Influences on Administrators’ Decision-Making Practices

What is it about?

There is a need to understand how evidence-based practices within central administrative offices of school districts. This study explored factors related to the implementation of evidence-based practices. Findings suggested that administrators were more knowledgeable about evidence-based practices If they were working in districts with existing policies in place to address the use of research in decision-making. Administrators were less knowledgeable about evidence-based practices in small, rural districts.

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Why is it important?

There are calls for school districts to increase the use of evidence-based practices. Research has explored the use of these practices within schools, but less is known about the use of these practices within central office administration. Central administrative offices play a key role in how policies and practices are used within schools.

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