Evaluation of the principal is in great demand in this era of accountability. The author sug gests that principals take an offensive position by developing their own evaluative criteria.
After his pre-service preparation for administration, the principal develops his "effective level" behaviors and refines them in his day-to-day experiences. This article attempts to explain how principals can best achieve effective behaviors in their professional development.
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