This article describes the results of a project funded by New York state to determine which competencies a beginning principal should have. Essential personnel and management competencies are listed. (Editor)

Both the curricula and methodology of preparing principals is the subject of this article. Describing procedures that work, it will interest principals as well as professors of school administration. (Editor)

The principal is at the crossroads of accountability, writes this author, who feels that plans for change are best brought about (and perhaps only) through the building principal. (Editor)

No matter what variables of personal leadership style may exist, certain constant qualities mark the effective principal. Since accountability presupposes effectiveness, you may wish to check your leadership traits against those discussed here. (Editor)

Qualities of the effective principal are listed here. If you need a morale boost, something to inspire, this article is for you. (Editor)

Article provides an analysis of what Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 really means for the school. School administrators must understand the proposed HEW regulations, which interpret the broadly-worded sex discrimination ban, so they may voice their comments or suggestions now - before October 15. (Editor/RK)

The author assesses the contributions to educational planning of the National Assessment of Education Progress. He gives examples of the findings and asks questions as to how they can be utilized by school systems. (Editor) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Utilization).

The three basic school management styles are described here, along with some perceptions of how the principal's free choice of style is thwarted by certain conditions. (Editor)

For those who aspire to become administrators, it is important that they have some advance functional knowledge of the assistant principalship. Myriad demands are made on this position, which is largely an under-appreciated one. This writer portrays both the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the job. (Editor)

This author discusses the need for employer-based career education, barriers to its widespread implementation, and how to overcome those barriers with changes in staffing and fund allocation. If career education is one of your top priorities, you'll find this indispensable reading. (Editor)

Authors scrutinize some of the underlying issues of career education. Disclaiming that career education can be a panacea to all the ills of modern education, they do attribute to it great potential for developing student self-awareness. And self-awareness, not job training, should be career education's primary goal. (Editor/RK)

This article puts together a listing of the current ERIC Clearinghouses, their addresses, phone numbers, and scope, providing an invaluable service to Bulletin readers. A regular feature in the Bulletin is the publication of relevant ERIC research reports. (Editor)

Article investigated the development of the English curriculum and the change toward which it is growing. (RK)

Article provided concepts to be implemented in a continuous, individualized pre-service and inservice program for leaders of secondary schools. Concepts formed an outline which can be utilized to prepare learning objectives which can be measured. (Author/RK)

The authors offer concrete suggestions on how principals can improve their communication with students. Making communication an honest reflection of everyone's search for meaning opens the channels of interest in even the most reluctant, they say. (Editor)