Administrative practices used by participants in administrator preparation programs who return to practice are described in this paper. The practices, which extend reflective, intellectual, critical, and participatory concepts into action models, include restructured educational assessment, peer coaching, and professional development. All are based on reflective practice, participatory empowerment, intellectual knowledge, and critical understanding. The recommendation is made that university preparation programs continue to serve as models for administrators. (28 references) (LMI)