Reflections From a Decade of Preparing Urban School Leaders

• In Event: Unique Principal Preparation Models and Lessons Learned

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore students’ perceptions about the quality and effectiveness of Urban Principals Prep (UPP), an innovative principal preparation program. Although the study is on going, the preliminary results indicate: (1) students’ reaffirmation of their decision to enroll in UPP, (2) the co-teaching model provided students with access to research faculty and successful practitioners, and (3) the cohort model was critical to students’ experience in UPP.

Authors

• Nicole Limperopulos, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Phillip A Smith, Teachers College, Columbia University