Provides a model for a collegial support system--an alternative to administrator-conducted supervision of teachers--that allows administrators to move from a directive to a supportive role with teachers. (JW)

The foreign language program in the Edison, New Jersey public schools is described. The exemplary features of this program are: (1) It is not limited to college-bound students, (2) a significant provision is made for program advocacy, and (3) there are full four- and six-year sequences in French, Spanish, and German. (PMJ)

Despite the administrative leadership that most principals receive in university courses, their most useful learning doesn't occur until they are on the job. The new knowledge--much of it the result of trial and error, success and failure--is gained in relative isolation. This book focuses on the critical work of school principals, offering…

This publication updates four earlier ones having similar titles, the last of which was written in 1979. These guidelines are intended to aid local school districts in Oregon in developing their own staff evaluation procedures and documents. The guide begins by citing the six administrative agencies outside the district that regulate most school…

Ways to motivate and manage teachers and staff are presented in this guidebook. Chapter 1 describes ways to staff a school and get it right the first time. Checklists for recruiting, screening, and hiring are included. Chapter 2 offers suggestions for operating successful teacher induction, professional development,and motivation programs to…

Problems in supervision stem from the reality that operationalizing supervision is not a cognitive state of mind, but one in the affective domain, contrary to most techniques. Administrators often discover that the interpersonal skills needed in facilitating change and dealing with resistance are not available. This paper outlines a process that…

Describes a technological instrument for use in physical education teacher education. Designed to use technology to combine useful features of qualitative instruments with an expanded capability of traditional systematic observation, the instrument offers more accurate descriptions of highly interactive gymnasiums. It provides ongoing evaluation…

This publication is a practical manual to guide the joint efforts of the student teaching triad--student teacher, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor. The manual is divided into three parts. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 give an overview of Mansfield University's teacher education and student teaching programs, including a description of…

This is the fourth in a series of four books presenting a variety of field experience program models and philosophies that drive the programs provided to preservice teachers during their undergraduate teacher preparation. This book focuses on critical issues facing teaching education in the future, in particular field experiences. Major themes…

This handbook provides resources for curriculum directors and other instructional leaders in Georgia school systems to assist in reviewing, evaluating, and updating their instructional programs. The first section lists the various roles of the central office instructional leader, presents a model of the domains of instructional supervision, and…

This book is designed to provide an updated and practical reference for classroom supervisors of student teachers. The emphasis is on the interpersonal, cognitive, and instructional process involved in the student teaching experience. In each chapter, options, techniques, and principles are suggested and are often illustrated with case studies.…

This document is a kit for conducting a program of performance appraisal for first line supervisors (such as department chairpersons) in instructional departments in two-year colleges. It was developed for use in selected postsecondary technical institutes in Wisconsin, but could be used in nontechnical settings. The first three sections of the…

Practical ways principals can modify and monitor their school's reading programs are suggested in this report that also presents reading theory and research results. The bulk of the report focuses on the elementary school and is divided into a short section on theory and a longer section on practice. Suggestions are given about establishing…

This book and its accompanying video highlights three interpersonal approaches to instructional improvement, observation skills, and the complete reflective clinical supervision process. Based on the principles of reflective practice, the kit is a professional development tool for educational leaders and staff members. Chapter 1, "Cycles of…

Written for practitioners who must supervise early childhood staff from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds, this book provides guidelines and practical suggestions for staff training and development in early childhood settings. Part 1 challenges myths regarding supervision to ease the burden under which supervisors carry out…