Principals' Perceptions of Preparation and Practice in Gifted and Special Education Content: Are We Doing Enough?

Authors

Patricia Alvarez McHatton, University of South FloridaFollow
Naomi R. Boyer, University of South Florida
Elizabeth Shaunessy, University of South FloridaFollow
Paul M. Terry, University of South Florida
Jennie L. Farmer, University of South FloridaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2010

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1177/194277511000500101

Abstract

This paper examines in-service school leaders' perceptions regarding the degree to which their administrator preparation program addressed necessary skills and knowledge to effectively work with educators of children in special education and gifted programs. Principals from a large metropolitan district were surveyed. Findings indicate some dissonance between what educational leadership preparation programs and school districts are providing future school leaders and the on-the-job demands for school administrators. Results are provided along with suggestions for future research.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Research on Leadership Education, v. 5, issue 1, p. 1-22

Scholar Commons Citation

Alvarez McHatton, Patricia; Boyer, Naomi R.; Shaunessy, Elizabeth; Terry, Paul M.; and Farmer, Jennie L., "Principals' Perceptions of Preparation and Practice in Gifted and Special Education Content: Are We Doing Enough?" (2010). Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications. 154.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tal_facpub/154