MINNESOTA PRINCIPALS ACADEMY - END-OF-PROGRAM REPORT FOR THE 2017-19 COHORTS

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End-of-program report documenting outcomes of the Minnesota Principals Academy for the 2017–19 cohorts. Prepared by a research team, it explains citation information, contact details, and a structured approach covering methods, participant and supervisor surveys, and analysis and reporting. The report synthesizes results, summarizes key findings, and provides appendices with survey instruments and cohort-specific participant survey results, supported by tables and figures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Introduction

Overview of the Minnesota Principals Academy

Purpose of the Report

Methods

Results

Summary

Appendix A: MPA Participant Survey

Appendix B: MPA Supervisor Survey

Appendix C: MPA Participant Survey Results – Brainerd/Staples Cohort

Appendix D: MPA Participant Survey Results – Fergus Falls Cohort

Appendix E: MPA Participant Survey Results – Twin Cities Cohort

MINNESOTA PRINCIPALS ACADEMY: END-OF-PROGRAM REPORT FOR THE 2017–19 COHORTS September 2019 Prepared by: Jane Fields, PhD Clare Halloran, EdM Kristin Peterson, MA Research, Development and Engagement to Improve Education How to Cite this Report Fields, J., Halloran, C., & Peterson, K. (2019) . Minnesota Principals Academy: End-of-Program Report for the 2017–19 Cohorts. Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement. Contact Information Jane Fields, Ph. D. Research Associate Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement College of Education and Human Development University of Minnesota 1954 Buford Avenue, Suite 425 Saint Paul, MN 55108 Telephone: (612) 624-4061 [Email: jfields@umn.edu](Email: jfields@umn.edu) Table of Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................................1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................2 Overview of the Minnesota Principals Academy ...................................................................................................2 Purpose of the Report ............................................................................................................................................2 Methods .....................................................................................................................................................................3 MPA Participant Survey ..........................................................................................................................................3 MPA Supervisor Survey ..........................................................................................................................................3 Analysis and Reporting ...........................................................................................................................................3 Results ........................................................................................................................................................................3 MPA Participant Survey ..........................................................................................................................................3 MPA Supervisor Survey ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Summary.................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Appendix A: MPA Participant Survey ...................................................................................................................... 25 Appendix B: MPA Supervisor Survey ....................................................................................................................... 32 Appendix C: MPA Participant Survey Results – Brainerd/Staples Cohort ............................................................... 34 Appendix D: MPA Participant Survey Results – Fergus Falls Cohort ....................................................................... 38 Appendix E: MPA Participant Survey Results – Twin Cities Cohort ......................................................................... 42 List of Tables Table 1. Current Position .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Table 2. Self-Reported Level of Expertise................................................................................................................. 5 Table 3. Self-Reported Instructio

FAQs

What is the focus of the Minnesota Principals Academy end-of-program report?

The report focuses on documenting outcomes for the 2017–19 Minnesota Principals Academy cohorts using survey-based research and structured analysis.

How does the report collect information from participants?

It uses an MPA Participant Survey, with additional materials and cohort-specific results provided in the appendices.

What additional perspective is included beyond participant survey data?

An MPA Supervisor Survey is included, covering supervisors’ perceptions and reported changes in participants’ leadership skills.

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