Three key features of the discipline program contribute to its effectiveness: the clear statement of a philosophy of discipline in the student handbook; the presence of visible authority figures in the building; and the consistent application of school rules and suitable punishments. (PGD)

The supervisory challenge of the decade will be preventing teacher burnout. Suggestions are offered that administrators can use as part of the supervisory process to stimulate teachers to embark on a program of personal growth. (Author/MLF)

Assistant principals are important people, reminds this principal, who asks his colleagues to probe how they use their assistants. He follows with several suggestions about how to improve the situation. (Author/TE)

Discusses roles appropriate for the principal and the teacher during the appraisal interview that follows the principal's observations and assessment of the teacher's job performance. Suggests techniques drawn from management theory for principals' use in enhancing communication, the key to making the appraisal interview mutually beneficial. (PGD)