NISL-trained principals' schools outperformed comparable non-NISL schools in student achievement over a 4-year period¶
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q2 i? After controlling for student characteristics and prior school achievement trends, schools led by NISL principals outperformed comparable schools led by non-NISL principals in student achievement over the 4-year period studied. → Sutcher 2017
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Sutcher 2017¶
Sutcher, L., Podolsky, A., & Espinoza, D. (2017). Supporting principals' learning: Key features of effective programs. Palo Alto, CA: Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/supporting-principals-learning
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The report's profile of the National Institute for School Leadership Executive Development Program cites multiple studies finding NISL schools "outperform comparable schools led by non-NISL principals" in achievement. The program trains principals in cohorts of around 25 or 30 over 24 days across 12 to 18 months at a reported cost of $4,000 per candidate.
"Multiple studies have found that after controlling for student characteristics and prior school achievement trends, schools led by NISL principals outperform comparable schools led by non-NISL principals in student achievement over the 4-year period studied."
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NISL-trained principals' schools outperformed comparable non-NISL schools in student achievement over a 4-year period |
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NISL-trained principals' schools outperformed comparable non-NISL schools in student achievement over a 4-year period |
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