Guidelines and activities are presented for principals to consider as they initiate the preplanning phase for the self-study, an integral part of the accreditation process. (Author)

Conventional methods of evaluating schools are inadequate, say these authors. In this article, they suggest a program for collecting data that would help diagnose and prescribe for the development of better school programs, rather than merely describe a school's present state. (Editor)

Administrators might benefit from portfolio development. The administrative portfolio can be used to encourage reflection for improvement, assist in career advancement, and assess performance. Items selected reveal information about an individual's philosophy; leadership capacity; commitment to professional growth; ability to anticipate problems,…

Requirements for the effective performance of an administrative team are cooperative planning, coordinated implementation, and cooperative evaluation. (Author/MLF)

Author recommends the use of DPIE (diagnosis-prescription-implementation-evaluation) in learning situations. (GB)