Evidence-Based Decision-Making Influences on Central Office Administrators’ Decision-Making Practices

Research has explored the use of evidence-based practices within schools but less is known about evidence-based decision-making among school district central office administrators. This study explored how individual and school-level characteristics of administrators were related to the implementatio...

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Published in:	Journal of school leadership Vol. 27; no. 6; pp. 860 - 883
Main Authors:	Haecker, Bonnie M., Lane, Forrest C., Zientek, Linda R.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-11-2017 Sage Publications, Inc
Subjects:	Analysis Central Office Administrators Decision Making Educational aspects Educational Research Evaluation Evidence Based Practice Management Predictor Variables Program Implementation Public Schools Research Utilization School administration School Districts Texas Central Office Administrators Evidence-based Decision-Making School District
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Summary:	Research has explored the use of evidence-based practices within schools but less is known about evidence-based decision-making among school district central office administrators. This study explored how individual and school-level characteristics of administrators were 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.
ISSN:	1052-6846 2631-9659
DOI:	10.1177/105268461702700604