The State of State Policies for Principal Preparation Program Approval

• In Event: 26.080 - Roundtable Session 8
  In Roundtable Session: 26.080-3 - State Policies Around Leadership Preparation, Licensure, and Accreditation

Abstract

Policies for principal preparation and certification are important levers for improving school leadership. By developing a rubric of research-based practices, we hope to provide a formative tool for policymakers. Using a policy analysis frame by Roach et al. (2011), this study explores the state code, administrative rules and regulations, and accompanying state board/department of education documents to describe state policies for principal preparation program approval and candidate licensure. The present proposal focuses on state policies for principal preparation program approval. There is variation in the extent to which states have adopted policies in these areas. Proportionately, more states have adopted policies for candidate licensure despite greater empirical evidence for preparation program approval.

Authors

• Erin Anderson, University of Denver

• Amy L. Reynolds, University of Virginia