This study was conducted to focus attention on the issues involved in the preparation of school leaders and to provide an enhanced profile of the perceptions of faculty members involved in principal preparation. Results were used to provide information on the current status of principal preparation programs, suggestions about additional areas needing reform, and recommendations for long term, broad-based research efforts in developing a comprehensive understanding of Educational Administration and Leadership Departments. AVAILABLE AT: http://cnx.org/content/m26380/latest/
