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Educational Leadership

The primary mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is the development of individuals for leadership roles at all levels of education and related business/industry enterprises. Its scope includes PK-12 Education Leadership , Higher Education Leadership , and Workforce Education and Development . Our Department offers several programs, many of which involve theoretical constructs and practitioner training for those interested in careers as public or private educational leaders, policy analysis, and teachers in business and industry occupations that require educational and leadership skills or degrees focusing on educational research.

James R. Crawford

CRAWFORD

Professor James R. Crawford is the newest faculty member in the K-12 Educational Leadership Program within the Department of Educational Leadership. Currently, he is co-coordinator of the Collaborative Principal Preparation Program, which is a joint venture between the Clark County School District and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The aim of the program is to prepare future administrators for positions within the Clark County Schools. Prior to joining the faculty at UNLV, professor Crawford served as Associate Director for the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). He was also a clinical associate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri. His most recent publications center around Charter Schools, Teacher Empowerment, and accountability and autonomy in Charter Schools. His work in progress revolves around administrator supply, demand and retention, block scheduling, and the examination of factors that inhibit or promote achievement in at risk children.

Education

  • Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia, K-12 Educational Administration
  • M.Ed. University of Idaho, Educational Administration
  • B.A. University of Colorado, Humanities

Expertise

  • Charter Schools
  • Accountability
  • Teacher Empowerment
  • Administrative Licensure

Recent Publications:

  • Crawford, J. R. (1998). Changes in administrative licensure: 1991-1996. UCEA Review, 39, 3 pp-8-10. Mayer, C. L. Crawford, J. R. and Forsyth, P. B. (1998). The information environment for school leader preparation: Instructor guide. UCEA: Columbia, MO.
  • Crawford, J. R. (2001). Teacher Autonomy and Accountability in Charter Schools. Education and Urban Society, 31(2), 186-200.
  • J. R. Crawford. & L. D. Fussarelli (Eds.) (2001). Charter schools and the accountability puzzle. Education and Urban Society, 31(2)
  • Crawford, J. R. (2001 (under submission). Charter Schools and teacher empowerment.

Contact

Phone: 702-895-4949
E-Mail: jamesc@unlv.nevada.edu