Analyzes data from recent studies on effective middle school principals. Formal education and professional associations are not related to principal effectiveness. Tenure, positive outlook, and ability to work with people are related to principals' effectiveness. These findings are similar to findings on effective elementary and senior high…

Outlines results from a study of principals, assistant principals, and department chairpersons in the Southwest using a revised version of the Sources of Instructional Leadership Instrument. Includes four tables and two figures. (MD)

Presents results from a survey of Virginia principals on what instructional leadership entails and whose responsibility it is. Includes two tables. (MD)

Ten elemental components of leadership skills are detailed, including the following: (1) good job descriptions; (2) defining the organization's mission; and (3) encouraging autonomy. (MD)

Describes a participatory management project that focused on distribution of management behaviors and facilitated a continual renewal process. Includes illustrations and tables. (MD)

Faculty participation in NASSP's Mentoring and Coaching program has positively influenced student-faculty relations in the Department of Educational Leadership at Florida State University. Proteges can arrange successful mentorships if they clarify needs and expectations, are time-conscious, respect and appreciate their mentors, maintain a dialog,…

Principals and administrators need to demonstrate management authority and leadership behavior. Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different styles and how different leadership styles affect organizational climate. Includes a figure. (MD)

Reviews the current (1987) certification requirements for principals in the 50 states. Speculates about future changes. Includes four tables. (Author/MD)

Outlines the special summer humanities institutes for secondary school principals that began at three universities in 1984 and were funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. (MD)

Shows ways principals can encourage teachers to use the findings of educational research in their classrooms and help their schools develop their own specific research. (MD)

The recent national report on the quality of education in the United States has noted the need for effective methods of evaluating teaching performance. These evaluations are best done by administrators. The pros and cons of various approaches to evaluation are discussed. Includes five references. (Author/MD)

Interviews with outstanding principals identify the characteristics and skill areas of outstanding administrators. Exceptional administrators are knowledgeable in all areas related to the educational process. (MD)

One district's policies placing greater demands on seniors in terms of graduation requirements, attendance, grading, final exams, time in school, and required courses are recommended as a solution to student boredom; tactics considered counterproductive are listed. (MJL)

In 1976, the White Bear Lake, Minnesota, school district instituted an affirmative action program that ultimately increased the number of female administrators from 8 to 12.5 (out of a total of 41.5 administrators). (JM)

Summarizes Virginia Tech's educational reform activities inspired by the NASSP Alliance project, focusing on improved mentor training for faculty, the positive influence of assessor training on curriculum design and delivery, practitioners' increased involvement in program planning and implementation, consortium networking's effects on information…