Close collaboration between principal preparation programs and districts is associated with more coordinated candidate preparation¶

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q2 i? When districts and principal preparation programs collaborate on curriculum, recruitment, and clinical training, candidates receive a more coordinated and holistic preparation experience. → Sutcher 2017

Evidence¶

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 narrative review of studies of principal preparation programs states that effective partnerships involve coordination on curriculum, active recruitment, and residencies, and that collaboration helps candidates bridge theory into practice: "a more coordinated and holistic preparation and training experience."

"When districts and programs collaborate, candidates receive a more coordinated and holistic preparation and training experience."

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