Preparing School Leaders for a Changing World: Case Studies of Exemplary Programs

What are the features of effective pre-service and in-service leadership development programs? What governance and financial policies are needed to sustain good programs?

The School Leadership Study: Developing Successful Principals is a major research effort that seeks to address these questions. Commissioned by The Wallace Foundation and undertaken by the Stanford Educational Leadership Institute in conjunction with The Finance Project, the study examines eight exemplary pre- and in-service program models that address key issues in developing strong leaders. Lessons from these exemplary programs may help other educational administration programs as they strive to develop and support school leaders who can shape schools into vibrant learning communities.