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Appendix A
Beginning Principals
FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW
It may have seemed like you were“thrown to the wolves”when you became principals. Tell us what we need to teach new and aspiring principals.
- What did you need to be successful?
- What content in college classes did you need to use?
- How should we address this content?
- What types of field activities do candidates need?
- How can we best prepare candidates to pass the licensure test?
- What type of support do you need from the university?
Appendix B
Survey of Region 2 Superintendents and Administrators in Louisiana
The task before us: A RIGOROUS SELECTION SYSTEM
A rigorous system that chooses only the best candidates for principal preparation will encourage more talentededucators to seek out leadership programs, National Governors Association. How can universities and school systems work togetherto“tap”or select the right individuals for leadership preparation? Here are some ideas gathered from brainstormingsessions at the SREB Leadership Initiative summer conference.
Please check the ideas that you will support for recruitment and selection in your district.