Discusses the purpose of the theory of developmental supervision, as well as the phases necessary to put the theory into practice. In this developmental model supervisors match their style of assistance to teachers' conceptual levels. Includes a table and references. (MD)

For a school to be educationally successful, it must be a community of professionals working together toward a vision of teaching and learning. A school must develop a vision, determine decision-making processes, assess effectiveness of strategies, establish and clarify major goals, obtain control over resources, and avoid distraction. The League…