Explores teachers' and administrators' preferences for the content of and methods of presentation in staff development programs. A strong collaborative effort with teachers in addressing and identifying mutually agreed on priorities, needs, and weaknesses is recommended. (Author/IRT)

Examines some theoretical bases for motivation of personnel, reviews the current research literature on the topic, and analyzes the principal's role in motivation of both himself and the staff. The authors provide an experimental design to critically test the relationship between motivation and the school principal. (Author/IRT)

Reports on a study examining such hypotheses as that proportionally fewer women than men seek administrative posts, that women who become administrators have more teaching experience than male administrators, and that male and female candidates have equal academic qualifications. (IRT)