Resource limitations from the redesigned policy are felt at the program, district, and principal candidate levels¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r? · q2
Currency · newest study 2015 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Programs with decreased enrollment face fewer tuition dollars despite higher standards; districts are asked to invest staff time, dollars, mentors, and paperwork; and candidates face increased out-of-pocket expenses. → Klostermann 2015

Evidence¶

Klostermann 2015¶

Klostermann, B. K., Pareja, A. S., Hart, H., White, B. R., & Huynh, M. H. (2015). Restructuring principal preparation in Illinois: Perspectives on implementation successes, challenges, and future outlook (IERC 2015-3). Edwardsville, IL: Illinois Education Research Council at Southern Illinois University. https://consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/restructuring-principal-preparation-illinois-perspectives-implementation-successes

q2 · i? · qualitative · r?

Challenge reported in the I-PREP statewide scan. Respondents reported that districts are being asked to do more under the new policy, including investing staff time and dollars to support internships, provide mentors, and complete considerable amounts of paperwork, and that principal candidates experience challenges with increased out-of-pocket expenses.

"Programs faced with decreased enrollment experience fewer tuition dollars, despite providing a more comprehensive principal preparation program with higher standards."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

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