A growing number of administrator preparation programs are including a formal mentor-intern requirement in their training activities. This article describes an Indiana University program that introduces mentors and interns to shadowing (gathering observational data) and reflective interviewing practices. Includes four references. (MLH)

In effective principal preparation programs, interns are encouraged to observe a wide range of well-administered schools through exposure to varied styles. Mentors are carefully selected, highly competent professionals willing to accept the role of teacher, confidant, and role model. Mentors should volunteer; they should never be assigned.…

In South Carolina a practicum-based copperative internship program for potential administrators has been developed. It gives students a unique opportunity to put into practice administrative concepts. (MD)

Describes the administrative-internship program at the University of Wisconsin. A major portion of the article is devoted to an analysis of data collected to appraise the program together with conclusions, implications, and a recapitulation. (Author/DN)

This article describes changes mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly regarding training and induction of school principals. The changes include competency based training programs, testing and supervised internships. (IAH)

Administrator interns who are limited to "cast-off" duties will be seriously unprepared for their first administrative position. A meaningful internship experience should include responsibilities for supervision, specific projects, leadership, routine decision making and problem solving, and public speaking and public relations. School district…

The Institute of Educational Administration (IEA) at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, is briefly described. Participants in IEA programs undertake a five-stage process: courses in educational administration; a four-week residential program; a fermentation exercise; advanced residential program; and an innovative project in their respective schools.…

An instrument for helping select mentors for principal interns was developed, using six clusters of basic, high- performing principal competencies and five clusters of mentoring traits. Based on a sample of 91 Broward County (Florida) principals, this method revealed important insights into identifying appropriate mentors for prospective…

An administrative internship is the capstone experience for educational leadership preparation programs. It is a time when interns, under the guidance of a seasoned mentor and university supervisor, are immersed in real-world activities. An important part of such placements is selecting the most qualified mentors. This study was designed to…

This annotated bibliography describes the subject matter covered in significant journal articles, books, reports, and doctoral dissertations addressing the use of field experience in the training of educational leaders. The 165 items included are categorized in five sections, each with its own introduction. The first section reviews 62 journal…

During the next several years, nearly half of all U.S. principals will retire. Despite principals' crucial leadership role, the methods for training and selecting these administrators are often ill-suited for employing outstanding leaders. Patronage, favoritism, familiarity, or good impressions frequently prevail over merit. This bulletin begins…

School administration is an applied field requiring synthesis of ideas from diverse sources and application of these ideas in skillful practice. Administrator preparation programs must include opportunities for new administrators to practice their craft in nonthreatening environments and share experiences with peers while being supervised by…

Describes a university-based program for training community education directors, with recommendations for initiating the program. (DW)

The personal observations of a participant in the Administrative Intern Program for Women in Higher Education are offered. Problems are cited, but the overall significance of the program is emphasized. (LBH)