Outlines how a teacher dismissal case is to be built, documented, and presented to the school board. (MLF)

The actual facilities audit begins with the physical analysis of each selected building. A building is separated into four physical categories: primary structure, secondary structure, service systems, and safety standards. (Author/MLF)

Activities that describe a teacher's work are identified, and an examination of these activities leads to descriptions of the kind of computer support that would be useful to teachers in these areas. The material is designed to simplify the task of convincing administrators and others of the needs for computers. (MP)

This article describes a process for staff involvement in the selection of secondary school teachers. Special attention is given to determining teacher selection criteria which will contribute to staff balance--the optimum mix of faculty by age, sex, race, and other variables. (SJL)

The intent of this article is to provide working administrators with a synopsis of court cases and legal principles relating to student rights (search and seizure, due process in discipline cases, freedom of expression, exclusion from school); torts (assault, negligence); and teachers' rights (academic freedom, freedom of speech, employee rights).…

This article discusses how to develop a conceptual framework for health education on which a needs assessment instrument can be based; how to construct the actual instrument; and how to interpret the cognitive, affective, and behavioral data gathered for curriculum decision making. (Author/SJL)

Eight concrete and positive suggestions are made which a school principal can use to provide motivation, recognition, and enthusiasm to both school personnel (teachers, custodians, secretaries, students) and non-school personnel (grandparents, parents, business leaders, volunteers). (KC)

Ways that a school facility administrator can help to rebuild public confidence in the school system. (Author/MLF)

Lessons left out of the formal superintendents' education include handling the school board; working with micromanagers; dealing with the once-a-month expert; communicating with parents; and keeping fit. (MLF)

Presents a variety of ideas and guidelines for day care directors on such topics as managing a procrastinator; improving annual reports; quality commandments; mini fiestas for children, parents, and teachers; selective reading for directors; morning exercise programs for the staff; and suggestions for successful fundraising. (BB)

Argues that developing students' higher-level thinking abilities will reinforce fact-oriented competencies necessary to successful performance on scholastic achievement tests. Presents guidelines for: (1) developing a teacher training program; (2) supporting teachers as they modify teaching strategies; and (3) evaluating students on the basis of…

Discusses advantages of and criteria for development of effective caregiving teams in child care programs. (BB)

Effective school public relations is an investment in the school system that takes time, planning, and teamwork. Public relations should be an ongoing process using simple language and a targeted approach. Guidelines are presented. (MLF)

Explores the problems that embezzlement can cause to a child-care center and suggests ways to recover embezzled losses. Proposes accounting controls, fidelity insurance purchases, and criminal record checks of all prospective employees as some solutions for reducing the risk of embezzlement. (AA)

Offers child care directors five tips on responding in an enthusiastic and reassuring manner to prospective clients' objections to child care program costs. (BB)