A report by the Alabama Committee for the Preparation of Educational Media Personnel summarizes the related literature, defines the role of the media specialist, lists projected terminal and enroute competencies of media specialists, and makes recommendations aimed at improving the professional status of the media specialist. The history and…

The authors contend that no case can be made for the media specialist to be a true educational change agent unless he becomes a trusted consultant to the faculty who knows and skillfully uses the ideas and concepts of instructional design. (Author)

As educators find themselves under increasing pressure to make student progress manifest, they become more and more subject to the allure of specialists, persons reputedly able to offer inspiration and guidance in effective new programs. Provides some advice for the specialists who might not have asked the teachers that they advise just how they…

Available from: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The final federal regulations of P.L. 94-142 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, have omitted the learning disability specialist from the team to evaluate students suspected of having learning disabilities, an action which is seen as a…

Argues that a strong program of professional development is essential to library media specialists' efforts to keep up with their evolving instructional role. The concepts and role definition originally used as a catalyst for developing this role in a new set of professional standards are examined, and major competencies required of media…

Addresses the need for and success of inservice education for media specialists and the role of media specialists as providers and consumers in this process. Six steps in planning and conducting inservice activities are discussed: (1) needs assessment; (2) objectives; (3) learner analysis; (4) material and activity selection; (5) implementation;…

Discusses the role of the American Library Association (ALA) in continuing education for media specialists. ALA objectives in this area are listed, the association's mechanisms for accomplishing these objectives are identified, and recommendations for individuals are offered. Four references are listed. (MES)

The role and training of a child specialist, a generalist concerned with the child's total behavior and life, in the education of learning disabled children are examined. Characteristics of successful candidates are noted, as well as the importance of intensive supervisory and advisement work. (CL)

The Program Administrator's Consortium in the state of Washington is presented as the best hope for certifying administrators in the area of learning resources. (MS)

A recent follow-up study of 50 graduates of the University of Utah was conducted to answer the question: "What role do media specialists fulfill in school media centers?" (Author/ER)

This book comprehensively reviews teaching-learning models that can be used in the development and implementation of a curriculum for gifted students. The second edition reflects the many changes that have occurred in gifted education. The field of gifted education has seen new program models developed, more research accomplished, and new…