Properly designed appraisal processes can result in higher levels of achievement for individuals and for organizations. Suggestions for one such system are outlined. (Author)

The law clearly provides protection for those who write negative recommendations; however, the standard tests for libel and slander that are used in tort suits where damages are sought for defamation of character are applicable. (Author/MLF)

Describes a program that consists of a three-part cycle of activities, all of which involved the department chairmen working jointly with the principal on actual preobservation conferences as well as with actual classroom observations. (Author/MLF)

Presents guidelines for teacher observation and evaluation. (Author/MLF)

Describes a process of supervision that the author used successfully when he was a principal. (Author/MLF)

Administrators seeking effective teacher evaluation should be cautious about using extensive evaluative formats without first examining whether they encourage two-way communication between the administrator and the teacher. (Author/MLF)

Teacher evaluation and teacher self-assessment are not synonymous terms. Misconceptions about self-assessment are explained. (Author/MLF)

A survey of Connecticut secondary school principals points to a high percentage of dissatisfaction on the part of principals in respect to tasks associated with the responsibility of evaluating teachers, as well as the amount and kind of help given principals to implement the state legislation on evaluation of teachers. (Author/MLF)

Eighty-five teachers enrolled in graduate school responded, in writing, to the meaning the statement, "I trust my principal," had for them. The responses served as the basis for a questionnaire administered to another group of 167 teachers in graduate classes. (Author/MLF)

Administrators can improve their effectiveness by understanding and applying the research findings about motivation and job satisfaction to their relationships with teachers. (Author/MLF)

An overview of grievance arbitrations in Michigan is intended to help principals be aware of the process involved in arbitration. (Author/MLF)

Before offering some thoughts on the direction mathematics education might take in years to come, the events of the past 20 years are reviewed. (Author/MLF)

The introduction to a series of articles in this issue on school public relations discusses the importance that personal experience plays in public attitudes toward schools (MLF)

Compares the principal to an engineer in the boiler room and presents some ways principals, by using public relations, can deal with pressures from students, parents, and faculty. (Author/MLF)

The school administrator need not have an adversary relationship with the local press. Some myths about reporters are dispelled and some tips on establishing good media relations are provided. (Author/MLF)