Addresses issues raised by the Special Libraries Association's (SLA) 1988 Policy Statement of Graduate Education regarding program length, accreditation procedures, education for other branches of librarianship, and models of the ideal library curriculum. Several additions to the SLA statement are suggested, and a copy of the statement is…

Scientific literacy is defined and its value to society is discussed. The need to teach science primarily for general knowledge rather than for training future scientists is stressed. (CW)

Recipients of treatment designed to change their behavior have the right to a therapeutic environment, services whose overriding goal is personal welfare, treatment by a competent behavior analyst, programs that teach functional skills, behavioral assessment and ongoing evaluation, and the most effective treatment procedures available. (Author/JDD)

Over the last 75 years the AAUP has made progress in specifying its standards of governance and in reconciling traditional governance with collective bargaining. Excerpts from the "Joint Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities" and the "Statement on Academic Government for Institutions Engaged in Collective…

A policy statement developed by the Committee on Governance of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities is presented. The ethical responsibilities of college presidents that pertain to them by virtue of the public trust they hold are outlined. (MLW)

A survey of 55 Louisiana members of the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) indicated disagreement with an AAMR position statement condemning inhumane forms of aversive therapy. AAMR is urged to reconsider its position concerning the scope of aversive therapy, need for further research, and use of aversive therapy with some…

Reviews copyright issues that were addressed at the InCITE 1995 workshop, including copyright law, fair use guidelines, multimedia issues, copyright policy statements by national professional organizations, legal activities related to the Internet, and multimedia guidelines. (LRW)

Presents revised version of 1987 statement, which emphasized that the provision of high-quality early childhood programs depends upon three basic needs being met: high-quality programming for children, equitable compensation for staff, and affordable services for families or other consumers. (HTH)

Analyzes two important policy papers on "progressive" elementary education--Scotland's Primary Memorandum of 1965 and England's Plowden Report of 1967--in light of previous policy and the state of elementary education in each country. Compares contemporary criticisms and subsequent reevaluations of the documents. Contains 22 references.…

Discusses the extent to which the Australian language policy "White Paper" meets the real needs of the Australian people, and the quality of Australia's on-going performance in and commitment to well-articulated language and language education policymaking relating to languages other than English. (GLR)

This position statement of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities identifies factors necessary for effective educational services for students with learning disabilities in general education classrooms; problems related to providing these services; and recommendations for actions required at the state, school district, and school…

Maintains that Fowell's and Lawton's article, "An Alternative View of Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education," misrepresents both content and intent of National Association for Education of Young Children's position statement on developmentally appropriate practices for programs serving four and five year olds, as illustrated…

Presents reactions of provinces to position paper issued by the Canadian Psychological Association advocating a balanced approach to teaching reading. Reiterates position that whole-language programs be supplemented with phonological awareness exercises beyond those using initial word sounds to recognize words. Describes a booklet produced with…

Reprints the Music Educators National Conference position paper addressing a variety of topics and issues that concern music education. Discusses the importance of standards for music instruction, educational objectives, academic eligibility requirements, curriculum and scheduling, music with religious texts, and magnet schools. (MJP)

Presents the 1997 position of the National Association for the Education of Young Children regarding licensing and public regulation of early childhood programs. Discusses current shortcomings in licensing systems. Delineates 10 principles for effective regulation related to regulation criteria; complementary professional licensing of individuals;…