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An Outdoor Education Field Study Guidebook For The Intermediate Grades, James Arthur Asmussen Aug 1970

An Outdoor Education Field Study Guidebook For The Intermediate Grades, James Arthur Asmussen

All Master's Theses

The purpose in constructing and developing a student field study guidebook was to make the outdoor education program for the Tacoma School District, or possibly other school districts, a more complete and unified program, and a program that would encourage students to achieve the outdoor education objectives.


A Study Of Selected Central Washington Secondary Principals’ Effectiveness From Teachers’ Perceptions And Principals’ Estimates Of These Perceptions, Albert E. Carpenter Jr. Aug 1970

A Study Of Selected Central Washington Secondary Principals’ Effectiveness From Teachers’ Perceptions And Principals’ Estimates Of These Perceptions, Albert E. Carpenter Jr.

All Master's Theses

The problem to be investigated was the absence of data about the degree of agreement between the principal and his staff as to his effectiveness as an educational leader.


An Analysis Of The Washington Junior High School Principal's Time Distribution, John Keras Jul 1970

An Analysis Of The Washington Junior High School Principal's Time Distribution, John Keras

All Master's Theses

In this study an analysis was made of the time distribution of the junior high school principal in the state of Washington. Included in this analysis was a compilation of the non-administrative responsibilities performed by the principal, responsibilities which indirectly caused an ineffective distribution of his time. In order to make such an investigation it was necessary to answer the following questions about Washington junior high school principals: 1. What training and experience did the principal have when selected as a principal? What was his major academic preparation? 2. What is the organization of the principal’s school in terms of …


Personnel Responsibilities Of Assistant Principals In Washington State Public High Schools With Enrollments Of Twelve Hundred Or More Students, Curtis G. Horne Jun 1970

Personnel Responsibilities Of Assistant Principals In Washington State Public High Schools With Enrollments Of Twelve Hundred Or More Students, Curtis G. Horne

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to determine the extent to which assistant principals are involved in building-level personnel administration. Very specifically, the problem is: to what extent are assistant principals currently being assigned building-level responsibility in the area of personnel administration?


A Status Report Comparing Ellensburg School Facilities With Facility Regulations Established By The Washington State Board Of Education, Clayton L. Anderson May 1970

A Status Report Comparing Ellensburg School Facilities With Facility Regulations Established By The Washington State Board Of Education, Clayton L. Anderson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which the present quantitative facilities of Ellensburg School District No. 401 meet program needs and what tangible facilities are needed now and will be needed in the future.


A Study Of The Reading Background And Current Program Practices In Reading Used By Elementary Principals In Washington's Second Class School Districts, Kenneth William Anderson Apr 1970

A Study Of The Reading Background And Current Program Practices In Reading Used By Elementary Principals In Washington's Second Class School Districts, Kenneth William Anderson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the degree to which the training and backgrounds possessed by elementary principals affect their actions as leaders of reading instruction with their buildings.


A Survey Of Selected Middle School Programs In Washington, Oregon, And California, Kenneth L. Van Diest Jan 1970

A Survey Of Selected Middle School Programs In Washington, Oregon, And California, Kenneth L. Van Diest

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to determine if the reasons for implementing middle schools have been justified by practice; (2) to determine the major problems principals have encountered with the middle school; and (3) to provide recommendations for school districts considering the adoption of a middle school program.


A Study Of The Need For School District Reorganization In The Southeastern Part Of Thurston County, Washington, Rollo Walters Jan 1970

A Study Of The Need For School District Reorganization In The Southeastern Part Of Thurston County, Washington, Rollo Walters

All Master's Theses

The reasons for this paper are (1) to study the literature to determine the qualities of adequate school districts; (2) to make a study of three small school districts and one larger district with the idea of a possible merger for the three smaller districts; and (3) if deemed advisable, recommend a plan of reorganization.


A Study Of Personnel Practices Related To Teacher Aide Programs, Kent H. Pratt Jan 1970

A Study Of Personnel Practices Related To Teacher Aide Programs, Kent H. Pratt

All Master's Theses

A growing number of school districts have used teacher aides or paraprofessionals. State Boards of Education have voiced concern that directors and administrators develop and follow sound personnel policies in the hiring of teacher aides. It was the purpose of this study to propose guidelines for (1) selection of teacher aides, (2) training of teacher aides, (3) supervision of teacher aides, and (4) evaluation of teacher aides. The increasing use of teacher aides has focused attention on a need for an organized program related to the problem. This study investigated programs which proposed guidelines administrators and teachers could use in …


The Superintendent's Point Of View Concerning Music In The High Schools Of Washington State, Morris Ray Pedersen Jan 1970

The Superintendent's Point Of View Concerning Music In The High Schools Of Washington State, Morris Ray Pedersen

All Master's Theses

A common philosophy of administrators and music educators should be prerequisite for a successful music program. This philosophy should permit enough flexibility to allow for individual differences and yet be rigid enough to encompass general education needs and goals. It can only be shared through communication. The place of music within the curriculum will be understood through this communication between the music educator and the chief administrator. It shall be the purpose of this study to encourage the shared philosophy and communication relationship between school music educators and their administrators.


An Analysis Of The Parochial Elementary School Principals' Time Distribution In The Archdiocese Of Seattle, Ann Pizelo Snjm Jan 1970

An Analysis Of The Parochial Elementary School Principals' Time Distribution In The Archdiocese Of Seattle, Ann Pizelo Snjm

All Master's Theses

The role of the principal has taken on new perspective with the evolution of education in the elementary school. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utilization of the parochial elementary school principal's time in the light of the changing school system. Through this time analysis, it is hoped that critical task areas which are possibly being neglected but, nevertheless, are fundamental to successful administration will be discovered.