Administrator Competency Testing: Issues, Considerations, and Recommendations for Preparation Programs and Policymakers.

Reitzug, Ulrich C.

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ERIC Number: EJ425558

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Administrator Competency Testing: Issues, Considerations, and Recommendations for Preparation Programs and Policymakers.

Reitzug, Ulrich C.

Journal of School Leadership, v1 n2 p190-210 Apr 1991

Administrator competency testing is required in 15 states. Competency testing has traditionally been plagued by ambiguous objectives, questionable validity, an adverse effect on minority group members, and high costs. Offers recommendations for policymakers and for preparation programs. (41 references) (MLF)

Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Certification, Competence, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Politics of Education, State Standards, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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