Describes first of two years of training in case study activities, adapted from program originally developed in 1940s. Excerpts from case study of 16-year-old female provide examples of activities, such as identifying recurring patterns of behavior, selecting pattern of behavior for analysis by multiple hypotheses method, and summarizing case…

Changing demographics continue to challenge professional development programs to prepare school personnel to serve a rapidly expanding diverse student body. Popular diversity professional development models are on a continuum. They range from preparing teachers to design themes and activities that are culturally relevant all the way to enabling…

A modification of the leader model might allow some of the advantages of the leadership model while providing for more democratic action. A plan for rotation of leaders could be included in the initial structure. Such a plan might lessen the competition and tension that exists between disciplines. (Author)

Every year the Maryland State Department of Education summarizes the enrollment and staff counts for nonpublic schools in Maryland. The data reported in this release are a summary of the data reported to the Department of Education by nonpublic schools. Data are presented without commentary in the following tables: (1) "Nonpublic School…

School personnel who play a significant role in the life of a child face challenges when they encounter the non-medical aspects of coping with a life-threatening illness in a child. Advances in treatment of cancer have resulted in longer survival. When working with students who have cancer, school personnel should stress hope rather than despair.…

Describes a workshop model designed to make participants aware of several important concepts related to stress and stress management. Questions discussed in group format seek to identify sources of stress and methods of coping. Advantages of the workshop model are noted and a team approach is suggested. (RC)

This report addresses the issues delineated by the 70th Texas Legislature in directing the Central Education Agency to study the problem of youth suicide. "Causes and Factors Contributing to Youth Suicide" presents data on national suicide rates for 15- to 19-year-olds and deaths by suicide in Texas for children between the ages of 5 and 19.…

Presents as a formal model the process by which New York City Public School children are identified and provided with substance abuse prevention education or intervention services. The aligning of the students with specific services is like a psychological diagnostic-prescriptive process. Displays schematically the decision model, differential…

Presents a collection of six reports concerning education in China. The reports address the status of primary and secondary school principals, the importance of improving the quality of teachers, the problems and needs of teachers, and the living and working conditions of intellectuals in Chinese society. (RKM)

Describes organizational dimensions of the counselor's position resulting from the structural placement of the counselor in the school. These factors, which serve as the basis for reexamination and revitalization of the counselor's role, are: interaction with school reference groups, system perspective, staff authority, confidentiality, access to…

This document presents the educator with a guide to child abuse. A section defining child abuse examines the issues of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. Areas discussed for these types of abuse include abuse indicators, location of injury, history, behavioral indicators, and types of injury. Incestuous and…

This document is a collection of statistical information about North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools. The purpose of this book is to provide general statistical data to the public, professional educators, and the General Assembly. This document includes information on public school pupils, personnel, and finances. Tables with statewide…

School counselors may be the most appropriate people to provide assistance for children whose parents are divorced and to the school staff. Study suggests that school counselors become aware of recent research of the impact of divorce on children. (Author/CMG)

This report provides 1981-82 statistical information on Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States and discusses the significance and implications of some data. The data include national population, birth rate, and age trends; enrollment trends in public and private schools; enrollment trends in Catholic schools by type of…

In New Jersey vs. T.L.O. (1985) the Supreme Court clarified and limited the student's Fourth Amendment rights against "unreasonable searches and seizures." When school officials act alone and on their own authority, they need not obtain a warrant but may conduct a search based on the lesser standard of "reasonableness." (LHW)