From Professional Preparation to On-the-Job Development: What Do Beginning Principals Need?.

Wyoming principals were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the strengths and de cits of their preparation program, their professional development needs as beginning principals, and the areas in which their districts o er professional development. Findings indicated much variation in perceptions of preparation program strengths and de cits. The internship was viewed as valuable in providing experience of day-to-day school administration;...