Classroom observation and evaluation of teachers by supervisors or principals is a delicate process. Most teachers would welcome feedback from their supervisors about improving teaching, but they rarely receive it. Many times the role of the principal is unclear in the observation process. Standardized observation formats sometimes fail to…

The study described the issue of classification of Schedule C classified personnel in the Mesa Public Schools (Arizona). This schedule consisted of 393 primarily clerical employees. Since 83 separate job classifications existed within a 30-grade salary schedule, the major concern was whether classification and reclassification of personnel in this…

Developed at the request of the Community Care Facilities Licensing Board, this document describes in detail the outcomes, in terms of student performance, of an early childhood education program for colleges and institutions in British Columbia, Canada. These competencies represent the organizational, evaluative, decision-making, and manipulative…

This handbook is a practical and realistic explanation of the processes of doing research for a PhD in the British educational system. Students and supervisors will find useful advice, including suggestions on how to manage the student-supervisor relationship. The chapters are: (1) "Becoming a Postgraduate"; (2) "Getting into the…

Outlines the roles of the following groups in creating and maintaining a quality school art program: superintendents and boards of education, principals, parent teacher organizations, state art supervisors, classroom teachers, local art supervisors, and certified art specialists. (SJL)

This manual explains how workplace instructors, trainees, and supervisors can form a partnership to facilitate the transfer of learning from workplace education classrooms to the workplace. The following topics are discussed in parts 1-6: introduction (transfer of learning, the role and time model of learning transfer); the context for transfer of…

This guide is intended to provide local school district supervisors of transportation in Maryland with a ready reference on the transportation of children with special health care needs. An introduction offers decision guidelines and legal definitions under Maryland regulations. Basic information on the following conditions are then summarized:…

The primary purpose of this book is to present the critical issues in pupil transportation that will confront pupil transportation supervisors in local school districts. The following issues are discussed: (1) demands for extended service from community pressure groups; (2) reductions in budget requests by governing bodies; (3) unrest among driver…

For the internship site visit to be the most effective vehicle of evaluation for the director, and for open communication between intern and supervisor, the director must be aware of both the communicative relationship issues and the content of the interactions. In all six phases of the site visit--pre-site visit, site visit entry, intern…

Advice is provided for administrators and teachers who have a physically handicapped student teacher under their supervision. The following topics are discussed: (1) adaptations that may be needed in the physical environment of the school; (2) preparing the pupils and staff to accept and understand a handicapped student teacher; (3) when and if…

A system for evaluating language teaching uses a specially designed assessment form to give supervisors,' peers,' and students' views of the teacher's performance. The instrument provides both subjective and objective information, is designed for use in secondary and higher education, and evaluates verbal and nonverbal behavior. (MSE)

For years, the classic supervision model has frustrated both principals and teachers by fostering superior-subordinate relationships, focusing on teacher conformity rather than growth, or producing checklist data that is irrelevant to the curriculum. This book offers a practical, time-saving alternative that impacts student achievement by…

This document contains a set of guidelines, forms, and checklists, for student teaching. It is a guide for students, teachers, faculty, advisors, and administrators at Mankato State University, Minnesota, and in the public schools. All of the ideas within the document can be adapted for use in a variety of clinical experiences or student teaching…

The Head Start home-based supervisor provides guidance, support, direction, and continuing staff development opportunities while attempting to maintain and improve quality of services to Head Start children and families. This guide is designed to help the home-based supervisor in carrying out responsibilities while supporting the home visitor, who…

This handbook describes the Program of Child Welfare and Attendance and School Social Work Services in the state of Louisiana. The first section provides a brief history of services in Louisiana and a description of the program, including its philosophy and objectives, the identification and interpretation of roles and functions of child welfare,…