Early retirement plans are perceived as being beneficial to school staff and financially advantageous to schools. Four out of the five assumptions on which these perceptions are based are incorrect. The one correct assumption is that early retirement will make affirmative action programs move ahead more rapidly. The incorrect assumptions are: (1)…

Whether departure comes early from lucrative buyout or through natural retirement, administrators should consider some important factors before retiring. Administrators should deal with their feelings, start thinking now about leaving, call family powwow, talk to a financial advisor, enjoy retirement before rejoining the work force, have a party,…

Advises retiring administrators to exercise a bit of dignity and common sense in their remaining months on the job. Administrators should show consideration regarding retirement plans, fight laziness, conduct training sessions for other administrators, accept others' foolish behavior gracefully, and be generous with parting insights. (MLH)