The Systems Supervisory Model is presented to help principals improve their supervisory skills and instructional staff. (MD)

Discusses school supervision systems and methods of implementation. (AN)

Most current trends in school administration and supervision place the curriculum supervisor in a rather weak staff position---a most undesirable state, especially in occupational education programs. (Author)

Distinguishes between administration (decision making, planning, organizing, communication, influencing, coordinating, and evaluating) and supervision (the achievement of instructional expectations). Stresses the importance of good supervision in keeping vocational agricultural programs responsive to changes in the industry. (JOW)

Describes research on the harmful effects students suffer from bullying, verbal harassment, and psychology maltreatment, including isolation, fear, and corruption. Discusses adult responsibility to protect students victimized by such treatment and describes essential components of intervention efforts based on adult supervision of student…

Reports on a study designed to assess the perceptions of principals, teachers, superintendents, science supervisors, and science education leaders (N=628) about the role of the science education expert. Findings indicate that the role of the science supervisor has emerged as a key element in the discussion of secondary science education. Lists…

Many people are unaware of how principals invest their time on a day-to-day basis. This paper presents findings of a case study that examined the managerial behavior of a first-year elementary school principal. Data were derived from observation of the principal on two separate days. The findings show that the principal spent a significant amount…

Readings collected from "Educational Leadership" are presented to leaders in educational settings who work with teachers to improve curriculum development, to promote professional growth, and to improve instruction. This selection of readings is organized under nine headings: (1) History, Nature, and Purposes of Educational Supervision; (2) Tasks…

This collection of instructions and forms was developed at the Department of Education of Suffolk University (Massachusetts) to assist students, cooperating school administrators, and university supervisors in planning, executing, and evaluating practicums in educational administration. The packet includes a description of the regulations…

Discusses the role of instructional leaders and suggests resources that can aid leaders in enhancing learning. (JG)

This article reports the results of a survey sent to principals of schools recognized for outstanding progress toward excellence in education for 1982-83. Results show that principals who are actively involved in instructional supervision, evaluation of teacher performance, and curricular development go hand in hand with quality schools. (CT)

Reports responses of 693 teachers to the Survey of Supervisory Practices in four rural, central Pennsylvania school districts. Finds six statistically significant factors that are related to teachers' perceptions of the helpfulness of supervison in the improvement of their classroom instruction. (NEC)

This report focuses on school superintendents--those currently in the position and those in the pipeline. The report reaffirms the importance of the superintendency, raises concerns about the lack of national data collection on school superintendents, and concludes that Americans need more demographic information about, and increased understanding…

Arguments for releasing supervisors from all teaching duties. (SP)