A national survey of school psychologists (N=399) was conducted to determine current clinical supervision practices and their concurrence with professional standards. Results indicate that: (1) less than 25 percent of those surveyed received supervision; (2) supervisors often held inappropriate degrees; and (3) professional standards often went…

Managers have been conceptually deskilled, including social skills. Definitions of social skill are formulated by the administrative and social sciences, often in response to organizational problems. Thus, the management process is shaped by the current managerial ideologies embraced by organizational leaders. (Author/CH)

Examines some of the primary functions associated with adult education administration as well as some of the essential skills needed to carry out the identified functions (perspective, purpose, community knowledge, communication, coordination, programming, technology, and critical thinking). (JOW)

Provides demographic, professional, and educational information about directors, assistant directors, chairs, and heads of journalism programs accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), in an effort to provide a complete profile of these individuals. Casts some light on the individuals who…

Discusses what can be learned about superintendent job qualifications from analyzing position descriptions advertised in "Education Week" and association journals. Describes five categories common to most superintendent position descriptions: leadership, management skills, school reform and performance, curricular review, and technology.…

At the present juncture, South Africa is one of the few countries that do not require a compulsory and specific qualification for principalship. This particular need has been part of a discussion among educational leaders for the past thirty to forty years. Despite all the laudable efforts to redesign the landscape of Educational Leadership and…

Human resource management in education is a vital function of hiring, developing, nurturing, and sustaining highly-qualified personnel for the school system. In an age where strong accountability measures are in place, school districts across America must become aware of the types of teachers and administrative staff being selected and retained…

This article examines the effectiveness of observable and quantifiable traits in and approaches of school principals in enhancing student achievement. Data were gathered on 2,048 fourth-grade students in 96 public primary schools in Leon, Mexico; Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile. The UNESCO/ORELAC (United…

This brief 3-page paper gives a broad outline of the type of qualifications needed for a librarian to become a library director. Four requirements that candidates should meet are suggested: (1) a work record involving both public and technical library services; (2) a second Master's degree or doctoral degree; (3) evidence of initiative as revealed…

State-controlled, university-based, licensure-driven programs in the field of educational administration focus both behaviorally and technically on successfully amassing sufficient credits for certification, while little attention is given to the intermeshing of theory with practice in an attempt to provide a holistic view of leadership in the…

An interim head of a school recounts his experiences and how difficult it can be to stand between the decision of a school board and the very real, everyday problems of schools. (RK)

Asserts that the principalship is most often filled by self-selection from the teaching ranks, meeting degree requirements, attaining certification, and finding favor in the central office. Proposes eight attributes as representing potential for the role. (WM)

A test comprised of 30 questions designed to sharpen respondents' knowledge of board president responsibilities. (Author)

The regulations governing the certification of teachers, qualifications for administrative, supervisory and related instructional positions, and administrative procedures for the state of Virginia are given. (JD)

This study examined the duties and qualifications of vocational-technical directors and certain aspects of their administration. It was limited to those who gave at least half time to such administration. From questionnaires sent to 479 institutions, 162 subjects were identified. It was found that (1) most came from junior college teaching, most…