Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Lynn, Patricia Pifer
URN	etd-12222005-090646
Title	Site-based management/shared decision-making in Virginia's secondary schools : who's really deciding?
Degree	Doctor of Education
Department	Educational Administration
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Wormer, Wayne M. Committee Chair Curcio, Claire Cole Vaught Committee Member Curcio, Joan Committee Member Lichtman, Marilyn V. Committee Member Parson, Stephen R. Committee Member Roesch, Maryanne Committee Member
Keywords	Shared decision-making schools collaboration
Date of Defense	1996-06-15
Availability	restricted
Abstract This dissertation, and its companion dissertation, are the products of a collaborative research project that was conducted by two doctoral students. The process utilized is discussed. The research project focused on site-based management and shared decision-making. Site-based management (SBM) is a strategy that involves the decentralization of authority, and shared decision-making (SOM) among those involved. H is based on the assumption that education will improve when those closest to the situation are included in the decision-making process, and held accountable for their decisions. This study describes the status of SBM/SOM in the public secondary schools of Virginia in regards to teacher and principal participation, size of secondary school, and geographic location.
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