David De Jong

I am thrilled to serve at USD and hope to share my experiences as a teacher, principal, superintendent, graduate student, adjunct professor, fundraiser, volunteer, baseball umpire and coach locally, statewide, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Educational Leadership
- School District Administration
- School Community Relations
- Theories of Educational Administration
- Educational Leadership Simulations
- Multicultural Seminar
- Seminar in Educational Leadership
- Human Resource Management

My research agenda includes Educational Leadership, Innovations in PreK-12 Education, Mentoring, and Innovations in Technology for Teaching in PreK-20 Education.

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, , and cook, jared. DeJong, D., Curtin, S., Robinson, D., & Cook, J. (2021). A new way to facilitate discourse with school leaders: Use a video- based simulation. Voices of Reform, 4(1), 43-62. Retrieved from https://www.voicesofreform.com/article/34739-a-new-way-to- facilitate-discourse-with-school-leaders-use-a-video-based-simulation ., Editors Lou Sabina, 43-62. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Florida: Voices of Reform, 2022. (DOI: 10.32623/4.00005)
Steinhoff, Kraig, De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Chesnut, Steven, and Steiner, Cory. Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model: Lessons Learned from Administrators., Editors Dr. Ken Mitchell, 21-39. Vol. 18, Iss. 4 AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2022.
Lehmann, Erin, Olson, David, De Jong, David, Reed, Kristine, and Leikvold, Dan. Mentee Perceptions of Public School Superintendent Mentorship in a Rural, Midwest State., Editors Brad Galka, 1-17. Vol. 16, Iss. 1 Kansas State University: Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy, 2021.
Vik, Tracy, De Jong, David, Reed, Kristine, Card, Karen, and Henry, Sandra. A Comparison of Fourth-Grade Students Taught in English-Only Classrooms and Spanish-Only Classrooms in the Same District, 12-23. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 2021.
Diemer, Rachel, De Jong, David, Kindle, Karen, and Campoli, Ayana. Reading Achievement in a Dual Language Setting: An Examination of English Language Learners at the Elementary Level, 1-12. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 2021.
De Jong, David. Telepresence Robots: A Phenomenological Study of Perceptions of Graduate Students and Professors., Editors Dr. David Smith, 143-161. Vol. 21, Iss. 5 North American Business Press Atlanta - Seattle - South Florida - Toronto: Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice , 2021.
Nold, De Jong, David, Moran, James J., Robinson, Derrick, and Aderhold, Fredrick. Early Childhood Education: Academic and Behavioral Benefits of Prekindergarten Educational Programming, 1-8. Vol. 11, Iss. 2 SAGE Open, 2021. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211010154)
, De Jong, David, Robinson, Derrick, Chesnut, Steven, and Messick, Diana. Leadership Traits of Superintendents in Midwestern Rural Districts: BOE Presidents & Superintendent Perceptions., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell. Purchase, New York: AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2021.
Conaway, Chad, De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Strouse, Gabrielle, and Degan, Dustin. Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State, 213-233. Vol. 21, Iss. 1 ICPEL Education Leadership Review, 2020.
Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, Card, Karen, Robinson, Derrick, campoli, ayana, and . Preparing scholar practitioners for systemic and systematic Inquiry: Methodology published and practiced., Editors Lou Sabina, 41-70. Vol. 3, Iss. 2 Florida: Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 2020.
Lenihan, Mark, De Jong, David, Robinson, Derrick, Aderhold, Fredrick, and Ossian, James. Superintendent Perceptions of School Safety and Arming Teachers in Public Schools in Nebraska., Editors AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 55-64. Vol. 17, Iss. 3 Manhattan, New York: The School Superintendents Association (AASA) Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 2020.
Fleming, Brady, De Jong, David, von Fischer, Paul, Avoseh, Mejai Bola Mike, and Santo, Susan. The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa, 13-40. Vol. 7, Iss. 1 Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice, 2020.
Bass, Eric, and De Jong, David. Computer Science Courses as a Graduation Requirement at the State and National Level: A Policy Brief., Editors Caryn Wells and Nathan Templeton, 126-133. Vol. 15, Iss. 1 International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2020.
Fleming, Brady, De Jong, David, Avoseh, Mejai Bola Mike, Santo, Susan, and von Fischer, Paul. The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa., Editors Dr. Kevin Hurt. Columbus, GA: Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP), 2020.
DeCino, Daniel D., Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, Seedorf, Stephen , and Dalbey, Amanda. Educational Leaders' Perceptions of Legal Preparedness, 15. Journal of School Leadership, 2019. (DOI: 10.1177/1052684619887550)
Lefdal, Joseph, and De Jong, David. Superintendent Stress: Identifying the Causes and Learning to Cope., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell, 55 - 81. Vol. Fall Volume 16, Iss. 3 Purchase, NY: AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2019.
Mourlam, Daniel, De Jong, David, Shudak, Nicholas N., and Baron, Mark. A phenomenological case study of teacher candidate experiences during a yearlong teacher residency program, 397-419. Vol. 54, Iss. 4 The Teacher Educator, 2019. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08878730.2019.1590750)
Rasmussen, Jerry, De Jong, David, and Aderhold, Fredrick. Comparing Perceptions of Dual-Role Administrators and Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Dual-Role Administrators in a Rural State, 42-59. Vol. 19, Iss. 1 Education Leadership Review, 2018.
Villeneuve, Ethan, Mason, Ben, and De Jong, David. A Quantile Regression Analysis of Cognitive Ability and Spelling Predictors of Written Expression: Evidence of Gender, Age, and Skill Level Moderation, 291-315. Vol. 47, Iss. 3 School Psychology Review, 2018. (DOI: DOI: 10.17105/SPR-2017-0110.V47-3)
Lehmann, Erin, De Jong, David, and Baron, Mark. Investigating the Relationship of Standards-Based Grades vs. Traditional-Based Grades to Results of the Scholastic Math Inventory at the Middle School Level., Editors Dr. Jafeth Sanchez. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research (ELRDR), 2018.
Yates, Shawn, and De Jong, David. Factors Influencing Rural Superintendent Tenure in a Midwestern State., Editors Dr. Kennith Mitchell, 20. Vol. 15, Iss. 2 Purchase, NY: AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2018.
De Jong, David, and Campoli, Ayana. Curricular Coaches' Impact on Retention for Early-Career Elementary Teachers in the United States: Implications for Urban Schools. Vol. 2 International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2018. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMCE-09-2017-0064)
De Jong, David, and Grundmeyer, Trent. Educational Leadership Simulations: Learning lessons from behind the curtain of educational leadership. In International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation (IJELP), 1-12. Vol. 13, Iss. 1 N/A: National Council of Professors in Educational Administration (NCPEA), 2018.
Bartholomew, Mitch, and De Jong, David. Barriers to Implementing the Response to Intervention Framework in Secondary Schools: Interviews with Secondary Principals., Editors Dr. Pamela Salazaar, 1-17. Las Vegas, NV: National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 2017. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0192636517743788 )
Webner, Steven, De Jong, David, Baron, Mark, and Campoli, Ayana. Public School Board Presidents' and Superintendents' Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Superintendents in a Midwestern State. Iss. 27.6. Served on Dr. Webner's committee, led the process of converting dissertation to manuscript and then corresponded with editors Cedar Falls, Iowa: Journal of School Leadership, 2017.
De Jong, David, Grundmeyer, Trent, and Chad, Anderson. Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms., Editors Dr. David Parsons, 12-33. Vol. Led the process of converting dissertation to manuscript and then corresponded with editors, Iss. 10(3) Unitec: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 2017. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.2018010102 )
De Jong, David, and von Fischer, Paul. The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Teacher Job Satisfaction in a Midwest State., Editors Dr. Phill Bryant, 53-84. Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Columbus, Georgia: Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice, 2017.
De Jong, David, Grundmeyer, Trent, and Yankey, Julie. Identifying and Addressing Themes of Job Dissatisfaction for Secondary Principals., Editors Alma Harris - University of Bath, UK Michelle Jones - University of Bath, UK, 18. Vol. 37, Iss. 4. Led the process of major revisions and then corresponded with editors) London: School Leadership & Management, 2017. (DOI: 10.1080/13632434.2017.1338253)
De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, Robinson, Derrick, Johnson, Stephen, Schaap, Ben, and Card, Karen. Division of Educational Leadership: Completed Dissertation Research Impacting the Midwest, 13. Vol. 1, Iss. May 2017 Vermillion, South Dakota: University of South Dakota School of Education, 2017.
Gough, Evan, De Jong, David D., Grundmeyer, Trent, and Baron, Mark. K-12 Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Flipped Classroom Model for Teaching and Learning., Editors Thomas T. Liao, pp. 390-423. Vol. Volume 45, Iss. Issue 3 SAGE Publishing: Journal of Educational Technology Systems (ETS), 2017. (DOI: 10.1177/0047239516658444)

De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. Presented at the Educational Service Unit 7 Professional Learning Day, Columbus, Nebraska. (October 28, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Inclusive School Community. Presented at the Northwestern College's Leadership in Education Conference, Orange City, Iowa. (October 19, 2021)
De Jong, David, Edcuational Leadership Simulation: School Safety. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (October 07, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Concerns About a New Teacher. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 07, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Inclusive School Community. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 07, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy - Colorado Leadership Session, Denver, Colorado. (September 17, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. Presented at the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy - Colorado Leadership Session, Denver, Colorado. (September 17, 2021)
Conaway, Chad, De Jong, David, Lehmann, Erin, and Grundmeyer, Trent, Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in South Dakota. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
Grundmeyer, Trent, and De Jong, David, Redesigning Virtual Learning for Aspiring K-12 Leaders. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations: Do They Work in Fully Online Asynchronous Courses?. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (IPCEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
De Jong, David, and Grundmeyer, Trent, Lessons Learned: Preparing K-12 School Leaders for the Next Pandemic. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (IPCEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2021)
De Jong, David, Johnson, Alice, Barreau, Pascal, and Marshall, Maureen, Creating Experiential Learning Opportunities. Presented at the School Sims' "Creating Experiential Learning Opportunities" Webinar, Video Conference. (May 11, 2021)
De Jong, David, Dress Code. Presented at the School Sims Dress Code National Webinar, Video Conference. (January 21, 2021)
De Jong, David, and Sanchez, Jafeth, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK‐20 Education. Presented at the 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE), Virtual. (January 04, 2021)
De Jong, David, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. Presented at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference, Virtual. (November 17, 2020)
De Jong, David, Cyberbullying. Presented at the School Sims Cyberbullying National Webinar, Video Conference. (October 20, 2020)
De Jong, David, Virtually Leading a School Counseling Program. Presented at the Virtually Leading a School Counseling Program, Video Conferencing. (September 17, 2020)
Lehmann, Erin, De Jong, David, and Bowar, Josh, Teacher to Principal: Internal Succession within a School. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
Steinhoff, Kraig, Lehmann, Erin, and De Jong, David, Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
De Jong, David, Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 06, 2020)
De Jong, David, Spero, Ken, and Biddulph-Krentar, Brian, K-12 School Inclusiveness: Using a Simulation to Lead in the Digital Age. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual (Due to COVID-19). (August 05, 2020)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Equity Exploring Beneath the Surface. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, GoToMeeting. (June 11, 2020)
De Jong, David, Facilitating Simulations Asynchronously in Higher Education: Equity-Based Budgeting . Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, GoToMeeting. (April 30, 2020)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (March 24, 2020)
De Jong, David, Using Simulations to Encourage Aspiring School Leaders in Your Districts. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (February 27, 2020)
De Jong, David, Leverage your Title Funding to Improve Professional Development Efficacy through Simulated Experiences. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (February 20, 2020)
De Jong, David, 10 Commandments of Facilitating a Simulation to Large Groups. Presented at the Ed Leadership Sims Webinar, Pennsylvania. (January 30, 2020)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Spearfish Public Schools Conference, Spearfish, South Dakota. (January 17, 2020)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations: Teaching Teams. Presented at the Spearfish Public Schools Conference, Spearfish, South Dakota. (January 17, 2020)
Robinson, Derrick, De Jong, David, and Johnson, Ashley M., Between Logic and Mindfulness: School Leader Perceptions of Their Effectiveness. Presented at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference, New Orleans, LA. (November 22, 2019)
De Jong, David, Transforming Education: Leadership Lessons. Presented at the Podcast speaker for Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. (November 19, 2019)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cyberbullying. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2019)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2019)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 03, 2019)
De Jong, David, and Curtin, Susan, Modeling Safe Discourse: A Principal's Perspective on Gender Differences. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Aliso Viejo, CA. (July 16, 2019)
De Jong, David, Using Simulations in an Online Course: Lessons from Three Years of Practice. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Aliso Viejo, CA. (July 15, 2019)
De Jong, David, Campoli, Ayana, and Robinson, Derrick, Beyond Feelings: Making Informed Decisions about Prekindergarten Programs. Presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada. (April 05, 2019)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "New Teacher Evaluation" and "Setting Academic Goals". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. (October 18, 2018)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: New Teacher Evaluation. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 05, 2018)
De Jong, David, Who is in Your Mentoring Constellation?. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 05, 2018)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulation: Student in Crisis. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2018)
De Jong, David, Using Telepresense Robots in Your Schools. Presented at the Heartland Christian Schools Convention, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 04, 2018)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "Angry Parent" and "Disruptive Teacher". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. (August 24, 2018)
De Jong, David, Educational Leadership Simulations = "Angry Parent" and "Disruptive Teacher". Presented at the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference, Tucson, Arizona. (August 23, 2018)
De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Frequencies of Titles and Keywords of Published Manuscripts in Educational Leadership Journals . Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Administrators (ICPEL) Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. (August 05, 2018)
De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Learning Through a Telepresence Robot in Educational Leadership Preparation Programs. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Administrators (ICPEL) Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. (August 05, 2018)
Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, Telepresence robot: Come and see how you could use a telepresence robot in your classroom or school!. Presented at the #TIE18!, Sioux Falls, SD. (April 16, 2018)
De Jong, David, Spero, Ken, Johanek, Michael, and Allen, James, Educational Leadership Simulations. Presented at the The Global Education Innovation (GEI) Festival, New York. (December 18, 2017)
Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, Interactive Educational Leadership Simulations: Implications for principal preparation." ., Denver, CO. (November 16, 2017)
Shudak, Nicholas, Mourlam, Daniel, De Jong, David, and Baron, Mark, Re-envisioning the educational world of residency through candidate reflections. Presented at the American Educational Studies Association Annual Meeting 2017, Pittsburg, PA. (November 2017)
De Jong, David, Experience an Educational Leadership Simulation: Academic Goal Setting. Presented at the Heartland Conference, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 06, 2017)
De Jong, David, Curtin, Susan, and Robinson, Derrick, Experience an Educational Leadership Simulation: Teaching Teams. Presented at the Heartland Conference, Sioux Center, Iowa. (October 06, 2017)
Curtin, Susan, De Jong, David, and Robinson, Derrick, A Systematic Comparison of Research Methods Employed in Educational Leadership Journals from 2014 - 2016" ., San Juan, Puerto Rico. (August 03, 2017)
De Jong, David, Interactive Educational Leadership Simulations: A Researchers' Perspective on Comparing How School Leaders Respond to Teacher-to-Teacher Bullying Concerns., San Juan, Puerto Rico. (August 03, 2017)
De Jong, David, The Incredible Impact of Being Mentored and Mentoring Others. Presented at the Northwestern College Leadership Series, Orange City, Iowa. (June 09, 2017)
De Jong, David, Simulation: Bully Teacher. Presented at the USD Professional Development Center Monthly Meeting, Delzell 110. (March 01, 2017)
De Jong, David, Immersive Online Simulations: A Scalable, Innovative Tool to Promote Critical Conversations Around Leadership Decision-Making. Presented at the National Council of Professors in Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, Detroit, Michigan. (August 02, 2016)
De Jong, David A., Immersive Online Simulations: A Scalable, Innovative Tool to Promote Critical Conversations Around Leadership Decision-Making.. Presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, Detroit, MI. (July 30, 2016)
De Jong, David, "Overview of CEEDAR partnership with South Dakota". Presented at the CEEDAR-IRIS Cross-State Convening: Enhancing Systems for Personnel Preparation, Washington DC. (June 23, 2016)

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