Principal Preparation Programs: A Multiple-Case Study of Policies and Practices for Developing Culturally Responsive Leaders

• In Event: Leading for Racial Justice and Culturally Responsive Practices

Abstract

University principal preparation programs develop school leaders entering into diverse and complex schools. This study is an examination of practices and policies implemented by university programs to prepare school leaders for culturally responsive leadership. Through a multiple case study, I found university programs represent a broad approach to culturally responsive leadership development. Program developers consider culturally responsive leadership cultivation through district partnerships, cohort models, faculty and student recruitment approaches, and the scope of program curriculum. The overall findings of this study offer insight to program developers and policy makers towards enhancing the practices and policies for preparing school leaders who are trained and effective culturally responsive leaders.

Author

• Elisabeth Kathryn Pugliese, Texas A&M University
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