Traces the history of teacher assessment and of research on classroom interactions. Lists key elements in an assessment program. Discusses the need for trained assessors, teacher cooperation, and reevaluation. (WD)

After examining clinical supervision and its evolution, the author presents a model of supportive supervision in which supervisor and teacher collaborate to assess and maximize student performance. The focus is on student attitudes, behaviors, and learning outcomes rather than on evaluation or criticism of the teacher. (WD)

A group of 300 graduate students in Georgia, who were also classroom teachers, were surveyed to determine the 10 habits teachers find most annoying in their administrators. The list of habits and suggestions for overcoming them are presented. (Author/WD)

Discusses peer supervision of teachers and the integration of videotape recording into teacher supervision. Suggests ways videotape recordings can complement efforts to effect changes and offers advice on successful taping. (WD)

To defend the value of the educational program against outside disapproval and diminishing support, administrators need to be trained in systematic evaluation research. (WD)

The Student Management through Incentives concept can help to establish a system of discipline that is both positive and preventive. A gradient of student privileges allows for individual differences and a student log card system provides for student monitoring and offers students with inappropriate behavior a way to redeem themselves. (Author/WD)

Suggests a quick way to determine when students should be referred to the principal. (WD)

Educators can become more effective disciplinarians by identifying the general categories of misbehavior, singling out one or more especially troublesome categories, recognizing ineffective ways of responding, and learning alternative methods. (Author)

Reports the results of a study of the discipline alternative, in-school suspension, in which disruptive students are removed from the mainstream and placed in a specialized program within the school. Identifies four areas in which discrepancies were found between what was planned and what actually happened. (Author/WD)

Suggests ways to better understand school violence through four theories of social deviance and presents programs and practices for decreasing violence in schools based on these theories. (WD)

In Sarpy County (Nebraska), concerned educators and representatives of youth-serving agencies, court personnel, and police agencies are cooperating to handle student discipline problems, such as drug and alcohol abuse. A community relations counselor coordinates the program and many benefits have already been realized from the groups' cooperation.…

The rise of violent crime and juvenile delinquency and the diminished influence of traditional institutions make imperative the teaching of moral values in schools. Principals can take a leading role in pursuing avenues for the prevention and elimination of crime. (Author/WD)

Discusses the place of foreign language study in the public school curriculum. Argues that foreign language learning is an important part of education and that states should require high school students to take at least two years' study of a foreign language. Asserts that federal funding is not the answer. (WD)

In order to keep student athletics in a proper perspective to the complete educational program, principals must make clear their emphasis on scholastic endeavors. This article suggests several ways a principal can promote positive attitudes toward and among high school athletes. (WD)

Offers guidelines on supervision of extracurricular activities, covering preparation for the activity and supervisors; duties and activities upon arriving at the activity; while the activity is ongoing; and when the activity is completed. (WD)