Discusses the nature of shared decision making and implementation of a facilitative and participatory management style in a school staff meeting. (SR)

Offers a model and guidelines for a teacher induction program called the "Performance Enhancement Model," with six essential elements: planning, mentors, seminars, coaching, networking, and celebrating. (SR)

Discusses the use of "real talk" in the classroom (to develop critical thinking skills), where teachers share their views and reasoning processes with students and listen to students' points of view about topics they care about. (SR)

Discusses using a retreat to promote school renewal, focusing faculty, staff, and parent energies on an shared vision for the future. (SR)

Offers an outline of the social studies methods course taught at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. (SR)

Discusses using portfolios to evaluate and improve teacher performance. (SR)

Argues that reading assessment must be reexamined and should focus on students' ability to apply learning strategies across content areas. Proposes a new method of assessment using observational and performance-based measures, process assessments, and content/course specific instruments. (HB)

Discusses the possible causes of violence by students in the secondary classroom. Outlines steps that teachers and administrators should take to prevent or reduce the impact of students who do exhibit violent behaviors. (HB)

Discusses the difficulties state agencies face in defining the basic terms central to school counseling professionalization. Considers one term, "appraisal," as it relates to the task of counseling. (HB)

Discusses the "quality movement" as it relates to the management of schools. Provides historical background of the movement. Discusses the obstacles faced by administrators who strive to improve education. Argues that quality management provides answers to questions at the center of the school reform debate. (HB)

Describes eight techniques that teachers can use to build good character in students, resulting in greater respect and responsible behavior. (HB)

Reviews the current status of computerized test generators, which can assist teachers in the development and writing of good tests. Provides comparative strengths and weaknesses of 11 major test-generating programs. Shows how word processors and database programs can also assist the production of tests. (HB)

Discusses the need for a comprehensive substitute teacher program in schools along with the important components of such a program. Identifies the roles of the principal, regular teacher, substitute teacher, and the superintendent in an effective substitute teacher program. (HB)

Presents a conceptual framework intended to indicate the need to consider curriculum implementation, staff development, and evaluation as integrally linked in the curriculum change process and to reinforce the idea of involving teachers meaningfully. (RS)

Suggests that published critical analyses of literary works can be used as a pedagogical tool to expose students to informed literary perspectives. Outlines strategies that incorporate these resources into instruction by addressing several interpretations of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." (RS)