A study was conducted to analyze the level of efficacy principals have, both individually and collectively, in relation to character education leadership. The study also explored principals' beliefs and their espoused behaviors.; The quantitative portion of the survey was based on a previously developed instrument developed by Andrew Milson (2003). Results provided information on principals' self-efficacy as well as their views on general effectiveness of principals across Colorado. Even though all efficacy ratings were high, principals perceived their personal character education leadership efficacy to be slightly better than the character education leadership efficacy of their peers. The research also provided important data about the influence demographic variables have on educational leaders' perceptions of their effectiveness as character education leaders.; The qualitative portion of the survey imparts educators and interest groups with an understanding of how educational leaders' personal values related to their beliefs about their own efficacy as character education leaders. The researcher identified, through the use of metaphors, themes such as values, incorporation of character education in daily interactions, and beliefs about the principal's role as character education leader. The metaphor, which emerged from principal's responses, was The Code of the West. Results indicated principal's personal values overwhelmingly matched their behaviors in terms of interactions and character education leadership practices.
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