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Points To Consider When Faced with School Closures
Authors: Surmacz Ronald B.
Published: March 2007

The following checklist might be used as a starting point for planning to close a school.
Administrative Behavior______ That Will Get Things Done___________
Authors: Staven LaVier L.
Published: March 2007

A true administrator is one who accepts risks and expects on occasion to be misunderstood, says this writer, who expands this definition on the _____following pages.
Special Education Summer School-Bridging the Gap
Authors: Church David A. , Moss Alice
Published: March 2007

A well-structured summer program can have a positive educational impact on the exceptional student who often is overlooked and suffers most from the summer break in instruction, say these _________writers.
Some Insights and Some Cautions
Authors: Korba William L.
Published: March 2007

An alternate ap proach to admin istration is begin ning to appear. It centers on the use of two prinicipals, one for admin istration and one for instruction. This article examines the approach, and offers some cautions.
Advice for Prospective Woman Administrators
Authors: Buxton Thomas H. , Patterson Jackie S. , Fansher Ted R.
Published: March 2007

The authors suggest that women who aspire to the principalship make a complete assessment of that job as a career. They provide a checklist for this purpose.
How Characteristics of Principals Affect the Schools
Authors: Araki Charles T.
Published: March 2007

The three-year study described in this article seeks answers to often- asked questions about schools and provides some in teresting con clusions. As with any survey study, some readers will challenge the find ings. The editors invite letteirs for publication.
A Teacher with a Disability Speaks About Mainstreaming
Authors: Bogdan Robert , Sokoloff Michele
Published: March 2007

Joe Campbell has worked for several years with disabled youngsters. A teaching assistant who was born with cerebral palsy, he views main streaming from his wheelchair. The au thors of this article have compiled and edited their taped conversations with him.
The Appraisal Interview: Management Techniques For Evaluating Teachers
Authors: Sadler Norma J.
Published: March 2007

Performance ap praisal theories from industry, writes this edu cator, may provide principals with in sight and commu nication pos sibilities in the supervision of teachers, specif ically in the appli cation of commu nication techniques in the post- observation conference.
A Tool for Principals A Method for Assessing Teacher Motivation
Authors: Matthews Kenneth M. , Holmes C. Thomas
Published: March 2007

Administrators now have a tool for efficiently assessing critical aspects of teacher motivation, according to these writers. They ex plain this as sessment instru ment on these pages.
Ideas That Hinder Evaluation— Debunking the Myths
Authors: Petrie Thomas A.
Published: March 2007

This writer examines certain long-standing myths about teacher evaluation, sep arating fact from fallacy.
Survey Results Teacher Supply and Demand: What Are the Facts?
Authors: Blackmon C. Robert , Davidson Charles W. , Musemeche Richard A.
Published: March 2007

Is there a shortage of teach ers? Where? In what subjects? The authors polled superintendents nationwide to an swer these ques tions.
Teacher Termination Hearings: The ABCs of Survival
Authors: Petersen Jerry D.
Published: March 2007

Teacher termina tion hearings are never pleasant but the suggestions offered here are designed to help the principal sur vive such an experience.
An Administrator's Guide To Hiring the Right Person
Authors: Kopetskie Thomas P.
Published: March 2007

The candidate selection chart is a tool designed to as sist those who want to make their few opportunities to select new teaching personnel count, says this writer, who explains the chart in this article.
Developing a Businesslike School Environment-A Key to Success
Authors: Haas Jim
Published: March 2007

A good school should be run in much the same manner as a good business, says this writer, who offers a series of pro cedures for enhane ing the school envi ronment.
How the Principal Can Help Beginning Teachers
Authors: Kurtz William H.
Published: March 2007

There are many ways to make the beginning teaching experience more productive, says this writer, who offers some advice for the admin istrator.
The Four-Day Week— What Are the Advantages for Schools?
Authors: Richhurg Robert W. , Sjogren Douglas D.
Published: March 2007

This article reports the experi ence of 12 school districts in Colo rado that have ex perimented with the concept of holding school only four days a week. It also discusses the pos sibilities for in structional im provement that this innovative schedule suggests.
A Cooperative Model for Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Authors: Chambers John , Morehouse Ellen R.
Published: March 2007

The drug and alcohol abuse pre vention program described on these pages is functioning effectively in West chester County, New York, and can provide a model for administrators everywhere.
Some Considerations for Educators: The Ecology of Teaching
Authors: Bray Allen F.
Published: March 2007

The teacher as an ecologist. recog nizes the wide vari ety of elements in the teaching envi ronment and at tempts to place them in harmony with one another, says this writer.
College Admissions Today
Authors: NASSP Committee on School-College Relations
Published: March 2007

This position paper was pre sented to the National Com mission on Excel lence in Education in June 1982 by Ralph MeGee, prin cipal of New Trier Township (Ill.) High School, on behalf of NASSP and its Committee on School-College Re lations.
The Changing College Admissions Scene
Authors: Sjogren Cliff
Published: March 2007

Cliff Sjogren is director of admissions, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.The professional behavior of edu cators at the high school and college levels can have a sub stantial impact on the practices and policies of the other level, says this writer, who reviews the impact of such behavior on college admissions prac tices of the last quarter century.
End of the Bridge: Problems at the Source
Authors: Falkenstein Ruth
Published: March 2007

High school counselors and col lege admissions officers should rec ognize an ethical commitment to serve the students first, their insti tutions second, says this writer, who cites some of the problems inherent in college recruit ment and admis sions practices.
Inservice Programs— What Are the Essentials For Making Them Effective?
Authors: Byrne Robert
Published: March 2007

Inservice pro grams are more im portant today than ever before. To make them work, a high level of faculty involvement is needed in their de velopment and on going direction, ad vises this New Jersey sehool administrator.
Methods school Administrators Can Use To Help Teachers Manage Stress
Authors: Frey Diane , Young Joseph A.
Published: March 2007

These writers suggest a number of ways principals can help teachers to reduce stress, and thus avoid burnout. The same tech niques, of course, will work for ad ministrators them selves.
Determining the Competitiveness of School District Salaries
Authors: Beebe Robert J.
Published: March 2007

Cost of living and comparison of pay rates with neigh boring districts are two factors fre quently considered when district wage levels are evalu ated. This writer says that labor market competition must also be re viewed, and tells how to do it.
The Morality of Teaching: More Than a Code Of Appropriate Conduct
Authors: Bray Allen F.
Published: March 2007

The morality of teaching is the re sponse we make to the power and the possibility that is within each of us to be, in the larger sense that the term implies, educators.
Administrators' Advice
Authors: Reed Rodney J.
Published: March 2007

A study conducted in the San Francisco- Oakland Bay area surveyed administrators' attitudes toward and solutions to school conflict and violence. This article presents their explanations of suggestions for handling this serious problem.
Data-Based Instructional Supervision and Self-Assessment
Authors: Johnston J. Howard , Holt Larry C.
Published: March 2007

Methods for developing a data- based anxiety- reducing supervisory process for the middle level teacher are presented on these pages.
Building a Guidance Program And Advisory Concept For Early Adolescents
Authors: Bergmann Sherrel , Baxter Jeanne
Published: March 2007

Middle level learners have a special need to establish relationships with "significant other" adults, say these writers, who suggest that the advisory program is a good way to meet this need.
Middle Level Teacher Education And Certification
Authors: McEwin C. Kenneth
Published: March 2007

Certification for middle level teachers is an imperative, according to this writer. America's middle level schools, he says, have too long been institutions in search of teachers trained for and dedicated to middle level education.
Eight-Step Model Helps Systematic Curriculum Development
Authors: Littrell J. Harvey , Bailey Gerald D.
Published: March 2007

Are curriculum development materials too complex? School administrators will find that this model provides a practical strat egy for improving curriculum.
The Department Head—An Untapped Source of Instructional Leadership
Authors: Turner Harold E.
Published: March 2007

Are department heads functioning effectively as leaders? How can their position be turned around to help principals?
Principals—Why Are Some More Successful Than Others in Implementing Change?
Authors: Mccoy Susan S. , Shreve Geralyn R.
Published: March 2007

The behavior characteristics of 10 successful principals provide the basis for the model described in this article.
Organizational Health: A Significant Force in Planned Change
Authors: Clark Elizabeth , Fairman Marvin
Published: March 2007

Under certain conditions, the effectiveness of a plan for change may depend on the organizational health of the school rather than the adequacy of the plan.
Meetings: With Effective Leadership, They Can Work
Authors: Deluca Nicholas
Published: March 2007

Meetings, when properly planned and organized, are important organizational tools. Organizations cannot survive without them.
The Federal Threat to Urban Education—The Need for Investment Now
Authors: Salmon Paul B.
Published: March 2007

Federal neglect of education will seriously erode our educational system and damage our status as a nation, says this writer.
Breaking the Failure Cycle in an Inner-City High School
Authors: Phillips Gary , Rosenberger Tom
Published: March 2007

These writers report on the School Improvement Project, "Quest for the Best," conducted in cooperation with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, /I/D/E/A/, and Lilly Endowment. The experience of educators at this school has not only resolved many of the perplexing dilemmas of the inner-city high school, but has done so without additional personnel or funding.
Baltimore City Public Schools: A Progress Report
Authors: Crew John L.
Published: March 2007

In seven years the Baltimore City Public School System has undergone some dramatic changes. The system's superintendent describes those changes, and how they came about, on the following pages.
Citizen Advisory Councils: Training Is the Key to Effectiveness
Authors: Miller Brian P.
Published: March 2007

What functions should a citizen advisory council undertake? What competencies should council members possess? This writer conducted a study designed to find answers to these questions.
Educating the Handicapped— The Need for Close Cooperation Between Parents, Administrators
Authors: Rocha Ramon M.
Published: March 2007

Parents of handicapped youngsters can run into a variety of diffi culties with schools that are implementing P.L. 94-142. This article focuses on ways that schools and parents can work together to avoid those difficulties.
Resource Management: Financial Planning
Authors: Graf David
Published: March 2007

This writer looks at the many aspects of financial planning education, which, he asserts, should be considered a basic part of the curriculum.
The San Diego Experience: A Model for Getting Economics Into the Curriculum
Authors: Albers Patricia
Published: March 2007

Here is one city's experience with a successful school-business partnership. The venture described here enabled the San Diego City Schools to introduce economics education into the cur riculum.
Ability Grouping and Grading Systems—What Are the Alternatives?
Authors: Saville Anthony
Published: March 2007

The emphasis today on student achievement and more effective education brings back into question the fairness of grades, espe cially as they relate to ability grouping. The writer outlines seven variations for educators who are developing or rethinking their student evaluation systems.
Public Confidence in Education: Who Has Responsibility for Leadership?
Authors: Walker John E.
Published: March 2007

A survey of principals in the Southwest shows what they are and are not doing to build the public's confidence in their schools. The need for inservice training in a variety of public relations activities is implied.
The Administrative Team, a Simple Concept To Facilitate Problem Solving
Authors: Wilhelm Patricia M.
Published: March 2007

Don't ignore the team aspects that we have learned from the principal's traditional role in the school, urges this writer, who believes it is important to discover ways in which the team concept can be used to improve education for youngsters.
Administrative Techniques: The Principal's Time
Authors: Stevens Larry J.
Published: March 2007

There is always enough time for those things that really count, says this writer, who lists a number of time-saving techniques.
Providing Effective Leadership For Reading Programs
Authors: Mangieri John N. , Mcwilliams David R.
Published: March 2007

In this article, the first of a three-part series, the writers present six elements of administrative leadership found in effective read ing programs. The six lessons are not idealistic notions; rather, they represent a realistic way for a principal to provide leadership to a secondary school reading program.
Administrative Practices—What Can Be Discontinued to Advantage?
Authors: Hightower Toby E.
Published: March 2007

This former school administrator, who believes he can be coura geous in retirement, advises his colleagues to consider several bold steps to strengthen the administrative position.
A Systems Supervisory Model for Principals: Where Are We?
Authors: Mooney Joseph P.
Published: March 2007

Finding time to supervise staff is a concern of most principals. The model presented here attempts to help principals improve their efforts to supervise their staffs democratically.
Supervision and Evaluation: Helping Teachers Reach Their Maximum Potential
Authors: Embretson Gary , Ferber Ellen , Langager Terry
Published: March 2007

Here's how one school district developed an effective teacher evaluation program—one that ensured consistent evaluation standards and increased administrator-teacher interaction.
Interaction Analysis: Applications for Special Education
Authors: Feirsen Robert
Published: March 2007

The Flanders Interaction Analysis model can be adapted for use in the supervision of special education classes, says this writer. The adapted model is outlined here.
A Systems-Based Model Provides More Scientific Approach for Designing Instruction
Authors: Hymel Glenn M.
Published: March 2007

A systematic approach to designing instruction, says this edu cator, can recognize the complex nature of the instructional process. He describes here a model that integrates the major activities of instructional design with instructional levels.
High Technology and the Improvement of Instruction
Authors: Hoover Todd
Published: March 2007

Technology in the hands of a skilled and knowledgeable princi pal is an extremely powerful combination for the improvement of instruction, says this writer, who describes a "high tech" instructional improvement plan that can be developed by princi pals.
Discipline in the Middle School—Parent, Teacher, and Principal Concerns
Authors: Huber Joseph D.
Published: March 2007

What do parents, teachers, and principals consider to be the most significant student behavior concerns? How do the per ceptions of these groups affect student behavior? Those are the questions this writer seeks to answer.
Old Adversaries United: Benefits of Collaborative Research
Authors: Norris Carol A. , Starrfield Susan L. , Kay Hartwell L.
Published: March 2007

University researchers and school personnel can work together to improve education in the schools.
Achieving Excellence in Today's Middle School—What Is Required?
Authors: Deller Don K.
Published: March 2007

Here's one principal's view of what it takes to create the ideal middle school.
Staff Development: The Key To Effective Middle Level Schools
Authors: Merenbloom Elliot Y.
Published: March 2007

Staff development is the key to the success of middle level schools. This writer describes what makes an effective staff development program, complete with examples, as well as how to evaluate it.
Supervision of Curriculum at The Middle Level
Authors: Kienapfel Bruce
Published: March 2007

Good schools and good programs don't just happen. Where there is a good school and a good program, there will also be a principal doing a good job of curriculum supervision.
Introducing Competition to The Middle Level Classroom: Providing for Success
Authors: Arth Alfred A. , Freeman Lucille M. , Lawton Edward J.
Published: March 2007

Competition is a significant reality of life, but the decision to compete is a personal one, say these writers, who assert that competition must be introduced carefully to middle level students.
Giving Equity a Chance in The Excellence Game
Authors: Howe Harold
Published: March 2007

The remarks reprinted here were delivered to a meeting of the Education Writers Association in April 1984, as the Martin Buskin Memorial Lecture.
Planning and Behavior—Two Factors That Determine Teacher Success
Authors: Koslofsky Norman
Published: March 2007

This principal at the start of the school year shares his obser vations about what makes an effective teacher with his staff. The text of his remarks perhaps can serve as a practical guide to all new teachers.
Capitalizing on Freshman Enthusiasm Can Help Improve a School's Effectiveness
Authors: Riley Michael N.
Published: March 2007

Principals who make an effort to capitalize on the eagerness of freshmen may see a dramatic change not only in the performance of those students, but also in the climate of the entire school.
How Valid Are Formal, Informal Needs Assessment Methods for Planning Staff Development Programs?
Authors: Marshall Jon C. , Caldwell Sarah Dejarnette
Published: March 2007

Reported here are results of a study to determine the consistency of information gathered in both formal and informal assessment procedures, and the comparative validity of each.
Guidelines To Help Practitioners Stay out Of Court
Authors: Johnson M. Claradine
Published: March 2007

No set of rules on this subject can be exhaustive since court decisions vary and new issues are always emerging, but here are 17 rules that will help both administrators and teachers to be prepared.
How Important Is the Personality of the Learner?
Authors: Frase Larry E. , Talbert E. Gene , Hetzel Robert W.
Published: March 2007

One aspect of the instructional process that is frequently ignored is the personality of the learner. An awareness of this factor will help educators to better meet the needs of their students.
Academic Competitions—One Way To Improve School Climate
Authors: Zirkes Melvin , Penna Robert
Published: March 2007

School-based competitions are generally dominated by athletics. However, academic contests can do much to enhance the school climate. These writers look at some of the many possibilities for such competitions.
Minimizing Teacher Concerns About Retesting in Mastery Learning
Authors: Smith William J.
Published: March 2007

A good testing procedure can be the teacher's faithful ally in helping students master learning tasks, says this principal, who describes how to reduce teacher anxieties about retesting.
Administrative Support for the English Program in a Time of Change
Authors: Stewig John Warren
Published: March 2007

Teaching can no longer simply be defined as going into the classroom, shutting the door, and doing an exemplary job. That's the opinion of this writer, who notes how teachers— specifically teachers of English—can have an impact on the curriculum.
Student Self-Esteem: A Goal Administrators Can Help To Achieve
Authors: Sarokon Stephen C.
Published: March 2007

Principals can take many steps to improve student self-esteem, says this writer, who cites some of the factors that can contribute to increased, or diminished, self-esteem.
Identifying, Assisting the Disturbed Adolescent
Authors: Carlson Patricia L. , Schaefer William
Published: March 2007

Educators are in an excellent position to identify seriously troub led young people, according to these writers, who list some of the causes of adolescent problems and offer their thoughts on what can be done.
Homework: The Connection Between School and Home
Authors: Foyle Harvey C.
Published: March 2007

The link that homework provides between school and com munity can be made a more positive one if teachers and adminis trators ensure that the school homework is clear, meaningful, varied, and regularly assigned.
Instructional Leadership in the Urban High School— Whose Responsibility Is It?
Authors: Gallagher Karen S. , Riley Michael , Murphy Patrick
Published: March 2007

Should the principal, as instructional leader, be responsible for all aspects of school administration? A recent study in an urban high school revealed that the staff members did not expect the principal to do everything.
Ethics and the Duplication of Computer Software—One District's Approach
Authors: Achter Chuck , Pelowski Dan
Published: March 2007

Unauthorized—and illegal—duplication of computer software is a problem of major proportions. These writers review how their school district developed a policy to deal with the problem and at the same time turned the problem into a learning opportunity for students.
Three Anchors and Computer-Assisted Learning
Authors: O'Brien Thomas C.
Published: March 2007

The computer can bring life to bored students and boring class rooms, says this writer, who shows here how it can encourage what is missing not only in many classrooms but everywhere in everyday life—the interactive construction of ideas.
Dropout Prevention—Getting Serious About Programs That Work
Authors: Mann Dale
Published: March 2007

The big question about dropouts is "Do we really care?" Or do we think their existence is actually good for the schools, such as simplifying teaching and reducing class size? The author exam ines these questions before describing the four Cs—cash, care, computers, and coalitions.
Building School-Business Coalitions That Pay Long- Range Dividends
Authors: Mann Dale
Published: March 2007

Building coalitions of schools and businesses is best done by principals, says this educator, who relates here nine points that they must keep in mind. Because schools and businesses can't afford "business as usual," together they must create ways to improve education.
Teacher Authority in the Classroom: A Plan for Action
Authors: Shrigley Robert L.
Published: March 2007

This writer defines and explores the options available to teachers under each of five authority bases, selects examples of classroom intervention skills appropriate for each, and provides a model for classroom use.
States Consider Four Issues In Reform of Education
Authors: Thomas M. Donald
Published: March 2007

What does the future hold for school reform? Four issues should be of particular interest to educators as the focus of states' roles in education during the next few years.
Education as a State Priority: Five Governors' Views
Authors: Hayden Ellen Tollison
Published: March 2007

During the fall of 1985, five governors were interviewed on the importance of education as a state issue. They believe that edu cational reform not only can but also must be accomplished.
Ten Questions for State, Local Educators To Consider In Quest of Quality Schools
Authors: Bennett William J.
Published: March 2007

If education reform is to succeed, believes Education Secretary William Bennett, it must continue to rely on state and local leaders. He poses 10 thought-provoking questions for them as the people who have the ultimate responsibility for excellence.
School-Business Partnerships—A Shortcut to Effectiveness
Authors: Wynne George E.
Published: March 2007

Schools and businesses can cooperate in many ways in the effort to produce more effective schools, and the timing has never been better to forge such partnerships, according to this writer.
Athletics and Academic Achievement: What Is the Relationship?
Authors: Soltz Donald F.
Published: March 2007

The study reported here was designed to explore the nature of the relationship between athletics and achievement. Readers will note that student athletes studied achieved significantly higher grades than nonparticipating peers.
The Athletic Study Hall: An Alternative To Establishing A Minimum GPA
Authors: Jones Roger E.
Published: March 2007

A minimum GPA is not the only method for ensuring the edu cation of student athletes, according to this writer. The study hall program described here is another way to emphasize to students that athletics and academics go hand in hand.
Appraising Teacher Performance: A Catalyst To Improvement
Authors: Lebrun Paul F.
Published: March 2007

Develop better evaluation systems or face the reality of not being able to attract and retain talented teachers, is the advice of this article. The school must look at itself in the spirit of colleague- ship, admonishes the writer.
Thirty Tips for Being a Better School Administrator
Authors: Bingham Bebe
Published: March 2007

Although school administrators have had years of training—both in school and on the job—sometimes it's the little personal touches that make them special.
Better Leadership Through Effective Communication of Board Policies, Procedures
Authors: Bishop Harold L. , Essex Nathan
Published: March 2007

Administrators can avoid legal and personnel problems by en suring that staff, students, and parents clearly understand school board policies and procedures.
The Positive Parent Approach to School PR
Authors: Johnson Cathy
Published: March 2007

Here's how parents in one large city took the initiative to organ ize and work to improve the school district's image. Parents and city organizations banded together to form a highly effective parents/public relations organization.
Ten Years of Excellence— Brochure Gets the Message Across
Authors: Whitten Christine G.
Published: March 2007

Although Roosevelt High School was a success, the school still faced a public relations problem. The result was a promotional brochure that describes the uniqueness of the high school.
Seeking Peace in the War On Drugs
Authors: Sagor Richard
Published: March 2007

To be successful, the current war on drugs demands more than a crackdown on drug use. It also requires an understanding of the differences between drug use and drug abuse and a commitment to nurturing our young people.
Assessing Teacher Performance Using an Observation Instrument Based on Research Findings
Authors: White Kinnard , Wyne Marvin D. , Stuck Gary B. , Coop Richard H.
Published: March 2007

Not all the skills considered essential for effective teaching can be part of a single instrument, say these authors, but the instru ment described here includes what their study found to be the generic practices that teachers need to perform successfully in the classroom. It is especially useful for helping beginning teachers, they write.
Effective Learning Demands Drug-Free Schools
Authors: Roslak John
Published: March 2007

Learning and drug use are not compatible; To create the best learning environment, a school must be drug free. Toward this end, schools should develop policies and curricula consistent with the drug-free concept, involving not only the school, but also the community.
Principal-Counselor-Micro Partnership: Problem Solving In the Small School
Authors: Huffman Lance
Published: March 2007

With the help of a microcomputer, a principal-counselor team has been most effective in one small western high school. This writer describes three situations when this combination proved to be a winning one.
Project CARE: A Response to Students at Risk
Authors: Cormany Robert B.
Published: March 2007

Here's how one school district organized to develop a program to meet the needs of certain at-risk students. One of the advantages of the program described is that it can be scaled to meet the resources available within any district.
Questioning: The Essence of Good Teaching
Authors: Ornstein Allen C.
Published: March 2007

This article is the first of a two-part series on questioning. It combines theory with practice and examines questioning types and levels. The second article, to be published next fall, will analyze questioning strategies and skills.
Principals' Assignment: Advance Toward Educational Excellence
Authors: Fuhr Donald L.
Published: March 2007

School administrators will not be able to meet our young peo ple's educational needs by retreating from challenges. By fol lowing five basic guidelines, they can provide the good school leadership that the country needs.
A Principal's Commencement Address: Break the Habit of Avoiding Real Issues
Authors: Roberts JO
Published: March 2007

A principal's graduation address can contain more than the stan dard litany of congratulations and reminiscences, says this writer, who supports a more meaningful message.
Implications for American Education
Authors: Bennett William J.
Published: March 2007

The interest of Americans in how the Japanese have been able to achieve extraordinary success in the fields of technology and manufacturing inevitably led to a study of education in Japan. That study was initiated in 1983 by President Reagan and Prime Minister Nakasone, with the final report published in January 1987 by the U.S. Department of Education. At the time of its release, the news media highlighted the study's findings, but perhaps the most meaningful part of the study was the ep ilogue by Education Secretary William Bennett in which he summarized the lessons Americans might draw from the study. The epilogue is reprinted here in its entirety.
In-School Suspension and Group Counseling: Helping The At-Risk Student
Authors: Hochman Stephen , Worner Wayne
Published: March 2007

Although in-school suspension is the preferred alternative to out of school suspension, in itself it is not enough to modify the behavior of at-risk students. Counseling is a much-needed factor in the program.
Implementing Group Work In Secondary Schools: Leadership Steps for Principals
Authors: Childers John H. , Podemski Richard S.
Published: March 2007

Although counselors traditionally prefer individual counsel ing sessions with students, group sessions may be more effec tive. The principal can help counselors make this transition to group counseling in a few easy steps.
Principals with Vision Needed To Make Schools Exciting Places of Learning
Authors: Glines Don E.
Published: March 2007

If schools and their programs are to prepare youth for tomor row's world, principals today must be "dreamers of the dreams," advises this educator. He provides a rationale for his imperatives, followed by specific steps that principals should take. Responses from reader to the editor are welcome.
Due Process in Dismissals: A Reflection of Our values
Authors: Remley Theodore P. , Macreynolds Virginia B.
Published: March 2007

Due process hearings should not be a threat to principals who have performed their evaluation duties well, according to these authors, who suggest some steps to be taken before rec ommending dismissal.
Guidelines for Developing a Discipline Code for an Effective Learning Environment
Authors: Lescault Paul R.
Published: March 2007

Considering the high priority discipline holds on the public's agenda and the clear relationship between a safe and orderly environment and effective schools, no school can afford to ignore discipline code handbooks.
The Changing School Climate And Teacher Professionalization
Authors: Ambrosie Frank , Haley Paul W.
Published: March 2007

It will do little good to raise the standards for entry into the teaching profession and improve teacher preparation programs if nothing is done to make teaching a more attractive career, say these writers, who provide an overview of current think ing about this problem.
Theater Programs in the Small High School: Creation, Maintenance, Enrichment
Authors: Waack William L.
Published: March 2007

Small high schools on a limited budget do not have to sacri fice a theater program. An innovative, creative theater teacher can use the most basic of materials and develop a top-class program.
Enhancing School Improvement: What Questions Need Answers?
Authors: Murphy Sheila C.
Published: March 2007

Increasingly, researchers are acknowledging the importance of administrators in the school improvement process. Report ed here are the results of one research conference that focused on the high school.
Improving Student Achievement on Standardized Tests: One Approach
Authors: Caplan Marlene K. , O'Rourke Thomas J.
Published: March 2007

Described here is one district's approach to improving student achievement on standardized tests. The approach has been successful in a number of respects, according to these writers.
Leadership Concepts for the Principal: A Practical Approach
Authors: Niehouse Oliver L.
Published: March 2007

This second of a two-part article offers some practical advice on the applications of leadership concepts to the principal- ship.
The Learning Disabled Adolescent: A New Perspective In College Guidance
Authors: Cahn Lorynne D.
Published: March 2007

Many learning disabled youngsters can have a successful col lege experience, says this writer, who provides guidelines for counseling such students.
A Plan for Principals: School Supervision That Works
Authors: Powell Neal J.
Published: March 2007

This writer offers a supervision plan designed to help identify teaching deficiencies, assist in planning and managing improvement, and, most important, create situations in which dialog about the need for improvement will occur between the principal and the teacher.
How To Diagnose School Climate: Pinpointing Problems, Planning Change
Authors: Gottfredson Gary D. , Hollifield John H.
Published: March 2007

School climate assessments are valuable tools for principals. Climate assessments by themselves will solve no problems, but they are useful goads to action that help keep program development on the right track. Some steps to take in plan ning such an improvement program are outlined here, and in the article by Rachel and Myers that follows.
Understanding Measurement Scales: The Basis for Valid Decision Making
Authors: Tauber Robert T.
Published: March 2007

It is crucial for educational leaders to be aware of the limita tions that exist in the level of measurements made in educa tion, says this writer. Unless one knows the characteristics of the units that accompany the measurements, he says, little legitimate decision making can occur.
Guidelines for Improving the Textbook/Material Selection Process
Authors: Bailey Gerald D.
Published: March 2007

This writer offers some suggestions for building a leadership structure and data base that will allow quality decisions to be made in the textbook selection process.
Grading Practices — Watching out for Land Mines
Authors: Nottingham Marv
Published: March 2007

Not all schools or teachers have problems with grading proce dures, but sometimes the classic pattern, 90 to 100 = A, just doesn't work.
Valedictorians: Profiles of Excellence
Authors: Wortham Offie C.
Published: March 2007

How do valedictorians differ from other superior students with regard to background, home life, hobbies, and hopes for the future? Are they becoming obsolete? This author creates a profile of today's valedictorian.
Worthy Goal ... Unlikely Reality: The Principal as Instructional Leader
Authors: Ginsberg Rick
Published: March 2007

Strong instructional leadership, although a worthwhile goal, is unlikely for most principals as the position is currently prac ticed, says this writer. Unless some alternative paths are fol lowed to achieve instructional leadership, it will likely remain an illusion.
The Brain's Routes and Maps: Vital Connections In Learning
Authors: Nummela Renate M. , Rosengren Tennes M.
Published: March 2007

The current focus on students' inability to think and reason may be more easily understood when we look at the abandon ment of map learning, say these writers.
Are Graduate Schools Preparing Tomorrow's Administrators?
Authors: Maher Robert
Published: March 2007

The problems today's school administrators face are far dif ferent from their predecessors'. Graduate schools must change their curricula to meet the needs of a new breed of administrator.
Improving the Selection of Principals: An Analysis of the Approaches
Authors: Wendel Frederick C. , Breed Roger D.
Published: March 2007

These writers report here the results of their study of concur rent validity between performance on the Administrator Per ceiver Interview and the NASSP Assessment Center.
Developing a Secondary Gifted Program: Tips for the Overworked Administrator
Authors: Pitts Mark
Published: March 2007

Programs for gifted students are in great demand in secondary schools. The administrator who faces demands for such a pro gram from students, parents, and teachers, can supervise development of such a program without feeling over whelmed.
Improve Substitute Teaching With Staff Development
Authors: Tracy Saundra J.
Published: March 2007

Although they are not regular, full-time employees, substitute teachers can benefit from staff development geared to their unique problems and needs. Not only will they benefit, but so will the students.
The Irrelevant Curriculum: a Review From Four Perspectives
Authors: Ornsthn Allan C.
Published: March 2007

Many critics consider today's curriculum to be irrelevant. This writer looks at some of the reasons, and urges educators to become more concerned with the process of education and less concerned with the products.
Literacy Is Vital To Survival in the Technical Classroom and Workplace
Authors: Pellegrino James P.
Published: March 2007

Brawn is no longer the pre-eminent qualification for the majority of jobs in the technical-vocational field; the ability to read technical manuals and to use computer applications is. Schools must provide literacy instruction to help students prepare for work in today's increasingly demanding environment.
Erikson's Psychosocial Theories Help Explain Early Adolescence
Authors: Manning Lee
Published: March 2007

The early adolescent's psychosocial changes warrant serious consideration and influence both their present and future behavior. Middle school educators can design a learning environment for early dolescents based on an under standing of Erik Erikson's psychosocial heories.
Instructional Leadership: Is the Principal Prepared?
Authors: Ploghoft Milton E. , Perkins Claude G.
Published: March 2007

Several recent studies of the leadership roles of principals, elementary and secondary, are reviewed here in an attempt to put into focus what it is that principals do to affect the learning that occurs in their schools. Finally, a very brief consideration is given to the relevance of preparation programs and certification requirements.
Educational Leadership: a Focus on Teacher-Student Interaction
Authors: Albrecht James E.
Published: March 2007

Real leaders know that if the schools they lead are to be successful, the teachers must be successful. And that goes beyond helping them hone their instructional skills, says this writer.
Improving the Curriculum for Limited-English-Speaking Students at Sierra Junior High
Authors: Johnson Patricia T.
Published: March 2007

When 40 Spanish-speaking students registered for classes five years ago, Sierra Junior High School staff members were forced to design a program, staff it, and write schedules for the students within 24 hours. Five years later the program has changed and improved its curriculum for limited-English-speaking students.
RX for Journalism Departments and Their Budgets—DTP
Authors: Watterson C.B.
Published: March 2007

How can administrators ensure that journalism classes have more appeal to students? One way to entice these top-notch writers and designers is to integrate desktop publishing as a vehicle for typesetting, design, and pagination of school publications. In addition, desktop saves time, cuts costs, and provides vocational training.
Orienting New Staff for Instructional Leadership
Authors: Krajewski Robert J. , Veatch Lamont
Published: March 2007

Beginning teachers require special help to ensure that they get off to a good start, say these writers, who cite six areas they feel are particularly important.
Collegial Support: a Lifeline for the Beginning Principal
Authors: Daresh John C.
Published: March 2007

Educational leadership will continue to increase in complexity in the future. As a result, increased opportunity for collegial relationships for administrators—especially beginning principals—can lead to stronger instructional leadership.
Hiring the Right Teacher: a Method for Selection
Authors: Nicholson Everett W. , Mcinerney William D.
Published: March 2007

The process of teacher selection can be more effective if administrators determine what kind of teacher they want, whether the current selection process helps find the best teachers, and whether current teachers have a part in the process.
The Principal's Ethical Responsibility and the Parent's Right to Know
Authors: Harden G. Daniel
Published: March 2007

rightly ordered society, harmonious in its parts and organized for the common good, should be the aim of all educators, according to this writer, who argues that principals should think in terms of what should be good and just for students, parents, and education in a rightly ordered society and not be primarily motivated by oureaucratic dictate.
Florida Identifies Competencies for Principals, Urges their Development
Authors: Snyder William R. , Drummond William H.
Published: March 2007

Florida's intense attention to principal competencies has caused many people in management development to question and rethink their understanding of what competencies are and how they are acquired. The authors share their knowledge and beliefs about these competencies in this article.
A Study of Teachers, Principals, and Tenure
Authors: Kersten Thomas , Brandfon Frances
Published: March 2007

Does tenure help or hurt education and educators? Teachers and administrators in Illinois have their doubts about the value of tenure in today's public school system.
Administrators Must Consider and Improve Teacher Satisfaction
Authors: Leslie Kathy
Published: March 2007

In the push for excellence in education, administrators may forget that dissatisfied teachers may weaken the educational program. Basic public relations principles and techniques can help them meet teacher needs.
Taking a Cue From Business—Schools Can Become More Responsive
Authors: Deblois Robert
Published: March 2007

Business can help our schools become more innovative and responsive. Educators must look to them for clues to size, assessment, leadership, and accountability.
School Reform Advocates and Rofessional Educators—Stand On Common Ground
Authors: Haas Jim
Published: March 2007

Proponents of school reform and educators do not always see eye to eye about the roles of schools and educators in our society. The two groups must unite to establish a common mission and a common bath toward educational excellence.
Emerging Curriculum Trends: an Agenda for the Future
Authors: Ornstein Allan C.
Published: March 2007

To prepare our youth for the future, our schools must include curricula that address emerging issues such as nuclear education, computer literacy, and nutrition.
Can Schools of Today Survive Very Far Into the 21St Century?
Authors: Glines Don
Published: March 2007

Many of the practices proposed over the last 80 years can provide transitions today for what must emerge in the future, according to this writer, who uses strong words to describe the existing education system. Readers are invited to share their ideas in letters to the editor.
Strategies for Faculty Nvolvement in Ffective Schools
Authors: Garten Ted , Valentine Jerry
Published: March 2007

By involving faculty members in setting school goals and implementing programs to reach those goals, principals demonstrate their role as instructional leader and promote better education. Three strategies for faculty involvement are offered here.
Easing the Transition for First-Year Teachers
Authors: Manley Merlin , Siudzinski Lee , Varah Leonard J.
Published: March 2007

First-year teachers express anxiety about discipline, student motivation, testing, and lesson planning, to name a few concerns. The Teacher Induction Program was initiated to provide assistance and support for these novices.
Eachers Need Principals' Uidance in Career Development
Authors: Delong Thomas J.
Published: March 2007

How many principals actually feel responsible for the careers of those under their stewardship? Isn't it the teachers' responsibility to manage their own careers? What role might the educational organization play in helping teachers make good career decisions?
Assessing the Environment of Your School: the Nassp Case Model
Authors: Keefe James W.
Published: March 2007

NASSP's CASE (Comprehensive Assessment of School Environment) Model is an important first step toward making an information management system available to schools. It can provide principals with a tool analogous to the spreadsheet planning programs now used by business executives.
He Four Keys Necessary for Instructional Leadership
Authors: Herman Jerry J. , Stephens Gail M.
Published: March 2007

Four factors are important for instructional leadership. Principals must have a great degree of autonomy, have the responsibility for the operation of their building, have the authority commensurate with their responsibility, and have central office and board support.
Keep At-Risk Students in School: Toward a Curriculum for Potential Dropouts
Authors: Deblois Robert
Published: March 2007

The author, the founder of a public/private educational program for inner-city students, suggests a cur riculum for at-risk students in the mid dle grades. It is important that these students be shown their possibilities rather than their limitations, he says.
Advice for Administrators: Writing the Attendance Policy
Authors: Rood Robert E.
Published: March 2007

What kinds of students are most likely to compile excessive absence records? Why? This writer looks at those questions and reviews the kinds of attendance policies in use today.
Why Suspend Students for Truancy? a Principal Responds
Authors: Stine Marc D.
Published: March 2007

Parents may ask why their students are suspended from school for not attending classes, There are several reasons, according to this principal. Try these out ....
Collaborative Supervision — Theory Into Practice
Authors: Tewel Kenneth J.
Published: March 2007

Does involving teachers in genuine decision making really improve func tioning, or is it just another fashion able theory? If it does work, how do you make theory a reality?
Principal Leadership Behaviors: Making a Choice
Authors: Adams William F. , Bailey Gerald D.
Published: March 2007

Principals have a choice in how they lead their schools, Traditionally, they have chosen bureaucratic leadership behaviors. But recently the non- bureaucratic leadership model has proven to be effective.
Principal's Role in Implementing Discipline-Based Art Education
Authors: Mcmurrin Lee R.
Published: March 2007

The principal, as instructional leader, must take the lead in establishing a DBAE program in the school, says this writer. Here's how.