The effects of collective bargaining contracts on school administration and teacher-principal relations are neither as visible nor as far-reaching as has been believed. Interviews with 189 teachers and 100 administrators, conducted in 18 schools in six diverse districts in as many states, indicate that implementation of contract provisions varies…

Current literature on teacher participation in school decision making was investigated. While research findings were found to be at times contradictory, some general conclusions about teacher participation are drawn. Teachers are not homogeneous in their preferences for participation in school decision making. Many teachers feel decisionally…

This practical guide deals briefly with the principal's responsibilities as an evaluator and more extensively with the principal's role, rights, and responsibilities as a subject of evaluation. The first section discusses the role of the principal in the evaluation of personnel, facilities and equipment, programs, and operational procedures. The…

The principal's right to independent bargaining may become increasingly important as more teachers' groups negotiate school district policy directly with boards of education. This chapter discusses the principal's role in collective negotiations and attempts to answer the question of whether a principal is part of management or of the…

The exploration and writing in collective bargaining in education are sufficient to provide ample material for identification of issues and alternative strategies for resolving problems. Through a comprehensive examination of the literature the authors focus on the goals of organization and negotiations and the several functions served by…

The Theory/Practice Public Administration Pilot Project at Medgar Evers College at the City University of New York attempted to develop a curriculum that would integrate theory and practice in public administration education. This publication contains the final evaluation report of the project along with the learning packages used in the program.…

This resource guide for teachers and administrators gives practical suggestions on ways to recruit, train, use and keep parent and community volunteers in the schools and classrooms. Pre-planning activities (workshops, rap sessions, and inservice meetings) for administrators and school staff are discussed. Techniques for recruiting parents and…

The school superintendent for Duval County (Florida) describes his experiences in developing a school-based management organizational structure. The following elements are involved: (1) funds are allocated to schools based on needs of children in schools, (2) specific educational objectives for a school are set by people associated with the…

This speech begins with remarks about the importance of the new Department of Education. According to the author, the first secretary of education, Shirley Hufstedler, sees the new department as dedicated, striving for quality, supportive rather than directive, responsive, and confident of the ability of the people to make educational decisions.…

This monograph, dealing with some current issues in educational administration, points out some of the dilemmas and problems that accompany the educational changes that administrators face. The papers included in the publication outline important challenges with which educational leaders must cope, such as changing public policy and concomitant…

In this report, the first of a series, literature on the changing role of the principal is reviewed in an attempt to define the contemporary principalship. Areas discussed are (1) the legal designation of the principal according to California law, (2) the evolution of the position, (3) such external pressures as urbanization and the scientific…

Published descriptions of inservice education for elementary and secondary administrators focus on what is being done, by whom it is being done, and the intent or goals of the programs. Program effectiveness, or the lack thereof, is seldom reported. Studies of inservice programs reveal agreement on program weaknesses but little consensus on the…

A project was conducted to develop a technical assistance package to assist state and local policy agencies and schools in needs assessment and planning projects as outlined in the Indiana State Plan for vocational education. Of top priority is the development of instrumentation and a system indicating in measurable terms the job requirements…

THE SELECTION OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS WAS BASED ON WHETHER THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S ENROLLMENT CONSISTED OF 90 PERCENT NEGRO AND/OR PUERTO RICAN, OR 90 PERCENT ANY OTHER ETHNIC GROUP, AND WHETHER THESE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FED INTO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. SCHOOLS WITH A 95 PERCENT OR LARGER ETHNIC GROUP WERE USED IN THE STUDY. TO ACQUAINT AND ORIENT…

THE VIRGINIA STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, CONTROL, ADMINISTRATION, AND SUPERVISION OF ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR STATEWIDE FISCAL CONTROL, COORDINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES, STAFF AND…