A novice assistant principal, eager to lead, begins her career as an administrator in school beset with problems and far removed from the textbook definitions of "learning community". She works with inexperienced teachers, disillusioned veteran teachers, and a principal who is distracted and overwhelmed by personal concerns. Her…

This qualitative research study used narrative inquiry to explore the assistant principal experiences that contribute to transformational leadership practices in new principals. Eight administrators, who were in their first or second year as a principal, participated in the study. The findings suggested that principals play an important role in…

This bibliography lists material published on principals and vice-principals since March 1975. The entries include 215 books, 437 articles, and 6 theses. A list is provided of the Federation's publications in this series. (JM)

This bibliography lists material published on principals and vice-principals since the first bibliography on this topic was published in February. The entries cover 95 books and pamphlets, 194 articles, and 82 theses. A list is provided of the Federation's publications in this series. (MLF)

To define the role of the assistant principal in Arizona, this study asked participants to list specific tasks and required competencies. The final list is reproduced here. (LD)

A major problem faced by school districts in the US is the paucity of applicants for the posts of school principals. A solution adopted by The Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) in Orange County California was the cultivation of good leaders from within the district through the Teaching Assistant Principal (TAP) program.

In this article the author describes a collaborative project undertaken by two provincial education organizations to foster the leadership formation of school leaders. Leadership development through case inquiry was the focus of this innovative partnership between the Ontario College of Teachers and the Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario. The…

Effective leadership in public schools includes, but is not limited to being able to communicate goals, set expectations, monitor instructional progress, coordinate the curriculum, and supervise and evaluate faculty (Snowden & Gorton, 2002). All of these leadership skills are driven by a need for leaders to build collaborative rapport and…

The purpose of this study was to examine the elementary school assistant principals' attitudes and recommended instructional arrangement related to the inclusion of special needs students in the general education setting. The following six questions guided the study: (1) Are the attitudes of the elementary school assistant principals more positive…

Schools are subject to changes from the inside and operate in a changing environment. Schools, as the most important individual-based organizations, have to handle changes, and they have to cope with them while educating students. As such, it is vital to consider changes in the educational system of Turkey and those of other countries and to…

This case focuses on some of the considerations and activities involved in human resource management that confront a principal at the beginning of the school year. The principal, who was an assistant principal in a neighboring district last year, is faced with a number of questions and unfamiliar procedures that accompany the new work context. By…

The aim of this study is to determine the perception levels of secondary school vice directors towards organizational justice and organizational trust and establish their inter-relations. This research of descriptional nature covers vice directors working in educational institutions in the school year of 2006-2007; work area of the study covers…

This bibliography on principals and vice-principals, the fourth such bibliography published by the Canadian Teachers' Federation, lists materials on the topic published since August 1978. Unlike its predecessors, this bibliography of 759 entries is annotated wherever possible and arranged by subject for easier access to specific kinds of…

The assistant principal is often overlooked and the position can become buried in custodial, clerical, discipline, and social duties. The position needs to be redefined so that school administration can become more productive. (MD)

Lists 10 suggestions that an assistant principal can use to enhance his/her position in the school. (LD)