Twenty-seven public school secondary principals were surveyed regarding their self-ratings in competencies needed for administering special education programs. The questionnaire consisted of 11 competency statements and questions to reveal demographic profiles. Analysis of data indicated that 83% of Ss rated their performance "superior" to "good" in the areas of scheduling annual reviews for special education students and providing supportive services to meet special education teacher requests for assistance with exceptional student programs. The majority of respondents rated their performance as "good" in all competency areas, while they rated as "fair" their competence in inservice workshop development and participation. (CL)