The "Practitioner Data Use in Schools: Workshop Toolkit" is designed to help practitioners systematically and accurately use data to inform their teaching practice. The toolkit includes an agenda, slide deck, participant workbook, and facilitator's guide and covers the following topics: developing data literacy, engaging in a cycle of…

Alberta Education provides funding to school authorities to support the development and implementation of programming for students with severe disabilities. The "Handbook for the Identification and Review of Students with Severe Disabilities" presents case studies designed to assist school authority personnel with the identification and…

A practical strategy to help school administrators improve curricula is presented. (MJL)

Guides from the South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, Washington, may help make planning in other districts more meaningful. (Author/MLF)

Illustrates that the management concept of accountability can be a beneficial tool if cautiously developed and implemented. Includes a self-assessment instrument for administrators. (Author/MLF)

This article touches on the dynamics of running an organization. Included are: chapter finances; newsletters; mailing lists; programs; attendance at programs; pledge programs; and jewelry. The key, states the author, is "managing." (KC)

Presents some of the critical charts and tables that go into an annual housekeeping report. (Author)

Those who put off their spring cleaning and summer maintenance planning until tomorrow may find themselves reacting under terms they may not like. (Author)

Humorous statement that the ability to write suffocatingly fuzzy prose is really the art of camouflage, and, at times, can be helpful to school administrators. (Author/MLF)

Explains advantages of leasing child care center equipment to improve cash flow and conserve capital for other center needs. Discusses what equipment can be leased and lists key negotiating points for lease contracts. Gives information about Exchange Leasing, Inc. (NH)

Presents a list of questions about costs and program needs that an educator should consider before purchasing a microcomputer. (SJL)

Check lists are provided for the person(s) responsible for the following in an instructional design project: overall project management, operations, market research/development (funding), prototype development, product conceptualization, print development, (nonprint) media development, apparatus development, evaluation, and…

Discussed are some of the more common listening traps that every manager must face and the five basic components to nondirective listening. (Author/MLF)

Basic guidelines are provided for planning a school fundraising project. (SJL)

Secondary school administrators are increasingly being charged with the responsibility for effectively evaluating their personnel, educational programs, and services. The evaluation conference, if carefully planned and effectively conducted, can be of great benefit to the staff, the school, and the students. (Editor)