A Model for Shared Decision Making in the School Principalship

Undoubtedly every principal follows his own peculiar "model" for the participation of teachers in school decisions. But it must be readily con ceded that not all models produce maximum results for the school sys tem as a whole. After surveying much of the relevant literature, the author discusses some crucial questions that principals should consider in sharing decisions with teaching staffs. Mr. Bridges is assistant profes sor of educational administration and social relations at Washington University, St. Louis.