Guided by normalization process theory, our qualitative case study explored classified staff members' perceptions of their role in the implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in schools within a large urban US school district. Analysis reveals that classified staff members' gleaned knowledge of positive…

After attempting to reach full implementation of healthy and functioning Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavioral systems at its elementary schools through years of training and coaching, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) found it necessary to strategically invest district resources in its PBIS efforts by targeting Tier 2 and initial Tier 3 systems…

This AACRAO "60 Second Survey" asked respondents to identify the size, composition, name and level of decentralization for the Office of the Registrar. There were 1,389 unique institutional responses that represented 21 countries, commonwealths or territories, all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and 9 Canadian…

Accomplishing a first-rate library service requires full use of all library staff, including nonprofessionals and volunteers. Every staff member should understand the operating philosophy of the library, have a working knowledge of basic library skills, and be able to refer patrons' questions to the appropriate staff member. (JPF)

Teacher aides have become an accepted part of a large number of school districts throughout the United States and can be seen in inner-city, suburban, and rural school districts, as well as in private and parochial schools. Despite the concern and apparent need for teacher aides, many problems have arisen concerning the definition of their duties.…

The actual performance and use of library technical assistants (LTSs) and the question of certification were the topics considered by the sixty participants at this meeting. Evidence of the existence and use of LTAs was given by Mrs. Elnora Portteus in her paper entitled: "The Role of Library Technical Assistants - Actual and Potential," in which…

The Title I Program in the Fremont Unified School District is located at two target schools. Currently there are 39 instructional aides employed. Aides were recruited through letters to parents and notices on shopping center bulletin boards in the target area. A committee including the principals of the two schools, the resource teachers, and a…

Provides an instrument for assessing faculty and staff desire and capacity to change to an open classroom. (Author/JF)

This essay is in two parts. The first section contains information about teacher aides, based on experience in the United States and Canada. Aides are becoming increasingly popular in both countries. Their effect on schools is generally to allow a redistribution of teacher time, to increase teachers' job satisfaction, and to increase teacher…

The report considers the climate of participation, preparation given the staff, areas of decision making, the role of the professional staff association, and the reaction of staff to such participation. (Author)

Reviews concepts and practices related to various aspects of staffing. Also considers the division of responsibilities and assignment of tasks for individual staff members and for the entire agency, along with the different decisional strategies related to each. (CT)

Outlines the qualities needed by various members of the yearbook staff and breaks down the job functions of each. (KS)