With the continuing increase of inclusive education in our public school classrooms today, there is a great deal of interest in co-teaching teams. Research indicates that administrative support is a critical factor in co-teaching effectiveness. In this study, we explored administrator knowledge and practices related to the supervision and…

Describes a study of the National Association of School Principals Assessment Centers and their impact on career opportunities for women. The study found that the centers have had a major influence on the women interviewed. (MD)

Weick's theory of sensemaking is used to analyze findings from a qualitative study of the implementation of a district-initiated adolescent intervention literacy course in two urban secondary schools. The authors concluded that implementation of the literacy course was hampered because district administrators, building leaders, teachers, and…

The author addresses himself to the nature and context of the intense demand for renewal in educational administration. (Editor)

This study investigated practicing and aspiring school administrators' perceived level of proficiency related to the Technology Standards for School Administrators adopted by the International Society for Technology in Education. Based on the mentor-mentee relationship, the study found there were no significant differences between mentors and…

Administrators cannot afford to remain ignorant of the work of neuroscientists over the last 30 years. The findings of brain research can help administrators gain a better understanding of decision making. The author lists four benefits to education that administrators can provide through greater knowledge of the brain. (WD)

A new computer-based assessment system will replace the National Teachers Examination by fall 1992. The three-stage system will test state-required basic academic skills during the sophomore year of college, evaluate subject field knowledge and skills using open-ended and multiple-choice questions, and contain a locally based performance…

Describes the Middle-Management Center at Tulane University, which through simultaneous research and action seeks to develop the problem-solving capabilities of principals. (JG)

This article briefly critiques management by objectives (MBO) as a means of specifying administrator tasks and then describes the implementation of MBO in the West Bloomfield School District, Orchard Lake, Michigan. (Author/DS)

Universities can provide successful consultation to schools by learning to work effectively with administrators to remove roadblocks that prevent effective inservice. This article examines relevant issues, including types of consultation, targeting behaviors, commitment to change, prior interventions, intervention structure, time management, and…

Outlined is a merit pay proposal that atttempts to negate current criticisms and emphasizes a philosophy of compensating teachers for their productivity and abilities. (MD)

The author uses behavioral objectives as the framework for developing an evaluation system with a simple approach. He believes that simplicity is the key to successful implementation of evaluation systems. (MD)

Induction programs should be designed to reflect school administrators' unique learning needs. Effective induction programs have three critical components: preprogram planning, mentoring, and program evaluation. Planning involves establishing a school board policy, conducting a preliminary needs assessment, specifying goals, identifying needed…

Nine guidelines are presented to improve teacher recruiting practices in teacher shortage areas. The effort expended in getting good teachers pays off later in reduced supervision and staff improvement needs. (MD)

Minority Administrators Program (MAP) was designed by University of South Carolina Department of Educational Leadership and Policies, in collaboration with several school districts and state department of education, to help talented minority educators develop to their fullest potential. Through recruitment, selection, professional development, and…