Although the subject of administrative leadership is not new, the teaching of it in clearly defined classes has been uncommon until the last 10 to 15 years. Now, classes on administrative leadership are beginning to proliferate. This exploratory study looks at the characteristics of these classes to provide a profile of the types of classes offered and potential ideas for those launching such classes.
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