This study investigates how the role of the reading specialist (RS) is defined and communicated by principals, and examines to what degree a common understanding of this role exists among teachers, building administrators and reading specialists. The principal's responsibility in defining and communicating role, and the effect these efforts have…

This study attempts to present, evaluate and explain available data relative to the determination of differences in role-definition between principals and counselors. The author addresses his study to the question--to what extent is the viability of the guidance program in schools affected by role-definition and comprehension, and communication…