Date of Award
2020-01-01
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Department
Educational Leadership and Administration
Advisor(s)
Rodolfo Rincones
Abstract
In the "age of accountability," every student counts. This includes students with disabilities. Principals play a vital role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive a high-quality education. How are university-based preparation programs preparing aspiring administrators to meet the challenges of ensuring a fair and equal education for every student, including students with disabilities? Nearly 25 years ago, a study of principal preparation programs concluded that most principals were ill prepared when they began their leadership tenure. In 2009, a study found that, although there had been an increase in the number of hours that principal preparation programs required for aspiring administrators, many universities required a special education course only as an elective, not as a requirement for certification. This action research study investigated the content of one university-based principal preparation program along the U.S.-Mexico border. The results will inform university certification programs to prepare future administrators regarding laws, policies, and practices in special education.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2020-06
File Size
81 pages
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Ignacio Estorga III
Recommended Citation
Estorga Iii, Ignacio, "Principals' Perceptions Of Their Preparedness To Lead Inclusive Schools For Students With Disabilities: An Action Research Study Of A Principal Preparation Program On The U.S.-Mexico Border" (2020). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 2962.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/2962