This statewide study examined the relationships between principal managerial, instructional, and transformational leadership and student achievement in public high schools. Differences in student achievement were found when schools were grouped according to principal leadership factors. Principal leadership behaviors promoting instructional and…

The principal's most powerful tool is the ability to integrate the total response of the school toward improvement. A principal that understands this works toward staff synergy and finds a model for this in the concept of "curricular unity." Includes a table and list of references. (MD)

Outlines how to develop and write an effective curriculum governance document to be used in creating and monitoring curriculum development. Includes specific steps to consider in developing the document. (MD)

Presents a list of 20 principles to follow when developing curriculum improvement programs. Includes a list of references. (MD)

Factors providing rewards for principals and their importance in the development of instructional leadership are discussed. The understanding of individual learning styles is also stressed as an important component in effective instructional leadership. Includes references and a diagram. (MD)

In discussing how to ascertain whether new technologies are achieving their goal in curriculum development, the author provides a detailed discussion of procedures for evaluating their effectiveness. Provides two checklists for assessing technological applications. (MD)

Outlines a five year old student leadership program in a New York state high school. This is a year-round multi-faceted program that serves the needs of students, school, and community. (MD)

Discusses the process of writing as a way of learning and "Writing across the Curriculum Programs." Outlines the program developed at Williamson High School in Alabama that successfully trained the English department to serve as consultants to the school in developing such a program. Includes two figures and references. (MD)

Presents an outline--compiled from the latest research on effective instructional practice--for the development of instructional leadership in principals. Includes a guideline for the development of an instructional improvement plan. (MD)

Educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff development are critical areas that need improvement for long-term educational gains. (MD)

A principal of a Texas junior high school theorizes about the role of principal as instructional leader. He offers suggestions for developing instructional leadership in the areas of organizational goals and objectives, personnel, staff evaluation, and curriculum planning. Includes a reference list. (MD)

State government has begun to take the lead in educational curriculum development, because state leaders perceive a direct link between economic development and school curriculum. Includes two figures. (MD)

To be effective instructional leaders, principals and assistant principals need to know what's new in secondary school curricula. Education associations representing 14 subject areas outline the current focus, likely trends through 1990, and new practices in their respective disciplines. (MLH)

The principal must analyze curriculum content and instructional methods and correlate these with instructional objectives and outcomes. (JM)

The executive director of the National Council of Teachers of English introduces a group of articles on the English curriculum and outlines what principals as instructional leaders can do to strengthen their English departments. (Author/JM)