English language learners (ELLs) are a significant and growing subset of the school age population across the United States. The projected growth of ELL students is significant and poses unique challenges for school districts when assessing bilingual students for special education. The state of California has the most ELL students in the nation…

The assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) is a curricular activity that can be both beneficial and productive. Faculty who engage in SLO development and assessment can acquire concrete evidence upon which to base the collegial review of their programs and the improvement and enhancement of student learning both in individual classes and…

BACKGROUND MATERIAL FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS WHO WERE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING AND REFINING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GIFTED WAS PRESENTED. THE FIRST AREA OF DISCUSSION WAS THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE GIFTED CHILDREN. CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 3 SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED BY INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE TESTS, BUT, FROM GRADES 4 THROUGH 12, THE…

Fallbrook California Elementary School Administrators have been evolving an administrative support system and guidelines for the effective site administrator with performance criteria. Article introduces one of the six goals that were developed. (Authors/CB)

This booklet describes the characteristics and role of curriculum frameworks and describes how they can be used in developing educational programs. It is designed as a guide for writers of frameworks, for educators who are responsible for implementing frameworks, or for evaluators of educational programs. It provides a concise description of the…

This set of guidelines published by the California State Department of Education Right to Read Unit is intended for principals setting up a Right to Read Program in their schools. Suggestions presented for the role of the principals prior to commitment to a Right to Read program include meeting with the Right to Read Local Education Agency…

This booklet contains 1977 amendments to the 1976 edition of the "California School Accounting Manual," as adopted by the California State Board of Education. The amendments are designed to 1) clarify the definitions and improve the methods of distributing direct costs and direct support costs to programs, 2) stress the importance of…

IN PREPARATION FOR A CONFERENCE ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR COLLEGES, INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION FOR INSTRUCTION AT 47 PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES. INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ARE ORGANIZATION CHARTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES (AND, IN MANY CASES, FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGE), WITH A DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND…

Insurance is necessary to protect school district assets and assure the ongoing educational program. It may be purchased economically and serve its designed purpose only if trustees and administrators understand its function and seek professional help in its application. This report discusses in lay terms the nature of insurance as one means,…

The author, an in-service planner, tells of the four main complaints his teachers have about in-service programs: irrelevance, presenters, loss of time with students, and locations. For each problem at Redondo Union High School in California, he explains the solution. (SJL)

MEMORANDUMS ARE PROVIDED ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF THE JOINT PROJECT OF THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, TITLED "FOUR YEARS OF RESEARCH ON THE CONTEXT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION." THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO LEARN HOW INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION COULD BEST FIT INTO THE TOTAL TEACHING SITUATION, NOT TO…

This report summarizes responses to a 5-page questionnaire sent to the heads of the 22 largest public junior college districts in California. The 100 per cent response rate included information on the following areas: (1) convention and conference attendance; (2) faculty rank; (3) sabbatical leave; (4) social security; (5) division and department…

This edition of the California School Accounting Manual completely revises the previous school accounting system in California. It is intended to provide the procedures and methods necessary for school business officials to develop any kind of financial information that may be requested by local, county, or state education agencies. This manual…

This booklet is intended to aid local school district administrators by providing guidelines for implementing programs on school bus evacuation and safe riding practices. Included are general guidelines for developing and implementing classroom instruction in safe riding practices, detailed guidelines for familiarizing bus drivers and students…

The rapid increase in the number of alternative schools in the past two years suggests that today's educator should closely examine the topic--whether with a view toward promoting such options or simply in the interest of keeping abreast of major developments that affect American education. This bulletin gives an introductory overview of the…