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Supovitz, Jonathan A. – Principal Leadership, 2000
The increasing complexity of the principal's job makes distributing leadership (among teachers, coaches, and literacy specialists) a survival tactic and a sound organizational strategy. Distributive leadership benefits principals who generally lack time to commit to particular initiatives and the content/instructional expertise to implement…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Job Skills, Leadership Responsibility, Models
Monsour, Florence – Principal Leadership, 2000
Mentoring programs that pair experienced and first-time teachers are gaining prominence in supporting, developing, and retaining new teachers. The successful Beginning Teacher Assistance program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls was designed to give new K-12 teachers the opportunity for yearlong, structured support from mentor teachers. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Beginning Teachers, College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
Souza, Earl M. – Principal Leadership, 2000
Step Nine focuses on establishing and maintaining a safe, secure, learning environment. The classroom focus arrests early unacceptable behaviors, identifies habitual rule-breakers, and preserves environmental integrity for self-disciplined learners. Chief elements are simplicity, consistency, communication, parental involvement, and progressive…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Discipline Policy, Educational Environment