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Selecting the Right Person To Be Coach
Authors: Hartman Paul E.
Published: March 2007

What should the administrator con sider when hiring a coach? What does coaching involve in today's world? And, finally, how does one know if the right coach was hired? Answers to these and other related ques tions are supplied there.
Tasks for Secondary Schools
Authors: Turner Stansfield
Published: March 2007

The editors present here another in a series of articles, begun in December 1977, by influential Americans. On the following pages the director of the Central Intelligence Agency shares his percep tions of the direction schools should be taking.
A Plan for Servicing Problem Students in the Middle School
Authors: Steinberg Robert
Published: March 2007

Dealing with learning or behavior problems of students in the middle school can be difficult without an organized, internal support system. One such system is out lined here.
Student Reactions to Environmental Factors in the School
Authors: Brimm Jack L. , Bush Doris
Published: March 2007

Reported here are the results of a survey of student attitudes about their school environment. The authors admit their re search is limited in scope, but feel since little has been done in this area their findings are of interest.
Involve Students in the Learning Process
Authors: Campbell Lloyd P.
Published: March 2007

Educators must strive to assure every stu dent an active role in the learning process, Campbell warns. To illustrate, he details two approaches to teaching the same unit of study and describes the results of each.
How and Why a School District Implemented MBO
Authors: Herman Jerry J.
Published: March 2007

A brief presentation of the advantages and disadvantages of MBO precedes a description of how one school district successfully imple mented this manage ment tool which, according to the author, must be adapted to the specific needs of the district.
Spirit of Education Needs Renewal
Authors: Drago Christie J.
Published: March 2007

Education needs to come to grips with itself, advises this educator, who ponders the philosophical basis of education today. He believes that good education needs to be backed by good management.
Back to Basics: The ABCs of Energy
Authors: Horvat Robert E.
Published: March 2007

The author offers some basic energy education principles, in the form of "energy ABCs," and provides an annotated list of instructional mate rials. If our energy future is to improve, he states, our citi zens must be energy- educated.
How To Implement Energy Education
Authors: Bamberger Richard
Published: March 2007

Despite the many dif ficulties involved in integrating effective energy education pro grams into the school curriculum some pro grams have been developed and imple mented successfully. Some recommenda tions are made and one such program is described here.
Integrating Energy Education into the Curriculum
Authors: White William D. , Meadows B.J.
Published: March 2007

The authors state the case for an interdisci plinary approach to energy education and describe the energy education unit devel oped in their school district.
Private Enterprise and Public Education
Authors: Dodd Edwin D.
Published: March 2007

This is another in a series of articles by influential Americans. In the following pages, the chief executive of a leading American corporation explains why he believes edu cators must strive for economic literacy among all students. Schools must equip students with the necessary tools to achieve such literacy.
Why Be a Great Teacher in the Face of Apathy?
Authors: Hertz Karl V.
Published: March 2007

In answering the question posed in his title Hertz warns that educators need expect no guarantees of success. The challenge and the reward arise from having done our best.
Improving Student Writing: A Graphic Analysis System
Authors: Bergman Floyd L.
Published: March 2007

A variety of solutions are being offered today in an effort to cope with the decline in the writing ability of students. The author presents in this article a system he developed. Called Text-ray, the system has been employed successfully in his school.
In Defense of Principals
Authors: Sheffield Walter R.
Published: March 2007

The responsibilities and pressures of the principalship continue to increase, due in large part to decreas ing revenues and increased staff cut- backs. The effective principal needs all the help he can get, this author warns. He suggests a thorough study of all options before additional cut- backs are made.
Principals: Parents Are Rooting for You
Authors: Moskin Doris
Published: March 2007

Speaking before the annual meeting of the School Administrators Association of New York State last fall, this parent recognizes principals as the educational leaders in their communities and urges them not to be oblivious to the impor tance of parents in making schools effec tive places of learning for all youngsters.
After Middle School, What?
Authors: Lee David E.
Published: March 2007

A rapidly increasing number of middle schools in this coun try emphasize explo ration and articulation, designed specifically for 10-to 14-year olds. Yet the high schools often resist change, this author says, creating the possibilities of a traumatic transitional experience.
Are Experiential Learning Programs Effective?
Authors: Conrad Dan , Hedin Diane
Published: March 2007

Experiential learning programs have been recommended by major commissions for years, but no one until now has at tempted to investi gate the claims of such programs. The authors, who co- direct the Evaluation of Experiential Learn ing Project, report here their early find ings and describe what lies ahead.
Evaluation—The Purpose Is Communication
Authors: Marcotte Donald G.
Published: March 2007

Be cautious of the evaluation form that does not have as its primary purpose two-way communica tion, warns this principal. Only with communication between evaluator and evaluatee can instruction be improved, he says.
Students Can Be Effective Change Agents
Authors: Wright Johnny
Published: March 2007

The following article explains a student participatory model developed and implemented by the author in his high school to combat a drug problem. He believes the model can help other administrators who face difficult-to-solve school problems.
An Instructional Program for Dropouts
Authors: Hinkley Ed
Published: March 2007

After identifying the characteristics of students who are likely to drop out of school, the author introduced in his school several techniques to handle these characteristics. He explains them and their success in this article.
Beyond Judicial Intervention: Student Discipline and the Courts
Authors: Mahon J. Patrick
Published: March 2007

Landmark court decisions affecting school administrators are reviewed in the following article. The author's aim is to help practitioners make decisions about reasonable rules and regulations without undue fear of interference by the courts.
The Constitution, the Judges, and the School Administrator
Authors: Bright Myron H.
Published: March 2007

In most conflicts, principals—not judges—are the final arbiters of constitutional rights in their schools, says Judge Bright, who originally presented this material at a conference on school law. Among the co-sponsors were the Minnesota and North Dakota Associations of Secondary School Principals.
Educational Change— Promises, Pitfalls, and Promises
Authors: Hatley Richard V.
Published: March 2007

Both the weaknesses and the strengths of education's innovative and change processes are discussed candidly in this article. The writer suggests how ed ucato rs can improve their strategies to achieve change. He also cautions them about where the emphases must lie.
A Dozen Ways To Enhance Your Decision Making
Authors: Partin Ronald L.
Published: March 2007

Even the best secondary principals can improve their decision-making abilities, this author states. To that end a dozen practical suggestions, drawn from research and theory on problem solving and creative decision making, are offered on the following pages.
Theory as a Guide to Administrative Behavior
Authors: Pine Gerald J. , Boy Angelo V.
Published: March 2007

The authors state the case for the importance of administrative theory. The effective administrator, they contend, is one who has successfully developed and implemented a personalized administrative theory.
Attitude Change Models— Meaning for Principals
Authors: McIntyre D. John
Published: March 2007

Change, a subject that enters most discussions of education, is a highly complex process dependent, of course, on the change agent. The author describes models that will help principals to become more effective agents of change.
The Principal's Role in Title IX Compliance
Authors: Bornstein Rita
Published: March 2007

How would you rate your efforts at bringing your school's programs into compliance with Title IX guidelines? The checklist provided here should give you a good indication.
Coping with Demands for Instructional Accountability
Authors: Bortner Doyle M.
Published: March 2007

The demand for accountability is an emerging fact of life in schools, says this writer. Some suggestions for the principal, who faces a major challenge in meeting this demand, are offered on the following pages.
Can Schools Cope with the Chronically Disruptive Student?
Authors: Johnson Richard W.
Published: March 2007

Educators must dare to stand up and say that today's schools cannot serve as a panacea for all of society's problems. That's what's behind the author's message as he proposes a model for coping with disruptive students.
How Effective Are Their Strategies To Discipline?
Authors: Rich John Martin
Published: March 2007

Few readers are familiar with the approaches of Glasser and Kohl to classroom discipline, believes this author, who first surveys their ideas on discipline and then evaluates them by reviewing both their strengths and weaknesses.
Solving Behavior Problems by Changing the Environment
Authors: Madgic Robert
Published: March 2007

Not all student behavior problems require complex remedial programs, this author maintains. Sometimes an easily achieved environ mental change does the trick, he explains. Illustrations are provided.
Male/Female Dynamics and Student Discipline
Authors: Barbara Alvord J.
Published: March 2007

Are behavior problems greater with boys than with girls? Does the sex of the teacher affect boy-girl misbehavior patterns? The author discusses findings of a study she undertook to answer these and other questions about student misbehavior.
Focus on Discipline: An Inservice Program
Authors: Kersten Thomas A.
Published: March 2007

Inservice programs can help teachers learn to deal more effectively with classroom discipline problems. One Illinois junior high school's inservice project is described here.
The State of Foreign Language Study— Rekindling an Interest
Authors: Coccia Joseph A.
Published: March 2007

The decline of enrollment in foreign languages in the nation's schools is deplorable, writes this principal, who asks: Is it possible to stimulate a renaissance in the study of foreign languages? Who will cultivate the field that's been allowed to lie fallow too long?
Mike Hughes: Case Study To Test Your Diagnostic and Prescriptive Skills
Authors: Dunn Rita , Dunn Kenneth
Published: March 2007

Readers are invited in this article to test their abilities first in diagnosing the learning difficulties of Mike, a high school senior, and then in prescribing the right kind of instructional program for him.
Public Policy and the New England Academy
Authors: West Ralph O.
Published: March 2007

The author, who conducted a study of 18 New England academies, shares some of his findings and some insights on the role of the academy in today's Society.
Resegregation—Symptoms, Causes, and Accountability
Authors: Royster Preston M. , Whitley John L.
Published: March 2007

Racial desegregation exists in many schools but, these authors warn, resegregation is a distinct possibility. They urge readers to use this article as a checklist in surveying individual situations before developing strategies to overcome the possibility of resegregation.
The "Now When I Was in School" Syndrome
Authors: Goldstein William
Published: March 2007

Twice-told tales do have meaning, says this writer, who urges parents to share their own past school experiences with their youngsters. While facts may have clouded with time there is much to be gained from retrospection.
The Parent Teacher Association—A Personal Encounter
Authors: Gross Richard A.
Published: March 2007

The essence of logic, says th is assistant principal, requires that educators interact today with all areas of their school communities. Based on the author's experiences, this article offers some insights and advice on how to strengthen the school- community relationship.
School Administrators and Advisory Councils: Partnership or Shotgun Marriage?
Authors: Davies Don
Published: March 2007

How can citizens be provided with a meaningful voice on school advisory councils? It will take more than goodwill alone, says this writer, who believes educational policy changes will be necessary.
The House Plan : Can It Personalize Education?
Authors: Burgess Lovola , Smith William D. , Smith Sara Dawn
Published: March 2007

Are today's schools, especially large urban schools, having difficulty in maintaining programs that "care" about students? The authors say there are ways to humanize those schools where such problems exist. They describe in this article how they implemented and evaluated one approach.
Developing Alternative Education Options
Authors: Schrumpf Fred , Kurtz Don
Published: March 2007

How does a school go about implementing alternative programs? The writers of this article explain the procedures they followed in a midwestern school. They take the reader step-by-step through the sequence of events that they believe is essential.
Checklists for Administrators Developing Energy Conservation Programs
Authors: Jones Robert M. , Steinbrink John E.
Published: March 2007

Many of our nation's schools were built in an era of inexpensive and abundant energy. Today those schools not only generate astronomical fuel costs, but also serve as poor conservation examples for students. Three checklists designed to help administrators conserve energy are provided here.
Teaching Experience: Its Effect on School Climate, Teacher Morale
Authors: Kalis Maryann Castelli
Published: March 2007

Although school climate has been the subject of considerable research, the study reported here compared the attitudes and feelings of teachers having different lengths of experience in one school. Although the study has its limitations, readers will find the discussion provocative.
Go Tell the Spartans
Authors: Welch Robert J.
Published: March 2007

The Spartans were a noble race, renowned as invincible warriors. In describing the Spartans' defeat at Thermopylae this writer cites their fatal flaw, and in so doing provides food for thought for every reader.
Understanding the Paradoxes in Educational Theory
Authors: Budzik Jerome M.
Published: March 2007

Educational theorists must be willing to follow logic and observation wherever they lead, writes this principal, who adds that they often lead to absurdity and paradox. He describes such difficulties in educating the individual for personal needs as well as social needs.
The Courts and Teacher Grooming, Dress Codes
Authors: Ceccoli William J.
Published: March 2007

Can teachers dress and groom in ways that oppose board policies intended to ensure the orderly process of education? The author takes a look at several court cases on this matter in an attempt to focus on the question of individual vs. societal rights regarding appearance, not the specifics of one's appearance.
ITV and Secondary Schools: New Prospects for the 80s
Authors: Cecil Jon D.
Published: March 2007

Will instructional television help solve some of the problems secondary schools will be facing in the 80s? That question was addressed during NASSP's convention earlier this year and is raised again here in several articles by many of the speakers wishing to demonstrate how ITV can help solve problems like student discipline, new curriculum needs, and the like.
Changes in World Emphasize Crucial Role of Schools
Authors: Bray Charles W.
Published: March 2007

I n this address — presented at the National Foreign Policy Conference for Educators held at the Department of State last June —the deputy director of the International Communication Agency warns that our educational system must be rebuilt if today's youth are to be prepared to function in an increasingly interdependent world.
Suspension and the Learning- Disabled Student
Authors: Berry Ronald R.
Published: March 2007

Who has the right to change an IEP? Does suspension constitute a change of this placement? The author cites one case that involved these issues.
A Classroom Behavior Control System-the Ingredients and Some Tips on Initiating
Authors: Altman Frances C.
Published: March 2007

Improving student behavior requires involvement with a successful person and a need to act responsibly.
Competency-Based Approach
Authors: Branch Jam S. , Walters Ellen
Published: March 2007

Regardless of one's philosophical posi tion on the merit of CBE the reality is that the characteris tics of competency- based edueation in clude the where withall to improve school effectiveness.
Stress Within Students
Authors: Youngs Bettie B.
Published: March 2007

Educators today realize that young people as well as adults experience considerable stress. The writer advises administrators how to help youngsters understand stress in the school environment and how to cope, reduce, and eliminate it.
The Organization, Management of English Departments
Authors: Swift Jonathan
Published: March 2007

How important is the chairperson to the efficient man agement of an English department? What can principals expect from people who manage a department which is most often the school's largest? This article explores answers to these and other essential questions.
The Principal and the Beginning Teacher
Authors: Myers Paul E.
Published: March 2007

The record clearly shows that far too many poten tially fine teachers are lost simply be cause they are not sufficiently encour aged or assisted to become contribut ing members of the profession.
Guidelines for Conducting Remediation
Authors: Lewellen James R. , Nagy Barbara Pashos
Published: March 2007

Students can succeed in remedial programs if such programs are well planned and systematic, say these writers, who offer some guide lines here.
Capturing the Elusive Student: Putting Accountability Theory into Attendance Practice
Authors: Byrne Robert
Published: March 2007

In the long range, the solution to the problem of motivating youth to attend school will depend on instruc tional programs that maintain standards and a level of challenge that invite-and require-their full participation.
Remaining Neutral During a Teacher Strike
Authors: Hahn Robert A.
Published: March 2007

Managing a school during a strike is a difficult task. This author offers suggestions for surviving a strike and remaining neu tral at the same time.
Expectations Can Be Fickle, Fatal, Forceful, Formative
Authors: Stallings John W. , Britton Paul R.
Published: March 2007

Principals who can't handle expectations will not succeed as ad ministrators. The writers tell how to identify, clarify, and cope with them.
A Cross-Disciplinary Reading Curriculum
Authors: Oliver Kemble , Mason George E.
Published: March 2007

Reading instruction in secondary schools is considerably more difficult than in elementary schools, comment these writers, who describe an organizational structure they believe will make secondary reading programs more effective.
Certified Athletic Trainers—Who Are They, and What Do They Do?
Authors: Moul Jamie
Published: March 2007

What qualifications are required of a certified athletic trainer? What services does a trainer provide? The author gives some answers.
Research Report
Authors: Thompson Bruce
Published: March 2007

Secondary and elementary school teachers may differ somewhat as people, but the two teacher groups have very similar views of global teaching methods, this writer reports.
For Middle-Level Students
Authors: Beale Andrew V.
Published: March 2007

Since study skills are essential to academic success it is important that entering middle-level students be given assistance in developing and/or upgrading these skills, says this writer, who describes a counselor-led study skills workshop.
High School Graduation Requirements—From Whence Did They Come?
Authors: Shaw Robert C. , Walker Wayne
Published: March 2007

The authors trace the origin and development of standard high school graduation requirements from the chaos of the early nineteenth century through the order established by the Carnegie Foundation.
Student Management Through Incentives— Positive Reinforcement
Authors: Wold Donald C. , Windsor Richard E.
Published: March 2007

Student Management Through Incentives, according to the authors, is an approach to discipline which can provide positive results for administrators as well as students.
Power Struggles: Techniques to Defuse Them
Authors: Tauber Robert
Published: March 2007

Student-adult power struggles, this writer warns, are inevitable. What is not inevitable are the ineffective ways educators typically respond to them. Some successful alternatives are outlined here.
The Nature of Stress
Authors: Goens George A. , Kuciejczyk Janet
Published: March 2007

Supervisors play a key role in the level of stress exerted on teachers. What the supervisor can do to become less of a manager and more of a human resources developer is described in this article.
Teacher Stress: A Descriptive Study of the Concerns
Authors: Dedrick Charles V. , Hawkes Richard R. , Smith John K.
Published: March 2007

Almost 57 percent of all teachers surveyed by these writers have seriously considered a career change. Other findings of their study are reported here.
Midcareer Transitions-
Authors: Newman Katherine K.
Published: March 2007

Writing about her own research of teachers' careers, the author explains two major but unnoticed transitional periods in the occupational lives of teachers. She believes the information offers administrators imsight into teachers' as well as their own careers.
Is Alternative Education the Best Response, to Student Disruption?_
Authors: Hurley Leo
Published: March 2007

The author's response to the headline is a resounding "yes." Getting tougher with disruptive youth does not get at the causes, says this educator, who urges administrators to develop alternative programs as the most logical and humane approach.
Principals and Management Training Needs
Authors: Fields Joseph C.
Published: March 2007

Public organizations can be managed soundly and run effectively by skilled managers, says this writer, who reports here the results of a survey of southeastern principals on attitudes toward management.
Building the Schedule: Breaking from the Mold of Traditional Thinking
Authors: Shaten N. Lewis
Published: March 2007

The schedule is only a tool, not an end unto itself, says this writer, who notes that computer capabilities have not been used to the fullest. Suggestions are provided.
What Are the Common Elements?
Authors: Esty John C.
Published: March 2007

Drawing heavily on congressional testimony, the author illuminates the extreme diversity of private education, preferring and defending the term over "nonpublic." Useful numerical data are furnished. Simple definition is elusive.
Sharing Resources
Authors: Deane Virginia S.
Published: March 2007

This writer explains how a distinguished nonpublic school shares its resources and inspiration with able students from public schools.
Why Schools Exist
Authors: Shanker Albert
Published: March 2007

Well-versed in bringing controversial matters to public attention, the author acknowledges the good work of the nonpublic schools while deploring the prospect of further direct or indirect government aid. The reader is invited to weigh this article particularly in contrast with those of Kearny and Finn.
To Be Principal of a Private School-Educator First, Manager Second
Authors: Sizer Theodore R.
Published: March 2007

A witty, candid, and revealing account of career transition and the satisfac tions and plausibility of becoming a principal teacher on one's own terms is provided by this writer.
Team Management: A_ Concept for Our Time
Authors: Hawkins Wilber
Published: March 2007

_The team management model outlined here has not only enabled one district's administrators to work together to solve problems, but it also has enabled individuals to grow in the process.
Taking Your Leadership Temperature
Authors: Ernest Bill
Published: March 2007

Can you identify your administrative leadership style? The checklist pro vided here is de signed to help you do just that.
Pronioting Public Trust Through Public Relations
Authors: Cassidy Drew , Micklos John
Published: March 2007

Creating a good public image isn't as difficult as it might appear, but it does require a concerted effort, say these writers, who pro vide guidelines for establishing a PR program.
How Do You Rate Your School?
Authors: Houston Paul D.
Published: March 2007

Is your school keeping abreast of our rapidly changing world? This writer offers some sug gestions to help administrators an swer that question.
How Good Are Teachers In Effecting Student Outcomes?
Authors: Ornstein Allan C.
Published: March 2007

Here's the second of two arti cles describing the research on teacher effec tiveness. Part I was in the December 1982 Bulletin. This article clarifies the subject by present ing a model that de lineates the major categories involved in assessing teacher effectiveness.
Taking Inventory of Your Interviewing Techniques
Authors: Vornberg James A. , Liles Kelsey
Published: March 2007

This writer provides a checklist that can he used by administrators who wish to evaluate or restructure their interviewing techniques.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Today's High School Graduates
Authors: Casteen John T.
Published: March 2007

An experienced college admissions director sum marizes his obser vations about the readiness of young people for higher education, and adds a few comments about the adequacy of the college pre paratory programs in many high shcools.
The True Role of Tests in Admissions Decisions
Authors: Brinkley W.L.
Published: March 2007

Test scores supply valuable data for use in mak ing the admissions decision, but this writer warns that they must be used in conjunction with other criteria.
Administrators: The Keys To Successful Inservice Programs
Authors: Mangieri John N. , Kemper Richard E.
Published: March 2007

Mamy school personnel will be involved directly or indirectly in an in service effort. This article gives par ticular attention to providing per spectives and rec ommendations for the administrator who must fulfill an integrating and leadership role in inservice edu cation.
Educational Leadership and Staff Development: Stop the Train(ing), I Want To Get Off
Authors: Smyth W. John
Published: March 2007

This writer makes a plea to reconsider the nature of re search and training in educational ad ministration so that it can better fit the world of practicing school admin istrators.
Keys to Effective Diseipline
Authors: Fellmy William
Published: March 2007

Effective discipline programs are built around a philosophy that is communicated to students, parents, and the community by a few clear, con cise rules, says this writer.
The Middle School Curriculum: A New Approach
Authors: Compton Mary F.
Published: March 2007

This writer proposes a middle school curriculum designed to eliminate the schism between "academic" and "other" subjects. The needs of middle level learners, she says, are better met by an integrated curriculum.
Another View of the Brain: Is Logic A Natural Process?
Authors: Paden Roger
Published: March 2007

This article was written in response to "The Incredible Brain," which ap peared in the January 1983 Bulletin.
A Model of Instructional Supervision That Meets Today's Needs
Authors: Beck John J. , Seifert Edward H.
Published: March 2007

Effective supervision of instruction will lead to its improvement. That's the premise of this proposed model.
Let's Treat Our Teachers Like Coaches and Improve Instruction
Authors: Nava Joseph
Published: March 2007

If the classroom teacher were provided the same levels of as sistance as the successful coach, the quality of teaching would surely improve.
Science: Its Period of Neglect Must End
Authors: Anderson Ronald D.
Published: March 2007

The time has come for renewed emphasis on the role of science education in the curriculum. Educators need to broaden the focus of science education to appeal to many more students.
Needed: A Strong Curriculum In Speaking and Listening
Authors: Berkowitz Lonalee A. , Berkowitz Perry
Published: March 2007

Listen to youngsters' speech patterns today, say these writers, and you will know that they need more training in oral, aural skills.
The Urban Principal: A New Basis for Leadership
Authors: McCleary Lloyd E.
Published: March 2007

Here's a view of principals as professionals and some of the qualities that contribute to their effectiveness.
Shared Governance and Instructional Improvement in an Urban School District
Authors: Luby Gracy
Published: March 2007

A former teacher, now a junior high school administrator, looks at the concept of shared governance from the teacher's per spective.
South High School: An Effective Inner-City School
Authors: Thomas M. Donald , Sorensen Lavar
Published: March 2007

South High School, Salt Lake City, Utah, is a large inner-city school that works, and works well. These writers explain why.
A Few Steps by Regular Teachers Can Help Substitutes with Class Instruction
Authors: Nelson Mac
Published: March 2007

With a little help from the regular teacher, substitute teachers can keep the classroom a place of continuous learning.
Identifying and Developing Prospective School Leaders
Authors: Youngs Bettie B.
Published: March 2007

Developing leadership potential is a responsibility of manage ment, writes this educator, who offers readers a model that consists of assessment scales and one-to-one conferences.
A Job Satisfaction Profile of the Female Secondary School Principal in the United States
Authors: Fansher Ted A. , Buxton Thomas H.
Published: March 2007

The percentage of women in secondary school principalships is not high. What do we know about the women who are princi pals ? How did they get their positions? What do they find most satisfying/dissatisfying about their work? These and a host of other questions are explored in this article.
The Mathematical Preparation of Entering College Freshmen
Authors: Lappan Glenda , Phillips Elizabeth
Published: March 2007

These writers present profiles of the mathematics background and college math placement of freshmen at one large university, as well as some reactions to their findings.
An Evaluator's Guide to Diagnosing and Analyzing Teaching Styles
Authors: Bailey Gerald D.
Published: March 2007

Many administrators lack a systematic and orderly way of diag nosing teacher behavior, according to this writer. He describes one classification system that can be used in the evaluation process.
Time-on-Task Observations: how Principals Can Improve Instruction
Authors: Seifert Edward H. , Beck John J.
Published: March 2007

Helping teachers to provide more learning time for students is a goal of every principal, say these educators, who describe an instrument that principals can use.
Collegial Support: An Alternative to Principal-Led Supervision of Instruction
Authors: Hopfengardner Jerrold D. , Walker Ronald
Published: March 2007

Instructional supervision should be a systematic process for im proving the quality of instruction and collecting data to support administrative decisions regarding the contractual status of teachers.
Evaluating the School Librarian
Authors: Pichette William H.
Published: March 2007

The form provided here was designed as an evaluation tool the principal can use in working with the school librarian.
Physical and Sexual Child Abuse: Implications for Middle Level Professionals
Authors: Milgram Joel
Published: March 2007

The open and frank discussions of child abuse—especially sex ual abuse—have created pressures for educators to be informed and to participate in educating youngsters and parents about this topic. The writer offers some helpful advice.
Ten Commandments for Successful Teacher Evaluation
Authors: Chirnside Carolyn
Published: March 2007

A review of pertinent Bulletin articles of the past 10 years prompted this writer to develop the following list of teacher evaluation guidelines.
Enrollment Decline: A Blessing in Disguise?
Authors: King Richard A.
Published: March 2007

Declining enrollments need not mean a decline in the quality of education, according to this writer, who cites as evidence the results of a survey of New Mexico superintendents.
Trust Development: The Forgotten Leadership Skill
Authors: Rothberg Robert A.
Published: March 2007

The importance of employer-employee trust in the workplace is a concept that receives a great deal of lip service. But more than lip service is needed, says this writer, who examines key be haviors necessary to establish trusting relationships.
The Principal as Practical Inquirer: Looking for Workable Answers
Authors: Blumberg Arthur , Shablak Scott
Published: March 2007

Here is an article designed to encourage principals to think about how they might help teachers use the findings of educational research in their classrooms, and how they might help their schools generate their own situation-specific research that has immediate application to school administrative or classroom problems.
Renewing Participatory Management: An Action- Research Program for Secondary Schools
Authors: Thomas Wayne P. , Edgemon Albert W.
Published: March 2007

School management, a behavior system that involves everyone, needs periodic renewal. The project described here shows how this was done with highly positive results in one school system of more than 40 schools. The authors offer reprints of the forms used in the project to interested readers.
How Do Principals View School Improvement Recommendations?
Authors: Albrecht James E.
Published: March 2007

Most educators have had the opportunity to read the national reports but not to see what others think of the recommendations and how they rate them. This article reports the results of a survey of what principals think.
The Principal's Role in Preventing and Reducing Student Substance Abuse
Authors: Flood Deane H. , Morehouse Ellen R.
Published: March 2007

Alcohol and drug abuse are a threat to our nation's adolescents. Principals can help combat substance abuse by establishing a positive school climate and by taking an active part in helping students who are swept up in this problem.
The School Philosophy: A Foundation for Curriculum Development
Authors: Bailey Gerald D.
Published: March 2007

This writer offers some thoughts on the importance of a school philosophy statement, as well as some suggestions on how to prepare one.
School-College Collaboration: How Does It Work? What Are the Benefits?
Authors: Evans Paula M. , Shaw Robert A.
Published: March 2007

Although collaborative projects between schools and local uni versities are not new to principals, the Providence-Brown Teach ing Project, initiated in 1983, exemplifies several benefits to all participants. The writers describe what makes collaboration work.
Restoring the Pomp and Circumstance: Improving Commencement Ceremonies
Authors: Brokowski William W.
Published: March 2007

Faced with the responsibility of orchestrating an evening outdoor commencement for 500 students and 3,000 guests, this principal upgraded what had been an event tarnished by embarrassing distractions into a ceremony where staff, guests, and especially students participate with decorum and pride. The procedures described can be adapted to most situations.
Teacher-Administrator Cooperation—A Necessity for The Effective School
Authors: Hassenpflug Ann
Published: March 2007

Too many teachers adopt a "them versus us" attitude in their dealings with administrators, according to this writer, who em phasizes the importance of positive interactions to the success of the school.
Teacher Evaluation: Accountability and Growth Systems—Different Purposes
Authors: Stiggins Richard J.
Published: March 2007

What are the requirements and the differences between an ac countability system and a growth-oriented system of teacher evaluation? The author explores the answers to this basic ques tion in an effort to show which one is likely to have more impact on the quality of teaching.
Support Teams for Teachers: The Principal's Role, and How the Team Functions
Authors: Sgan Arnold D. , Clark J. Milford
Published: March 2007

Support teams can be an effective mechanism for professional development and problem solving in the school, according to these writers. They describe here how such teams should func tion.
Evaluating English Teachers: The Focus and the Process of Performance Appraisal
Authors: Pannwitt Barbara
Published: March 2007

Interaction at a level of trust is the secret of evaluation, writes this long-time educator, who describes in this article how princi pals can be effective in appraising English teachers.
Middle Schools: A Review of Current Practices—How Evident Are They?
Authors: Binko James , Lawlor James
Published: March 2007

What are the important characteristics of middle schools? This is the question the authors set out to answer in a study that led to their investigating just how extensively some 24 practices are implemented in middle schools. In addition, they discuss the issues that must be resolved in middle level education.
Implementing NCAA Rule 48: The Principal's Role
Authors: Jenkins Gene , Walker John H. , Woodson Marvin C.
Published: March 2007

Implementation of NCAA Rule 48 has serious implications for principals and other school staff members, say these writers, who review those implications in this article.
Successful High School, Successful Enterprise: Learning from Industry
Authors: Arons Elizabeth L. , Papadales Basil S.
Published: March 2007

Successful school districts, like successful companies, are orga nized around smaller task-oriented groups. In industry these groups are called enterprises. In education they are called schools. Because they operate in similar ways, schools can learn from the lessons of successful enterprises.
School-Business Partnerships: Trojan Horse Or Manna from Heaven?
Authors: Burke Michael A.
Published: March 2007

A school-business partnership can provide a valuable dimension to the educational program, but proper planning is a necessity and care must be taken to ensure a balanced effort, according to this writer.
Dealing with the Media: Honesty Is the Best Policy
Authors: Ordovensky Pat
Published: March 2007

The most effective way to deal with reporters is to be open, available, and honest. That's the advice of this writer, who is an education writer.
The Engineering of Consent: An Organized Approach To PR Efforts
Authors: Bernays Edward L.
Published: March 2007

Outlined here is an eight-step plan for achieving your public relations goals. Among the writer's many credits is Crystallizing Public Opinion, which-although written in 1923—is still used in journalism and public relations courses today.
Balancing the Counseling Program To Meet School Needs
Authors: Hannaford Mary Joe
Published: March 2007

Administrators and counselors must work together to maintain a balanced counseling program, according to this writer, who says that a counseling program is never finished.
The Principal-Counselor Partnership: A Winning Combination
Authors: Huey Wayne C.
Published: March 2007

The role of the principal in emphasizing the importance of the counseling program is vital, says this writer, who describes what can happen when principals and counselors form partnerships to provide quality counseling programs.
Performance Improvement Program Helps Administrators Assess Counselor Performance
Authors: Breckenridge Arlene
Published: March 2007

One midwestern school district has developed a performance improvement program that enables administrators to evaluate counselor job performance. Shared performance criteria help counselors and their supervisors focus on significant counseling behaviors.
Career Guidance as a Link to Excellence: Helping Youth Build Their Futures
Authors: Minkoff Hilda B.
Published: March 2007

The American School Counselor Association has developed a policy statement and an implementation guide that focus on the role of the counselor in career guidance. Those documents are reviewed here.
The Local Education Foundation—What Are the Dividends?
Authors: Zirkes Melvin , Penna Robert F.
Published: March 2007

Cuts in federal funding and a high rate of inflation have put pressure on educators to ensure that money is available to pro vide quality education for the nation's young people. One alter native is the local education foundation.
Characteristics of the Effective Middle School Principal
Authors: Bauck James M.
Published: March 2007

Do effective middle level principals exhibit certain common characteristics? That's the question this writer sought to answer by analyzing data from several recent studies.
Quality Principals Turn schools Around
Authors: Greenbaum Stuart , Gonzalez Blanca
Published: March 2007

While violence and lack of discipline are often cited by the pub lic as major problems in the nation's schools, many principals are turning their schools around. Although their styles are dif ferent, their goals are the same—to provide the best education possible to our nation's youth.
Planning a Thinking-Skills Curriculum—Key Questions For Principals To Consider
Authors: Beyer Barry K.
Published: March 2007

Administrators interested in exploring the options available to schools organizing for a curriculum in thinking skills will find a discussion in this article of the pros and cons of each option. The writer's aim is to describe, in short, the ingredients of such a curriculum.
Training School Administrators—Learning From Current Practices of Business and Industry
Authors: Nilsson William P.
Published: March 2007

As an executive on leave from Hewlett-Packard to Califor nia's Commission on the Teaching Profession, the author was often asked to describe how companies develop their man agers. In this article, he explains how many of their processes are applicable to the training of school administrators. He also suggests a strategy for their continuous development.
Instructional Leadership : What Are the Activities and Who Performs Them?
Authors: Worner Wayne , Stokes Robert
Published: March 2007

What does instructional leadership entail? Must the principal personally conduct every activity related to such leadership? To answer these questions, the authors surveyed more than 200 principals in Virginia high schools. What they learned is described here.
Basic Behaviors of Leadership Provide Foundation for Principals
Authors: Lemley Raymond E.
Published: March 2007

Developing leadership skills implies a building process, one that has to start at some indeterminant place. Because people build their skills on different foundations, this author offers some down-to-earth advice about having a strong base.
The Principal's Role in Helping Teachers Manage Their Classrooms
Authors: Klitgaard Guy C.
Published: March 2007

Evaluating classroom management is more than determining whether or not a teacher keeps students quiet and on task. It means assessing teacher-student relations, classroom organi zation and planning, student involvement, discipline, teacher style, and teacher goals, and then helping the teacher improve his or her classroom management skills.
Do You See Yourself as Your Subordinates See You?
Authors: Roesner Calvin A. , Sloan Charles A.
Published: March 2007

This article describes a study that focused on secondary school principals and their key subordinates' perception of the leadership style of the principal. Significant differences in perception were found to exist between principals and select ed subordinates in two of the four leadership styles measured.
Expanding Instructional Leadership Through the Department Chair
Authors: Costanza James F. , Tracy Saundra J. , Holmes Roger
Published: March 2007

Here's how one school district has attempted to expand the instructional leadership role in its secondary schools through the selection and training of a group of department coordina tors. Since no such position had previously existed, it was an opportunity to define and develop this new role based on the research on instructional leadership and school culture.
True Middle Level Education—Keeping Student Characteristics in Mind
Authors: Lawton Edward J.
Published: March 2007

The attitude and modeling behavior of the entire middle school staff is the most important factor in providing an effec tive school learning environment. To help staff members fur nish authentic middle level education, however, what program ingredients are necessary?
An Investigative Model For Serious Incidents in the Public Schools
Authors: Entress Charles J.
Published: March 2007

The wise and ethical administrator can obtain the truth when the proper techniques are used. Following the law, giving due process, maintaining a high sense of fairness, and utilizing the proper investigatory techniques will lead to success. Some of those techniques are discussed here.
An Introduction to the Comprehensive Behavior Management System
Authors: Harris Jack , Short Gary L.
Published: March 2007

This article describes a comprehensive behavior management system (CBMS) that provides a professional base for school programs and long-term teaching effort directed toward the systematic production of responsible citizens. It explains how schools can facilitate a positive behavior management philos ophy and behavior management goals by establishing an appropriate administrative structure and observing profession al standards in the training of principals and teachers.
School Reform: Completing the Course
Authors: Boyer Ernest L.
Published: March 2007

The most urgent task this generation confronts is the rebuild ing of the nation's schools. That's the message Carnegie Foundation President Boyer brought to a presidential candi date's forum held last September in Chapel Hill, N.C. His remarks are reprinted here.
How To Prepare for Your Job Interview
Authors: Viering R.F.
Published: March 2007

An interview isn't something that is done to you, it's some thing you participate in and you must prepare for it if you hope to be successful. This is the second article of a two-part series about successful job searches.
School Improvement: New Involvement for Teachers
Authors: Wolfe Michael P.
Published: March 2007

Here's how one inner city school involved its teaching staff in developing a plan to improve the learning environment. A Building Action Plan was developed to serve as the frame work for the school improvement process.
When Curriculum Changes a School's Organization
Authors: Martin David S. , Hockersmith Mary
Published: March 2007

Traditional school administrative policy often establishes the structure and organization of the school first; from this struc ture, the program and curriculum then follow. By contrast, these writers offer a case study of an educational change as support for the reverse sequence, in which school program can be the determiner of school organization.
Advertising Practices To Improve School-Community Relations
Authors: Pfeiffer Isobel L. , Dunlap Jane B.
Published: March 2007

Effective school-community relations programs must be planned carefully, say these writers, who review five advertis ing concepts that should be considered when undertaking such an effort.
Encouraging Teachers To Adopt Change
Authors: Aquila Frank D. , Galovic John
Published: March 2007

The change-agent principal must work with faculty members to establish a climate conducive to change. These writers offer some points to consider when attempting to influence teachers.
Audit of Principal Effectiveness: A Method For Self-Improvement
Authors: Valentine Jerry W. , Bowman Michael L.
Published: March 2007

The principal must constantly strive to obtain feedback data that can be translated into improvement strategies. To that end, these writers have developed an effectiveness audit.