Outlines four issues that educators should examine and carefully follow in relation to educational reform emanating from state legislatures. They are, (1) school accreditation methods, (2) parent choice, (3) the National Governor's Association project, and (4) preparation of administrators. (MD)

A membership organization, the Harvard Principals' Center is showing that school administrators will voluntarily engage in activities promoting their growth as leaders in school improvement. The center provides an external support system in which principals are able to play a major role in their own development. (MD)

Identifies three fallacies in the development of leadership training programs. Examines how principals learn and presents seven ideas for principal training academies to consider incorporating into their programs. Includes a list of references. (MD)

Effective school leadership may be increasingly defined by new models and new paradigms for training and development. Principal development must educate principals about change; build sound, effective relationships; create sharing, networking, and mentoring activities; teach, support, and encourage reflection; discuss transcendent and…

Outlines recommended practices for strengthening administrator preparation programs. Preservice programs should emphasize development of reflective skills; ethical and moral leadership qualities; adult learning principles; coherent, integrated curricula; and updated teaching and learning processes. Aspiring principals need more opportunities for…