Planning for effective use of teleconferencing involves consideration of humanization to generate a feeling of group rapport, participation by all parties to allow more natural interaction, an effective style of presentation to ensure that the message is received accurately, and feedback to correct errors and improve future communications. (JMF)

For this overview of the extent and feasibility of practitioner involvement in professional improvement, practitioners are defined as school-based professionals--teachers, aides, resource specialists, and administrators. Current thought on the need for these individuals to play major roles as decision makers in developing inservice programs is…

This paper examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of independent living programs and presents strategies for evaluating such programs. Discussed first are issues in evaluating independent living programs. The evolution of independent living services and the mission and goals of independent living are outlined. Described next are…