This position paper was written by the New York State Science Supervisors Association (NYSSSA) in response to a statewide movement by some New York school districts to eliminate supervisory positions occupied by subject matter specialists. Recommendations and the rationale for supporting science supervisory positions are presented. This rationale…

THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUMENT IS TO PROVIDE (1) A PRELIMINARY STEP TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANNUAL AND LONG-TIME PROGRAMS OF WORK, (2) ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES, AND (3) A TOOL FOR IMPROVING SUPERVISORY PROGRAMS. RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERSONNEL TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS, TIMING, AND USE OF THE CRITERIA ARE PROVIDED. A FOUR-POINT SCALE…

A New York State survey, answered by 213 language supervisors, reveals significant trends in foreign language supervision throughout the state. The questionnaire and its answers are provided here, and include the following topics: official title; actual function; presence of other evaluators; number of schools and teachers supervised; teaching…

Formal supervision of agricultural education teachers by state supervisors began with the 1917 Smith-Hughes Act. Supervision has evolved from the "iron fist" to the consultant. Some felt that supervisors usurped the role of teacher educators. By the end of the 20th century, supervision had devolved to local administrators and vocational…

THE DESIGN AND PROCEDURES FOR AN ANNOUNCED TEST OF FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONANT PLAN FOR TEACHER EDUCATION ARE QUESTIONED. THE FIVE PROCEDURES, TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN FIVE (EXPERIMENTAL) COLLEGES, ARE--(1) PLACING MOST OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION ON THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, (2) MAKING ACTUAL PERFORMANCE IN THE…

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR AS THEY WERE PERCEIVED BY SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS, AND STATE SUPERVISORS IN THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION (SACES) REGION WERE IDENTIFIED. THREE INSTRUMENTS WERE…

This planning guide is divided into two sections. Section I presents a rationale for and definition of outreach for the field of rehabilitation. Section II is a training guide which provides specific information and planning procedures necessary to design and evaluate outreach programs. This section leads the agency management staff through…

Contained in this report are brief descriptions of 68 innovative vocational education programs which are presently underway in 42 states. These resumes are intended to help State leadership personnel in planning improved vocational programs. (BH)

This paper proceeds from the premise that, if inspection is to be useful to the teachers, the school, and educational authorities, certain basic conditions regarding the nature and quality of education and of the organization, staffing, and functions of the inspectorate need to be fulfilled. The paper, therefore, begins with an examination of…

Mythical Francis Ramey, assistant state supervisor of vocational education, faces tough decisions in the simulation packages describes here. (Editor)

Utilizes a questionnaire to investigate the science teacher/science supervisor interaction in schools and whether or not there are differences in perceptions of supervisory effectiveness between science teachers (N=258) and supervisors (N=143). Differences were found in perceptions concerning inservice, interpersonal and support activities, and…

The differing roles of State and local supervisors of business education are described with emphasis on the interrelationships between the two. (JT)

This article is about state supervisors of counseling and guidance, their relationship with counselor educators, and responsibilities for school counselor preparation and work. (Author)