Role of the Language Schools' Principals in Academic Achievements

Examined how and to whom principals distributed the management of teaching and learning in language schools. One of the most consistent findings from studies of effective school leadership is that authority to lead need not be located in the person of the leader but can be dispersed within the school between and among people. There is a growing understanding that leadership is embedded in various organizational contexts within school communities, not centrally vested in a person or an office. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations. The process of completing this study has left the researcher with a great respect for the all-encompassing role of the principal.