The State of State Policies for Principal Candidate Licensure

• In Event: 66.054 - Principal Effectiveness and Leadership in an Era of Accountability

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 candidate licensure. 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

• Amy L. Reynolds, University of Virginia

• Erin Anderson, University of Denver