Does Restructuring Make a Difference for the Principal: Role Conceptions of Principals in Restructuring Schools

Abstract

School restructuring involves changes in the principal's role in general and in the role conception in particular. The study reported here examines differences and similarities in role conception between principals participating in a state sponsored restructuring program and principals of schools not participating in this program. Findings are based on a statewide survey of administrators. Principals in the restructuring schools generally report practices and attitudes that are congruent with elements of the program. However, there is little difference between these principals and their counterparts in regard to involving parents in core technology activities of the school.