Whether principals are required to allow service animals in the public schools is not entirely clear in law, policy, or practice. The matter is further complicated when the alleged harm caused by denying a request for a service animal is not clearly related to the educational program. The purpose of this article is to inform principals about the…

This quasi-experimental study examined the adoption of the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines in 23 high schools. After training, school administrators and other staff members demonstrated substantial increases in knowledge of threat assessment principles and decreased commitment to zero tolerance approaches. Schools using the…

Decisions regarding school improvement are based on observations of adults. A more accurate picture of institutional assets and limitations emerges when observations of students are also considered. This presentation shows how student polling can help principals enhance conditions of learning and safety. Implications of Cyberbully Poll results at…

A humorous review of frequent errors in English usage is followed by suggestions for communicating with simplicity, clarity, and grace. (Author/WD)

Alternative high schools have an important place in our educational system, since exellence in education must mean more than improving the abilities of those who are succeeding in our present school environment. A list of suggestions (nine "dos" and four "don'ts") are offered for consideration before establishing such a school. (MCG)

Offers guidelines on supervision of extracurricular activities, covering preparation for the activity and supervisors; duties and activities upon arriving at the activity; while the activity is ongoing; and when the activity is completed. (WD)

Addresses four questions concerning the use of instructional television (ITV): Is the use of ITV punishing to the user? Is a teacher rewarded for not using ITV? Does it make any difference to a teacher whether ITV is used? Are there obstacles that prevent a teacher from using ITV? (Author/IRT)

Provides guidelines that may be used by supervisors as a checklist to assist them in conducting evaluation procedures that show proper concern and understanding for the needs of the classroom teacher. (Author/IRT)

The students at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Washington, Michigan, have been using a type of scheduling that allows them a choice of classes and teachers. Describes the process which consists of a pre-scheduling work-up and a college-type scheduling. (RK)

Proposes a six-phase procedure that enables principals to systematically deal with complaints or grievances. (Author)

When each administrative salary contract is negotiated individually, inequities creep in, many administrators feel. This article suggests a formula for determining principals' salaries based on education and experience, days of work, and responsibilities. (Editor)

This article contains six guidelines for educators who want to break into print via educational journals. (DS)

Despite the complexities of the educational leader's job, some aspects are as simple as ABC. Author lists eight of these aspects, and challenges the reader to develop more. (Editor/RK)