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Scott, James – 1986
Parents fear the possible exposure of their children to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and herpes in the classroom. Yet infected children cannot simply be kept out of school; under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, "handicapped" children must be accorded the same educational opportunities, in the same…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Scott, James – 1986
Due to the number of children who are left unsupervised after school, schools are becoming involved in day care. A school may allow a day care center to function on its premises, form a partnership with another organization to run a day care center jointly, or run a day care program by itself. Although principals, teachers, or parents may…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Elementary Secondary Education
Kirby, Kathleen – 1989
Community service is a voluntary contribution to the commonweal that teaches valuable lessons about the responsibilities of citizenship in a free society. Vital services are provided through thousands of organizations created to meet needs not otherwise provided for by government. Participation in these community service projects help create a…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Programs
Jenkins-Friedman, Reva; And Others – 1984
The digest addresses topics related to professional training for teachers of gifted and talented students. General responsibilities of such teachers include organizing enrichment activities for students and teachers, disseminating information about innovative teaching practices and materials, and promoting integration between regular and special…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Talent, Teacher Qualifications
Taylor, Barbara E. – 1988
A discussion of college governance by lay boards of trustees focuses on the sources and nature of trustees' authority and, by extension, of faculty and administrators' influence on boards. It chronicles briefly the history of the lay board and the reasons for its continued use in modern institutions. Criticisms and defenses of lay trusteeship are…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration, Governance, Governing Boards
Ellis, Thomas I. – 1984
Dismissing incompetent tenured teachers is a difficult and time-consuming task. Contrary to popular opinion, however, that task is not impossible. Effective dismissal of incompetent teachers requires thorough, valid, and well-documented evaluation procedures, appropriate remediation efforts, and a fair hearing prior to dismissal. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Administrator Relationship
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 1993
This digest summarizes the literature on principles of changing behaviors in students with behavior disorders. Principles include: (1) focus on behaviors that need to be changed; (2) identify new behaviors to be developed; (3) provide opportunities to practice new behaviors; (4) treat social skills deficits as errors in learning; (5) teach…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems
Titus, Charles – 1994
An approach to citizenship preparation that might be called civic education for global understanding includes a renewed engagement with and dedication to the civic needs of the nation. A need exists for students not only to continue to study the basic concepts and values of democracy but also to gain a broader understanding of the complex and…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Klauke, Amy – 1988
This ERIC Digest is an overview of the process of recruiting and selecting principals. Criteria for selecting a principal should include problem analysis, organizational ability, decisiveness, effective communication skills, and stress tolerance, along with personal qualities such as dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm. Innovative steps that…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
Swift, Doug – 1984
Recruiting and retaining qualified, competent teachers is an ongoing problem for small school administrators. The reasons for high turnover are numerous and complex, e.g., preservice preparation is presently more suitable for large, metropolitan schools than for small, rural schools; career orientations fail to recognize that experience in small…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Mobility
Reed, Mary Hutchings – 1989
This digest notes that the terms and conditions of computer software package license agreements control the use of software in schools and libraries, and examines the implications of computer software license agreements for classroom use and for library lending policies. Guidelines are provided for interpreting the Copyright Act, and insuring the…
Descriptors: Classrooms, Computer Software, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education
Tippeconnic, John W., III – 1984
In addition to presenting a brief picture of the public school administrator on an Indian reservation, this digest identifies some issues and problems, suggests ways for administrators to deal with those problems, and provides possible resources which can be of assistance. After citing public school enrollment at 176,000 Indian students attending…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, American Indian Education, American Indian Reservations
Massey, Marilyn S.; Hendricks, Charlotte M. – 1997
This Digest provides guidance in helping parents and teachers judge the quality of health education resources and identify sources of appropriate materials. Sources of information about children's health include: university and community libraries, professional organizations and agencies, and the World Wide Web. Guidelines for judging content…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Health Education, Health Materials
Garland, Peter H. – 1986
The efforts of student affairs aimed at improving quality of life, integrating new student groups, and attracting and retaining students are becoming critical to colleges and universities. Student affairs organizations can respond to the changing conditions and take a leadership role in new institutional strategies; they can become…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning, College Students
Reed, Mary Hutchings – 1989
Much of the concern among librarians and educators as to the legality of library lending and classroom use of copyrighted videotapes is the result of "Home Use Only" labeling and other information supplied by the Motion Picture Association of America and some of its members. Much of this labeling and information is misleading and…
Descriptors: Classrooms, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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