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Download full textSmith, Martha L.; And Others – 1981
Since the number of women in public school administration has continued to decline nationwide, the authors sought to assess the effectiveness of four current models of women administration advocacy efforts. Loosely coupled under Project AWARE (Assisting Women to Advance through Research and Encouragement), the four models are sponsored and…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcHugh, Marie; McMullan, Liam – School Organisation, 1995
Traumatic changes wrought by Britain's 1988 Education Reform Act have transformed the headteacher's role from master teacher to manager. This finding emerges from a recent study examining the activities of eight Northern Ireland headteachers. Since current training is inadequate, a more systematic approach to administrator training, development,…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection, Educational Change
Peterson, Kent; Kelley, Carolyn – Leadership, 2001
Because of impending retirements, districts have the opportunity to recruit and train thousands of outstanding new principals. Hiring and retaining quality principals involves identifying and selecting good leaders, socializing them into district culture, and providing ongoing professional development and support. Challenges facing urban,…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Beginning Principals, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership
Geering, Adrian D. – 1980
This document considers several aspects of the use of assessment centers for the evaluation of school principals. Citing the literature, the document defines the assessment center concept, and describes the operation of a typical four-day assessment program. The paper also recounts efforts to ascertain the reliability of assessment results,…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Marshall, David; Newton, Earle – 1983
The professional preparation received by school administrators in developed countries is not necessarily appropriate for administrators in developing areas. There is little disagreement over the need for specialized training for these administrators, but decisions remain to be made concerning the types of training to be selected and the delivery…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Peer reviewedMcCleary, Lloyd – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
This article treats specific areas in which the assessment center can make significant contributions to university programs in educational administration: personal-professional growth, contributions to the preparation program, and linkages with the field. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
Peer reviewedNickerson, Neal – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
This essay shows how the assessment center concept can provide the research base to improve teaching and service in principal preparation programs at colleges and universities. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
Peer reviewedDuBois, Henry J. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1988
Describes the methods and objectives of assessment centers, and the benefits to academic libraries that participate in such programs. The discussion covers the usefulness of this process in collective bargaining situations, cost effectiveness, and guidelines for developing an assessment center. (33 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Selection, Assessment Centers (Personnel)
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Commission for Future Educational Leadership. – 1984
This group of three papers addresses the issues of the supply of competent administrators, their education, and the management needs they should be providing for elementary and secondary education in Oklahoma. The first paper proposes improvements in the selection process for school superintendents. Using input from school administrators, school…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation
