As public schools, charter schools have an obligation to serve English Leaners (EL); as self-governing, mission-oriented, and nimble schools, charter schools have a corresponding opportunity to provide innovative, student-centered opportunities to meet those obligations. This compilation from the National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) is…

This article presents an archive of articles and books published in other venues during the past year and serves as a valuable tool to readers of "Reading in a Foreign Language" (RFL). The "Articles" section treats any topic within the scope of RFL and second language reading. Articles are organized by topic and are listed in…

This resource guide is a product of a research project whose goal was to create entrepreneurship training components for use in vocational instructional programs at the secondary level. Designed to accompany the 36 instructional modules, this resource guide lists all entrepreneurship materials identified during the literature review phase of the…

This document contains a reference sheet and an annotated bibliography concerned with sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The reference sheet provides a brief, accurate overview of STDs which includes both statistical and background information. The bibliography contains 83 entries, listed alphabetically, that deal with STDs. Books and articles…

This guide introduces reference works available in the McGill University libraries that are relevant to the study of Canadian politics and government. Although some important sources with an historical approach are mentioned, the emphasis here is on material for contemporary politics. The materials are listed in eight categories: (1) Encyclopedias…

This bibliography lists material on the topic of decision-making in education appearing during the past five years. In view of the large volume of material available, entries are generally restricted to those dealing with the organization, administration, financing, and evaluation of educational institutions, programs, and systems. Most of the…

This book highlights the stories of 60 of this century's female athletes who pioneered, participated in, or continue to compete in women's sports. Following forewords by Billie Jean King, Anita DeFrantz, and Deborah Slaner Anderson, the volume contains biography, history, an annotated bibliography, and statistics on women athletes from the late…

Designed as a resource for all educational personnel involved with Child Find/Serve activities, the manual contains three sections which may be used independently or as a group to provide an overview of the Child Find/Serve process. The first section is an activity based handbook developed to assist in the evaluation of existing and beginning…

A wide variety of questionnaires, rating scales, inventories, interviews, checklists, and guidelines suitable for use in examining procedures, progress, and outcomes of educational equity programs and projects are presented for use by project directors, educators, and researchers. The Sourcebook may also be used as a reference for: (1) locating…

Presents listings of selected reference materials relevant to symmetry and group theory in college physics and chemistry. Entries are classified according to a scheme involving 34 subject areas divided into four major groups. Comments on these materials and suggestions for future topics will be welcomed. (Author/SK)

Key resource materials, background readings, and informative organizations are suggested to teachers planning units or courses on the Nazi Holocaust. (SJL)

Discusses assessment in special education and the use of technology in special education assessment. It provides a list of 31 references pertaining to the use of technology in special education assessment. Only those references that pertain specifically to children or youth at risk or with disabilities were chosen. (CR)

Contains a glossary of terms related to endangered species and lists reference books, children's books, audio-visual materials, software, and activity sources on the topics. Also identifies wildlife laws and explains what they mean. An index of issues of "Ranger Rick," which includes articles on endangered species, is included. (ML)

This circular lists contact organizations, possible volunteer activities, and related publications for individuals interested in volunteering their services on behalf of visually and physically handicapped readers and for libraries interested in starting or expanding volunteer programs. Descriptions of several national organizations concerned with…

This guidebook and annotated bibliography is designed to provide a basic listing of sources of state (Maryland), federal, and some general law for the non-law library community, and to offer some insight into the suggested approaches for dealing with legal reference inquiries. Listings of contributors and members of the Task Force on Improving…