Developmentally Responsive Curriculum and Standards-Based Reform: Implications for Middle Level Principals

Clark, Donald C.; Clark, Sally N.

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“…The middle level principal of the 21st century has been characterized as one who must be a transformational leader, the primary change agent in the school, an expert in teaching and learning, and one who can engage in collaborative leadership and decision making (Clark & Clark, 1994;Jackson & Davis, 2000). It is essential that these principals demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the school's vision and maintain an environment that is conducive to continuous improvement (Clark & Clark, 2000;Leithwood & Jantzi, 1990).…”

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Leaders and Leadership in Middle Level Schools

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“…Two conceptual lenses framed this research: the skill model of leadership presented by Mumford, Zaccaro, Harding, Jacobs, and Fleishman (2000) and effective school leadership outlined by middle grades advocates and researchers (Brown & Anfara, 2002;D. C. Clark & Clark, 2000, 2004, 2008Gale & Bishop, 2014;Jackson & Davis, 2000;Little & Little, 2001;Petzko et al, 2002;Weller, 2002).…”

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Middle Grades Principal Credentialing: A Vanishing Requirement

DiGaudio

Bickmore

2019

RMLE Online

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Limited research explores how school administrators learn the leadership skills, knowledge, and dispositions that will support young adolescents, particularly how administrators are prepared and credentialed to lead middle grades schools. The purpose of this research was to examine which states offered and/or required administrator credentials specific to middle grades and why states do or do not offer or require such credentialing. Analysis of the data indicates that states are moving away from specific credentialing for middle grades school administrators, with only one state still offering such a credential. Although state credentialing officers indicated the value of a specific middle grades principal credential, the need for flexibility for districts and credential candidates was the overarching reason for eliminating or not having a middle grades administrative credential. Moving away from specific middle grades credentialing has a number of implications for students, schools, preparations programs, and advocates of middle grades education.

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“…I want us to be very aware of the needs of the kids and give them the support necessary" (14). Specific examples in the literature include a seven-element plan (as cited in Clark & Clark, 2000):…”

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From the Desk of the Middle School Principal: Leadership Responsive to the Needs of Young Adolescents

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Anfara

Gross

2002

Journal of School Leadership

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Beyond their own walls, middle schools are having a profound effect on the entire range of American schooling, K–12. However, the recent indictments of student achievement at the middle level (TIMSS, NAEP) have increased attention on middle schools in general, and leadership in particular. What are the essential skills and knowledge that are necessary to effectively administer a middle school in the new millennium? The purpose of this research is dedicated to discovering and highlighting the qualities of effective leadership from the perspectives of the principals themselves—“in their own words.” As a result of the data analysis, a model of leadership grounded in the concept of “developmental responsiveness” has emerged. This new paradigm is examined within the context of school improvement and is compared to what the literature and professional organizations identify as necessary characteristics.

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Developmentally Responsive Curriculum and Standards-Based Reform: Implications for Middle Level Principals

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Leaders and Leadership in Middle Level Schools

Leaders and Leadership in Middle Level Schools

Middle Grades Principal Credentialing: A Vanishing Requirement

From the Desk of the Middle School Principal: Leadership Responsive to the Needs of Young Adolescents

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