Accepting Educational Responsibility: Preparing Administrators to Lead Inclusive Schools. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Melloy, Kristine J.; Cieminski, Amie; Sundeen, Todd
• Is Part Of: Journal of research on leadership education. Volume 17:Number 4(2022)
• Page Start: 358
• Page End: 382
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: leadership for school improvement -- leadership knowledge and skills -- principal preparation -- special education -- university programs; Educational leadership -- Periodicals; 371.2011
• DOI: 10.1177/19427751211018498
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-7751

Abstract

Educational leaders are expected to lead schools for increased outcomes for all students. Effective leadership of inclusive schools requires certain skills and dispositions. However, many principals do not have background in special education and there is criticism that educational leadership preparation programs are inadequately preparing aspiring school leaders. In this study, we surveyed graduate students in a leadership preparation program to understand their perceptions of their knowledge and skills related to leading inclusive schools. The results of the study contribute to the body of research regarding curricular and experiential changes needed in preparation programs to prepare leaders for inclusive schools.