Download or read book Perceived Challenges and Factors that Influence Inhibit and Contribute to the on the Job Success of Black Superintendents in California School Districts written by Allen L. Dosty (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The public school superintendent is undoubtedly a difficult position to fulfill. It is becoming more challenging each year (Goodman & Zimmerman, 2000). While the demographics of students of color continue to rise, the numbers of Superintendents of color have not increased at the same rate. Specifically, the number of Black Superintendents has fluctuated over the past decade, reaching as low as 13 in the state of California (Ellerby, 2002). In order to better understand this phenomenon and to remedy it, this study examined the barriers and challenges faced by Black Superintendents in California. In particular, the study explored how race and other factors are embedded in the barriers and challenges facing superintendents in these positions. The present study is a qualitative exploratory case study design. It reflects the diverse thoughts, experiences, and perspectives of the school superintendents in the state of California. The principal goal of this study is to obtain an emic (an inside) perspective of sitting Black superintendents in California about the barriers and challenges facing them in this role. Open-ended interviews are the main data source for this study. They are utilized to explore the challenges encountered in by these superintendents. Black superintendents in this study juggled their personal and professional lives as they struggled to successfully do their job and to be accepted as equals in their profession. The findings contribute to the body of knowledge concerning Black superintendents, in what has appeared to be a White male--dominated role. They also provide a richer understanding of the context within which Black superintendents work. These findings suggest further study and ways that may improve access to and retention of Black superintendents. Furthermore, this study suggests the need for shining much more light on these issues of providing support for racial equity and diversity in the role of the school district superintendent in California and the nation. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest llc. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.].

Download or read book Factors that Influence and Impede African Americans Educational Leaders Professional and Personal Lives written by Everett Duane Lovelace and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book African American Women Superintendents written by Shelly Geneen Goines-Harris and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research study was designed to add to the existing but limited literature that explores perceived barriers and challenges African-American women superintendents experienced while ascending and serving in the superintendency. According to the literature, African-American women are underrepresented in the role of public school superintendents. This study examined the impact of gender and racial discrimination on African-American women superintendent aspirants and those currently serving in the role. This study surveyed and interviewed African-American women superintendents serving in public school districts in North Carolina and South Carolina, examining their perceptions of barriers and challenges experienced while ascending and serving in the superintendency. Race and gender were the two identified themes found in the analysis of survey and interview data. This study determined that race and gender have an impact on African-American women public school superintendents while ascending and serving in the role. All subthemes supported racial and gender biases. Choice of dress, working in a male-dominated field, isolation and exclusion from “good old boy networks,” dispelling the belief that African-American women do not make good administrators, and the lack of acceptance by male and non-African-American administrators and staff were all subthemes of the impact of race and gender. The findings of this study will serve to better prepare African-American women who aspire to and serve in the superintendency when faced with barriers and challenges rooted in racial and gender biases. The findings can be used to better inform school boards, hiring personnel, educational leadership programs, and public school districts of the barriers and challenges African-American women public school superintendents experience and how race and gender impact them in the role of superintendent.

Download or read book Black Female School Superintendents and Success written by Judy Ann Alston and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.

Download or read book The Role of Superintendents that Engage in Systemic Change that Addresses the Inequities in Lower and Middle Socioeconomic Districts written by Tamra Stephanie Collins and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is an intentional process and it requires system leaders to be strategic and purposeful with their actions. In order to effect systemic change within their respective districts, system leaders need to be clear about the moral imperative (Fullan, 2004) of equity work. Superintendents will need to be cognizant and empathetic of the students and communities they serve, engage in difficult conversations, understand the challenges that surface as a result of inequity, and be open to inclusion and collaboration. The researcher examined the extent district leaders can influence changing the culture of their districts to ensure equity. Additionally, the research highlighted an analysis of how district leaders’ perceived beliefs and attitudes about inequities can impact district practices and policies, as well as how system leaders’ assessment of their own culture shapes how they deal with addressing disproportions in low and middle socioeconomic school districts. While there is ample research and literature on the issues of addressing the achievement gap and culturally proficient leadership to address inequities, there is not sufficient research regarding how district leaders, superintendents in particular, engage in systemic changes that address inequities within lower and middle socioeconomic school districts. Moreover, there is little research focused on New York City Superintendents’ perceptions and influence in advancing sustainable equity work with varying socioeconomic districts. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how superintendents engage in systemic change that addresses inequities within lower and middle-class school districts in New York City. The participants targeted in this research were divided into two groups. The first group were superintendents who led districts with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and the second group was comprised of superintendents that led middle- class districts. The research design that was employed was a qualitative study, and it was conducted using interviews, examining publicly available documents, and a review of relevant research to support the findings. The findings that emerged from this research showed that superintendents, regardless of leading districts with differing socioeconomic status, are steering systemic change that addresses the underlying issues of inequity but not in a step by step process, and not in the same way. Another finding focused on how superintendents were building the capacity of school leaders to lead equity work in their schools, while they advocated and redistributed resources to underserved communities. A third finding highlighted superintendents in middle-class districts whose perceived beliefs and attitudes reflected the need to create diversity within their district schools, while superintendents in low-socioeconomic districts perceived beliefs and attitudes referenced that their districts lacked access to resources, a lack of high-quality teaching and low expectations. Lastly, superintendents demonstrated their influence in advancing equity by setting clear goals and non-negotiables focused on closing the achievement gap.

Download or read book Factors that Influence the Selection of the Superintendent of Schools in Rural and Urban School Districts in California written by Helen K. Stainer and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book African American Female Superintendents Perceptions of Factors Influencing Their Career Success written by Beulah M. Adams and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors Contributing to Career Success written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no evidence that identifies support systems that contribute to the recruitment and retention of Black male K-12 administrators in urban districts. Traditional protocol in the K-12 educational arena often prescribes and requires school administrators to have prior teaching experiences before advancing to a career in school administration. However, within this framework, there is a severely limited pool of Black male teachers in the United States. Thus the opportunity for Black males to become school administrators is woefully inadequate. There are no incentives to attract Black male school administrators such as recruitment programs, scholarship programs, state or federal grants or mentoring programs. Lomotey (1989) conducted a study that asserted Black administrators serve a vital function for all students and for school staff and concluded that it is important to document the accomplishments of these individuals and to encourage both Black men and women to continue to take leadership positions in educational administration. The specific roles Black men and women play as school administrators have important implications for policies and practices in education. Clearly, there is a need for more of these individuals to serve not only Black students but all students. The overarching research question for the study posed to guide the collection of data for this study was to explore factors related to the career of Black male school principals. The interview instrument was a researcher-composed survey which consisted of 28 open ended questions in five distinct spheres of inquiry: (a) family, (b) individual, (c) institutional, (d) community, and (e) comprehensive. Following the development of the interview instrument, a pilot study was conducted to establish the reliability and validity of the researcher-designed instrument. Five themes emerged as a result of the data analysis: 1) colleague support is a key mechanism in the success of Black male school administrators; 2) parental involvement is important in the success of Black male school administrators; 3) connections to the community is important in the success of Black male school administrators; 4) support of higher administration is critical to the success of Black male school administrators; and 5) Access to adequate resources is important to the success of Black male school administrators. Participants responses to the researcher composed survey were the basis of the recommendations set forth in this study.

Download or read book Barriers Resiliency Leadership Mentoring and Networking Factors Influencing the Ascension of Latino as to the Superintendency of Public School Districts in California written by Jessie Ceja and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is phenomenological in nature and is based on interviews conducted with three current Latino and three current Latina superintendents in Northern California's K-12 public schools. The purpose of this study was to determine factors leading to the ascension of California Latino/as to the superintendency and to analyze the similarities and differences in these factors for Latina and Latino superintendents. The study also analyzed the leadership qualities of current California Latino/a superintendents and the similarities and differences between the leadership qualities of Latino and Latina superintendents. Additionally, barriers faced by Latino/as in their pursuit of the superintendency are reported. The similarities and differences in these barriers between Latino and Latina superintendents are also reported. Factors that allowed the Latino/a superintendents to overcome these barriers are analyzed while evaluating the differences and similarities in these factors for Latino and Latina superintendents. The study also analyzed the effects of mentoring and networking on current Latino/a superintendents in California. Similarities and differences regarding the effects of mentoring and networking on Latino and Latina superintendents are reported. Three theoretical frameworks guided this study: Resiliency Theory, Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Latino/a Critical Scholarship Theory (LatCrit). The process of coding and analyzing the data gathered for this study resulted in the following emerging themes and characteristics: 1. the lack of mentoring, networking, and role models is a major barrier to Latino/a ascension to the superintendency, 2. there is a perception that Latino/a leaders are not capable of being effective superintendents, 3. Latina superintendents face gender barriers in addition to race/ethnicity barriers in their ascension to the superintendency, 4. Latino/a superintendents have a strong desire to prove their worth and prove wrong those with negative perceptions regarding Latino/as ability to lead, 5. Latino/a superintendents believe that experience and preparation allowed them to be appointed to their current positions and overcome the barriers they faced in their ascension to the superintendency, 6. strong family support has been a factor allowing Latino/a superintendents to overcome the barriers faced in their ascension to the superintendency, 7. Latino/a superintendents display either collaborative, inclusive, and/or consensus building leadership styles, 8. Latino/a superintendents can be described as "glass ceiling breakers" and as such, believe in their duty to mentor aspiring superintendents, and 9. mentoring, networking and peer support groups are key factors allowing Latino/a superintendents to overcome the barriers they faced in their ascension to the superintendency. With regards to differences between the Latina and Latino superintendent the key emergent themes were: a) the Latino superintendents are more capable of networking and bonding and this may be one factor accounting for the disparity in the numbers of Latino and Latina superintendents and b) gender can be an additional barrier faced by Latinas in their pursuit of the superintendency.

Download or read book The Role of the Superintendent as Perceived by Superintendents and School Board Members in Selected California School Districts written by Gary Orsinger and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Qualitative Study of Minority School District Administrators in the Central Valley of California written by Annie Arounsack and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In California, data indicate that minority administrators are significantly underrepresented in the public school system in California when compared to overall student enrollment (California Department of Education, 2013). This qualitative research study explored the lived experiences of a small group of minority administrators in California public schools. The semi-structured and open-ended questions were used to capture narrative data through an in-depth interviewing process. The theoretical framework for this study was based on Critical Race Theory (CRT), a lens to give voice to the lived experiences from the perspectives of participants. Participants reported personal, professional, and external challenges that acted as barriers to minorities ascending into higher administrative positions. Racism was mentioned as the highest critical factor, particularly in combination with factors like culture, childhood environment, formal education, and commitment to family. Other local factors like governing boards, hiring processes, community partnerships, and perceptions of minorities were also mentioned as challenges. The highest mentioned factor for achieving success was networking, followed by having job skills, a pre-defined mindset, and integrity. The results of this study provided valuable information to minority administrators and other stakeholders. In addition, the results of this study contributed to current research on minority school administrators and how they have become successful in their careers.

Download or read book The Role of the Small School District Superintendent as Perceived by School Board Presidents Superintendents and Prinicipals in Selected California School Districts written by Fredrick L. Good and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Comparative Study of Perceptions of and Expectations for the Role of the County Superintendent in California written by David Augustus Willey and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Multiple Case Study Examining the Success and Persistance of African American Female Superintendents written by Kimberly Dixon Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to describe the experiences of African American women in their ascent to the position of superintendent in school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The theories guiding this study were Delgado’s critical race theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory as they address the plights faced by African American women, specifically racism, sexism, classism, loneliness, microaggressions, marginality syndrome, and the status of outsider. The central question guiding this study was: How do African American female superintendents describe their success and perseverance achieving the school superintendent position? The subquestions for this study were designed to explore in deeper detail how African American female superintendents describe their path to success in achieving superintendence and how they describe the experiences and strategies that contributed to their perseverance in superintendence. Data collection included individual interviews with 11 past and present superintendents of school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a focus group interview with five participants, and participants’ documents and personal artifacts. Data analysis involved organizing and coding the data to reflect the research subquestion areas of success and perseverance, to produce two major themes: desire to succeed and determination to continue. Findings included study participants’ descriptions of their experiences as challenging with gender and race presenting obstacles to their leadership progression, but they viewed their impact on others as a significant motivator to persist. Additionally, all agreed success is achievable when there are supportive professional and personal networks in place to undergird their efforts to lead.

Download or read book Elements of Job related Stress of Superintendents of Unified School Districts in California written by Cyma Ruth Early and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Freedom to be written by Anita R. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this qualitative study is to enlighten, illuminate, and elucidate readers as to the worldviews of African American women in regards to their recruitment and retention to the public school superintendency. The question this study seeks to answer is whether African American women perceive recruitment and retention to the public school superintendency as intimately connected to gender, race, and social politics. Finally, this qualitative narrative study will explore from their perspectives what can be done to increase the recruitment and retention of African American women to the public school superintendency. In the following text, I discuss my conceptual framework which integrates historical and educational research literature with strands of Black feminist theory to consider key historical, cultural, and political factors that influence (and hinder) the recruitment and retention of African American superintendents, including the influences to the U.S. Civil Rights, the Black Feminist Movement, and the social politics of school districts."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.