Tschannen-Moran, M., Parish, J., & DiPaola, M.F. (2006). School climate: The interplay between interpersonal relationships and student achievement. Journal of School Leadership, 16, 386 – 415.

 

DiPaola, M.F., & Hoy, W.K. (2005). School Characteristics that Foster Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Journal of School Leadership,15, (4), 387 – 406.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2005). Bridging or buffering: The impact of schools’ adaptive strategies on student achievement. The Journal of Educational Administration. 43, (1), 60 – 71.

 

DiPaola, M.F., & Hoy, W.K. (2005). Organizational citizenship of faculty and achievement of high school students. The High School Journal, 88, (3), 35 – 44.

 

DiPaola, M.F. , Tschannen-Moran, M. & Walther-Thomas, C. (2004, September). Principals and special education: The critical role of school leaders. Focus on Exceptional Children, 37, (1).

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2003, March). The principalship at a crossroads: A study of the conditions and concerns of principals. NASSP Bulletin, 87, (634), 43 - 67.

 

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Walther-Thomas, C. (2002). Principals and special education: The critical role of school leaders. Center of Personnel Studies in Education, University of Florida. Retrievable from http://copsse.org.

 

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2001, September). Organizational citizenship behavior in schools and its relationship to school climate. Journal of School Leadership, 11, 424-447.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Stronge, J.H. (2001, June). Superintendent evaluation in a standards-based environment: A status report from the states. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 15, (2),

 

DiPaola, M.F., & Hoy, W.K. (2001). Formalization, conflict, and change: Constructive and destructive consequences in schools. The International Journal of Educational Management, 15, (5). 238-244.

 

 

 

DiPaola, M.F., & Hoy, W.K. (1994, winter). Teacher militancy: A professional check on bureaucracy. The Journal of Research and Development in Education, 27, (2), 83-88.

 

 

DiPaola. M.F. (2007, June). Revisiting superintendent evaluation. The School Administrator, 64, (6).

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2005). Superintendent evaluation: Why bother?. NJASA Perspective, 13, (4) 12-17, 29-30.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2001 February). Credible evaluation: Not yet state of the art. The School Administrator, 58, (2).

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001 January). Administrator shortages: A challenging reality. VASS News, 13, (5).

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000 January). Evaluating the superintendent in the age of accountability. VASS News, 12, (5).

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000 January). Evaluating the superintendent: A board challenge. VASS News, 12, (5).

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1996). Dimensions of leadership in strategic planning. NJASA Perspective, 12, (3/4) 28-32.

 

 

 

Webre, N. & DiPaola, M. F. (2007, November). Automated detection of

reference and citation errors in APA style manuscripts. Paper accepted for presentation at the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Alexandria, VA.

 

DeSander, M. & DiPaola. M. (2006, April). Tenure, laws, and litigation: Their impact on dismissal of incompetent teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

 

Jurewicz, M. & DiPaola, M.F. (2005, April). Teachers’ organizational citizenship behavior: A study of their relationship to student achievement and school climate. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2005, April). Organizational bridging or buffering: The impact of schools’ responses to parent/community involvement on student achievement. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

 

Jaworowski, H. L. & DiPaola, M. F. (2004, November). Responding to the environment: Internal and external factors that influence student achievement. Paper presented for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Kansas City, MO.

 

Vernon, L. J. & DiPaola, M. F. (2004, April). Developing school-based leadership teams: A challenge of principal leadership. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Hoy, W. (2003, November). Student achievement in high school and faculty organizational citizenship behaviors. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Portland, OR.

 

Tschannen-Moran, M.; DiPaola, M., Garies, C.,. Stronge, J. & , Williams, B. (2003, November). Portfolios as performance assessment in a standards-based preparation program. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Portland, OR.

 

Uline, C., Tschannen-Moran, M., DiPaola, M.F., & Hoffman, D. (2003, November). Leveraging ELCC reviews for program improvement and organizational learning. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Portland, OR.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Rozzelle, J. (2003, October). Current practice and perceptions of professional development in Virginia schools: Implications for policy and planning. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Virginia Staff Development Council, Charlottesville, VA.

 

Denholm, P. J. & DiPaola, M.F. (2003, March). The principal’s role in leadership for learning: Using data in decision-making. Presentation at the National Convention of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, San Diego, CA.

DiPaola, M., Acker-Hocevar, M., Grogan, M., Davis, J., & Ivory, G. (2002, November).New Leadership Perspectives of the Superintendency–Perceptions, Reflections, and Observations From the Field. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2002, November). The Changing Face of the Principalship: Leadership Perspectives of Virginia’s Principals. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Tschannen-Moran, M.; DiPaola, M., Garies, C.,. Stronge, J. & , Williams, B. (2002, November). Performance Assessment in a Standards-Based Preparation Program:

Translating Standards into Practice. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Hoy, W.K. (2001, March). Conflict and change: Positive dimensions of school leadership. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2001, March). Superintendent evaluation in a standards-based environment: A status report from the states. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2000, October). Organizational citizenship in public schools. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Albuquerque, NM.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2000, October). Superintendent evaluation in the age of accountability. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration, Albuquerque, NM.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, June). The path to instructional leadership. Presentation for the Annual Conference of Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2000, March). Superintendent evaluation in a standards-based environment: Policy, practice, and a framework for action. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Association of School Administrators, San Francisco, CA.

 

Alterescu, P. & DiPaola, M.F. (1999, March). Shaping beginning teachers into a committed, high quality teaching force: A model for action. Presentation for the Virginia Education Research Association, Richmond, VA.

 

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, March). Cognitive and Affective Conflict: Implication for School Administrators. Presentation for the Virginia Education Research Association, Richmond, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, February). Teacher-administrator conflict in public schools: Help or hindrance? Presentation at The American Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

 

Johnson, D., DiPaola, M.F. & Steinberger, E.D. (1999, February). Under

construction: Field experiences in leadership preparation. Presentation at The American Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1998, December). Making connections: Instructional leadership and the standards of accrediting schools in Virginia. Presentation during the Conference of the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Williamsburg, VA.

 

 

DiPaola. M.F. (2005, August). School and  classroom contexts that maximize student engagement. Keynote address at the Annual Conference on Student Engagement, Rock Hill, SC.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2005, February). Principal evaluation: A performance-based model. Pre-conference Workshop at the Annual Convention of the American Association of School Administrators, San Antonio, TX.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2004, November). Designing your superintendent evaluation system: Confronting unique challenges. Workshop on evaluating superintendents for the Virginia School Boards Association, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2004, October). Assessing principals as instructional leaders. Workshop on evaluating principals for the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F, (2004, October). Instructional leadership: Assessing the principal’s role in continuous improvement. Workshop for The Capital Area Superintendents’ Intermediate Unit for The School Leadership Institute, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F, (2004, May). Instructional leadership: The principal’s role in continuous improvement. Presentation at the 2004 Superintendents’ Conference, The School Leadership Institute, The College of William & Mary.

 

DiPaola. M.F. (2004, March). A deeper look at superintendent evaluation. Workshop at the Annual Convention of the National School Boards Association, Orlando, FL.

 

DiPaola, M.F, (2004, March). Instructional leadership: What does it look like? Presentation at the 2004 Seminar on the Role of Principals and Superintendents, Teachers College, Columbia University.

 

DiPaola. M.F. & Stronge, J. H. (2004, February). The “Nuts and Bolts” of Superintendent Evaluation: Designing Your Superintendent Evaluation System. Pre-conference Workshop at the Annual Convention of the American Association of School Administrators, San Francisco, CA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2003, November). Creating a school context that supports inclusive practice: A leadership challenge. Presentation at the 14^th Annual Symposium on Collaboration and Inclusive Education, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F, (2003, July). How to keep you school board happy. Presentation at the 2003 National Superintendents Conference, The Ohio State University.

 

Denholm, P. & DiPaola, M.F. (2003, February). Using Data-Based decision Making in School Improvement. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Secondary School principals, San Diego, CA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2003, January). Evaluating superintendent performance. Presentation at the Annual Minnesota School Boards/ School Superintendents Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2002, July). Superintendent performance evaluation. Presentation at the American Association of School Administrators Suburban School System Leaders Conference, Providence, RI.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2002, April). Performance evaluation: A process for personal growth and school improvement. Presentation at Monmouth University’s School of Education Spring Symposium, Monmouth, NJ.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001, November). A principal’s role in creating inclusive schools. Presentation for the Symposium on Collaboration and Inclusive Education, Williamsburg, VA

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001, November). Analysis of the 2001 principal survey: A blueprint for action. Presentation at the Annual VSBA Convention, Williamsburg, VA

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001, November). Evaluation of administrators and superintendents.. Presentation for the School Leadership Institute, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001, July). The leadership shortage: Recent research for superintendents and principals. Presentation at the University of Virginia, Curry School of Education,  Fifth Annual Policy Institute, Charlottesville, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2001, June). A profile of the principals in Virginia: Results of the 2001 study. Presentation for the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals Annual Professional Conference, Hot Springs, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, October). Effective secondary leaders/change agents. Presentation for the William and Mary program Improving Student Achievement Through Collaborative Leadership, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, October). Evaluating Superintendents. Presentation for the Virginia School Boards Association Institute on Evaluation, Charlottesville, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, October). The superintendency: What’s hot, what’s not. Presentation for the Lehigh University School Study Council, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, September). Evaluating Administrators. Presentations for the Virginia Association of School Administrators Institutes for Teacher and Administrator Evaluation, Stafford and Hampton, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F (2000, June). Creating the context for instructional leadership: Climate and culture. Presentation for the Partnership for Improved Leading & Learning in Rural Schools, Glenns, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F (2000, June). Instructional leadership: Principal behaviors that promote learning. Presentation for the William & Mary Fellows Leadership Institute, Williamsburg, VA.

 

Stronge, J. H. & DiPaola, M.F. (2000, June). Performance standards for Virginia educators. Presentation for the William & Mary Fellows Leadership Institute, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F (2000, May). Creating learning organizations: An action plan for principals. Presentations for the School University Research Network, Williamsburg & Hampton, VA.

 

LaCost, B., DiPaola, M.F & Ivory, G. (2000, April). A thousand voices from the firing line: A progress report. Panel discussion for the AERA Annual Conference at Division A, New Orleans, LA.

 

Stronge, J. H., DiPaola, M., & Tucker, P. (2000, April). Administrator and superintendent evaluation. Presentation for the Virginia School Boards Association

Institute, Charlottesville, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000, March). Creating and supporting professional learning communities: Guidelines for administrators and policy makers. Presentation for the Partnership for Improved Leading & Learning in Rural Schools, Williamsburg, VA.

 

Stronge, J. H., Tucker, P., & DiPaola, M. (1999, November). Improving schools through superintendent evaluation. Pre-conference workshop for the Annual Convention of the Virginia School Board Association, Williamsburg, VA.

 

LaCost, B. & DiPaola, M.F. (1999, October). A thousand voices from the firing line. Panel discussion for the UCEA Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, October). School vouchers – Will they undermine American public schools? Presentation to set the context for a debate at The Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, June). School culture and climate: Links to student achievement. Presentation for the William and Mary Leadership Fellows’ Institute.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, June). Leadership skills: Developing a professional growth plan. Workshop conducted for the William and Mary Leadership Fellows’ Institute.

 

LaCost, B. & DiPaola, M.F. (1999, April). UCEA’s a thousand voices project. Panel discussion at Division A of the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, March). Instructional leadership and the standards for accrediting public schools in Virginia. Presentation for the York County School Division’s principals and administrators, Yorktown, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1999, January). Administrators as instructional leaders. Keynote address for the administrators of the Goochland School Division, Goochland, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1998, November). Standards, accountability and you. Keynote address for the faculty and staff of the Southampton School Division, Southampton, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1998, October). Standards, accountability and the changing role of the principal. Workshop conducted for the Central Virginia Leadership Institute.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1998, October). Welcoming change. Keynote address for a conference of the School University Research Network, Williamsburg, VA.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1996, November). Administrative perspective of Fulbright teacher exchange. Presentation at the Annual Fulbright Conference, Washington, DC.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1996, May). Strategic planning - The power of the process. Presentation at the NJASA Spring Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1993). Organizational culture and climate in effective schools. Presentation for the Cape May County Consortium, Cape May Courthouse, NJ.

 

DiPaola, M.F. (1992). Supervision: More than just going through the motions. Presentation for the Cape May County Consortium, Cape May Courthouse, NJ.

 

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Tschannen-Moran, M. (2001). Report on the 2001 Virginia principals study. 35 pages

 

Stronge, J.H. , DiPaola, M.F. & Tucker, P.D. (2000). Evaluation handbook: Teachers, administrators, superintendents. 100 pages

 

DiPaola, M.F. (2000). A thousand voices from the field: A superintendent’s forum. Organized, convened and moderated on May 3, 1999. Tapes of forum transcribed and analyzed. Contributions to UCEA’s 1000 voices database.

 

Stronge, J. H., Tucker, P. D., & DiPaola, M. (1999). Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Administrators, and Superintendents, Richmond, VA: Virginia Board of Education. 77 pages.

 

 

DeSander, M.K., & DiPaola, M.F. (in review). Tenure, laws and litigation: The impact on dismissal of incompetent teachers. Educational Administration Quarterly.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Neves, P. M. (in progress). Organizational citizenship behavior across cultures: A construct comparison between American and Portuguese secondary teachers.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & Smith, K. (in progress). School district context and student achievement: Developing a measure of district climate.

 

DiPaola, M.F. & DiPaola, V. (in progress). Improving instruction through collegial supervision: Tools for principals and supervisors.