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Download full textHarrison, William C.; Peterson, Kent D. – 1987
Because educational managers are central to effective school administration, states and local school districts are seeking improved methods of evaluating principals. The evaluative process can substantially affect productivity, employee commitment, and evaluation system stability. This study describes the characteristics of a state-mandated…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Van de Water, Julia C. – 1988
While much has been written about teacher selection policies and procedures, administrator selection has received scant attention beyond recognizing the need for improved school leadership and management. Research has shown that building administrators do make a difference and that leadership behavior is positively connected with school outcomes.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrator Selection, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Roberts, Jane M. E.; Newcombe, Ellen I. – 1984
Results of a study of practices and preferences in teacher supervision and evaluation in Maryland public schools are reported. The study surveyed supervisory practices in 24 local education agencies (LEA's) through a survey questionnaire and a literature search. The report identifies 18 key findings and issues relating to supervision, including…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Instructional Improvement
Beymer, Lawrence; And Others – 1987
This study examined official records on retention from the Department of Education to ascertain national and state status and trends of retention/dropouts. The records showed that since 1983 the retention rate has peaked and is beginning to decline. In this investigation of the dropout situation in Indiana, questionnaires were administered to and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Counselor Attitudes, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Johnson, Carroll F. – 1982
The role of the consultant in the superintendent selection process is to assist the board of education in three major areas: in defining the qualifications and characteristics desired in the superintendent, in obtaining a large pool of qualified candidates meeting the defined criteria, and in following procedures that will permit making the best…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Board of Education Role, Consultants
Thomas, M. Donald – 1985
This paper begins by examining the changes that have occurred in school superintendency during the last 30 years, making it more collaborative and less conducive to the emergence of strong and dynamic "giants" such as Ben Willis and Harold Spears. These changes derive from changes in the general society, including a loss of confidence in…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Qualities
Peer reviewedMann, Dale – Education and Urban Society, 1974
Reports exploratory research which made use of representational role orientations to analyze the community-related behavior of school administrators in New York State; interviews were conducted with 146 principals, II superintendents, and eight headquarters staff. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Administration, Political Issues, Principals
Bard, Bernard – American School Board Journal, 1974
A New York City school superintendent is accused of pushing white educators out of the schools by harassment and intimidation and then filling their jobs on the grounds of ethnic group. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Teachers, Board of Education Policy, Minority Groups, Racial Discrimination
Peer reviewedWhite, Arthur O. – Integrated Education, 1974
Developments since 1954 show that the two men who served for 20 years as Florida's chief school officer brought the state from lawful avoidance of federally-mandated desegregation to lawful compliance with federal rulings and finally to attempt integrated education. (JM)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Law Enforcement, Political Issues, Public Policy
American School Board Journal, 1974
Two sensitivity training retreats helped the racially divided Fairfield, New Jersey, Board adopt the New Code of Ethics and produce written policies to which all members could agree. (WM)
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Role, Racial Integration, Racial Relations
Brophy, Gary; And Others – 1977
This Operations Notebook has been developed by administrators in small districts. It cites successful practices in an effort to be of assistance to other administrators in similar districts. The areas addressed are agreeing with the board of education on the superintendent's job priorities, organizing and conducting board meetings, managing…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrators, Boards of Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Snapp, Matthew
This paper addresses the role of the school psychologist and how this role can be broadened to encompass areas other than just test administration, and takes a look at what additional knowledge is needed in order to fill more consultative and administrative roles. Through better training programs, the school psychologist is beginning to perform…
Descriptors: Administrators, Ancillary School Services, Conflict Resolution, Consultants
Koerner, Thomas F.; Parker, Clyde – Amer Sch Board J, 1969
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Collective Bargaining
Sullenger, Gary L. – 1978
School districts in Michigan wishing to implement community school programs have access to state grant moneys. Analysis of questionnaires sent to Michigan's school superintendents in 1977 revealed that those whose districts participated in the grant program supported more fully and their districts followed more closely the definition of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Analysis of Variance, Community Education, Community Schools
McGranahan, Pamela – 1978
Potential clients for centralized school district organizations with formal responsibilities for research and evaluation include societies, federal and state governments, boards of education, superintendents, other administrators, principals, and teachers. Not all clients are equal. An historical review of the evaluation literature supports the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Needs
