This booklet describes Houston's Systemic Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP), an outpatient-based program for adolescents who have attempted suicide, used during the suicidal crisis period and based on the premise that children need a healthy kin system to serve as a buffer to the all too frequent crises of adolescence. The introduction presents…

Defines the problem and causes of homelessness, suggests a comprehensive policy approach, and describes its implementation in Massachusetts. (CMG)

Assesses critically the likely impact of existing inservice programs for training principals, identifying their major shortcomings and suggesting potentially more effective alternatives. Argues that, although a complete curriculum for principal training has yet to be developed, the Principal Profile method offers a foundation for long-term…

After presenting background on the British colonial period, 1786-1957, the author examines recent Malaysian educational policy for national integration of this multicultural society, through provision of equal opportunities for all ethnic groups and the use of Malay as the official language. Successes and problems are noted. (SJL)

The Data Quality Campaign is a national, collaborative effort to encourage and support state policymakers to improve the collection, availability and use of high-quality education data and to implement state longitudinal data systems to improve student achievement. The campaign aims to provide tools and resources that will assist state development…

A growing concern among parents and educators about the increasing incidence of school suspensions led to an exploratory study of the impact of in-school alternatives to out-of-school suspension. This volume from the second year report presents case study data and analyses from the six school districts comprising the project sample. For each case…

A growing concern among parents and educators about the increasing incidence of school suspensions led to an exploratory study of the impact of in-school alternatives to out-of-school suspension. This volume from the second year report presents case study data and analyses from three of the six school districts comprising the project sample. For…

Presents a methodology for dealing with scapegoating and negative classroom environment. Outlines group discussion formats and suggests structured questions help children explore problems, express feelings, and feel motivated to act positively. Proposed benefits include individual children are not labeled as problems, and class members gain…

How New Jersey schools are actually using computers and incorporating the technology into their curricula is the subject of this report. Following an introductory statement in chapter 1, chapter 2 explains several important issues and concepts related to computer use in schools. Chapter 3 describes the educational uses of computers in New Jersey's…