Achievement tactics.Leadership strategies of superintendents in high-achieving school districts were studied by a doctoral student to identify the characteristics of successful, instructionally focused leadership. Joseph R. Castagnola's dissertation dis·ser·ta·tion n. A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis. dissertation Noun 1. at Central Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the oldest public university and ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut, having been founded in 1849. was inspired by improvements he observed at the district level in Connecticut Connecticut, state, United States Connecticut (kənĕt`ĭkət), southernmost of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (N), Rhode Island (E), Long Island Sound (S), and New York (W). public schools. The study revealed common internal and external factors that affect instructional leadership. The most significant were the internal factors identified by the participants, including personal pride, the practices of reflection and self-criticism self-crit·i·cal adj. Critical of oneself and one's faults and weaknesses: "In my experience, no species of performing artist is as self-critical as a dancer" Susan Sontag. , one's levels of commitment and accountability, and the importance placed on hiring decisions and delegation. Castagnola drew three main conclusions: optimism and positive attitude increase the effectiveness of leaders; governing board Noun 1. governing board - a board that manages the affairs of an institution board - a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" relationships often limit instructional leaders; and equity has an impact on success. Copies of the full dissertation can be ordered from ProQuest at 800-521-0600. |
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