Principals’ perception of their preparedness to be instructional leaders at Title I schools

The Principal’s Role
-historical functions
– functions today
-types of different leadership styles

Instructional Leadership
–What is it? Functions and responsibilities
-General impact on student learning

Title I Schools –Define and differentiate from other schools
-how does this unique status affect student learning
-Issues they experience that could be addressed by instructional leaders

Principals as Instructional Leaders in Title I Schools
-Responsibilities
-Preparedness
-impact on student learning

Principal’s Professional Development
-why is it necessary
– Present development methods
– benefits and shortcomings
-Positive effects of continual development for principals, teachers, and students