Presents an analytical framework based on a threefold classification--unequivocal failure, "satisficing," and unequivocal success--and four basic role climates--apathetic, frustrating, tense, and tranquil--that is applied to the elementary school principalship. (Author/WD)

The author asserts that superintendent's leadership behavior, more than any other factor, determines the character and quality of the instructional programs provided for learning and language disabled students. (Author)

Shows that direct nursing practice is a viable role for the nursing faculty; that the issues involved are both manageable and complementary to the traditional university role. Defines faculty practice, presents available options, examines administrative support, and describes one college's experience. (CT)

Develops a model that describes the bases of power and authority in formal organizations. Available from the Bureau of Research, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 80639; single copy $1.50. (IRT)

Discusses the administration's view of student journalism and the student press, as presented by one high school principal. Recognizes the value of journalism as an effective teaching/learning tool and recommends that educators stimulate rather than stifle students' ideas. (KEH)

The use of personality assessments in management training programs is controversial. However, managers must achieve the organization's goals through the work of others, and, to do that effectively, they must have insight into how they are perceived by others and how their attitudes affect their behavior. (JOW)

Recounts the experiences of a former middle school English department head during a heated battle concerning the censorship of reading materials within the department. Critiques the conventional wisdom regarding cases of censorship, and provides tips for dealing with the issue. (HB)

Discusses three leadership styles: the glacial, or impersonal, leader; the driven, or power-obsessed, leader; and the human, or quiet, leader. Readers are advised to imitate successful leaders; discover and develop skills and techniques consistent with their values; merge these into a personal style through trial; discover and develop mental…

An experienced research administrator who has worked in both pre-award and post-award administrative roles offers her perspectives of both sides and suggests that a smooth relationship between pre-award and post-award research administrators is critical to the conduct of research. (DB)

Though Montessori schools have a unique mission, philosophy, and pedagogy, all independent schools have similar demands, functions, and requirements governing board care and education, state and federal mandates and compliances, child care, parent care and education, fundraising, financial standards, employment standards, and care of employees.…

Students with disabilities need self-determination skills to achieve desired in-school and post-school outcomes. Many of these students need direct and explicit instruction to develop these skills. To provide this instruction, schools can infuse self-determination skills into content instruction or adopt a stand-alone self-determination…

This talk uses humor to draw attention to the principal's responsibility and potential in promoting adequate education legislation. Knowledge of the issues in current legislation, contact with legislators, and organized action by administrators' associations are among the topics commented on. (PGD)

By adopting the attitude that teacher evaluations should serve primarily to help the teacher improve and only secondarily to determine whether teacher contracts should be renewed, principals can establish a collegial atmosphere that makes the evaluation process less threatening and more effective. (PGD)

Briefly describes the perfect principal's leadership, consciousness of human relations, charisma, visibility, high standards, positive attitude, openness, organization, consistency, and involvement in professional activities. (PGD)