A study of the criteria used by public school superintendents for the selection of Title I/inner city elementary principals

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the criteria public school superintendents consider to be important in selecting elementary school principals for Title I/inner city schools. The study also endeavored to identify the personal qualities and abilities, other than university training and state certification, sought by superintendents when selecting principals for these schools. The study further examined the process of selection of Title I/inner city elementary school principals.