Transformational Leadership Practices of School Heads and Performance of City Schools in the Division of First District of Laguna, An input to A Comprehensive Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School leadership is essential to the success of school organizations as cited by Quin, J. et al (2015). Davis & Darling-Hammond (2012) and Mckibben (2013) reiterate that principals are rated second to teachers in the improvement of student achievement, and they may explicate up to 25% of the variance in student learning. In this new era of accountability, school leaders are expected to increase achievement and make substantial academic growth for all students. The reform of the instructive organization depends on the quality of principal leadership (Hess & Kelly, 2005, Mckibben, 2013). Effective principal preparation programs are key to the development of high-quality school leaders (Hess & Kelly, 2005; McKibben, 2013; Styron & Lemire 2009).

METHODS

The descriptive-correlational research design was conducted to determine the transformational practices of school leaders in the city schools, division of the first district of Laguna. The study involved all the 44 school heads and 591 public elementary teachers across public elementary schools in the City Schools Divisions in the First District of Laguna.

RESULTS

In terms of drop-out rate, schools got an average score of 2.49; Cohort Survival Rate with an average score of 84.82 are interpreted as Very Satisfactory, while the Completion Rate had an average score of 94.55. In terms of NAT Performance, the schools obtained the overall weighted mean of 54.67which falls under Average Proficiency Level.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the following are recommended: 1) the teachers and school heads are encouraged to pursue graduate studies for them to grow and develop their personal and professional competencies; further study can be conducted in other districts of Laguna and the region as well to verify the results of the study; and 2) the school heads are encouraged to adopt the proposed Comprehensive Development Program to Enhance School Heads' Transformational Leadership.