A series of questions provides a framework for camp directors assessing their need for volunteer staff, possible reactions of top-level organizational management and paid staff, and special qualities needed for successfully managing volunteers. Job descriptions, recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers are discussed. (SV)

This article presents a profile of early career special educators' (n= 1,153) working conditions, induction support, and career plans using data from the Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE). The majority of respondents are Caucasion and female, and 80% are certified for their main assignments. Most respondents reported receiving…

The possibility of developing an economic theory of libraries is explored. The concepts of economic theory, economic system, and economic model are discussed as potentially applicable to libraries. (Author)

A look at four primary functions of the teacher--as dreamer, designer, developer, and diagnostician--with some suggestions for constructive change. (Editor)

Having people employed in a corporation personnel office who are trained in employee relations, group insurance, retirement planning, labor laws, wage and salary administration and combine that knowledge with a sincere appreciation for people's individuality is an asset to the community, the corporation, and their fellow workers. (AG)

The purpose of this report is to outline recommendations for submission to the Illinois Board of Higher Education on the preparation of junior college teachers. Ways in which Illinois' universities could alleviate the shortage and improve the quality of junior college teachers are suggested. The report is organized into two parts, consisting of…

Five thousand natural resource managers and scientists throughout the United States were asked to indicate their current education needs. It was concluded that, merely to keep abreast, they should spend one day a week or the equivalent in regularly scheduled study. Training is needed in environmental management, interrelationships of the…

The article discusses the need for and training of paraprofessionals to work with deaf-blind children. (DLS)

The purpose of this publication is to provide a resource or guide for educational facilities in establishing or developing a maintenance trades organization that is sufficient to accomplish basic facilities maintenance functions. The guidelines are intended to suggest staffing levels for those routine facilities maintenance activities that are…

This booklet presents materials and practical suggestions to help substitute teachers working in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland. Section 1 discusses Substitute Teaching in Montgomery County Public Schools. It includes four sections: Professional Expectations (eligibility, duties and responsibilities, classroom control and…

In order to investigate what types of training and technical assistance (TA) are needed by Early Head Start programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin (EHS Waves I & II), particularly with regard to children with special needs, the Great Lakes Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities (GLQIC-D) and the Region V…

Survey seeks to assess certain predetermined work attitudes of a group of younger employees so that several training programs applicable to the employees and their supervisors could be initiated in the future. (Editor)

The reasons for, and the difficulties brought about by the use of support personnel in rehabilitation services are discussed. Background on the involvement of support personnel is given and the use of such paraprofessional types in other related professions is discussed. (Author)