The purpose of this research was to examine the differences in the evaluations of music teachers conducted by individuals with varying backgrounds in music and observation techniques. Part I compared evaluations completed by school administrators and music department leadership. Part II utilized the findings of Part I to create focused and…

An interview with the nonacademic head of a State department of education who views himself as the department's ambassador to the outside world. (Author)

Caryl M. Kline, the first woman to hold the position of Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is interviewed. It is shown that despite eliciting admiration and respect, she did not survive the political process. Her personal and professional accomplishments are outlined. (Author/LBH)

In this bulletin, the author shares his observations on the status of art education in America. The study for this report is based upon the writer's own contacts in the education and industrial world and upon returns of a questionnaire which was sent to leading art educators, directors, supervisors, and teachers throughout the country. The author…

An analysis of the department chair role to determine the extent of role ambiguity and role strain inherent in the job is the purpose of this report. Methodology is based on structured interviews with 56 department chairs in 9 high schools in one district and content analysis of written job descriptions. The findings identify six factors of role…

The 86 institutions listed in this booklet have been approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for the preparation of professional employees for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania schools. An introductory section describes processes in institutional approval for teacher education and initial approval of certification programs. The…

Administrators are forced to deal simultaneously with a problem and its solution, creating a situation that prevents logical efforts toward analyzing problems and investigating alternative solutions. School districts often have difficulty in mobilizing appropriate resources to solve a problem. Administrative staff members must assume…

A survey of 95 Pennsylvania institutions of higher education was undertaken in November 1979 to: (1) determine the current state of professional development activities, (2) discover the types of professional development resources that institutions could share, and (3) disclose the kinds of professional development services perceived to be most…