Included in this annotated bibliography of 11 publications on training and selecting principals are reports assessing various approaches and their relationship to school improvement. One article proposes a training model based on contingency theory. A sourcebook reviews hiring practice inadequacies and alternatives and recommends Hillsborough County's (Florida) methods. Improvement in training and selection was recognized at the Southern Regional Educational Board's conference, which is summarized. A principal's positive experience following an assessment center program is followed by another article demonstrating that successful principals evolve through four stages that should be part of inservice programs. The author of a literature review concludes that administrators should hire principals who are "boat rockers." A report focuses on leadership styles and use of a training model. Another report stresses that field-based preparation should close the gap between training and employment. An article describes an internship program developed by a South Carolina district and the University of South Carolina. Two companion articles portray Maryland's program for improving selection and training and provide ingredients for effective assessment. A concluding selection reminds administrators that choosing a principal requires sound planning. (CJH)