This guide, requested by principals across the nation, is intended to help them successfully implement Reading Recovery in their schools. The guide is organized by topics that experienced principals have said are important to ongoing program operation. To help access information quickly, a detailed table of contents is provided, as well as an…

This book is for administrators, aspiring administrators, and those who are interested in how schools operate on a day-to-day basis. Many principals will recognize the stressors that are described and that typify a shared-leadership school. Chapter 1 focuses on communication as the foundational skill for all principals, a skill that entails as…

This document provides guidance and direction for the professional development of school principals, those who aspire to the principalship, and those whose job it is to prepare principals. It reflects the critical importance of the principal in establishing and maintaining a quality school and so gives special emphasis to the principal's role in…

This workbook is designed for leaders and members of work teams in educational and social-service systems. It presents in a systematic fashion a set of tested facilitation tools that will allow teams to work more efficiently and harmoniously, enabling them to achieve their goals, to deal directly with both personal and work-related issues that…

This guidebook examines cultural differences in communication. It discusses strategies that managers can employ to become aware of cultural differences, to recognize when cultural differences pose a leadership challenge, and to adapt their communication style to enhance effectiveness. The booklet recommends that managers examine their own cultural…

Gives 25 tips to help administrators improve the planning organizing, controlling, coordination, directing, staffing, and evaluating functions of the school custodial program. (Author/DN)

A series of questions designed to challenge school administrators to reconsider the purposes, selection, use, and interpretation of tests and test results in their school programs. (Author/DN)

Before purchasing heating and air conditioning equipment and services, get expert advice on basic considerations, costs, and safety factors. (Author/WM)

Describes to those educators unfamiliar with the computer the ways it can be used as an instructional device in the schools. (Author/DN)

Attempts to provide the school administrator and his food service manager with information about how to best operate the cafeteria in view of food shortages and new USDA regulations. Describes foods that will be in relatively ample supply during coming months and analyzes whether food vending machines are a help or a menace to nutritious lunch…

Describes a government publication which prints rules and regulations governing federal aid grants as well as notices of deadlines for grant applications and submittal of proposals. (Author)

Author discusses both favorable and adverse pressures which confront continuing education. (GB)

How to determine whether the cost of differentiated staffing is proportionate to the benefits that may be realized. (Author)

Some practical rules for academic leaders who look to state governments as a prime source of support for their institutions. (Editor)