In 1990, the National Policy Board for Educational Administration identified 21 Performance Domains that define the basis for exemplary principal performance. Chapter 1 of this book challenges the principal to consider the 21 Domains in terms of the entire leadership performance of the school. Chapter 2 considers the unique role of the 21 Domains…

This document presents data on personnel in New Hampshire public libraries in 1998. Libraries are arranged by town in alphabetical order and by the following ranges of population served: 30,001 and over, 18,001-30,000, 12,001-18,000, 9,001=12,000, 6,001-9,000, 3,001-6,000, 1,001-3,000, and under 1,000. The following data are provided for each…

Examination of the prestige of the vocational education teacher occupation relative to that of college professor and public school teacher indicates that it is slightly less prestigious than they but more prestigious than most other occupations examined. (MS)

The Educational Component Project of Career Information System (CIS) is a direct response to the need for a single, efficient informational source relating career opportunities and decisions with post-secondary educational opportunities and choices. CIS currently operates statewide to provide labor market information to students. (Author/KP)

Teachers and administrators responding to a questionnaire on the Exploratory Agriculture program in Virginia middle schools agreed that career exploration is not intended as preparation for earning a living and that textbooks are not necessary but additional funding, administrative and guidance support, curriculum development, and more teacher…

A professional (on leave of absence) in the Placement Office at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was temporarily replaced by a personnel specialist from Dow Chemical. This exchange experience is separately described by the former director of Placement and Career Advising at the university and by "the man from Dow" himself. (EAK)

Describes an instrument designed to measure an individual's level of cognitive vocational maturity in six areas: Fields of Work, Job Selection, Work Conditions, Education Required, Attributes Required, and Duties. When vocational choices were in agreement with field of interest and ability level, scores on the subtests were higher. Mean scores on…

A new way to explore the world of work has evolved; the method uses small groups and a formal interaction with a sequenced program for job search and planning. In a recent study, the group members were found to have gained twice the number of jobs, gained in positive employability perceptions, and showed reduced social alienation. (Author)

Explores the relationship between career education and vocational education (SB)

An evaluation of six teaching methods revealed that the most effective method of teaching career information appeared to be the use of an Audiscan projector, a teaching plan, and an inservice visit by a subject matter specialist. (SB)

Brief discussions of programs to develop occupational awareness in the middle schools. (CJ)