Date of Graduation
2011
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Department
Leadership Studies
Program
Organization & Leadership EdD
First Advisor
Chris N. Thomas
Second Advisor
Patricia A. Mitchell
Third Advisor
Sarah Capitelli
Abstract
An Exploration of the Perceptions of Elementary Principals on the Process and Benefits of the Principal Evaluation
This qualitative case study investigated the principal evaluation process as described and experienced by principals and principal evaluators and the feedback provided in the principal evaluation process. The conceptual framework, VAL-Ed was used because it is grounded in research literature and is based on leadership standards.
The participants were six elementary principals and three principal evaluators from each of the three participating districts. This study contradicted earlier research, in finding principal evaluations are aligned to professional standards and principals report their evaluation is beneficial. The study found the informal feedback that occurs during the evaluation process is perceived as more beneficial than the formal document. The study found principals were often concerned with the blurring of the lines of the evaluator's role in the district and the role as evaluator. The study found a need to provide training for principal evaluators.
Recommended Citation
Viramontez, S. D. (2011). An Exploration of the Perceptions of Elementary Principals on the Process and Benefits of the Principal Evaluation. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/diss/14
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