'My University Didn't Prepare Me . . .': Assistant Principals' Experiences and the Gaps in University Preparation for Special Education Leadership
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| Title: | 'My University Didn't Prepare Me . . .': Assistant Principals' Experiences and the Gaps in University Preparation for Special Education Leadership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anna Macedonia (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Research on Leadership Education. 2026 21(1):3-27. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 25 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Assistant Principals, Beginning Principals, Administrator Education, Program Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Leadership Training, Special Education, Employment Qualifications, Women Administrators, Self Efficacy, Discipline, Family School Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1177/19427751251344184 |
| ISSN: | 1942-7751 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to investigate experiences of early career assistant principals and learn if their preparation programs prepared them to supervise special education. Three female, elementary assistant principals and graduates of Henry Lloyd University participated. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and focus groups and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. The researchers identified three primary themes: (1) Roles and Responsibilities, (2) University-Based Preparation for Roles and Responsibilities, and (3) Recommendations for Education Leadership Program. Implications of these findings and areas of future research are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1497573 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to investigate experiences of early career assistant principals and learn if their preparation programs prepared them to supervise special education. Three female, elementary assistant principals and graduates of Henry Lloyd University participated. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and focus groups and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. The researchers identified three primary themes: (1) Roles and Responsibilities, (2) University-Based Preparation for Roles and Responsibilities, and (3) Recommendations for Education Leadership Program. Implications of these findings and areas of future research are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1942-7751 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/19427751251344184 |
