Fulfilment Levels of School Administrators' Technology Leadership Roles

Challenges School Principals Facing in the Context of Technology Leadership*

Technology leadership, an indication of managing all technology usage in schools, is an essential component of effective educational administration (Anderson & Dexter, 2005; Dawson & Rakes, 2003; Flanagan & Jacobsen, 2003; Geer, 2002; Hughes & Zachariah, 2001; Woelfel, Murray, & Hambright, 2004). School administrators with necessary skills of technology leadership are more likely to facilitate ...

General and Professional Characteristics of Iranian High School Administrators

General and Professional Characteristics of Iranian High School Administrators H. Abdollaahi, Ph.D. The Iranian High Council on Education has identified certain characteristics for high school administrators in order to ensure the quality of running such places of learning. However, the extent to which the current administrators possess these characteristics is a matter of research re...

Leadership Practices of School Counselors

Realigning Evaluation Outcomes in the Preparation of School Administrators

A globally shared perception is that educational reform contributes to better societies. The role of the school administrator is increasingly cited as the key factor in such improvements. This role, however, is shifting from one that was solitary and authoritative to one that is collaborative and consensus oriented. In recognition of this transition, professional preparation programs in higher ...

What Is Known about the Careers of School Administrators

The recently passed No Child Left Behind legislation reflects the increasing visibility and importance of school administration in the larger education reform effort. But just when the role of school administrators is being emphasized, policymakers and the public are becoming increasingly concerned that there is or soon will be a shortage of qualified individuals to fill formal school and distr...