Reported are the final regulations governing programs and projects for special education needs of gifted and talented children and youth pursuant to section 404 of Public Law 93-380. Summarized are the purpose of the regulations and comments and responses to the regulations, including changes. Presented are major provisions and assessment criteria…

The paraprofessional individuals involved in English as a second language (ESL) teaching in community colleges are discussed. The traditional definition of the paraprofessional is a non-certified aide, usually a student with little or no instruction in how to tutor ESL students, who helps with oral reading problems and specific language problems.…

The current status of postsecondary education in Illinois is reviewed and recommendations offered for improving it. This Master Plan Phase Four, like the preceding ones, charts a general direction for postsecondary education over the next decade. It indicates that Illinois postsecondary education will continue to be committed to: expanding…

The policies and procedures of the college are presented in this 1974 edition of the handbook for the benefit of new faculty members and to serve as a reference manual on current practices for all faculty and staff members. The manual details the college's nature and purpose, faculty relations, faculty benefits and services, the academic program,…

The Kansas State College of Pittsburg's faculty handbook issued in 1974 covers the main sources of official information and assistance; the administration and governance of the college; general faculty policies; faculty rank and tenure; leave policy; general and other services; and academic and personal services for faculty. The document also…

College goals, administrative structure (with organizational chart), faculty personnel policies, and general college policies are included in this faculty handbook. Appendices contain the College Senate Constitution and faculty performance evaluation forms. (JT)

This issue of "Legal Memorandum" attempts to define some of the legal obligations of school districts to students for whom English is a second language. The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination in any federally funded program and an HEW directive reinforced this. HEW instructed school districts with more than 5 per cent national…

Designed to give the faculty of Mankato State University information necessary to the daily performance of their tasks, the 1975-76 faculty handbook includes: (1) administration--central, schools, divisions, administrative, and support; (2) policies and procedures--instructional, personnel, facilities, services, and financial; (3) governance; (4)…

This handbook outlines essential information for foster parents under these basic headings: (1) legal rights and responsibilities of children, parents and foster parents; (2) recruitment, licensing, training, and evaluation of foster homes; (3) placement and removal of foster children; (4) payments and expenses; (5) medical care; (6)…

Collected in the document are eight presentations which were made before a national invitational conference of Chief State School officers at Pinehurst, North Carolina, in April, 1974, taken directly from tapes of the conference. In his introduction, "The Quest for Unity and Understanding," John K. Coster enumerates conference goals: (1)…

The 1974-75 Faculty Handbook for the University of West Florida provides a description of administrative positions, the functions, policies, and procedures of the university. The document details the professional and ethical relationships of both faculty and administrative personnel; the organization of the university staff including faculty…

Administrative procedures for the state of California are presented in this manual. The basic legal requirements that must be observed in preparing and adopting a budget are summarized and factors that influence expenditures in planning a long-range budget are listed. Steps are outlined for developing the general fund budget, special funds…

The current edition of the Clemson University faculty handbook details the organization and general administration of the university; the academic administration; university councils; and university committees. Policy statements are included regarding academic freedom, employment regulations, faculty ethics, appointments and promotions,…

The university's 1974 handbook provides brief statements on the school's history, its resources and facilities, as well as policies and procedures of concern to the faculty. It also reflects the broader aspirations and philosophy of the university regarding teaching, research, and public service. Main sections of the manual are entitled:…

The 1974-1975 edition of this handbook is intended to provide the students and employees of the university with a broad insight into the university and its operations. The handbook's four chapters deal with university organization and governance, general university information, student life, and faculty life. Specific consideration is given to:…