Discusses the increasing concern of Congress toward its function of oversight (congressional review of the actions of federal departments, agencies, and commissions, and of the programs and policies they administer). Notes factors which promote and increase the quality of oversight and analyzes trends in congressional committee oversight behavior.…

Client-centered supervision is a personal participatory, and developmental approach, which finds its roots in the "third force" psychology of Carl Rogers. It requires a supervisor of sensitivity and humanistic orientation. Teacher evaluation criteria under this system focus on three areas: learning climate, program content, and…

Describes a model of training and supervision of family therapist trainees. The model is based on use of a therapist's own family group where application is made of family systems theory to their own families. The process helps trainees identify emotional reactions that cause them to lose their objectivity. (JAC)

The difficulties encountered by handicapped student teachers can be somewhat alleviated by examining others' personal beliefs and attitudes concerning the ability of the handicapped individual to teach and cope effectively within the educational environment. Possible adaptations to facilities, assistance, and requirements are discussed. (JN)

Suggests resources and practices that elementary school principals can use to help them fulfill their roles in successful reading programs. (RL)

Provides a set of guiding principles for a philosophy of creative educational supervision. (JT)

This article considers some of the major trends and factors influencing the role of Local Education Authority (LEA) advisers. Included are: studies of advisers' role perceptions, discussion of the dichotomy between their two major roles (inspector and teacher adviser), and issues in the size and structure of advisory teams. (SJL)

Presents a developmental model of counselor supervision that conceptualizes the training process as a sequence of identifiable stages through which the trainee progresses. Characteristics of supervisees at each of the four levels are discussed as well as appropriate supervision environments that encourage development to the next highest level.…

Student and cooperating teachers must protect themselves from legal problems by introducing legislation where none exists, particularly on the state level. (LH)

Describes a developmental framework that incorporates four supervision models. This reflects changes that occur during supervision and offers the supervisor and trainee a means of conceptualizing developmental stages of supervision. Professionalization occurs during supervision as the trainee assumes greater responsibility for the content of…

Describes a program in the Vallejo City Unified School District (California) in which the principal, using classroom observation and teacher conferences, assumes the role of teacher of the staff. (Author/JM)

A brief description of a remediation and dismissal process that ensures due process for employees while encouraging principals to adhere to a strong code of professional and ethical conduct. (Author/MLF)

Today's instructional leader must possess skills in four critical areas: curriculum development, clinical supervision, staff development, and teacher evaluation. (Author/JM)

A checklist of communication skills and techniques for student teachers includes items in the following categories: knowledge of content; knows students' names; blackboard use; use of notes; distracting mannerisms; eye contact; use of voice; facial expressions; use of humor; seating arrangement; classroom control. (JMF)

Seventy-six department heads were asked what responsibilities they believed were most important in their jobs and what responsibilities they considered themselves most competent to fill. (Author/MLF)