Carleton R. Holt, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Assistant Department Head
Curriculum and Instruction
233 Graduate Education Building
Phone: (479) 575-5112
FAX: (479) 575-2492
cholt@uark.edu
Degrees:
- Ed.D., University of South Dakota, Educational Administration, 1993
- C.A.S., Iowa State University, Adv. Supt's Certificate, 1981
- M.A., University of South Dakota, Secondary Administration, 1970
- B.F.A., University of South Dakota, Music Education, 1969
Teaching Areas:
- EDLE 5013 School Organization and Administration
- EDLE 5063 School Personnel Administration and Supervision
- EDLE 599V Seminar: Analytical Decision-Making
- EDLE 574 & 674 Internship
- EDLE 6023 School Facilities
- EDLE 6093 School Governance
- EDLE 6523 Advanced Applications of Educational Leadership
- EDLE 6533 Educational Policy
- EDLE 699V Seminar: Leadership, Parent Involvement, Ethics & Technology
Consulting Areas
- School Bond Elections
- School Leadership
- Superintendent/Board/Community Relations
- Academically Distressed Schools
- Educational Policy
Research Interests:
The successful marketing of school bond issues and millages to overcome the national problem of aging school facilities Student learning preferences and school health programs to identify factors that may support improved student academic performance in K-12 schools.
Professional Biography:
Dr. Carleton Holt brings an extensive background of leadership in the field of education to the University of Arkansas. He has served as a band director, coach, and school administrator in the public schools in Iowa and South Dakota for over thirty years. Dr. Holt's doctoral dissertation was entitled Factors Affecting the Outcomes of School Bond Elections in South Dakota. Dr. Holt has had articles on this subject published by the Educational Research Quarterly and School Business Affairs. In addition, he is the author of a textbook for educational leaders entitled School Bond Success: A Strategy for Building America's Schools, second edition, available from the Scarecrow Publishing Company. In 1999, Dr. Holt received the first annual Alumni Leadership Award from the School of Education at the University of South Dakota in recognition of outstanding leadership in his profession and his contribution to higher education.
Academic Interests and Accomplishments:
Dr. Holt’s research agenda is centered on the successful marketing of school bond issues and millages to overcome the national problem of aging school facilities. In addition to this leadership challenge, his research also focuses on learning preferences and school health programs to identify factors that may support improved student academic performance in K-12 schools. His refereed acceptance for 23 national presentations by the American Association of School Administrators, Conference-Within-A-Conference for Educational Leadership Professors, AERA, Education Law Association, International Conference For Educational Planning, and National Council of Professors of Educational Administration at their conferences and conventions in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Washington, D.C., has supported his professional development.
Dr. Holt’s presentation and paper publication in Spetses, Greece shared ideas with the international educational community. It provided a new appreciation and understanding of the similarities and challenges facing all educators worldwide. His refereed poster presentation in Atlanta, Georgia for the National School Boards Association’s Annual Technology Conference demonstrated the quality and significance of EDLE technology instruction in our College of Education and Health Professions.
Dr. Holt has 12 refereed article publications, two refereed book chapters, two recognized educational leadership books for successfully marketing school bond issues, and three submitted for publication research articles. This research has involved collaborations with professors from other disciplines as well as EDLE. During his tenure in Educational Leadership, Dr. Holt has obtained five grants totaling $41,170 for the development of a performance-based curriculum utilizing a portfolio and internship in the instruction and assessment of potential building, district, and curriculum supervisor level school administrators.
Dr. Holt developed and wrote the program area’s 249-page ELCC Report for submission to NCATE’s Policy Board in August 2003. The National Policy Board approved this ELCC Report for National Recognition of the Educational Program Area at the University of Arkansas in December 2003.Personal Information:
Dr. Holt is married and has two children. He is an ex-music major, and loves Corp-style marching programs, jazz, and playing his drum set to all styles of music. He also enjoys his garden railway system, family trips and family activities.
Publications/Presentations:
Books
Holt, C. R. (2002) School bond success: A strategy for building America's schools (2nd ed.). Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, Inc.
(This updated version of the 1999 book contains two additional research studies concerning state department involvement in school bond issues and the effect of school facilities on school climate. One of the Appendices is an up-to-date summary of school bond issue laws in all states. This book continues to be sold at the American Association School Administrators Bookstore as a resource for those interested in successful passage of school bond issues).
Boschee, F., & Holt, C. R. (1999). School bond success: A strategy for building America's schools. Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company, Inc.
Book Chapters
Miller, M. T., & Holt, C. R. (2005). Sustaining local tax support for community colleges: Recommendations for community college leaders. In S. G. Katsinas & J. C. Palmer (Eds.), Sustaining Financial Support for Community Colleges Number 132 ( pp. 67-75). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Smith, R. M., & Holt, C. R. (2001). Translating heightened societal expectations into improved training for school leaders. Common Ground Publishing, Edited by Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M. The Learner.com a series imprint of theUniverstyPress.com ISBN 1 86335 240 6 (print).
Refereed Journal Articles
Holt, C. R., DeVore, J. B., Denny, G. S., Smith, R. M., and Capps, M. (2007). Learning preferences of 5th and 6th grade students in northwest Arkansas. International Journal of Arts and Sciences, 2(2), 29-33.
Carnine, L., Holt, C. R., & Jones, M. (2006). No child left behind:Implications as viewed by Arkansas superintendents and patrons. In F. I. Dembowski, & L. K. Lemasters (Eds.), Unbridled spirit: Best practices in educational administration (pp. 396-405). Lancaster, PA: The 2006 Yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration.
Holt, C. R., Wendt, M., & Smith, R. M. (Winter 2006). School bond success: An exploratory case study. The Rural Educator, 27(2), 11-18.
Holt, C. R., Denny, G. S., Capps, M., & DeVore J. B. (2005). Teachers' ability to perceive student learning preferences: "I'm sorry, but I don't teach like that." Teachers College Record, Ste Published: February 25, 2005 http://www.tcrecord.org/ ID Number: 11767, Date Accessed: 3/2/2005 5:06:45 PM.
Holt, C. R., DeVore, J., Denny, G., Smith, R. M., & Cambiano, R. (2005). Learning preferences of 3rd and 4th grade students in a mid-south state. AASCD Focus: Journal of Research and Best Practice, 2(1), 16-20.
Holt, C. R., Smith, R. M., & Capps, M. A. (2004). School facilities: The state department's influence. The AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 1(3), 6-10.
Carnine, L., & Holt, C. R. (2004). Accountability and no child left behind? AASCD Focus: Journal of Research and Best Practice, 1(1), 31-45.
Holt, C. R., Barta, K., Neighbors, M., & Smith, R. M. (2004). The role of the school nurse: Perceptions of school nurses and superintendents. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 3(2), 89-101.
Holt, C. R., & Smith, R. M. (2003) The relationship between school climate and student success. Arkansas Educational Research & Policy Studies Journal, 2(2), 52-64.
Smith, R., & Holt, C. R. (2002). Translating heightened societal expectations into improved training for school leaders. Learning Conference, Online at http://carletonholt.author-site.com/ProductShop/
Holt, C. R. (1996) Factors affecting the outcomes of school bond elections in South Dakota, Educational Research Quarterly, 19(4), 23-42.
Holt, C. R. (1994) Critical factors that affect the passage of school bond elections, School Business Affairs, 60(8), 33-37.
Submitted for Publication
Holt, C. R., DeVore J. B., Denny, G., & Capps, M. (Submitted). Learning preferences of 7th and 8th grade students in northwest Arkansas.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (Submitted). Sense of belonging and its relationship to performance of middle schools on state mandated tests.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (Submitted). Teacher perceptions of middle school students' sense of belonging in Southeast Texas.
ERIC Publications (ERIC database at http://ericir.syr.edu/Eric/)
Holt, Carleton R. (ED430377). Factors affecting the outcomes of school bond elections in South Dakota.
Boschee, Floyd; Holt, Carleton R. (ED428503). School bond success: A strategy for building America's schools.
Other Publications
Carnine, L., Holt, C. R., & Jones, M. (2004). Accountability and no child left behind! Fayetteville, AR: Research and Advocacy Network: A Consortium of School Districts, and The University of Arkansas.
Acknowledged in this textbook for reviewing the 2004 manuscript for:
Young, I. P., & Castetter, W. B. (2004). The human resource function in educational administration (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Book Reviews
Horgen, J. (June 2000). Book Review of
Boschee, F., & Holt, C. R. School bond success: A strategy for building America's schools. Book Review for the School Administrator, AASA Online.
Holt, C. R. (2003). School bond success: A strategy for building America's schools (2nd ed.). Fayetteville, AR: Book Review by Research Frontiers, University of Arkansas.
National Refereed Report
Holt, C. R. (2003). Educational administration program area: Educational leadership constituent council report. Reston, VA: NCATE's Educational Leadership Constituent Council Report National Policy Board. (Approved for National Recognition with no rejoinders)
Refereed Paper Presentations
Holt, C. R. (October 2007). School bond success: An exploratory case study. Paper presented at the International Conference For Educational Planning, Minneapolis, MN.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (August 2007). Followership as a Function of Teaching. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Chicago, IL.
Holt, C. R., Capps, M., Carnine, L., Jones, M. (August 2006). No child left behind: Implications as viewed by Arkansas superintendents and patrons. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Lexington, KY.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (August 2006). Followership in the public schools. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Lexington, KY.
Wendt, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (2006). Influences affecting elementary mathematics achievement in one Kansas school district: A case study. Paper presented at the AASA National Conference Within A Conference, San Diego, CA.
Holt, C., Siegrist, J, & Van Patten, J. (November 2005). The courts, the congress, and education: A new look at accountability and responsibility. Paper presented at the Education Law Association 51st Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.
Holt, C. R., DeVore J., Denny G., & Capps, M. (July 2005). Learning preferences of 7th and 8th grade students in northwest Arkansas. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Washington, DC.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (July 2005). The teacher's role in middle school students' sense of belonging. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Washington, DC.
Holt, C. R., Denny, G. S., Capps, M., & DeVore J. B. (2005). Teachers' ability to perceive student learning preferences. Paper presented at the AASA National Conference Within A Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Holt, C. R., DeVore J., Denny G., & Capps, M. (August 2004). 5th and 6th grade learning preferences in northwest Arkansas. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Branson, MO.
Capps, M. A., & Holt, C. R. (August 2004). Teacher perceptions of middle school students' sense of belonging in southeast Texas. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Branson, MO.
Carnine, L., Holt, C. R., & Jones, M. (March 2004). Accountability and no child left Behind? Paper presented at the Arkansas Professors of Educational Administration Spring Conference, Conway, AR.
Holt, C. R., Wendt, M., Smith, R. M. (February 2004). A practitioner's guide for passing school bond elections. Paper presented at the AASA National Conference Within A Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Ezell, G., Smith, R. M., Holt, C. R., & Brody, C. A. (February 2004). The role of leaders in promoting student ethical growth. Paper presented at the AASA National Conference Within A Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Holt, C. R., DeVore J., Denny G., Smith R., & Cambiano R. (August 2003). 3rd and 4th grade learning preferences in northwest Arkansas. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Sedona, AZ.
Holt, C. R., Barta, K., Neighbors, M., & Smith, R. M. (August 2002). The perception of the school nurse's role by school nurses and superintendents. Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Burlington, VT.
Van Patten, J. J., & Holt, C. R. (April 2002). Using distance education to teach educational leadership. Paper presented at the AERA Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Smith, R. M., & Holt, C. R. (February 2002). Preparing a principal: From exam to portfolio. Paper presented at the American Association School Administrators' National Conference Within A Conference, San Diego, CA.
Holt, C. R., & Smith, R. M. (February 2002). The superintendent's role in providing adequate facilities for learning. Paper presented at the American Association of School Administrators' National Conference Within A Conference, San Diego, CA.
Smith, R. M., & Holt, C. R. (August 2001). Refining an internship program in educational administration to upgrade the effectiveness of school leaders and to meet expanding NCATE requirements. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Houston, TX.
Smith, R. M., & Holt, C. R. (July 2001). Translating heightened societal expectations into improved training for school leaders. Paper presented at Eighth International Literacy and Education Research Network Conference on Learning, the Anargyrios & Korgialenios School of Spetses, Spetses, Greece.
Holt, C. R., & Smith, R. M. (February 2001). A plan for designing and implementing an effective internship program in educational administration to upgrade quality and meet expanding NCATE requirements. Paper presented at the American Association of School Administrators' National Conference Within A Conference, Orlando, FL.
Holt, C. R. (August 2000). School bond success: A critical instructional element for departments of educational administration. Paper presented at the National Conference of Professors of Educational Administration, Ypsilanti, MI.
Boschee, F., & Holt, C. R. (March 2000). School bond success: Building America's schools. Paper presented at the Conference Within a Conference Program at the American Association of School Administrators' Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Poster Exhibit Presentation
Smith, R. M., Swartz, J. D., Holt, C. R., & Day, G. (November 2001). Preparing principals committed to utilize and promote technology in the classroom, school, and community. Poster session presented at the 15th Annual Technology + Learning Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Grants:
- Our educational leadership team was awarded a $15,000 development grant for the 2000-2001 academic year from the Arkansas Department of Education for the design of a performance-based curriculum utilizing a portfolio and internship in the instruction and assessment of potential building level school administrators. Holt's responsibilities included leadership, timeline development, and reporting requirements for this project.
- Received approval of a $10,000 developmental grant from the Arkansas Department of Education during the 2001-2002 academic year for the design of a performance-based curriculum utilizing a portfolio and internship in the instruction and assessment of potential district level school administrators. Holt's responsibilities include leadership, timeline development, and reporting requirements for the project.
- Received with Dr. Jack B. DeVore an RIF grant for $1,170. for research expenditures on the learning preferences of K-12 students.
- Received approval of a $5,000 developmental grant from the Arkansas Department of Education during the 2002-2003 academic year for the continued development of a performance-based curriculum utilizing a portfolio and internship in the instruction and assessment of potential district level school administrators. Holt's responsibilities include leadership, timeline development, and reporting requirements for the project.
- Received approval of a $10,000 developmental grant from the Arkansas Department of Education during the 2003-2004 academic year for the continued development of a performance-based curriculum utilizing a portfolio and internship in the instruction and assessment of potential district level school administrators. Holt's responsibilities include leadership, timeline development, and reporting requirements for the project.