The Journal for Leadership and Instruction
About the Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Richard Bernato, rbernato@scopeonline.us
ISSN Number (Print) ISSN 2475-6032
ISSN Number (Online) ISSN 2475-6040
The Editorial Board of the Journal for Leadership and Instruction has identified the following thematic interests:
- Early Childhood Development
- Social and Emotional Development and Mental Health
- School Finance
- Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education
- Media Literacy
- Equity in Student Achievement
- School Safety
- Diversity in the School Workforce
Published by:
Mr. George L. Duffy, Executive Director/CEO & Coordinating Publisher
SCOPE Education Services
100 Lawrence Avenue
Smithtown, NY 11787
Telephone: 631-360-0800
Fax: 631-360-8489
Website: https://www.scopeonline.us
Guidance for Authors
Article Submissions:
The Journal for Leadership and Instruction is an international peer reviewed publication that is published twice each year. Authors should follow the APA Manual 7 guidelines. The review of related literature should be written in the past tense. No article will be accepted if it is more than 10 pages (double spaced) long.
Suggested changes are the responsibility of the author. Editors retain the right to alter submissions for clarity and space available in each issue.
How to Submit Articles:
To be considered for publication, all submissions should be double spaced, in 12 point characters and should be sent by email as a Word document to:
Publishing Staff:
Ms. Christine Cosme, ccosme@scopeonline.us, 631-360-0800 x116
Dr. Amy Eckelmann, aeckelmann@scopeonline.us
Reprints & Photocopying:
Copying requires the express permission of the Journal for Leadership and Instruction. For permission, write to Mr. George L. Duffy: Coordinating Publisher, Journal for Leadership and Instruction, SCOPE, 100 Lawrence Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787, or fax requests to 631-360-8489.
About SCOPE:
SCOPE Education Services is a not-for-profit, private, voluntary organization permanently chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to provide services to school districts. Founded in 1964 by school superintendents, it is a cooperative venture for sharing resources to deal with common concerns. It is governed by a Board of Directors of school superintendents and college representatives and serves as a regional School Study Council and School Board Institute.
Additional Materials:
- Six Steps to Create an Article from a Thesis or Dissertation for the Journal for Leadership and Instruction
- Kickoff, a Podcast Series: Guidance from Former Editors – New to JLI submissions? Listen to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard Bernato discuss the submission process with former editors-in-chief Dr. Robert Manley and Dr. Kevin McGuire. Start with our first episode: Thinking of Submitting to Us?
New Issue Available: Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 issue of the Journal for Leadership and Instruction is now available as of June 3, 2026.
JLI Podcast & Media Spotlight
SEL Series (Part 1): Rationale, Research, and Foundations of Social Emotional Learning
Continuing the Journal for Leadership and Instruction’s 25th anniversary series, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Ron Masera initiate a vital multi-part series devoted to the data, rationale, and core principles of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
In this opening video presentation, Dr. Masera unpacks critical research from the U.S. Surgeon General, the CDC, and regional studies examining the impacts of social media, screen time, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on student development.
Key Focus Areas:
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A Paradigm Shift in Leadership: Shifting from the traditional view that “1 in 5 students faces a mental health condition” to embracing the reality that “5 out of 5 have mental health” requiring proactive, foundational care.
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Clinical vs. Instructional SEL: Dissecting the distinction between clinical mental health interventions and explicit SEL instruction using the CASEL framework (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making).
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Foundation for Execution: Setting the empirical groundwork for our upcoming episode on district-level execution.
Have questions or feedback on this presentation? Contact Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard Bernato at
Previous Issues
Long Island Education Review (2000 - 2014) | The Journal for Leadership and Instruction has replaced the Long Island Education Review. To view past issues of the Long Island Education Review, see below.
Editorial & Peer Review Leadership
The journal’s editorial leadership and peer review committee bring depth, experience, and academic integrity to every issue. This collaborative structure ensures a rigorous review process and maintains the high standards expected of scholarly publications.
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Richard Bernato, Associate Professor, St. John’s University; Administrative and Instructional Leadership (Ret.), President/High Involvement Consultants, Chief Creative Officer/Leadership Redefined, Inc.
Co-Editors
- Dr. Anthony Annunziato, Associate Professor, Administrative and Instructional Leadership, St. John’s University
- Dr. Roberta A. Gerold, Superintendent of Schools, Middle Country CSD
- Dr. Robert J. Manley, Dean, Dowling College, School of Education (Ret.)
- Dr. Ronald Masera, Superintendent of Schools, Center Moriches UFSD (Ret.)
- Dr. Kevin N. McGuire, Professor, St. John’s University, School of Education (Ret.)
- Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote, Professor of Public Management, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Dr. Laura Seinfeld, Dean, College of Education, Information & Technology, L.I.U. Post
- Dr. Warren E. Whitaker, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership For Diverse Learning Communities, Molloy University
Reference Editor
Dr. Amy Eckelmann, Adjunct Instructor, Department of Education, Molloy University
Associate Editors
- Dr. S. Marshall Perry, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Graduate Programs and Academic Innovations, Kalmanovitz School of Education, St. Mary’s College of California
- Dr. Korynne Taylor-Dunlop, Coordinator & Professor of Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership, Lynn University, FL (Ret.)
Coordinating Publisher
Mr. George L. Duffy, Executive Director/CEO, SCOPE Education Services
Editorial Board
- Dr. Donald J. Beaudette, Associate Professor of the Practice (Ret.), Boston University
- Dr. Elfreda V. Blue, Vice Provost, Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Hofstra University
- Dr. David DeRuosi, Executive Director, New England School Development Council
- Dr. Robert Feirsen, Chair, Education Department, NYIT
- Dr. Patrick Harrigan, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Oyster Bay-East Norwich CSD
- Dr. Lorna R. Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, Malverne UFSD
- Dr. Rory Manning, Superintendent of Schools, Harborfields CSD
- Dr. Tonie McDonald, Superintendent of Schools, Levittown UFSD (Ret.)
- Dr. Robert Moraghan, Director Emeritus, Educational Leadership Programs, Stony Brook University
- Mr. Michael O’Brien, Deputy Director for Instructional Services, SCOPE
- Dr. Edward J. Vinski, Associate Professor, St. Joseph’s College
- Dr. Maureen T. Walsh, Dean Emerita, School of Education and Human Services, Molloy College
Peer Review Committee
- Lydia Begley, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Nassau BOCES (Ret.)
- Kelly Ann Burlison, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Ross College of Education, Lynn University, Florida
- M. Terry Cash, Ph.D., Educational Consultant/Program Evaluator, Cash Educational Consulting Services, LLC
- Audrey Cohan, Ed.D., Senior Dean for Research & Scholarship, Division of Education, Molloy College
- Thomas P. Dolan, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Great Neck UFSD, (Ret.)
- Maria G. Dove, Ed.D., Professor, School of Education and Human Services, Molloy College
- Timothy T. Eagen, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Kings Park CSD
- Richard J. Faccio, Ed.D., Principal, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka CHSD
- Joseph S. Famularo, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Bellmore UFSD
- Sean C. Feeney, Ph.D., Asst. Supt. for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Port Washington UFSD
- Patrick G. Harrigan, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Oyster Bay-East Norwich CSD
- Phyllis Harrington, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside UFSD
- Richard Hawkins, Ed.D., Director of Contract Programs, School of Education, St. Rose College, Albany, NY
- Aurelia Henriquez, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Port Chester-Rye UFSD
- Albert Inserra, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education, Information and Technology, L.I.U. Post (Ret.)
- Julie Davis Lutz, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
- Craig C. Markson, Ed.D., Director, Educational Leadership Program, Stony Brook University
- Barry McNamara, Ed.D., Full Professor, Touro University
- Eric Moore, Ed.D., Assistant Principal, School District of Palm Beach County, Florida
- Chrystyne Olivieri, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES/Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing, L.I. University Brookville
- S. Marshall Perry, Ph.D., Assoc. Dean and Assoc. Professor, Kalmanovitz School of Education, St. Mary’s College of California
- Jessica Scher Lisa, Psy.D., Assistant Professor, Child Study Department, St. Joseph’s College
- Eric Shyman, Ed.D., Assoc. Professor of Child Study, St. Joseph’s College
- Selena Isles Smith, Ed.D., Adjunct Assoc. Professor, Admin. & Instructional Leadership, St. John’s University
- Jerome Vickers, Ed.D., Coach at Sports International
The Journal for Leadership and Instruction (JLI) Podcast
Here you can check out the latest episodes of the JLI Podcast on Spotify, where we feature conversations with many of the authors published in our latest journal issues, discussions with leadership, and trending topics in the field. All episodes hosted by our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Richard Bernato.
Latest Episode: SEL Series (Part 1): Rationale, Research, and Foundations of Social Emotional Learning
Our webinars and podcasts connected with the Journal for Leadership and Instruction’s celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary continue with this foundational installment: Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard Bernato and Dr. Ron Masera initiate a vital series of episodes devoted to the themes, data, and core principles associated with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
In this opening episode, Dr. Masera establishes the urgent rationale for prioritizing youth mental health and well-being in contemporary educational settings. Unpacking critical research and data from the U.S. Surgeon General, the CDC, and regional studies, Dr. Masera highlights the mounting impacts of screen time, social media consumption, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on student development. Central to his thesis is a necessary paradigm shift for school leaders: moving beyond the traditional view that “1 in 5 students faces a mental health condition” to embracing the reality that “5 out of 5 have mental health,” requiring proactive, foundational care.
Furthermore, this discussion articulates the vital distinction between clinical mental health interventions and explicit SEL instruction as structured by the CASEL framework — walking practitioners through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. By establishing the essential rationale and empirical foundation behind SEL, this presentation foreshadows our subsequent episode on district-level execution.
Please forward any questions or comments to Dr. Richard Bernato, Editor-in-Chief, for further exploration and conversation at rbernato@scopeonline.us