Dr/ Bissonnette's D2 presentation

1. TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE:
PERSPECTIVES OF PRINCIPALS ON
STUDENTS WITH ALCOHOL,
TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS
Daniel J. Bissonnette
August 28, 2013

2. To develop a grounded theory to understand the
perspectives, attitudes, and actions of secondary
principals that show particular care and concern
for students with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug
issues.
Purpose
Daniel J. Bissonnette, August 28, 2013

3. Research Questions
1. What has enabled principals who demonstrate particular
care and concern for students with alcohol, tobacco, and
other drug issues?
2. What resistance do they face and what are leadership
consequences for their actions?
3. How do they convey their leadership to others and sustain
themselves as they face leadership pressures with
regards to these issues?
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4. Helpful Literature

5. Methodology
Grounded theory qualitative research design with
positioned subjects.
Daniel J. Bissonnette, August 28, 2013

6. Themes that Emerged
• Background
• Perspectives
• Actions
• Challenges to their leadership
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7. Major Findings
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8. Conclusions, Implications, and
Recommendations
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9. THANK YOU
Daniel J. Bissonnette, August 28, 2013