The increased privatisation of educational systems is a global trend with several important implications for teachers' preparation and workforce outcomes. With many countries facing teacher shortages, retention for novice teachers is a key area of focus for educational leaders and policymakers -- yet there is a lack of evidence related to the…

In this paper, I use Levin and McEwan's (2001) cost feasibility approach and personnel data obtained from the Superintendent of Public Instruction to estimate the cost of providing coaching support to every newly hired principal in Washington State. Based on this descriptive analysis, I estimate that the cost to provide leadership coaching to…

The Common Core of Data (CCD) is an annual collection of public elementary and secondary education data by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. The data presented in this report are selected from the three nonfiscal components of the Common Core of Data…

To obtain software suitable for school personnel systems, school business officials should consider forming cooperative groups to develop software and should also encourage entrepreneurs to custom-design products. (MLF)

This booklet presents model regulations governing the maintenance and control of teacher personnel records that are appropriate for possible adoption by North Carolina school boards. The model regulations are designed to implement the statutory requirements of the North Carolina Teacher Tenure Act, as amended by the 1973 General Assembly. The…

A table provides data on the collective bargaining status of various employee positions in school systems of various sizes. Figures are provided for teachers, principals, other administrators, school secretaries, building custodians, bus drivers, and teachers and principals in the same unit. (TE)

In both California and the United States as a whole, new emphasis is being placed on greater accountability for all educators. Educators find that they are facing too many sets of standards, making it difficult to focus on priorities. This paper provides five essential tools to demonstrate teaching competence. These tools can be the ways and means…

This document provides the results of a 5-year comparison of characteristics of professional staff between the years of 1982-83 and 1987-88 in the California Public Schools. Professional staff members include all certificated personnel employed full-time or part-time and noncertificated personnel serving at the level of superintendent, deputy,…

Properly designed appraisal processes can result in higher levels of achievement for individuals and for organizations. Suggestions for one such system are outlined. (Author)

Arbitration can be a way to settle employee grievances efficiently and fairly. Count on spending five or six hours in preparation for each hour spent with the arbitrator. Presents strategies for meticulous preparation. (MLF)

Provides guidelines for consistent maintenance of staff information by schools, school districts, state education agencies, and other institutions. The handbook includes guidelines for designing automated staff accounting systems for use by schools, school districts, state education agencies, and other institutions. (Author/SLD)

In the 1986 Maine court decision "True v. Ladner," a school superintendent was found guilty of slander for a teacher recommendation. Many school attorneys are now advising superintendents and school officials not to provide references for former employees. If this becomes widespread the process of screening applicants for teaching…

Provides the following national and state data for public elementary and secondary schools in 1999-2000: (1) number of students enrolled; (2) number of staff by type; (3) number of high school graduates; and (4) race/ethnicity of students and graduates. Data are from the Common Core of Data program. (Author/SLD)

This publication consists mainly of sample forms used by public school districts throughout the U.S. at the time an employee leaves his or her position. Included are eight different questionnaires and similar forms for use in conducting exit interviews or otherwise gathering information on terminating employees. Also included are reprints of two…

The law clearly provides protection for those who write negative recommendations; however, the standard tests for libel and slander that are used in tort suits where damages are sought for defamation of character are applicable. (Author/MLF)