Based on the realization that 20 years of educational development efforts in Latin America have had little result, this author identified problems in educational administration at the national and regional levels that are largely responsible for the lack of progress. A number of structural and legal problems were identified, including the…

The nine author contributed chapters are intended to provide a basic introduction to the rationale and processes of mainstreaming handicapped children. The first paper, "The Whys and Hows of Mainstreaming" by T. Tice, provides a philosophical examination of the basic principles of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and…

This collection of articles is designed to enhance leadership for the promotion of effective evaluation and learning. The articles include an Introduction, by Fred Snyder; Exerting Leadership Toward Effective Evaluation of Pupil Performance, by T. L. Drake; The Elementary Principal as an Instructional Leader, by John Ourth; The Secondary Principal…

This manual provides a series of forms and instruments and outlines the procedures used by St. Louis Community College in its annual evaluation of instructional faculty performance. First, general information is provided in lists of the performance indicators and other criteria upon which the assessments of teachers, counselors, and instructional…

A study was undertaken to define the missions of Arizona's community colleges in specific operational terms and to assess the support provided for these missions by the various constituencies of the community colleges. A survey instrument, consisting of 60 activity statements, was developed and administered to 4,000 individuals including all state…

Characteristics and problems unique to the rural aged have drawn considerable attention in recent years. Location and environment influence the extent of needs, the availability of services, and a person's willingness to use such services. Religious and ethnic clusters also differ in service needs for their elderly and their willingness to accept…

The School Community Involvement System (SCIS) is presented as a model community program that encourages educators, parents and community members to work together to meet the needs of children and society. This model is intended as a comprehensive systematic program for community involvement and communication in the school experience, as well as a…

This handbook offers administrators specific advice on developing the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed for coping with problems of school crime and violence. The guide begins by advising administrators that having security information available at all times helps determine the climate of the school. Instructions are given for preparing…

Crucial issues in teacher education facing black colleges were addressed in a conference on the preparation for, entry into, and retention or persistence in the teaching profession by blacks. Four specific topics were explored in this paper: (1) the administration of teacher education, where control rests, how standards are set, and strategies…

Recognizing the legislative and institutional difficulties involved in complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this paper describes the efforts of St. Mary's Junior College (SMJC) to develop technical (i.e., non-academic) standards for college admission. The paper first points to particular legislative variables which must be…

Steps in a class action suit charging prejudicial treatment of a minority group by a college or university are summarized, and attention is directed to how the plaintiffs can use the institution's own data to establish a prima facie case for disparate treatment. The key legal issues are indicated, and typical data and statistical exhibits that an…

Current changes in the American nuclear family, the impact of changes in family structure on children, and a rationale for day care services are delineated in this literature review. The family modifications examined are (1) divorce, (2) remarriage, (3) single parenting, (4) father absence, (5) teenage parenting, and (6) extended families.…

Participatory decision-making strategies have been suggested as effective in groups with the task of solving unstructured problems or creating innovations. Concerned about evaluating children's affective growth in open classrooms, eight educators in a large metropolitan area agreed to meet regularly after school hours to develop an instrument to…

Examining the adult's role in the development of responsive child care environments, this paper reviews several studies on children's daily learning experiences in the family, the relationship between parents' time spent with children and children's social skills and learning abilities, and the agents parents believe are responsible for the…

When the 96th Congress reviews the 1978 Amendments to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), their action may affect the community colleges. Therefore, it is important that community college administrators understand these Amendments. CETA's intent is to provide job training to economically disadvantaged persons to maximize their…