Study of the behavior of a suburban superintendent with a statewide reputation as an educational leader revealed five ways in which the superintendent proved effective. Includes a review of the literature, a description of the methodology, and a discussion of the study's implications for training and selection of superintendents. (PGD)

Reviews some widely held assumptions about administrator field experience aims and accomplishments. Shows that adding more ways to engage in field-based practice is insufficient. Envisions a professional formation period, wherein administrator candidates synthesize all learning experiences, values, and priorities to form a more wholistic, personal…

Describes a recent study of principals' evaluations and perceptions concerning the quality of inservice learning experiences based on five alternative models. Findings disclosed participants' preferences for short-term institutes sponsored by a professional association and informal networking. More work is needed to design effective inservice…

This article notes five specific conditions that require school administrator mentorship programs to be designed differently from teacher mentoring activities. Differences involving the research base, collegiality, school familiarity, and leadership and competition issues are discussed. Includes 10 references. (MLH)

Examines three past conceptualizations of school administration and leadership (scientific or efficiency approaches, the human relations approach, and human resources development), outlines assumptions of each approach, and discusses implications for administrators' professional development. Current restructuring and school-based management…