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Group Counseling Program Helps Students Deal with Divorce
Authors: Graver Carl
Published: March 2007

Does divorce have an impact on students? Yes, says this writer, who looks at a support-group counseling program that has been operating since 1979.
Resident Futurist: The School Counselor
Authors: Hays Donald G.
Published: March 2007

Young people must be prepared to make quality decisions about their futures, and the school counselor must be prepared to assist them. The counselor, then, must be a futurist.
Developing a Teacher Evaluation Process
Authors: Blome Arvin C.
Published: March 2007

Here's how a student teacher appraisal report was developed. The first phase of the project discussed here was described in the April 1985 NASSP Bulletin.
Merit Pay—A Formula To Make It Work in Education
Authors: Barone Frank J.
Published: March 2007

For some educators outstanding teaching is unavoidable and for others it's unattainable, says this writer, who also believes that the proper incentive and recognition can increase teacher effec tiveness across the board.
Should Teachers Be Involved In Teacher Appraisal?
Authors: Ashbaugh Carl R. , Kasten Katherine L.
Published: March 2007

Teacher evaluation involves many different groups of stake- holders whose interests and concerns may frequently be at odds, according to these writers.
An Exercise on Our Living Constitution
Authors: Black Christine M. , Coburn Douglas J.
Published: March 2007

A Jefferson Meeting is an innovative, adaptable, and memorable way to help students develop an understanding of the Constitution as a living document, say these writers, who explain how to organize such an event.
Improving the Assistant Principalship: The Principal's Contribution
Authors: Gorton Richard
Published: March 2007

If the assistant principalship position is to improve, it will require enlightened and dedicated leadership by principals, says this writer, who urges them to work to improve AP job satisfaction.
The Changing Role of the Assistant Principal
Authors: Panyako David , Rorie Leroy
Published: March 2007

While the assistant principalship may be the most dynamic, changing position in education today, it all too often is the most overlooked in terms of significance and prestige. That's the opinion of these writers, who look at what the position has been and what it could become.
Assistant Principals: New Demands, New Realities, and New Perspectives
Authors: Smith Joseph A.
Published: March 2007

How do assistant principals view their job? How do principals and other administrators view it? While the survey discussed on these pages is based on answers supplied by administrators in Washington State, the responses could apply elsewhere as well.
Instructional Leadership—What Do Principals Say Prevents Their Effectiveness in This Role?
Authors: Trump John M.
Published: March 2007

Principals acknowledge their role as instructional leaders but some claim they haven't been too successful in fulfilling it. To learn their reasons, the writer surveyed principals in Ohio. The two reasons that surfaced in the study are described here.
The School Administrator as Change Agent: Skills for the Future
Authors: Walker Terrance L. , Vogt Judith F.
Published: March 2007

Change is a vital component of any system that grows and develops. Change in education is also necessary and must be guided by a competent change agent—the school administra tor who must have the skills to guide change for the benefit of the school.
Building the Instructional Team for Effective Leadership
Authors: Anders Larry W. , Centofante Edward F. , Orr James T.
Published: March 2007

If we are to have effective schools, principals must provide effective instructional leadership. These authors ask why, then, such leadership isn't the rule rather than the exception in our schools?
What Works and What Doesn't: Characteristics of Outstanding Administrators
Authors: Grace Linda , Buser Robert , Stuck Dean
Published: March 2007

What are the characteristics of an outstanding principal? What skills must they possess? What kinds of training do they require? To answer these questions the writers inter viewed a number of principals who had been identified as outstanding.
An Affordable High-Tech Solution to School Management Problems
Authors: Groves Donald S. , Wren Chalmer
Published: March 2007

Effective use of community volunteers to increase automation of high school administrative tasks can result in better finan cial management in our schools. Better financial manage ment can result in better resource management, and better resource management should result in better schools.
Involving Educators and Community Leaders To Resolve Discipline Problems
Authors: Cooley Van E. , Thompson Jay C.
Published: March 2007

The Saturday School Model described by these writers pro vides teachers and administrators the time and mechanism, at a relatively low cost, to solve many student and school-related problems.
Achievement Motivation Skill Training: Assisting Unmotivated Students
Authors: Grossnickle Donald R.
Published: March 2007

Achievement motivation is one approach to addressing the needs of unmotivated, "turned-off" students. While proven and effective, the techniques are by no means a cure-all, this writer warns.
A New Deal for At-Risk Students
Authors: Conrath Jerry
Published: March 2007

At-risk youngsters need a new and fair deal if they are to have a chance at succeeding in school, says this writer, who offers readers some cautions and recommendations.
Leadership Concepts for the Principal: A Practical Approach
Authors: Niehouse Oliver L.
Published: March 2007

This first part of a two-part article explores basic concepts of leadership and offers some practical advice. Part two, to appear in the February Bulletin, will look at more complex applications.
A Visit to the High School Of the 1990s: A Whole New World
Authors: Otto Robert C.
Published: March 2007

Imagine school libraries without books, halls without lockers, stadiums without bleachers, and an almost nonexistent dropout problem. You are looking at the high school of the 1990s. Take a tour of this new world.
Year-Round High Schools: Benefts to Students Parents, And Teachers
Authors: White William D.
Published: March 2007

Schools adopt extended year calendars for a variety of rea sons including fuel conservation and the improvement of edu cational opportunities for students. The program reported here, however, was established to alleviate overcrowding in a large suburban school district where it was impossible to pass bond referenda for funding construction of new schools.
Social Skills in the School Curriculum: A Systematic Approach
Authors: Kain Constance Jacobs , Downs John C. , Black Donald D.
Published: March 2007

Academic achievement does not ensure success in society— especially if a student lacks appropriate social skills. Schools must teach these skills, the authors contend, because they are life tools that will benefit the student and society.
Effective Leadership for Effective Schools: A Survey of Principal Attitudes
Authors: Arnn John W. , Mangieri John N.
Published: March 2007

Effective principals agree on what should be occurring in the classrooms in their schools, according to these writers, who queried principals in 202 schools identified as "effective." The most important characteristic of teachers, they responded, is to be task oriented.
Increasing Instructional Time In Today's Classroom
Authors: Lowe Robert , Gervais Robert
Published: March 2007

Too much instructional time is being wasted in today's class rooms, according to these writers, who cite some of the most common time-wasters along with possible remedies.
Time-on-Task: The Second Time Around
Authors: Karweit Nancy
Published: March 2007

Recent research findings relating to time-on-task have had lit tle impact on school practice. This writer looks at the reasons why, and offers some suggestions to increase time-on-task.
Supervising the Secondary School Physical Education Program
Authors: Heitmann Helen M.
Published: March 2007

Physical education contributes to the physical, mental, and emotional health of young people. Administrators must rec ognize these contributions and ensure an effective physical education program.
Resolving Conflict with Parents: A Guide for Administrators
Authors: Margolis Howard , Tewel Kenneth J.
Published: March 2007

These writers look at the dynamics of conflict and anger, and offer an overview of a simple but effective methodology to resolve conflict and reduce anger in an integrative fashion. The aim is to satisfy the needs of both school personnel and parents.
Evaluating and Working with Community Agencies: A Guide For the Principal
Authors: Fertman Carl I.
Published: March 2007

Schools can take the initiative in dealing with community agencies, says this writer, who offers some suggestions on how schools can help such agencies develop programs to meet student needs.
The Secondary School Synthesystem: A New Organizational Model
Authors: Raebeck Barry Scott , Beegle Charles W.
Published: March 2007

The current educational format, according to these writers, in many cases emphasizes learning for the grade, for some future reward, or to avoid punishment. In its place they offer a design for cooperatively integrated, active learning experi ences.
Your School's Image: A Behavioral Approach to Identification and Use
Authors: Rachel Frank M. , Myers James A.
Published: March 2007

Does your image of your school correspond to the image held by members of your school community? Described here is an instrument designed to measure community attitudes about the school.
Up the Pyramid: New Leadership Opportunities for Principals
Authors: Regan Helen B.
Published: March 2007

The combination of research on effective teaching and the findings of the effective schools movement is setting a new agenda for principals, says this writer, who looks at the impli cations.
Developing Student Achievement with Verbal Feedback
Authors: Chilcoat George W.
Published: March 2007

Teachers can help students learn by providing affirmative and corrective verbal feedback immediately after a student response. This feedback not only corrects inappropriate responses, but also reinforces correct ones.
Administrative Mind Reading: How To Talk When the Big Decision Depends on It
Authors: Mamchur Carolyn
Published: March 2007

Understanding how others "hear" our words and make sense of them is the mark of an expert communicator. Psychological type theory provides a lens whereby administrators can see things from another person's point of view and choose their words accordingly.
Higher Order Thinking in the High School Curriculum
Authors: Newmann Fred M.
Published: March 2007

What is higher order thinking? Why is it so hard to promote in secondary schools? How can the principal help? These are some of the questions addressed by this writer.
Parental Choice—Differences In Schools Teachers Afford Wide Range of Possibilities
Authors: Bryant Miles T.
Published: March 2007

Whether we realize it or not, considerable choice already exists in our schools, writes this educator, who believes voucher plans and other choice schemes are not necessary if schools will just capitalize on their existing differences.
Institutional Structure: An Impediment to Professionalism?
Authors: Palardy J. Michael
Published: March 2007

Although a number of reasons are given to explain why teacher and principal demands for greater participation in decision making and increased leadership responsibilities are not being met, one important reason is rarely mentioned. It has to do with the bureaucratic way in which most school sys tems are organized.
Administrative Intervention— An Integral Aspect of the Reading Program
Authors: Young Raymond J.
Published: March 2007

Most teachers are not aware of how to help students get meaning from subject area materials, according to this writer, who reviews the literature on improving reading programs.
Curricula and Teaching: Are They Headed Toward Excellence?
Authors: Apple Michael W.
Published: March 2007

This writer looks at some disturbing endencies in the content of the curriculum and in curriculum decision making. These tendencies, he says, can only be clearly seen if we have a sense of educational history and an understanding of what is happening in the larger society. He also points out a number of positive movements hat are now emerging and makes a few suggestions for furthering these positive trends.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics: a Special Opportunity for Students
Authors: Youngblood William W.
Published: March 2007

This writer describes a unique public secondary school, one that more closely resembles a small college. The two-year school boasts an outstanding faculty and impressive facilities for its 400-plus students.
Educational Leadership: a Moral and Practical Activity
Authors: Smith John K. , Blase Joseph
Published: March 2007

The idea that educational leaders possess scientific-technical expertise regard to the schooling process is a commonly held one, according to ese writers, who discuss why that otion must be abandoned.
School and Community Relations: Another Aspect of Instructional Leadership
Authors: Nickerson Neal , Mook Amy
Published: March 2007

Good school-community relations are important, and these writers offer some easy-to-implement suggestions for community relations programs.
Will Legislative Mandates for Instructional Leadership Improve the Schools?
Authors: Ward James Gordon , Hildebrand Alexandra
Published: March 2007

Looking at Illinois legislation that mandated principals spend more time in instructional leadership, the authors concluded after a brief study that legislation did not provide sufficient detail about definition and implementation. They discuss what should have been provided.
Computers can Help Students Improve SAT Scores
Authors: Coffin Gregory C.
Published: March 2007

Students in inner-city schools often do not have the opportunity to take advantage of SAT preparation programs outside school. But a study by the Urban Schools Collaborative shows that they can be helped by computer SAT preparation programs in the school.
Coping with the Trauma of a Violent Death
Authors: Franson Joseph P.
Published: March 2007

Student murder and suicide are two tragedies that can turn a school upside down. The first author explains how his school coped with the murder of a popular student. The second article examines the crisis of adolescent suicide and what can be done to help prevent it.
Journalism Training: Preparation for Student Success
Authors: Green Nancy L.
Published: March 2007

Journalism training encompasses training in a wide variety of skills, according to this writer, who looks at those skills, and offers suggestions for improving journalism courses.
When Will Principals Have No Need To Worry About Publications?
Authors: Clemons Molly J.
Published: March 2007

How can a principal ensure that a quality student publications program—where students can learn to deal responsibly with serious topics—exists in his or her school?
Publications Guidelines: a Way To Avoid Conflict and Courtrooms
Authors: Eveslage Thomas
Published: March 2007

Publications guidelines will not keep student publications free of controversy, this writer warns. However, he says, they will help students appreciate the value of the First Amendment while recognizing the limits on their constitutional rights.
Certification of the High School Journalism Teacher
Authors: Brown W. Michael
Published: March 2007

A qualified teacher is the key to a sound journalism program, and here's what the Journalism Education Association is doing to increase the numbers of such teachers.
Student Press Freedom: One View of the Hazelwood Decision
Authors: Goodman Mark
Published: March 2007

Although the law clearly allows administrators to exercise considerable discretion over student publications, this author—who represents the views of the Student Press Law Center—argues that it is educationally preferable not to exercise such control.
Tools of the Trade for More Effective Instructional Leaders
Authors: Pino Edward C.
Published: March 2007

Instructional leaders need a sturdy support system and a sound background in clinical supervision to be effective administrators. This writer also identifies three vital, basic tools of the trade.
Life in the Fishbowl: Revelations and Reflections of the First Year
Authors: Davis Stephen H.
Published: March 2007

Those who aspire to the principalship will find in this article an overview of the kinds of challenges, decision dilemmas, and experiences likely to face a new principal. Veteran principals may relive some memories of their first year.
No News isn't Good News: Effective Media Relations
Authors: Siegel David
Published: March 2007

By working with the media, educators can turn negative situations into ositive ones and create better school-media-community elationships, says this writer, who offers some rules of thumb to principals.
Educators Quest To Confront the World of the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Hunter Brother Eagan
Published: March 2007

Educators, challenged to prepare today's young people for the twenty-first century, should take pride in the fact they have touched the selves of our hopes for the future.
Vision of School Leaders Must Focus On Excellence, Dispel Popular Myths
Authors: Faidley Ray , Musser Steven
Published: March 2007

More than 200 years ago the first shots for our nation's freedom were fired at Concord Bridge. Today, our nation faces a crisis perhaps just as important to American democracy—the struggle for excellence in our educational system.
Restructuring School and Curriculum for a Global, Technological Society
Authors: Burns Kevin J.
Published: March 2007

The purposes of education are to enhance mental and moral growth and to prepare our young people to improve the environment, quality of life, and the future for themselves and generations to come, says this writer. To meet these challenges, he says, our education system must undergo some structural changes that will prepare the leaders of tomorrow to meet the needs of the emerging technological and global society.
Alienation: the Secondary School At Risk
Authors: Calabrese Raymond L.
Published: March 2007

A widespread sense of alienation has affected the school and its function, goals, and activities, says this writer, who looks at what he sees as the changing mission of the school in today's society.
Institutional Image: the Concept and Implications for Administrative Action
Authors: Renihan Frederick I. , Renihan Patrick J.
Published: March 2007

Intended as a guide for school improvement, the concept described in this article encompasses the need for keeping the school not only in the public eye, but also looking good and being good at the same time.
A Professional Stance for Positive Discipline — Promoting Learning
Authors: Schmidt John J.
Published: March 2007

This writer offers advice on establish ing a professional stance to create effective learning atmospheres and positive discipline, He describes a structure for designing staff develop ment activities that focus on preven tive strategies and positive relation ships with all students.
Facilitating Change in Secondary Schools — Myths and Management
Authors: Hord Shirley M.
Published: March 2007

Paying close attention to the actions or events that can influence change in secondary schools — and ignoring the myths about educa tional change — can lead to a revitalized school,
A Rationale for Discipline-Based Art Education
Authors: Silverman Ronald H.
Published: March 2007

Developing and implementing a DBAE program is both time and ener gy consuming, this writer admits. However, he says, the results make the effort more than worthwhile.
Using the Naturalistic Evaluation Process To Assess the Impact of Dbae
Authors: Rubin Blanche M.
Published: March 2007

Naturalistic Evaluation — described on the following pages — is an approach that can be employed to provide a descriptive portrayal and an analysis of the concerns and issues that arise in the implementation of DBAE. It is particularly suited to exploring the intricacies of art pro gram experiences, says this writer.
FHA: Achieving Excellence Through Cooperative Learning
Authors: Bell Julie , Clark Virginia , Gebo Emma , Lord Sarah
Published: March 2007

Vocational student organizations do more than teach students about a potential career field. They also teach the skills of leadership and cooperation that are vital in our soci ety.
An Overview of School-Based Management: What Does the Research Say?
Authors: White Paula A.
Published: March 2007

This writer examines the recent literature on school-based management and analyzes its key objectives, benefits, and limitations.
Building-Based Instructional Improvement: the Principal as an Instructional Leader
Authors: Merrell Hansen J. , Smith Rosemarie
Published: March 2007

Here's how one school district has incorporated instructional leadership into the expectation and the role of the principal. The results, according to these writers, are impressive.
A Vision for the Future: Site-Based Strategic Planning
Authors: Herman Jerry J.
Published: March 2007

The steps involved in developing a strategic plan at the site level and the importance of scanning the external and internal environment to identify trends that affect the school are discussed here, in the first of a series of articles focusing on school-based management.
The Assistant Principal's Responsibility in School-Based Management Systems
Authors: Clemons Molly J.
Published: March 2007

As increasing numbers of school districts establish school-based management systems, assistant principals will, of necessity, be assigned more responsibility. Here's how one assistant principal sees those changes.
Synergistic Curriculum Development: an Idea Whose Time Has Come
Authors: Chopra Raj K.
Published: March 2007

Site-based management is clearly the wave of the future in education, says this writer, who explains how the approach works in his school system.
Effective Schools as a Dropout Prevention Strategy
Authors: Mann Dale
Published: March 2007

Effective schools research and techniques are useful in developing a strategy for dropout prevention. Early intervention can avoid the necessity of remediation in later years.
School-Based Collaborations in Dropout Prevention: the New York City Experience
Authors: Herbert Victor
Published: March 2007

New York City's Dropout Prevention Program—described on these pages—is regarded as one of the most effective programs in the country for at-risk youngsters.
Nine Easy Steps To Avoiding Software Copyright Infringement
Authors: Gamble Lanny R. , Anderson Larry S.
Published: March 2007

"Principal investigated for allowing violations of federal copyright laws." Such a headline in your local paper should get your attention, because it can happen unless administrators take steps to ensure they are not infringing on copyright laws.
The Renewal Factor— Important for Success in School and Business
Authors: Wilson Bonny Bouck , Burbach Harold J.
Published: March 2007

Change doesn't need to be something that happens to us. We can make change, say these authors, who draw upon R. H. Waterman's The Renewal Factor to illustrate the spirit of renewal that characterizes successful organization.
External and Internal Scanning: Identifying Variables That Affect Your School
Authors: Herman Jerry J.
Published: March 2007

In this, the third in a series on school-based management, the author discusses the importance of collecting data from inside and outside the school building to assist in identifying trends, arriving at projections, and targeting needs that must be met in the future.
Practical Motivational Strategies for Teacher Performance and Growth
Authors: Lehman Lynn E.
Published: March 2007

Understanding and applying the concepts of motivation theory are complex tasks. However, with this insight, administrators can help teachers become more effective, more fulfilled instructors.
Reading To Learn
Authors: Estes Thomas H. , Harrison Elise , Shirley Brian D.
Published: March 2007

The Reading to Learn project not only improves student achievement but also promotes collaborative teaching. However, teachers must be willing to share ideas with each other and work together toward effective student learning.
Teaching Geography Across the Curriculum
Authors: Salter Christopher L.
Published: March 2007

The infusion of geography, particularly with history and/or social studies, is a means of calling attention to the force and significance of geography. Such a hove, says this writer, can only improve American education.
Geography as a Pre-Collegiate Subject: Basis for Future Learning
Authors: Marran James F.
Published: March 2007

Students who enjoy the advantage of a good world geography course in high school receive a firm basis for subsequent learning. Not only will the often perplexing events of today's world make more sense, but for the college bound, it will provide a foundation for subsequent courses.
Geography: a Pathway Through College To Meaningful Careers
Authors: Boehm Richard G.
Published: March 2007

A background in geography can provide preparation for a broad spectrum of careers, as noted by the examples cited on the following pages.
Hiring a Geography Teacher; What To Expect
Authors: Spetz Dennis L.
Published: March 2007

Unless geography is well taught, all the noble efforts to promote it are for naught. The need for trained teachers is apparent, and this writer offers some recom mendations for the selection and training of geography teachers.
A Decision-Making Model: Site-Based Communications/ Governance Committees
Authors: Herman Jerry J.
Published: March 2007

A this, the fourth in a series about the-based management, the author emphasizes the desirability of involving representatives of all stakeholder groups in site-based planning.
Computer Technology Can Manage Curriculum, Link Learning To Instruction
Authors: Minor Robert O.
Published: March 2007

Of the instructional process is to be more effective, schools and districts should establish a computerized curriculum database that can be accessed by educators in schools throughout the district.
Cultural Diversity in the School: Implications for Principals
Authors: Lomotey Kofi
Published: March 2007

A profile of African American students places in context a subsequent discussion about the implications of the cultural diversity in schools. Implications for principals and suggestions for realing with the increasingly diverse population are offered.
A Vision of the Future: Cooperation and Courage
Authors: Hunter Brother Eagan
Published: March 2007

At no other time in history have edu cators been faced with such a chal lenge and an opportunity—to set aside prejudices and work together to prepare students for a "brave new world." The key is to be sensitive to the different cultural, social, and developmental needs of the people and nations of the world.
Preparing for International Affairs: What Should the High School Grad Know?
Authors: East Maurice A.
Published: March 2007

As international affairs become a more popular and more important career option, sec ondary school students must have a solid background in a number of curricula, including history, political science, economics, and geography.
Geography as a Component in an International Studies Program
Authors: Gordon Marvin
Published: March 2007

A well-rounded geography cur iriculum must include more than a discussion of the mountains and rivers of a country. It should also address the perceptual, eco nomic, urban, environmental, and political aspects.
Lead Program Provides Support, Development for New Principals
Authors: Licata Joseph W. , Ellett Chad D.
Published: March 2007

The Leadership in Educational Administration Development (LEAD) program helps new princi bals hone their administrative skills and establishes for them a net ork of support and information. One such program is described here.
Just What Is Instructional Leadership Anyway?
Authors: Avila Linda
Published: March 2007

There are many definitions of instructional leadership, so principals must clarify their own personal definitions, according to this writer. And—perhaps more important—they must share those definitions with staff members and superiors.
Some Basics About Students' Learning: a Review
Authors: Palardy J. Michael
Published: March 2007

There is no guaranteed formula for ensuring maximum student learning. However, the 12 princi ples suggested by this writer should help to achieve that goal.
Developing Visionary Leaders for Tomorrow's Schools
Authors: Norris Cynthia
Published: March 2007

Universities face a major chal lenge as they seek to prepare leaders for tomorrow's schools. It is essential that they move from a focus which perpetuates the sta tus quo to one that promotes educational renewal. Such a direction will require that attention be given to the very nature of how the leader thinks.
An Effective Principal Training and Support System
Authors: Mosrie David
Published: March 2007

This Florida school district matches the school needs to the candi dates' strengths when selecting new principals. But that's only the beginning, according to the writer, who outlines the program on these pages.
What It Means To Be Mentored
Authors: Playko Marsha A.
Published: March 2007

This writer reflects on some of the benefits and characteristics that are necessary in building effective mentoring relationships from the viewpoint of one who has been mentored. Mentoring, she says, is a valuable tool for helping people become effective school leaders.
The Secondary School Headteacher: New Principals in the United Kingdom
Authors: Weindling Dick
Published: March 2007

This article uses information from a major study of new secondary school headteachers in the Unit ed Kingdom to illustrate what happens to "rookies" during their first years on the job. While there are differences between the U. S. and British educational systems, taking on the leadership of a large school poses many similar challenges to the principal and the headteacher.
High School Community Service: Research and Practice
Authors: Lockwood Anne Turnbaugh
Published: March 2007

High school community service is increasing nationwide. The author summarizes a new synthe sis from the National Center on Effective Secondary Schools, High School Community Service: A Review of Research and Prac tice, which describes service pro grams in secondary schools.
Successful Middle Level Schools and the Development of Programs for the Gifted
Authors: Peterman Francine P.
Published: March 2007

Effective middle level schools and effective programs for gifted middle level students share many characteristics. The bottom line is that they respond to student needs.
Knowing Students Throughtheir Writing
Authors: England David A.
Published: March 2007

The best way for the principal to become familiar with student writing and the students them selves is to read what students write, think about it, and respond to it. The Principal's Paper is one way to do this.
Administrators Can Promote Higher Level Thinking Skills
Authors: Collins Cathy
Published: March 2007

By promoting higher level thinking skills instruction, administrators can not only help improve their stu dents' academic achievement, but also change their lives. The writer offers several guidelines and strategies for working with teach ers toward this goal.
Technology and Social Studies Education: Potentials and a Prognosis
Authors: White Charles S.
Published: March 2007

This writer describes aspects of effective social studies education that can be ener gized with technology, and looks at a number of current projects that illustrate pro ductive links between tech nology and social studies.
Science-Technology Society Education in the Social Studies: A Status Report
Authors: Anderson Sara F.
Published: March 2007

The teaching of Science/ Technology/Society (STS) content can become an inte gral part of the existing social studies curriculum. This writ er explains why, and how.
School-Based Management in Smaller Secondary Schools
Authors: Powell Neal J.
Published: March 2007

Educators at all school levels are striving for greater teach er, parent, and student involvement in building-level decisions. How do principals of smaller and rural sec ondary schools take advan tage of this movement?
Effective Assistant Principals: What Do They Do?
Authors: Calabrese Raymond L.
Published: March 2007

In today's effective school the assistant principal func tions in a multi-faceted role, one that continues to expand and change. This writer looks at the areas where many APs have demonstrated their leadership.
The Principal and Assistant Principal: A Mentoring Relationship
Authors: Calabrese Raymond L. , Tucker-Ladd Patricia R.
Published: March 2007

This article focuses on the evolving nature of the rela tionship between the assis tant principal and principal. The relationship of the future suggests commitment to pro fessional development and to the educational profession as a whole. In essence, the prin cipal has a strong responsi bility to serve as a mentor for the assistant principal.
Counselors and Administrators: A Comparison of Roles
Authors: Cole Claire G.
Published: March 2007

Here's a look at how admin istrative and counseling func tions can dovetail in some typical school situations.
Curriculum-Based Counseling Programs: How Important Are They?
Authors: Minor Robert O.
Published: March 2007

This writer argues that guid ance counselors should have the authority to place at-risk learners in nonconventional educational programs to ensure that those learners who, for social, educational, and emotional reasons are not benefiting fully from the traditional educational pro cess will acquire the basic skills they will need to func tion productively in society.
Establishing, Coordinating School- Community Partnerships
Authors: Dedmond Rebecca M.
Published: March 2007

Today's students and tomor row's workers will be better able to make decisions about their futures if they are given the chance to explore tenta tive interests and career choices while completing their formal education. Social skills, academic skills, and job/career information can all be acquired and enhanced through community/school partnerships.
Crisis Intervention Procedures and Student Privacy
Authors: Huey Wayne C.
Published: March 2007

This writer offers some guidelines school officials can consider in the develop ment of crisis intervention procedures. Particular emphasis is placed on the issue of the student's right to privacy and the confidentiali ty of counselor-client com munications. This approach reflects an ethical perspec tive with obvious legal over tones.
A Report of the ASCA Counselor Certification Survey
Authors: O'Rourke Kathleen
Published: March 2007

To what extent are non-coun selors employed in counsel ing roles? To answer this question, ASCA conducted a survey. A brief review fol lows. Readers might wish to compare the practices in their districts to those report ed here.
A Signal for the Need To Restructure the Learning Process
Authors: Breivik Patricia Senn
Published: March 2007

The United States will not disintegrate tomorrow if infor mation literacy and resource- based learning do not receive adequate support. Rather, this writer says, the impact will be felt most quickly by the already disadvantaged, as a new "information elite" emerges.
Restructuring and the School Library: Partners In an Information Age
Authors: Keegan Bruce , Westerberg Tim
Published: March 2007

The time is ripe to recognize the importance of library per sonnel and library resources in the restructuring process.
Information Power, the Principal, and the Library Media Specialist
Authors: Pritchett Pamela P.
Published: March 2007

What is the role of school library media specialist in an information literate society, and how can principals assess their level of involve ment as instructional consul tants ? These are two impor tant questions examined in this article.
How To Stay Current With Special Education Issues
Authors: Cardinal Donald N.
Published: March 2007

Rapid changes in the field of special education directly affect school administrators who must implement and manage the instructional implications of these changes. To be effective, administrators must stay informed about these issues.
Computer Networks Improve Student Achievement, School Management
Authors: Cherry Steve
Published: March 2007

In a June 1985 article in the Wall Street Journal, trend guru Peter Drucker said that a thorough grasp of advanced technology is not the key element for educa tors; instead, "all it requires is the willingness to ask: Who requires what information, when and where ?" Once that question is answered, the most important data are available.
How Instructional Leaders View Staff Development
Authors: Short Paula Myrick , Jones Ron
Published: March 2007

Little emphasis has been placed on understanding what instructional leaders do as effective staff developers. More specifically: What roles, skills, and attitudes play a part in a principal's effective ness as a staff developer? These writers looked at the perceptions of 20 outstand ing principals in order to better understand this issue.
How To Write for Education Journals— And Get Published
Authors: Henson Kenneth T.
Published: March 2007

Why do education journals publish the articles they pub lish ? A survey of editors of the publications revealed what they like—and don't like—about the articles they receive, and what writers can do to get their thoughts pub lished.
Hiring an Effective Technology Teacher: Some Guidelines
Authors: Balistreri Jerry P.
Published: March 2007

An effective technology edu cation program requires a teacher who is professional, techology-literate, and will ing to stay abreast of changes in the field. It also requires a knowledgeable administration.
Understanding, Facing Resistance to Change
Authors: Margolis Howard
Published: March 2007

Principals frequently face teacher resistance when instituting change efforts to achieve worthwhile goals. This article looks at the often-unrec ognized benefits of resistance and offers a framework for preventing unnecessary resistance.
Restructuring Educational Leadership Programs
Authors: Brown Raloy E.
Published: March 2007

Administrators who want to gain respect as effective, resourceful, and innovative leaders must acquire new skills, this writer warns.
School Board Members, Secondary School Principals Look at Reform
Authors: Hoyt Kenneth B.
Published: March 2007

This writer looks in detail at the extent to which school board mem bers and secondary school principals agree and/or disagree with some con troversial reform proposals. It is imperative that these two important groups be heard as reform efforts continue.
Considerations in Calculating High School GPA and Rank-in-Class
Authors: Siegel Judith , Anderson Carolyn S.
Published: March 2007

Here's a case study of the factors that influenced one district to make changes in the policies and proce dures for calculating grade point aver age and rank-in-class. The study was conducted in a district with two high schools and approximately 3,400 stu dents, in a middle and upper middle class multi-ethnic suburban area in which a large percentage of students attend four-year colleges and univer sities.
Programming for At-Risk Learners: A Preventive Approach
Authors: Rogus Joseph F. , Wildenhaus Colleen
Published: March 2007

Principals face a difficult challenge in providing leadership for programming for at-risk students. Offered here are a number of ideas for addressing that challenge.
High School Dropout Programs: Elements for Success
Authors: Kammoun Bonnell B.
Published: March 2007

What makes a successful dropout prevention program? This writer believes that certain key factors are essential to all such programs. They are illustrated in the following case study.
A Low-Risk Approach to High-Risk Students
Authors: Uroff Shayle , Greene Brad
Published: March 2007

Applying William Glasser's Control Theory and Reality Therapy tech niques can help schools successfully meet the needs of at-risk students, advise these authors, who maintain that it is essential to meet both the affective and cognitive needs of stu dents.
What Strategies Are Effective With At-Risk Students?
Authors: Nardini Mary Lois , Antes Richard L.
Published: March 2007

What strategies do principals use to help at-risk students achieve success in the classroom ? More important, which of these strategies are effec tive ? Here, principals rate 30 strate gies.
Preparing Students for the Future World of Work
Authors: McCoy Joyce A. , Reed Daisy F.
Published: March 2007

What skills and abilities are most needed to make our young people employable? Here's what the owners of 148 small businesses who partici pated in one survey are looking for.
Case Method: Its Potential For Training Administrators
Authors: Nagel Greta K.
Published: March 2007

Case Method is a technique already used to train professionals, such as lawyers and sociologists. It also has merit as a school administrator prepa ration tool.
A Return to the Principalship: Professor Relates Plans for Change
Authors: Petrie Thomas A.
Published: March 2007

After 26 years as a supervisor, researcher, and professor, this writer seized the chance to return to the principalship as an interim high school principal. He details his four- month experience—including strate gies for improvement and observa tions about how the principalship has changed—on the following pages.
Screen Images of Principals— A New Vision Is Needed
Authors: Burbach Harold J. , Figgins Margo A.
Published: March 2007

These writers explore the image of principals in film, with an eye toward identifying the recurring patterns that shape the role, and draw the implica tions of their findings for today's prin cipal.
How the Literature on Administrator Evaluation Relates to Actual Practice
Authors: Rammer Robert A.
Published: March 2007

How does what is suggested in the lit erature compare to actual administra tor evaluation practice ? There's little similarity, according to this writer, who surveyed practices in one midwestern state.
The Principal as Process Consultant: Catalyst For Change
Authors: Gresso Donn W. , Robertson Marsha B.
Published: March 2007

Consultants need not be hired from outside the school. Principals, familiar with school personnel, goals, and operations, are a logical choice as leaders in establishing group process for effective decision making.
Solving Complex Problems Requires Good People, Good Processes
Authors: Hetzel Robert W.
Published: March 2007

Bad decisions are a result of bad pro cess. All of us have the ability to learn to become effective problem solvers, to make schools places where prob lems are viewed as challenges and people have the trust, confidence, and skill to challenge the toughest problems with new solutions.
Teacher Empowerment Depends on Needs, Expectations Of Principals, Schools, Districts
Authors: Kirby Peggy C. , Wimpelberg Robert , Keaster Richard
Published: March 2007

Principals' varying styles, ideologies, and contextual constraints affect their success in implementing school improvement projects based upon fac ulty empowerment. Principals must be able to anticipate and manage conflicts emanating from differences in needs and expectations of the principal partic ipants, their individual faculties, and the employing school district.
Initiating the Delaware RE:Learning Project
Authors: FitzPatrick Joseph L.
Published: March 2007

Here's a look at what took place dur ing the initial year of the Delaware RE:Learning project. Education reform is progressing in the state due in large part to this initiative.
Upgrading Secondary Instruction: Reform Where It Counts, When It Counts
Authors: Doggett Maran
Published: March 2007

To improve the quality of education, contracts should be revised so that the starting salaries of teachers are increased, accountability for evaluat ing staff is enforced, and school administrators can replace low-com petent and incompetent personnel.
Making Effective Use of Computer Technology
Authors: Ornstein Allan C.
Published: March 2007

Computer uses, programming, soft ware, simulations, and the procedures that will help principals and teachers to adopt them and students to use them more effectively are described.
Combining Writing with Text Organization in Content Instruction
Authors: Cronin Hines , Sinatra Richard , Barkley William F.
Published: March 2007

The Moss Point School District in Mis sissippi developed a comprehensive plan to help students understand text organization, use semantic mapping, and apply writing process stages in the various content subjects. Teachers were taught to implement classroom strategies and to assess and docu ment students' writing growth. The plan was installed in one high school and two junior high schools, and suc cess rates and examples are provided.
Systems Design in Education: Forming the Future
Authors: Banathy Bela H.
Published: March 2007

Systems design is a disciplined inquiry in which many questions must be answered. The educational com munity must acquire the organiza tional skills and capabilities to engage in systems design, make it a reality, and create new educational systems.
School Improvement: The Elusive Faces of Shared Governance
Authors: Allen Lew , Glickman Carl D.
Published: March 2007

Shared governance is an elusive pro cess with many pitfalls. Participating schools must first define the process and identify the players and then clar ify and resolve the issues.
Building a Shared Vision—The Principal's Leadership Challenge
Authors: Buell Nancy A.
Published: March 2007

For schools to be effective, they need effective leaders who express their values. These individual values must become shared goals so that the entire school community shares a vision.
A Reflection of My School: One Student Looks at School Effectiveness
Authors: Duren O'ka R.
Published: March 2007

Even poor, rural schools can be effec tive if the teachers have high expecta tions of the students. One former stu dent tells her story.
We Can Increase Parent Involvement in Secondary Schools
Authors: Stouffer Bob
Published: March 2007

Middle level and high school educa tors too often neglect the importance of involving parents in their student's education. Incorporating an effective parent involvement program at the secondary level is both vital and rela tively easy.
Parental Support in Schools and the Changing Family Structure
Authors: Duncan Craig P.
Published: March 2007

Administrators must review school policies and practices to ensure that the needs of the increasing numbers of students from nontraditional fami lies are being met. The writer sug gests some areas that might be reviewed.
Parents: Full Partners in the Decision-Making Process
Authors: Dixon Armendia P.
Published: March 2007

Superintendents, school boards, prin cipals, and teachers must rethink the definition of power and control, according to this writer. Real power, she says, occurs when all the stake- holders—including parents—make decisions together. And that's when education improves.
Increasing Parent/ Family Involvement: Ten Ideas That Work
Authors: Loucks Hazel
Published: March 2007

Research shows that parent involve ment in the school results in improved student achievement. Here's how par ents and administrators in one state believe such involvement can be encouraged or increased.
School-Parent Collaboration Results in Academic Achievement
Authors: Hyde Dan
Published: March 2007

In November 1990, the student ser vices team at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis implemented an at-risk program, new to the school, but traditional in its approach. They were pleasantly surprised by the results of the program, which focused on parents.
A Call for Revising the Social Studies Curriculum
Authors: Hunter Brother Eagan
Published: March 2007

A major revision of our social studies curriculum to reflect accurately the contributions of all racial and ethnic groups is in order, this writer says, and the current debates surrounding the recognition of Columbus have cre ated the climate to facilitate the change.
International Education for High-Ability Students : An Avenue to Excellence
Authors: Daniel Neil , Cox June
Published: March 2007

Here's a look at what's happening in international education for high ability students, and especially at the Inter national Baccalaureate.