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ERIC Number: EJ326607
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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School Principals as Effective Leaders.
Rutherford, William L.
Phi Delta Kappan, v67 n1 p31-34 Sep 1985
A study of elementary and secondary principals revealed that effective principals all demonstrated five essential qualities of leadership--they had clear visions of desirable futures for their schools, translated those visions into specific goals, established supportive environments for improvement, monitored progress, and intervened effectively when necessary. (PGD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Environment, Leadership, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Styles, Principals, Teacher Administrator Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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