Results of a workshop for assistant principals demonstrate that communication skills can be enhanced through active participation in a relatively short-term training program. (Author/MLF)

Most principals believe their job includes identifying and developing future school leaders. Expectations for principals as teachers of adults are increasing. The 4MAT instructional model provides a user-friendly, research-based structure for principals to design powerful retreats and workshops aimed at increasing leadership behavior among all…

Outlines the experiences of one small district in introducing microcomputers. Lessons learned concern a computer checkout procedure and teacher inservice training. (JM)

Principals should delegate the responsibility for research-based curriculum and instructional improvement to career (effective) teachers. Guidelines for planning cooperative in-service education workshops are provided, along with advice concerning goals, target audience, agenda, incentives, estimated budget, and program evaluation approaches. (MLH)

An organizational climate that provides a participating atmosphere for students, teachers, and parents is essential to the success of an educational program. Describes one junior high school principal's efforts to create such a climate in his school. (Editor/RK)

A 1984 partnership between Brigham Young University and five Utah school districts resulted in a new principal preparation program that integrates theory and practice and provides meaningful practice opportunities. The Leaders Preparation Program includes several NASSP-sponsored workshops allowing interns to experience, in a safe but challenging…

Discusses the Kentucky Principal Internship Program, a collaboration between the Jefferson County Public School District and the University of Louisville. Development programs include a Principals for Tomorrow internship program, administrator skills and leadership seminars, technology awareness sessions, and an IDEAS certification enrollment…