications and Themes from Open-ended Question and Focus Groups 6. As a new administrator, what other challenges impacted you within the first three years of your leadership

Implications and Themes “Improvements” can cause more challenges (technology, evaluations, accountability) Extra-curricular Transition into leadership Constant Change (curriculum, culture, society, testing and accountability) Stress

Implications and Themes New school leaders often struggle with the politics of the position. They often feel as though they “don’t know what they don’t know.” They often struggle to gain credibility. The current climate of “instant information” adds to the stress of the job. Their best teacher was “trial and error.”

Implications and Themes Knowing how to improve instruction and learning Being an instructional leader while still having to be a building manager Expectations to know and do “everything” Understanding law, policy, and regulations Mentors formal or informal, are important

Questions or Comments?

Contact Dr. Andrea Beam – Dr. Russ Claxton – Dr. Samuel Smith – Liberty University 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA (434)