LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS: BASIS FOR A CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

A great responsibility was imparted on the job of the principals for the success of the school. Their skills and capabilities influenced the attainment of the school’s objectives. To ensure the effective quality based education services, the researcher aimed to describe the principals’ leadership and management competencies and its relationship to their profile (Age, Educational Preparation, Trainings, Years of Administrative Experience, and Rank). Participants were the 16 principals in the elementary schools of the Division of Baguio City. The researcher used the National Competency–Based Standards for School Heads Training and Development Needs Assessment (NCBSSH-TDNA) which was a self-assessment tool in determining the level of the principals’ leadership and management competencies. Results found out that most of the listed competencies have a low positive relationship with the profile of the principals. Trainings and educational preparation which both connotes mostly a negative relationship with the competencies were also given emphasis in this study. In line with this, a proposed capacity program development is recommended.