Abstract
The study was conducted to find out the levels of personal values, levels of school governance and levels of leadership practices among school leaders as well as if personal values and school governance significantly predict leadership practices. This study used a convergent mixed method design with a total of 17 participants for qualitative data, specifically 10 participants for the individual interview and 7 for focus group discussion. Meanwhile, a total of 200 school leaders were asked to answer the survey questionnaire for the quantitative data. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data on personal values, school governance and leadership practices. The result revealed that there is a high level of personal values, high level of school governance and high leadership practices level. Moreover, all the variables personal values and school governance significantly predicts leadership practices. Meanwhile, two themes emerge from the interview which put emphasis on ethical leadership, and organizational culture. Furthermore, data revealed a strong confirmation on the corroboration between the quantitative data and the qualitative data. This study recommended that educational stakeholders prioritize the cultivation of ethical leadership and the nurturing of positive organizational cultures within schools. School leaders should undergo continuous professional development to enhance their understanding and practice of ethical leadership, focusing on principles such as integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Keywords: Personal Values, School Governance, Leadership Practices, Convergent Design, Mixed Method, Municipality of Kabacan, Philippines