IJSPE

International Journal of Social Policy and Education

Social Policy, Education · Open Access

Online ISSN: 2689-5013 · Print ISSN: 2689-4998

Research Article Open Access Published: 30 April 2025 DOI: 10.61494/ijspe.v7n3a1

Continuous Improvement in Online Principal Preparation: Enhancing Responsiveness and Readiness

Soala Dede, EdD

Bereni Dede

Karibi Dede, PhD

Read PDF Download PDF

APA

Soala Dede, EdD, Bereni Dede & Karibi Dede, PhD (2025). Continuous Improvement in Online Principal Preparation: Enhancing Responsiveness and Readiness. International Journal of Social Policy and Education. https://doi.org/10.61494/ijspe.v7n3a1

Outline

Article Metrics

Views 4
Citations

Abstract

Traditional principal training shows gaps in preparing leaders for complex environments. Grounded in continuous improvement theory, this study details two iterative cycles within an accelerated online school leadership program in Tennessee. The program systematically integrated multi-source stakeholder feedback (participants, districts, state leaders) to refine curriculum, enhance responsiveness, and improve readiness. Analyzing mixed-methods exit surveys from consecutive cohorts (N=69; N=74), feedback from Cohort 1 informed targeted adjustments implemented before Cohort 2. Comparative analysis revealed consistent positive trends in perceived graduate readiness across leadership domains, though differences lacked statistical significance (p > .05). Results validate integrating diverse stakeholder feedback via structured loops for enhancing accelerated online programs. Findings support using an iterative, responsive design framework incorporating stakeholder perspectives to build competencies needed for current school demands.

This site uses cookies that are necessary for it to function (account sessions, forms, security), plus optional analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. See the Privacy Policy for details.