This landmark primer in telebehavioral health addresses the functional elements of technology-assisted therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Leaders and innovators in the field contribute unique perspectives to help students and practitioners prepare for and productively engage in virtual counseling and supervision. Using…

Choosing whether to test via computer is the most difficult and consequential decision the designers of a testing program can make. The decision is difficult because of the wide range of choices available. Designers can choose where and how often the test is made available, how the test items look and function, how those items are combined into…

This training manual was designed to clarify issues and provide information to help individuals and groups facilitate the development of human service delivery in response to the changes occurring in rural communities. The presentation of the material was designed to be flexible in length of presentation, subject matter, and level of detail. The…

This document presents standards for computer-based career information systems developed by the Association of Computer-Based Systems for Career Information (ACSCI). The adoption of ACSCI standards constitutes a voluntary means for organizations to declare that they subscribe to certain quality measures. These standards can be used to: (1) foster…

Some alternatives available for meeting the needs of the mathematically gifted student at the secondary school level are examined. Along with curriculum modification are discussed such approaches as magnet programs, special schools, special classes, summer programs, and mentor programs. (MNS)

Recommendations for school guidance services are presented by the Canadian School Trustees' Association. Ways in which students can acquire knowledge about self, the world, and life management skills are outlined. A response recommends futuristically-oriented programs, while another response proposes practical competencies of change and…

Described are four days of in-service education for those involved with developing and implementing the California Master Plan for Special Education, followed by 14 tips for successful planning for master plan implementation. (KC)

This booklet describes a multi-disciplinary approach to student support services related to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic. The guidelines can be used by student support services personnel to evaluate the quality of services they are providing, by school administrators to design a comprehensive student support services delivery…

This manual was written for both health care professionals and community leaders wishing to work together to enhance the availability of culturally appropriate health care services for refugees. The material is also relevant to people who wish to develop the sensitivity and skill needed to serve any culturally diverse clientele. The booklet…

To provide an introduction to processes, issues, and problems of curriculum development in functional literacy and nonformal education, a monograph provides 11 chapters, each followed by exercises. The first chapter discusses curriculum development in relation to national development. The second chapter covers concepts of functional literacy and…