Words from “The Trenches”: Principals’ Perspectives on Effective School Leadership Characteristics

Abstract

A survey of over 30 "expert" Southwest principals revealed several characteristics of effective principals: possessing technical skills influenced by human relations and legal mandates, creating an inviting culture, building community, being ethical practitioners, and understanding relationships. Respondents also identified 28 components of an effective administrator preparation program. (Contains 38 references.) (MLH)