The influence of chief education officers on school effectiveness

Four questions guided this study of chief education officers: What is the nature and extent of their influence on selected factors contributing to student growth in schools? Is there a relationship between types of influence strategies used by chief education officers and the extent of their influence? What achievements are attributed to chief education officers? How might chief education officers increase their influence on education? Data to address these questions were collected in Ontario through a survey carried out with 69 chief education officers and a total of 762 other respondents in five other roles. Results indicate extensive perceived influence of chief education officers on school system factors through the use of a broad array of influence strategies. Specific implications for improved practice are identified

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