Dissertation
A phenomenological study: exploring the lived experiences of superintendents' professional development
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Jun 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000152
Abstract
In Pennsylvania, all school personnel must fulfill continuing education requirements every five years to keep their certifications active. Superintendents are not exempt from this requirement. Prior research on professional development for superintendents, however, indicates that preparation programs are lacking in substance, which then generates a need for continued professional development. Professional development for superintendents is also challenged by the ever-changing landscape of education and the necessity to stay abreast of new state and federal regulations, testing mandates and requirements, curriculum shifts with Pennsylvania core standards, and strategies on how to be an effective instructional leader in dynamic educational settings. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) encourages superintendents to focus their practice on three core and six corollary leadership standards designated by the PDE. Ideally, superintendent-focused professional development options should center on these areas.
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Details
- Title
- A phenomenological study
- Creators
- Catherine Van Vooren
- Contributors
- John M. Gould (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xii, 86 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991014695541004721