In this paper, ways that microcomputers may assist administration of special services are put forth. Then, considerations for local-level special services administrators in developing and managing information systems are discussed, followed by similar discussion for state-level administrators. (Author/CL)

The need for special education faculty development is emphasized and factors contributing to faculty development failure (including arbitrary agendas and lack of incentives) and to success (such as systematic planning and programing and institutional support) are considered. A listing of administrative and individual/group options is presented.…

Elementary special education teachers can enhance the transition of handicapped students into mainstreamed classes by careful planning and preparation of the regular class teachers, nonhandicapped students themselves. Followup communication with the regular class teacher must be maintained. (CL)

Paraprofessionals may fulfill a number of roles with learning disabled students, ranging from assistance in diagnosis to individual instruction. State and local education agencies should prepare for the advent of paraprofessionals through inservice and supervision, being attentive to problematic areas of responsibilities, interpersonal…

Focuses on admissions policies, program services (including diagnostic testing and prescriptive planning, program advisement, and instructional assistance), and the preparation of high school students for college experiences. (CL)

Strategies are presented for overcoming three common inservice problems regarding mainstreaming: perceived need for inservice by educators and policymakers versus limited funding available; perceived need for inservice for mainstreaming versus competing community priorities; and stated need for inservice versus natural obstacles presented by staff…

This guide shows how to design and develop educational programs that are linked, logical, and successful. It provides step-by-step guidance on the development of educational modules and programs. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction: Developing an Outcomes Basis for Module Development"; (2) "A Map of Module Development"; (3) "Levels and Level…

This handbook is designed to help the sponsors, staff, and partners of Neighborhood Networks Centers, which serve apartment properties assisted or insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to develop effective programs for young people under the age of 18. Part 1 identifies key issues in creating programs and highlights effective…

Residential, familial, and recreational patterns of contemporary U.S. society tend to isolate the young from the old. Sensitivity to this isolation has prompted many human service agencies to seek ways to promote opportunities for constructive and ongoing interactions involving children and older persons. This paper provides insights and…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has developed its Community 2020 software to make it possible to depict graphically a community's housing resources, demographics, and level of economic development to use in community development activities and other planning processes. The combination of region- wide data and easy-to-use software…

This publication provides guidelines and evaluation procedures for undergraduate professional education in chemistry. Contents include: (1) "Scope and Organization of the Chemistry Program"; (2) "Financial Support"; (3) "Curriculum Requirements"; (4) "Commentary on Curriculum Requirements"; (5) "Faculty, Staff, and Facilities Requirements"; (6)…

The purpose of this guidebook is to clarify why policymakers should expand the focus of school reform to encompass a reframing and restructuring of education support programs and services and to offer some guidance on how to go about doing so. Section 1 deals with the need to restructure support services and offers ideas for new directions.…

The year 2000 marks the 30th anniversary of statewide summer library programs in Wisconsin and the 25th anniversary of program coordination by the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The theme of the Wisconsin Summer Library Program for the year 2000 is "Ticket to Tomorrow." This manual contains suggestions for…

This book considers every phase of the mentoring process, offering basic principles and concrete practices to establish and nourish an effective mentoring program for religious educators. The book contains a comprehensive overview of the mentoring literature from adult, religious, and general education. It explains the historical background for…

This document is intended to be a guide for administrators and other school personnel to develop an effective violence prevention program in their school communities. Violence is about norms, not only the attitudes and behaviors of individuals, but also the perceptions individuals have of the attitudes and behaviors of others. Because the norm…