California administrator induction is rated effective by over 90% of completers, with at least 85% reporting strong preparation on every CPSEL leadership skill¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · associational r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2024 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2027: local conditions change quickly

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Over 90% of surveyed administrators rated their induction program as effective or very effective at developing the knowledge and skills needed to become an education leader. → Wechsler 2024 q2 i? Across every CPSEL-aligned leadership skill, at least 85% of respondents reported being well or very well prepared. → Wechsler 2024 (2)

Evidence¶

Wechsler 2024¶

Wechsler, M. E., Patrick, S. K., Thompson, C., & Levin, S. (2024). On the path to leadership: California's administrator induction programs. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/636.224

q2 · i? · associational · r2

Statewide completer survey analysis (6,812 completers, 2017–2021) reports that "over 90% of California administrators" rated their program effective or very effective; the authors suggest this may reflect the state's high program standards. No effect size is printed.

"Over 90% of California administrators on the statewide survey rated their induction program as effective or very effective at developing the knowledge and skills needed to become an education leader, which may reflect California's high program standards."

Wechsler 2024 (2)¶

Wechsler, M. E., Patrick, S. K., Thompson, C., & Levin, S. (2024). On the path to leadership: California's administrator induction programs. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/636.224

q2 · i? · associational · r2

The same completer survey reports CPSEL-aligned preparedness ratings, with "at least 85% of survey respondents" reporting they were well or very well prepared on every leadership skill. These are descriptive percentages; no inferential test or effect size is printed.

"Across every leadership skill aligned with the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL), at least 85% of survey respondents reported being well or very well prepared for that leadership skill."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Frequency of coaching field support varies across California induction programs and is positively related to administrators' ratings of program effectiveness — related
• Induction works especially well when coordinated with administrators' existing professional supports: district-run programs were most likely to be rated very effective — related
• Case study participants report three primary induction impacts: improved leadership knowledge and skills, resilience from personal support, and professional advancement — related
• Induction program administration, structures, and funding vary widely across California, with advertised costs from $0 to $10,000 and no dedicated state funding — related
• Ninety percent of responding completers rated their preparation program effective or very effective and felt at least adequately prepared across all teaching performance expectation domains — related
• Residency graduates report strongly positive perceptions of their preparation, and principals tend to perceive them as more effective than other novice teachers — related