Annotations of 16 documents, derived from a search of doctoral dissertations and the ERIC system, discuss the skills and competencies needed by principals or other administrators of bilingual schools or programs. A brief introduction lists the seven categories of competencies identified by the documents, comprising change promotion, conflict resolution, human relations, community involvement, instructional staff selection and development, comprehensive planning, and acquisition of other cultures. An attached list of references includes the ten articles and six dissertations annotated as well as several other relevant documents. (RW)