Case Study: A District-Driven Principal Preparation Program Design
The Providence School Department and the University of Rhode Island Partnership, Providence, Rhode Island

This case study describes how the Providence School Department in Providence, Rhode Island, and the University of Rhode Island (URI) collaborated to develop a principal preparation program that trains aspirants within the school system to become effective school leaders who are focused on improving student achievement. This collaborative effort began with the creation of a new leadership preparation program supported by the district’s research-based school reform framework, rather than a reworking of the traditional university-based model. The study outlines the curriculum and major strands of study for the program, the importance of field-based learning experiences and internships, and the indicators of program quality.

Keywords: school reform framework, district and school partnerships, redesigning leadership preparation

(05V05); 40 pages; 2005; $3 each; $1.50 each for 10 or more

Goal that it reflects: Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance - and leadership begins with an effective school principal.
 

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