Need Assessment for the Partnership Between Private Secondary Schools in Jordan and the Community, According to the Goals-Based Strategic Planning Model, From the Point of View of Its Local Educational Leaders

Abstract

The present study aimed at assessing the need for partnership between private secondary schools in Jordan and the local community, according to the goals-based strategic planning model, from the point of view of its local educational leaders. The study community consisted of (189) educational leaders in Jordan; of which 128 were females and 61 were males. The questionnaire consisted of (7) dimensions and (36) statements. It was found that the reality of the partnership between private secondary schools in Jordan and the local community was moderate, whereas the importance was high. It was also found that there was a need for partnership between private secondary schools in Jordan and the community, according to the goals-based strategic planning model. No significant differences in the means that can be attributed to gender, experience and academic qualifications were found. Based on the results, several recommendations were suggested, such as formulating leadership measures to activate the partnership between private secondary schools in Jordan and the local community, according to the goals-based strategic planning model. Keywords: Educational Leadership, Partnership, Goals-based strategic planning model DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-17-10 Publication date: June 30th 2020