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This study represents an examination of equity and leadership within alternative schools through the perspectives of alternative school leaders. Purposive sampling was used to select participants and research was conducted using the responsive interview technique. Six parent themes and 31 child themes were created through the examination of literature and participant responses. Equitable treatment of alternative schools by the districts they serve, is indicated by this study. Additionally, leaders’ perceptions support three essential scales of leadership derived from the literature review. Outcome Orientation versus Systems Orientation, Self-Centered versus People Focused, and Status Quo versus Improvement all show as scales demonstrated by leaders in alternative schools with a focus on Systems Orientation, People Focused, and Improvement |
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