The purpose of this research is to examine the motivations of females aspiring to school superintendency positions in Texas. We report on a reanalysis of data from two previous studies and how the findings build an understanding of previously documented obstacles and barriers female candidates encounter in their journey toward the superintendency. This reanalysis was done to assist us in developing research protocols to be used in a statewide study of female central office administrators and their aspirations to the superintendency.
Assessment personnel from the southern borderlands area of Texas participated in analyzing one of four different hypothetical cases. Respondents were expected to defer making eligibility decisions due to language proficiency, environment, culture, or lack of data. When data were lacking, the investigators proposed that respondents would recognize the need for additional information and defer making a decision. Differences in eligibility decisions were found when the respondents analyzed cases in which a significant discrepancy existed and in cases in which language proficiency information was provided. Experience in assessment was significant in the determination that additional information was needed to reach a decision, F(2, 87) = 3.99, p < .05. A majority of the respondents (83%) made an eligibility decision using insufficient data.
<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the career paths of central office administrators, both males and females. Do males and females experience different career paths? This paper is based on information obtained from a larger study of central office administrators in the state of Texas. Only the data relevant to the topic of career paths will be presented here. The questions addressed in this paper are: 1. What are the demographics of central office administrators in the state of Texas? 2. What career paths do central office administrators in Texas report? 3. Are there any obvious differences in the career paths of females and male central office administrators?</p>
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