This paper presents a qualitative case study of statistical practice in a university-based statistical consulting centre. Naturally occurring conversations and activities in the consulting sessions provided opportunities to observe questions, problems, and decisions related to selecting, using, and reporting statistics and statistical techniques…

Few researchers support the belief that a school superintendent can drive improvements in student achievement. The Science and Mathematics Achievement Required for Tomorrow (SMART) Consortium was formed in northeast Ohio in 1998 with the belief that superintendents can have a measurable effect on student learning. The goal of this collaboration…

This monograph describes and analyzes the particular processes and structures that the New York City Writing Project (NYCWP) directors and on-site teacher-consultants have developed that enable them to support and learn from each other and to reflect critically upon the work they do with teachers, students, and administrators. Over time the…

This paper discusses the theoretical foundations and implementation challenges and outcomes of a unique "hands-on" global consulting program that is integrated into an international EMBA program for mid-career and senior American and European managers. It details the challenges for the integration of experiential action learning, double-loop…

This is a report of a psychological consultative effort in a large, suburban, public school system in the southwest. (Author/CB)

The American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities has undertaken a project to train disabled adults as volunteer consultants in vocational and career education. Consultants work with advisory panels mandated by legislation on such topics as individualized education programs, least restrictive environment, program options, and nonacademic…

Noting the continued growth of centers for teaching and learning on college campuses, this paper discusses the increasing involvement of speech communication professionals as directors/coordinators of such centers. The paper's first section examines the role of a communication consultant and describes the knowledge and skills needed for effective…

Described is a program designed to facilitate complete academic and social integration of children with moderate to severe bilateral sensorineural hearing losses into their regular neighborhood schools. (Author)

Based on planning, training, and technical assistance experiences of services providers involved in the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory's (SEDL) Rural, Small Schools Initiative, this guide provides rural school administrators with a resource in identifying, selecting, and negotiating with staff development providers. The resource book…

Presents a description of Family Group Consultation and its application to a parent program. Discusses structure, issues and value of the model. (Author)

This article describes a psychological consultation process that has been effectively implemented in one elementary school. (Author)

To improve the JOBS program of the National Alliance of Businessmen Metros, a feasibility study was conducted in which existing technical assistance programs were examined, problems analyzed, and recommendations formulated. The study resulted in the "Guide" to be used in promoting effective company training programs for disadvantaged…

This document reviews the Senior Medical Consultant Program; a program designed to utilize recently or near-retired medical school faculty members in a continuing medical education program. Evaluation of the program by physician teachers, physicians attending the sessions, both attending staff and house staff, and by physicians scheduling the…

The primary objective was to determine whether untrained undergraduate students could become effective as behavior modification consultants to teachers. Students from different undergraduate majors were given 10 weeks of guided experiences in interviewing and program designing. This was followed by field experiences involving actual consultation…

An outline is presented of the carefully formalized method used by the Bois-de-Boulogne College in Montreal for setting up plans, on a consultancy basis, in industrial training for outside organizations. (Author/EC)