This is a report on the third survey conducted on procedures for evaluating the performance of administrators and supervisors in local school systems. A questionnaire was sent to school systems enrolling 25,000 or more pupils, and results indicated that 84 of the 154 responding systems have formal evaluation procedures. Tables and discussions of…

Article pointed out the difference in school administration with and without supervision by principals and prescribed two methods that principals should utilize in supervising their schools. (RK)

Discusses a method for identifying candidates for open management slots who not only meet technical requirements but also have good management and administrative skills. (JOW)

Survey reveals qualities and attitudes'' of a successful supervisor. (Editor)

Activities of large city business education supervisors examined in relation to the supervisors' personal and employment characteristics. (MF)

THE MODERN STATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SUPERVISOR IS PRIMARILY A LEADER IN A COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE INVOLVING ALL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION, AND IS JUDGED BY THE SERVICE GIVEN TO THE TOTAL SYSTEM. THE SUPERVISOR SHOULD HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND IN LANGUAGES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL, AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TECHNIQUES, AND SHOULD UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO…

Explores legal and ethical counseling concerns based on a scenario in which a student wishes to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing with clients, although there is a lack of supervisors with EMDR training. Maintains that it is imperative that supervisors have the necessary training and knowledge in any area of counseling that they…

Taking on the role of literacy coach can be a daunting task for even seasoned educators. In this article, the author examines her experiences in this role as work for a university class she was taking. In a sense, she "tries on" the coaching role in order to discover if it is a job she would truly be willing to take. She discusses the…

An effective supervisor is one who is skilled in human relationships and who is sensitive to the needs of teachers, students, and the public. Fair and accurate methods of evaluating teachers under them are essential. Supervisors should be committed to the theory that teachers can improve if they want to, and they should empathize with a teacher's…

A study was conducted to describe the current role of local agriculture supervisors in Ohio as perceived by vocational agriculture teachers and local and state agricultural education supervisors; and to describe the expected role of local agriculture supervisors in Ohio as perceived by the same groups. (CT)

Discusses the Utah State method of supervision certification based on competence. A supervisor's planned program of study must insure (1) an advanced level of preparation in a broad set of curriculum subjects or in a field of specialty appropriate to the supervisory assignment, and (2) the acquisition of those competencies deemed essential for…