The World Health Organization and World Bank (2011) estimate that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities in the world. To address this population's diverse needs, the United Nations drafted their Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2006. Article 24 (Education) of the CRPD requires ratifying countries to…

Research has identified educational and career development interventions that can make a positive difference in the lives of youth. Work-based learning experiences, preferably connected to curriculum content; student-centered individualized education programs that drive instruction; family involvement in and support of education and career…

Evidence-based and highly effective, "coaching" helps early childhood practitioners support other professionals and families as they enhance existing knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of young children. This hands-on guide shows professionals how to conduct skillful coaching in any setting--home, school, or community.…

Middle and high school students experiencing homelessness often face challenges in accruing credits. Class offerings, methods of calculating credits, and graduation requirements can vary greatly among school districts. Students who change schools late in high school can find themselves suddenly in danger of not graduating due to differing class…

The trend toward increasing numbers of deaf students in college and postsecondary programs is illustrated in statistics, and typical support services in postsecondary programs are cited. (CL)

Suggests principles for making decisions about outsourcing, privatizing, or contracting school services: know your costs, specify results within the request for proposal (RFP), and face reality and focus on the mission. (EV)

Explores the decision by colleges and universities to outsource or self-operate school services such as food, bookstores, and maintenance. Discusses factors influencing the decision, the pros and cons of outsourcing, and the importance of maintaining the goal of improving operations. (EV)

Discusses how student unions might conduct research to enhance the viability of their programs and services, especially in the area of auxiliaries. (EV)

Explains the factors in successfully implementing a single-card identification system that supports multiple functions on college campuses. Considerations include developing a strategy for integrating campus systems so that separate systems can operate using their own information tracking, and maintaining and updating cardholder information. (GR)

The importance of recommending special education services only for handicapped students is stressed, and alternatives for nonhandicapped students are envisioned on a continuum from no intervention, to short-term parent consultation, to six months reassessment, peer tutoring, referral to a guidance counselor, and finally transfer to another school…

Discusses the possibilities for day care centers to expand their role by providing families with additional services, such as haircuts, grocery delivery, voter registration, dry cleaning, and gift wrapping, through arrangements with independent contractors. Notes that such a value-added approach can help attract and retain business for the center.…

This booklet provides guidelines to help school business officials develop sound procedures for keeping proper accounts of and managing the money raised and spent in the course of conducting student activity programs. The booklet notes the roles of the administrators and activity advisers related to management of the student activity fund, then…

The fact sheet, intended for adults and young adults with disabilities, discusses issues to consider in planning for postsecondary education. Readers are urged to assert themselves in the process of planning for and obtaining services. Guidelines for examining career options and personal needs are given as well as practical suggestions for dealing…

The administrative functions providing non-technical services to the technical research staff are often seen by researchers as antagonists, but they can enhance the research effort if organized and run correctly. To be effective, the services should be designed to enhance and not destroy creativity. (MSE)

As colleges and universities increasingly outsource management of services, partnership models between institutions and private management firms are emerging. Contracts should consider that (1) the institution will remain involved in operations, (2) cultural clashes will occur between profit-making firms and institutions, (3) institutional leaders…