Reports the findings of a study comparing the perceptions of principals and teachers toward the performance of instructional leaders. Offers recommendations for improving the principal's effectiveness. (WD)

At a series of three workshops, 25 principal competency statements were developed to define more clearly administrative roles in community education administration. A table organizes the 25 statements into eight essential task areas and then lists the minimal competencies needed in each area. (MLF)

A superintendent explains the administrator's role in integrating computers into the instructional program. Lists factors to be kept in mind. (Author/JM)

The rise of violent crime and juvenile delinquency and the diminished influence of traditional institutions make imperative the teaching of moral values in schools. Principals can take a leading role in pursuing avenues for the prevention and elimination of crime. (Author/WD)

Offers ten tips intended to help administrators make decisions and resolve conflicts. (Author/JM)

Relying on his experience as an urban principal, the author relates several vignettes to illustrate the importance of a smoothly working school team of administrators, teachers, and counselors. (Author/JM)

To cope with the increasing problem of crime in the schools, principals must be part sociologist, part security technologist, part human relations expert, and part curriculum innovator. (Author/JM)

Although computer-assisted instruction is usually not cost-effective or educationally effective enough to be worthwhile in secondary schools, courses that actually teach computing and programing, although also expensive, pay off in increased job opportunities for graduates. The author explains how to plan them. (Author/JM)

Outlines how the principal can help the beginning teacher in six areas: achieving status with peers, gaining the principal's attention, becoming oriented, making a unique contribution to the school, growing personally and professionally, and associating socially with peers. (Author/JM)

Describes an instructional development team approach designed to make secondary reading programs more effective. (Author/JM)

A former superintendent and principal believes community relations is an extremely important responsibility of today's school administrators. A model is presented for a good community relations program. (Author/MLF)

A step-by-step process for changing curriculum, based on research by both the Ford and Danforth Foundations, stresses that administrators and teachers must work together to bring about meaningful change. (Author/MLF)

Principals occupy apex positions, and like all high level executives, they are subject to fierce pressures and stresses. Discusses the nature of the role situation and presents a strategy that may help principals cope with the rising demands of the job. (Editor/RK)

Too often the only contact the assistant principal has with students is in his role as disciplinarian. If the total school atmosphere can be improved, the author asserts, not only will fewer disciplinary problems occur but the assistant principalship will become more positive. (Editor)

Describes a midwestern high school's serious student publications program. Over the past 20 years, students here have published major stories on incest, homosexuality, teen pregnancy, cheating, divorce, fatal illness, and other topics without prepublication scrutiny by the principal. Recommendations are provided to ensure fair coverage, relevant…