Table 3 Response frequencies for School Implementation Leadership Scale (SILS) items
SILS subscale | Not at all n, % | Slight extent n,% | Moderate extent n,% | Great extent n,% | Very great extent n,% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proactive | |||||
 Our principal has developed a plan to facilitate implementation of EBP. | 6, 1.4 | 32, 7.3 | 82, 18.6 | 199, 45.1 | 122, 27.7 |
 Our principal has removed obstacles to the implementation of EBP. | 12, 2.7 | 33, 7.5 | 126, 28.6 | 176, 39.9 | 94, 21.3 |
 Our principal has established clear school standards and expectations for the implementation of EBP. | 11, 2.5 | 28, 6.3 | 101, 22.9 | 169, 38.3 | 132, 29.9 |
Knowledgeable | |||||
 Our principal is knowledgeable about EBP. | 3, 0.7 | 23, 5.2 | 59, 13.4 | 184, 41.7 | 172, 39.0 |
 Our principal is able to answer questions about EBP. | 6, 1.4 | 22, 5.0 | 69, 15.6 | 175, 39.7 | 169, 38.3 |
 Our principal knows what he or she is talking about when it comes to EBP. | 6, 1.4 | 24, 5.4 | 65, 14.7 | 173, 39.2 | 173, 39.2 |
Supportive | |||||
 Our principal recognizes and appreciates teacher/school staff efforts toward successful implementation of EBP. | 15, 3.4 | 29, 6.6 | 67, 15.2 | 142, 32.2 | 188, 42.6 |
 Our principal supports teacher/school staff efforts to learn more about EBP. | 9, 2.0 | 30, 6.8 | 62, 14.1 | 149, 33.8 | 191, 43.3 |
 Our principal supports teacher/school staff efforts to use EBP. | 7, 1.6 | 19, 4.3 | 59, 13.4 | 180, 40.8 | 176, 39.9 |
Perseverant | |||||
 Our principal carries on through the challenges of implementing EBP. | 10, 2.3 | 28, 6.3 | 68, 15.4 | 181, 41.0 | 154, 34.9 |
 Our principal effectively addresses critical issues regarding the implementation of EBP. | 18, 4.1 | 34, 7.7 | 118, 26.8 | 176, 39.9 | 95, 21.5 |
 Our principal consistently supports EBP implementation when confronted with setbacks. | 11, 2.5 | 32, 7.3 | 85, 19.3 | 185, 42.0 | 128, 29.0 |
Communication | |||||
 Our principal establishes clear communication systems about EBP. | 26, 5.9 | 38, 8.6 | 106, 24.0 | 162, 36.7 | 109, 24.7 |
 Our principal talks about EBP. | 11, 2.5 | 27, 6.1 | 76, 17.2 | 170, 38.5 | 157, 35.6 |
 Our principal encourages others to communicate with her/him about EBP implementation. | 20, 4.5 | 38, 8.6 | 84, 19.0 | 167, 37.9 | 132, 29.9 |
Vision/mission | |||||
 Our principal links the implementation of EBP to improved student outcomes. | 13, 2.9 | 34, 7.7 | 65, 14.7 | 168, 38.1 | 161, 36.5 |
 Our principal has a clear vision for the implementation of EBP in this school. | 19, 4.3 | 36, 8.2 | 100, 22.7 | 161, 36.5 | 125, 28.3 |
 Our principal connects EBP to the broader mission of our school. | 14, 3.2 | 34, 7.7 | 77, 17.5 | 166, 37.6 | 150, 34.0 |
Availability | |||||
 Our principal is accessible if I need help with implementing EBP. | 20, 4.5 | 45, 10.2 | 75, 17.0 | 137, 31.1 | 164, 37.2 |
 Our principal is available to discuss implementation of EBP. | 19, 4.3 | 49, 11.1 | 68, 15.4 | 142, 32.2 | 163, 37.0 |
If I have a problem or concern regarding EBP, I can contact our principal. | 17, 3.9 | 34, 7.7 | 48, 10.9 | 148, 33.6 | 194, 44.0 |