The purpose of this guidebook is to: (1) Assist Speech-Language Pathology service providers as they support the educational goals of eligible students with disabilities in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); and (2) Ensure that all Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) operate with the…

A cost-effective alternative to high utility bills for middle-sized and smaller utility users is the service of utility rate consultants. The consultants analyze utility invoices for the previous 12 months to locate available refunds or credits. (MLF)

Describes the services that consultants can provide to camps. Lists seven planning steps and decisions to be made before selecting a consultant, and seven strengths to look for when choosing a consulting firm. (SV)

Forty human resource files in bilingual education that are currently maintained by publicly supported agencies were identified. The entries in this guide are listed alphabetically first by state, then by city and institutional name. Information about geographical service area, type of file, number of consultants, areas of expertise of consultants,…

Offers 12 ways in which a consultant can be used to attract, answer, and defuse concerns from employees, parents, students, and community members regardless of the reason the consultant was brought in. (Author/IRT)

Suggestions on when to seek a consultant and how to select the one best suited to collegiate needs are discussed. Reliance on recognized firms, professional organizations, and selective free-lance consultants is recommended. Being well-prepared, planning the consultant's time schedule carefully, clarifying arrangements, and setting the terms are…

Points out that many teachers of English and writing are interested in supplementing their income by becoming consultants. Discusses six major problems that consultants encounter: travel, competition, difficult relationships with clients, scheduling, getting started, and trying to show a profit. (TJ)

Cost-based compensation--the cost to provide quality service with a reasonable profit--is preferred by many architects. This method of equitable compensation for the professional time and talent required to produce a quality product is also to the benefit of owners. (MLF)

Areas discussed in selecting an outside designer include: how to find the right designer; dealing with a purchasing agent; the differences between studio and free-lance designers; how much freedom a designer should have; how to deal with the designer; and what advice designers can give. (LC)

This booklet examines the role of the professional governing board secretary and offers guidelines for carrying out this responsibility effectively. While a wide range of responsibilities of board secretaries is noted, the board secretary's basic responsibilities center on supporting the governing board's operations, ensuring that institutional…

This book provides a practice guide for students and mental health professionals who provide psychotherapy. It begins by looking at who the patients are and discussing why they come for therapy. A classification system divides all patients into one of four large groups: (1) normal-neurotic; (2) narcissistic; (3) borderline; and (4) psychotic. This…

Outlines a process to select a qualified independent auditor for school districts. References to New York State's laws and regulations are included. (MLF)

Describes steps in developing camp brochures: examining brochures of competing camps; deciding on a message; hiring professional designers and photographers; writing the copy; determining marketing strategies and quantity of brochures needed; reviewing final photo choices; evaluating the brochure; and planning for brochure mailings. (LP)

Outlines procedures to be used in hiring a construction management firm. Four exhibits are shown including an interview rating form and a qualification questionnaire. (MLF)

Consultation is a relationship between two or more professionals for the purpose of exchanging information and cooperation. Guidelines which define the consultation relationship include: (1) the job-centered relationship; (2) the strength-building relationship; (3) the communication relationship; and (4) the choice of action. (JN)