Summary of Thomas J. Rillo's unpublished doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois University, 1964.

The author suggests that it is wrong to attempt to equate the responsibilities of a cooperative vocational teacher-coordinator with those of a regular classroom teacher. He lists the competencies of an effective teacher-coordinator and the guidelines for establishing cooperative programs through school, local, state, and federal levels. (KP)

"Within this article, there is first an examination of the present emphases and anticipated trends in audiovisual services, and second, a model which is presented as a step toward structuring our changing responsibilities." (Author)

An open letter to the journal", followed by reactions to it by Fred J. Vogel, George A. Jeffs, Earl C. Davis, and Edward G. Adamek. Also following the Boller article are a poem by Leann Lafferty and a short statement by Donald Hays. (CJ)

Upside-down program at the University of Massachusetts. (Editor)

The science leader could find herself or himself in one or all of the following roles, depending to a large extent on how the head teacher sees the role: (1) Leadership; (2) Management; and (3) Administrator. Some head teachers are confident enough in their own overall leadership role to delegate responsibilities to other staff members, thus…

The establishment of positive relationships between home and school has long been recognised as a desirable state which can have a significant bearing upon the success of students both academically and socially. By contrast, when relationships between schools and parents or carers falter, the consequences can be detrimental to all parties and in…

This article suggests that there is an overwhelming support for fieldwork among a prominent group of professionals in Singapore. Professionals were surveyed to assess how fieldwork is viewed amongst the subject leaders (heads of departments, subject heads and geography coordinators) and the various stakeholders (school leaders comprising…

Over the months of a graduate course in literacy education, the authors engaged in many conversations about their leadership roles in the district in which they both work. Their schools are actively engaged in school improvement with a focus on enhancing student achievement. The district and the provincial Department of Education have given…