Ten elemental components of leadership skills are detailed, including the following: (1) good job descriptions; (2) defining the organization's mission; and (3) encouraging autonomy. (MD)

Describes nine components involved in developing an effective instructional leadership team. Includes nine references. (MD)

The principal should lead in instructional improvement and have a good understanding of the principles and practices of classroom management and a good classroom management system. Discusses instructional supervision and assessing teacher performance. (MD)

In a study of the perception of principals' leadership style, the findings show that there is a lack of congruence between administrators and teachers. Principals' perceptions of leadership style were not in accord with their subordinates' perceptions. (MD)

Interviews with outstanding principals identify the characteristics and skill areas of outstanding administrators. Exceptional administrators are knowledgeable in all areas related to the educational process. (MD)

The Mentor School System (Ohio) recreated the role of department coordinator in all its secondary schools to develop a cadre of instructional leaders to break down the barriers between administrators and the classroom. (MD)

Although counselors traditionally prefer individual counseling sessions with students, group sessions may be more effective. Provides five steps by which the principal can help counselors make this transition to group counseling. Includes 13 references. (Author/MD)

We cannot assume that all teachers, however knowledgeable about their specific disciplines, are familiar with concepts in learning principles. Instructional design systems theory provides that construct. Includes seven references. (Author/MD)

If schools and their programs are to prepare youth for tommorrow's world, principals today must be "dreamers of the dreams," advises this educator. He provides a rationale for his imperatives, followed by specific steps that principals should take. Includes three pages of references. (Author/MD)

In a recent conversation with Bulletin Editor Tom Koerner, Robert Binswager talked about the importance of principals, discussing everything from their leadership role and the reform studies to teacher preparation programs and effective instruction for today's youth. (Author/MD)

The attitude and modeling behavior of the entire middle school staff is the most important factor in providing an effective school learning environment. Discusses program ingredients necessary to help staff members furnish authentic middle level education. Includes 15 references. (Author/MD)

Discusses how effective use of community volunteers can increase automation of high school administrative tasks and result in better financial school management. This will result in better resource management and better schools. (Author/MD)

The writers offer a list of questions every new principal should ask about the school building. Knowing the answers will help to ensure that the building is maintained properly. (Author/MD)

The recent national report on the quality of education in the United States has noted the need for effective methods of evaluating teaching performance. These evaluations are best done by administrators. The pros and cons of various approaches to evaluation are discussed. Includes five references. (Author/MD)

Describes a method for measuring areas in which faculty members feel the principal needs improvement. The method includes a way to determine how important each of those areas are to the faculty. Includes three figures. (Author/MD)