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Love, John M.; Yelton, Bruce – Principal, 1989
Educators at both preschool and kindergarten levels must work together to create developmental continuity and improve the chances of school success for all children. Four strategies of preparation and transition are discussed. (12 references) (SI)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Development, Kindergarten, Preschool Education
Cavazos, Lauro – Principal, 1989
Whether rural or urban, children of poverty often live on islands of cultural and economic isolation far from the world of school, books, and learning. To help them span that gap, they need bridges built from innovative plans, with whatever tools can be found, by any and all who will help. (SI)
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Early Childhood Education
Heath, Jay A. – Principal, 1989
Examined is lunch period management in a variety of urban and suburban elementary schools in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Patterns of supervision are discussed and recommendations are suggested. (SI)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Lunch Programs
Oberlander, T. Marjorie – Principal, 1989
Described is a nongraded, multi-aged program developed at John Campbell School in Selah, Washington. The program is intended to bridge the development gap between kindergarten and second grade. (SI)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Kindergarten, Multigraded Classes, Nongraded Instructional Grouping
Greenleaf, Warren T. – Principal, 1983
Summarizes a survey of 300 middle school principals about their characteristics and their views about the important components of middle schools. (JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools
Kilby, Gretchen – Principal, 1984
Description of, and guidelines for, a preventative early intervention program designed to provide a strong academic, social, and emotional foundation for postkindergarten students considered to be at risk for future academic difficulties. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Grade Repetition, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems
Kreider, Holly M.; Lopez, M. Elena – Principal, 1999
A recent ethnographic study that interviewed 11 elementary principals provides examples of how principals with limited resources can build relationships with low-income parents. Effective principals set goals, expand services to children and families, provide parenting education, negotiate and celebrate cultural differences, build strong…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Family Programs
Perkins, Clifford B. – Principal, 1989
Explored is a practical method to measure the success of special education students using regular curriculum materials. The approach involves a strategy called Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA). CBA utilizes skill probes to provide data on a child's acquisition of basic skills. (six references) (SI)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Educational Strategies
Schmidt, Donald J.; Kane, J. Thomas – Principal, 1984
A junior high school's experience with a team teaching experiment is described. Benefits cited include decreased disciplinary problems, high achievement on standardized tests, and teacher and student satisfaction with team teaching. (MJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Discipline Problems, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
