The purpose of this study was to understand a school-based mentoring model that uses school staff as adult mentors. This study presents existing literature on school-based mentoring models along with a case study of one teen parent high school. The report also includes step-by-step guidance for implementation. At the case study school, all school…

Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps that noninstructional staff--including guidance counselors, social workers, school psychologists, office staff, bus drivers, maintenance and facility staff, and food service staff--can take to support school…

These guidelines help school nurses understand their role in preparing for disasters and major emergencies. The guidelines are suitable for planning for a variety of emergency and disaster situations. Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for School Nurses is based on the four phases of disaster management as defined by the Federal Emergency Management…

This book offers a comprehensive and detailed look at private fundraising in community colleges. In the foreward, Karen A. Stout, President, Montgomery County Community College, describes it as a "must-read" for aspiring and new community college presidents, academic leaders searching for ways to bring in new dollars to support new programs, and…

Lists some of the common dynamics affecting nearly all boards of directors in an effort to help people become better board members and to help staff understand their boards better. (BB)

The author considers ways in which psychologists can participate in special education for children with special needs. The psychologist's role is seen to include consultation on individual cases and technical advice on curriculum and educational practices. (CL)

Presents ideas for compiling a staff organization manual that includes a staff organization chart, an overall description of staff organization, detailed descriptions of individuals' responsibilities, and editorial guidelines. (GT)

The article focuses attention on the versatility of paraprofessionals in programs for behaviorally disordered students. Roles described relates to diagnosis, monitoring student progress, behavior management, instruction, classroom support, mainstreaming, use of community resources, and parent counseling. Specific job assignments that should not be…

Special education faculty members can help develop programs to facilitate the adjustment of learning disabled (LD) students by promoting positive campus attitudes, advisory LD students, facilitating career planning, modifying instructional programs, and helping in learning centers. (CL)

Describes the successful organization of a high school yearbook staff into three-member teams, each responsible for layout, copy, and pictures for assigned spreads throughout the yearbook. (GT)

Summarizes types and incidence of child abuse. Lists warning signs for camp staff, nurses, and counselors to identify possible abused campers. Gives procedures for identifying suspected camper's abuse at home. Outlines procedures for reporting child abuse incidents. Offers suggestions to alleviate undue stress on staff, especially in camps for…

Recommends ways that publications staffs can make money while promoting activities. (JK)

The article presents a three-level model for the vocational assessment of handicapped students based on guidelines developed by the Texas Education Agency. The model outlines philosophy, goals, time lines, and roles and responsibilities of administrators, counselors, and teachers. (CL)

There has recently been a growing awareness that effective teaching, efficient schools, and quality data are related. The quality of information used to develop an instructional plan, run a school, plan a budget, or place a student in a class depends upon the school data clerk, teacher, counselor, and/or school secretary who enter data into a…

Paraprofessionals can be valuable in the education of handicapped students by taking part in assessment and identification, instruction, behavior management, record keeping, parent interaction, career education, and transportation. (CL)