Leadership Styles and School Performance: A Comparative Analysis of PEELI-Trained and Non-PEELI-Trained Head Teachers

This study explores the impact of PEELI training on head teachers in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, focusing on their pivotal role in school performance. A sample of 416 participants, equally divided between trained and untrained head teachers, was selected through random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and checklists and analyzed using SPSS-11 software. This descriptive study found that PEELI training significantly enhances headteachers' awareness of children's right to education, barriers to accessing education, and effective resource utilization. Trained head teachers demonstratedbetter practices in using learning aids and maintaining hygienic school conditions, highlighting the importance of in-service training for educational leaders.