4. Dissertation Proposal
Contextual Orientation
Public School administrators in the State of
Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with ADD
The Research on the challenges of ADD using
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1)
Symptom Checklist (Adler, Kessler, Spencer)
based on the DSM-IV Manual [citation]; when
paired against the..
21 Leadership Characteristics identified in the
McRel Meta-analysis by Marzano, McNulty and
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Methodology
Use a case study with three (3) to five (5)
administrators that meet the criteria for the
study (administrator in public school and a diagnosis of
ADD)
Through qualitative analysis identify strategies
that have helped these administrators be more
effective in meeting their leadership roles as they
align with the 21 Characteristics in the McRel
study.
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MAIN QUESTION
Research Questions
What are the challenges an
educational leader faces with a
diagnosis of ADD?
Ancillary
What are the traits and characteristics of ADD that
impede a leader to be effective in their various roles?
What is the current research state with regard to the
demands on today’s educational leaders?
What are the successful strategies that can be shared to
help current and future educational leaders with ADD, be
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14. Dissertation Proposal
The significance of the study is to
identify strategies that allow an
educational leader with ADD be more
effective.
Duo Diagnosis - Comorbid symptoms
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Significance of the Study
The significance of the study is to
identify strategies that allow an
educational leader with ADD be more
effective.
Duo Diagnosis - Comorbid symptoms
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17. Dissertation Proposal
Significance of the Study
The results of this study will assist
educational leaders with the diagnosis of ADD
These leaders will also have an opportunity to
more successfully treat any other challenges
they are facing.
They will lead a more successful professional
career and have a more fulfilling personal
life.
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19. Dissertation Proposal
References
Waters, T., Marzano,R.J., McNulty, B. (2003).
Balanced leadership what 30 years of research tells
us about the effect of leadership on student
achievement., 2/13/2010.
Lenard, A., Kessler, R. C., & Spencer, T.Adult ADHD
self-report scale (ASRS-v1.1) symptom checklist.
2010(2/26/2010), 3.
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic
and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th Ed.).
Washington, DC: Author.
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21. What are the strategies an
educational leader uses to be
effective with a diagnosis of
ADD?
Let the Journey Begin
Using AWSA membership to start with survey that would lead me to the 3-5 asking if they would be willing to take part in this survey
Scale is adapted from DSM with more specific job related/person effects of disability
21 Leadership is a meta-analysis of over 300 studies and these 21 traits were identified as what leaders need to do to lead effectively
Using AWSA membership to start with survey that would lead me to the 3-5 asking if they would be willing to take part in this survey
Scale is adapted from DSM with more specific job related/person effects of disability
21 Leadership is a meta-analysis of over 300 studies and these 21 traits were identified as what leaders need to do to lead effectively
Using AWSA membership to start with survey that would lead me to the 3-5 asking if they would be willing to take part in this survey
Scale is adapted from DSM with more specific job related/person effects of disability
21 Leadership is a meta-analysis of over 300 studies and these 21 traits were identified as what leaders need to do to lead effectively
Using AWSA membership to start with survey that would lead me to the 3-5 asking if they would be willing to take part in this survey
Scale is adapted from DSM with more specific job related/person effects of disability
21 Leadership is a meta-analysis of over 300 studies and these 21 traits were identified as what leaders need to do to lead effectively
Using AWSA membership to start with survey that would lead me to the 3-5 asking if they would be willing to take part in this survey
Scale is adapted from DSM with more specific job related/person effects of disability
21 Leadership is a meta-analysis of over 300 studies and these 21 traits were identified as what leaders need to do to lead effectively
It is not just about attention, along with the general symptoms and characteristics of ADD, “Learning disabilities, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disturbances, oppositional-defiant or conduct disorder and antisocial personal disorder are 2 to 4 times a common in people with ADHD as they are in the general population (Dodson, 2006).
PERSONAL CONNECTION
Personal experience and challenges, no knowledge of ADD diagnosis, challenges both personally and professionally, wish to give tools to prevent this as well as educate principals and superintendents
It is not just about attention, along with the general symptoms and characteristics of ADD, “Learning disabilities, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disturbances, oppositional-defiant or conduct disorder and antisocial personal disorder are 2 to 4 times a common in people with ADHD as they are in the general population (Dodson, 2006).
PERSONAL CONNECTION
Personal experience and challenges, no knowledge of ADD diagnosis, challenges both personally and professionally, wish to give tools to prevent this as well as educate principals and superintendents
“At least half of treated ADHD adults have a second psychiatric diagnosis...” (Young, 2002).
“At least half of treated ADHD adults have a second psychiatric diagnosis...” (Young, 2002).
“At least half of treated ADHD adults have a second psychiatric diagnosis...” (Young, 2002).
