1. Superintendent
Support of Principals
Jan King
Fall 2013

2. The Question:
Which behaviors and practices
of superintendents do
principals value
as most effective
in growing their
school leadership capacity?

3. A Gap in the Research

4. Findings:
O coaching/mentoring – either provided directly by
the superintendent or strategically provided by the
district
O professional learning opportunities – either
relevant training opportunities or within-district
collegial teams
O communication – a shared vision that allows for
two-way communication (both formal and informal
in structure)
O awareness/advocacy loop – opportunities for
principals to weigh in on the support they receive
as well as what they need to be more effective

5. Why It Matters

6. The Question:
Which behaviors and practices
of superintendents do
principals value
as most effective
in growing their
school leadership capacity?