Fifteen models for evaluating the principal are presented and the strengths and weaknesses of their components are analyzed. (Author/MLF)

Armed with an awareness of why employees leave, administrators can work to reduce employee turnover. Some suggestions for conducting exit interviews are provided. (Author/MLF)

The rehabilitative disciplinary process is the implementation of program variables that will have positive effects on the aggressive behavior pattern. This involves manipulation of environmental variables, peer relationships, teacher behavior, and productive behavior opportunities. (Author/MLF)

Changing social values, recent court decisions, inconsistency in thought and action, and consolidation of schools into massive factories are some of the factors that relate to the problem of student discipline. Some solutions are suggested. (Author/MLF)

The causes of vandalism are communitywide in nature, and only by marshalling the resources in the community can vandalism be overcome. (Author/MLF)

A new attendance policy is outlined that is credited with significantly reducing unauthorized absences at Hauppauge High School in New York. (Author/MLF)

The addition of an attendance clerk and the implementation of a system that stresses the importance of attendance have worked well to reduce absenteeism at North Harford Senior High School in Pylesville, Maryland. (Author/MLF)

A unique approach to dealing with truancy gives students "instant" credit for work completed at the end of each marking period. (Author/MLF)

A student participatory model, developed to combat a drug problem, could be helpful in solving other school problems. (Author/MLF)

Describes a group approach with parents, teachers, and students, which worked in helping students who have problems in school. (Author/MLF)

An after-school detention program was developed to help students increase their self-awareness, to understand and respect the rights of others, and to increase their ability to relate to their peers, teachers, and other adults. (Author/MLF)

After identifying the characteristics of students who are likely to drop out, the authors introduced several techniques to help the students. (Author/MLF)

A humorous account of the effects of recent court decisions regarding student rights. (MLF)

Although the United States Supreme Court has extended certain constitutional rights to students, the Court has nevertheless held that school administrators may adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations to ensure the maintenance of a disruptive-free learning environment. (PKP)

Reviews United States Supreme Court and Federal Appellate Court decisions on student and teacher rights, particularly due process (procedural and substantive) rights. (PKP)