Supervision
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Defined: Function of control which evaluates current action while in progress and assures that execution is taking place in accordance with plans and instructions.
Locating Books for Supervision:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:

Subject Heading Call Number Subject Heading Call Number

School Supervision

LB 2806.4

School Employees

LB 2831.5 – LB 2844

School Supervisors—Training

LB 1777.5

School Management and Organization (Org/Supervision)

LB 2801 – LB 2997

School Management and Organization (Mgt/Discipline)

LB 3011 – LB 3095

Student Teachers—Supervision

LB 2157

Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library.

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Locating Supervision Journals:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Supervision information:

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Supervision Journals held By McLure Education Library:

Journal Call Number Journal Call Number

Journal of Curriculum and Supervision

LB 1027 .J635x/and ONLINE

Educational Leadership N.E.A.

L 11 .E443/and ONLINE

School Leadership & Management [electroninc resource]

ONLINE - check catalog for details

International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning

ONLINE - check catalog for details

International Journal of Leadership in Education

ONLINE - check catalog for details

NASSP Bulletin

L 13 .N27/and ONLINE

NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area.

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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number:

Supervision Reference:

Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd Ed. REF LB 15 .E47 2003
Encyclopedia of Educational Research REF LB 15 .E48 1992
The Jossey–Bass Academic Administrator’s Guide to Exemplary Leadership LB 2341 .K68 2003
Encyclopedia of School Administration and Supervision REF LB 2805 .E53 1988
International Encyclopedia of Education REF LB 15 .I569 1994
Handbook of Research on Teacher Education REF LB 1715 .H274 1990
School Superintendent’s Complete Handbook REF LB 2817 .C69 1989

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Supplementary Curriculum Materials:

Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org).

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Internet Resources:

Association for Supervision and Instructional Leadership www.ascd.org
The Association for Supervision and Instructional Leadership (ASCD) is an international, non-profit, non-partisan organization that represents 160,000 educators from more than 135 countries and 66 affiliates. The ASCD provides professional development resources in curriculum and supervision.


The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) www.nassp.org/
The NASSP characterizes their goal as “Excellence in School Leadership.” It sets out to achieve this goal by providing numerous programs and member services and educating Congress on important educational issues. Parent organization to the National Honor Society.


National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) www.naesp.org/
The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.


Association for Counselor Education and Supervision www.acesonline.net/
The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. Through the accreditation process and professional development activities, ACES strives to continue to improve the education, credentialing and supervision of counselors.


National Association of Pupil Services Administrators www.napsa.com/
NAPSA is a national association of student services administrators with members across the nation and two foreign countries. The NAPSA mission is development and implementation of public education policy that promotes excellent programs and services essential for student success.

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