Degree Date
9-2020
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Carla Sparks
Second Advisor
Dr. Lori Butler
Abstract
Magnet schools have been a remedy districts, including the district under study, use to create voluntary integration within school districts under court-ordered desegregation. The purpose of this study was to determine how district leaders can support magnet programs in districts not receiving Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant funding and to identify the challenges new magnet programs face. The context of this study was a large school district transforming seven existing schools into new magnet programs. My study pointed to the importance of secured funding and the support of a wide range of district level leaders. My study highlighted the many challenges new magnet programs face when funding is not secured prior to initiation. I suggest the creation of a Magnet Advisory Team to participate in the planning of new programs, including committing to fiscal support for critical school-based positions and principal selection. Additionally, I recommend when these criteria cannot be met, districts postpone the introduction of new programs until such time that full support can be secured.
Recommended Citation
Tierney, Sarah Byrd, "Critical District Supports for New Magnet Programs" (2020). Dissertations. 502.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/502