Describes a program based on student-teacher discussion groups that resulted in improved student conduct and increased student participation. (IRT)

Describes the areas in which a counselor-consultant needs to be trained and a program for implementing such a training program. The counselor-consultant can provide coordinated consultant services for administrators, teachers, counselors, aides, volunteers, parents, and students. (Author/IRT)

Describes a comprehensive guidance model designed to help the middle school student achieve the developmental and learning tasks of transescence and outlines a step-by-step plan for implementing the model. (Author/IRT)

Outlines the design requirements for the NASSP assessment center, lists the final behavior dimensions examined, and notes the guidelines the pilot school districts evolved for use of the assessment reports. (IRT)

Critical reading lays a foundation for problem-solving ability and, ultimately, more intelligent behavior. A reading program designed to teach critical reading skills is briefly described. (Author/IRT)

Because of the learning experiences of thousands of school leaders during the last decade, the guidelines presented are more likely to lead contemporary educators to successful implementation rather than to reactionary upheaval or paper pretense. (Author/IRT)

The number of women in educational administrative positions is declining even though federal legislation and affirmative action programs exist to remedy the problem and research has shown women to be effective leaders. (Author/IRT)

Describes the Middle-Management Center at Tulane University, which through simultaneous research and action seeks to develop the problem-solving capabilities of principals. (JG)

Argues that management is an art and suggests that the training of educational administrators should incorporate some of the strategies used to train artists. (JG)

Discusses common categories of inhumane management behavior identified in a survey of principals and school district administrators. (JG)