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Augustine-Shaw, Donna – Planning and Changing, 2016
As a continuum of professional learning for building and district leaders transitioning from leadership preparation programs into practice, the state of Kansas enacted mentoring and induction requirements as part of their role in supporting development of leadership skills important to on-the-job application of essential knowledge. One approved…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Professional Education, Mentors, Leadership Training
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Daresh, John C. – Planning and Changing, 1987
Describes a recent study of principals' evaluations and perceptions concerning the quality of inservice learning experiences based on five alternative models. Findings disclosed participants' preferences for short-term institutes sponsored by a professional association and informal networking. More work is needed to design effective inservice…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Management Development
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Muth, Rodney – Planning and Changing, 1987
Understanding both process and context is essential to resolving problems. This paper articulates the decision seminar model, a rational problem-solving technique, and uses a hypothetical policy problem to show how various stages of the model might be applied to school issues. Process facilitates problem definition, inhibits fragmentation, and…
Descriptors: Administrators, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Development
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Somerville, Joseph C. – Planning and Changing, 1982
Describes the organization and delivery of a program for approximately nine principals based on participants' own needs and the use of practitioners themselves as prime resources. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Management Development, Models
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Stego, N. E. – Planning and Changing, 1980
Describes the components (course periods, home periods, and practical society-oriented experiences) that make up the compulsory inservice educational program designed to improve the effectiveness of all Swedish educational administrators. (IRT)
Descriptors: Administrators, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Education
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Barnett, Bruce – Planning and Changing, 1988
Examines how a recently developed peer observation program for principals (Peer-Assisted Leadership) is being adapted for preservice and inservice training programs across the country. Training adaptations used in preparation programs include coaching and follow-through, mentoring, and peer support, while inservice programs feature mentoring and…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Feedback
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Ashbaugh, Carl R.; Kasten, Katherine L. – Planning and Changing, 1986
Although superintendents reflect their districts' value systems, very little attention is paid to values in administrative preparation programs. This study uses relatively routine external and internal conflicts in school districts as a means to explore superintendents' value orientations. Most prefer action and are aware of their personal values.…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hoyle, John R. – Planning and Changing, 1987
Describes the Examination for Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) required of all Texans seeking certification as principals, supervisors, or superintendents. Discusses certain test controversies (including test development by an out-of-state firm), the quality of administraor training in Texas, test objectives, and the future of ExCET.…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Administrators, Certification
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Lindahl, Ronald A. – Planning and Changing, 1986
While pressures to revise administrator evaluation systems are increasing, the actual process demands great time, energy, and commitment to planned change. This article describes a large urban school district's efforts to redefine evaluation purposes, develop a process and principles, and implement and assess the new system. Includes 23…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education