Describes the role social service agencies can play in the early detection of potential handicaps in preschool children. (BD)

Results of a survey of staff of a short-term residential facility serving mentally retarded clients indicate that recommendations and social competency information are perceived to be the most important sections of psychological reports while projective test personality interpretation and IQ test results are considered to have the least value.…

An analysis of the procedures used at Indiana University's Regional Campus Libraries Technical Services Center is presented to document a complex interface between the center's automated acquisitions/cataloging system and the OCLC system. (Author)

In criticizing the report of the National Academy of Education Panel on Testing and Basic Skills, "Improving Educational Achievement," the author addresses the same eight policy-related questions the panel examined. (IRT)

An outline of the adult education system in Czechoslovakia is presented as a model for organizing such a descriptive research study. The three major topics are (1) comprehensive (statewide) system of adult education, (2) adult education subsystems, and (3) research and theory of adult education. (LAS)

Describes a method for teaching reading of research literature that helps students develop confidence and understanding. Basic steps of the modified KENSHU method are divide a scientific article into sections, try to define the purpose of the article, its significance, and applications, prepare a one-page summary with key graphs and tables, and…

Describes how a fifth-grade teacher, who had been sharing evaluation with her students for some time, made the change to writing report card comments together with her students, thus sharing evaluation in one more way. (SR)

Shows problems in the communication process between preparers and users of financial reports. Uses test techniques from linguistics and pedagogy (here, the cloze technique) to investigate two Swedish financial reports' understandability. Finds important parts of the reports were not understood by small investors. (PA)

A nationwide examination of school report cards produced 10 categories of often-reported information: standardized testing, student engagement, school success, school environment, staffing and teacher characteristics, program offerings, school facilities, student services, student background characteristics, and school finances. Reports should be…

This article explores the relationship between disability and child abuse, addressing both disability resulting from abuse and disability as a factor that contributes to abuse. The article also discusses how schools can improve their reporting practices and their responses to children with disabilities, and how schools can support families. (CR)

Describes a lesson that engages middle school students in learning about peer review. Uses the article "Archaeoraptor Fossil Trail," which was published in the November, 1999 issue of "National Geographic" as an example of a real life story of how peer review forces scientists to critically re-examine a fossil discovery. (SOE)

The presentation of case study research in this book is based on a disciplined, qualitative inquiry into a single case, rather than quantitative methodologies or case studies for instructional purposes. Practical suggestions are given for gathering and organizing data and for data interpretation and reporting. (SLD)

Describes a study that examined the empirical research on performance improvement by conducting a content analysis of articles published in "Performance Improvement Quarterly" from 1997 through 2000. Provides a detailed analysis of the empirical research studies and includes an appendix listing the 49 articles studied. (Author/LRW)

These two reports discuss federal legislation and regulations that affect libraries and the publishing industry. Topics include funding for federal library and related programs; ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) reauthorization; E-rate; the USA Patriot Act and other actions after the September terrorist attacks; intellectual property;…

Drawing on the latest research on child care, Bright Horizons Family Solutions convened a group of child development experts to discuss the findings and implications of studies for parents, providers, and investors in child care. This summary presents questions put to the panel during the roundtable discussion and participants' responses.…