Recruitment and Selection: Meeting the Leadership Shortage in One Large Canadian School District

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  • Author(s): Normore, Anthony H.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy. May 2004 (30).
  • Publication Date:
    2004
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Tel: 204-474-9004; Fax: 204-474-7564; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      15
    • Education Level:
      Adult Education
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      School Districts; Foreign Countries; Principals; Interviews; Content Analysis; Observation; Personnel Policy; Personnel Selection; Recruitment; Personnel Management; Employment Practices; Personnel Evaluation; Educational Administration
    • Subject Terms:
      Canada
    • ISSN:
      1207-7798
    • Abstract:
      This article investigates the recruitment and selection strategies of one large Canadian school district in Ontario, called here the "Northwestern School District." Data collection included interviews, document analyses and observations, and were gathered in 2001. Findings indicated that designated structured teams, financial and emotional support from district office, and support for developing professional growth portfolios were key to attracting candidates. Other findings indicated a need to revisit district policies such as the practice of rotating school principals every three to five years, and the policy favoring internal promotion over promotion from outside the district.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      86
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ848223