South Carolina Statutes

§ 59-24-5 — Importance of leadership of principal recognized.

South Carolina·Title 59 EDUCATION·Ch. 24 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

The General Assembly finds that the leadership of the principal is key to the success of a school, and support for ongoing, integrated professional development is integral to better schools and to the improvement of the actual work of teachers and school staff.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 400, SECTION 3.

Nearby Sections

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Assessment of leadership and management capabilities before appointment as principal.

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Establishment and funding of school principal incentive program.

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Guidelines for development of program; promulgation of regulations; distribution of funds to school districts on per principal basis.

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Apprenticeship for principal.

§ 59-24-130

"Principal" defined.

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Rights of certified education personnel employed as administrators.

§ 59-24-20

Requirements for admission to graduate programs in school administration.

§ 59-24-30

Individual professional development plans.

§ 59-24-35

Expenditure of funds.

§ 59-24-40

Development and adoption of statewide performance standards for principals; annual evaluation of principals; training program for principals receiving unsatisfactory rating.

§ 59-24-5

Importance of leadership of principal recognized.

§ 59-24-50

Continuous professional development programs.

§ 59-24-60

Requirement of school officials to contact law enforcement authorities when criminal conduct occurs.

§ 59-24-65

Principals' Executive Institute (PEI); program design task force; purpose; governing regulations; focus.

§ 59-24-80

Formal induction program for first year principals.

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