An attempt has been made by the Ocean View School District to develop tools and procedures of evaluation which have as an outcome the personel improvement of the evaluatee. (Author)

That a principal's productivity can be measured is one of the author's basic beliefs. He advocates a process of evaluation by objectives. (Editor)

A program for school administrators involves the establishing of performance goals on a mutual basis with objectives that are measurable and attainable. (Author)

Fiedler's theory of leader effectiveness is described and related to other approaches to leadership. The application of Fiedler's concepts to educational organizations is investigated through a discussion of studies carried out in western Canadian schools. (Author)

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)

For several years, the merit pay program of Madison School District in Phoenix (Arizona) has rated administrators by a system that includes equitable work objectives, measurable job targets and priorities, and noncompetitive rating scales. The Madison merit plan suggests some steps for other districts wanting to set up similar plans. (JW)

Describes the REASONS (Responsive, Evaluative Accountability System Operating Newark Schools) program, based on team-oriented management by objectives principles. Reviews REASONS' system for annually defining and refining district missions and system development, unit development, personal growth, and operational objectives, which serve as the…

Three criteria for a sound evaluation program are identified: procedures should be credible, valid, and fair. Assessing administrative performance must begin with explication of contextual factors and unique characteristics that constrain or enhance opportunities. (MLW)

Having identified the problem of managerial transition in a previous article (CE 510 277), the author outlines a strategy for change which includes performance appraisal, definition of the management structure, and counselling for the individual in transition. (SK)

Surveyed professors of educational administration, interns in educational administration, and practicing administrators who had hosted interns, to determine the degree of consensus on criteria for evaluating administrative interns and to determine the perceived importance of affective criteria. (Author/IRT)

Reports on a large number of research studies into the "organizational climate" ("personality" or "ethos") of schools in several countries. (Editor)

Issues associated with evaluation of principals are discussed, including the state of the art, literature reviews, instruments and methods, guidelines and textbooks, surveys of practices, research and evaluation studies, and standards. The need for a database from which sound decisions about various methods/techniques may be made is highlighted.…

This Exchange Evaluation Instrument is designed for the staff of a day care center to use in evaluating the center director. (DR)

Describes the process used to develop and validate a self-assessment instrument that could be used by community college administrators to evaluate 30 dimensions of their job performance. The instrument was tested by 62 administrators at 3 community colleges and found to be valid and reliable. (DMM)