The 11 papers presented in these proceedings focus on the general theme, "Factors Other Than Teaching That Influence Reading Achievement." The following topics are covered: (1) the relationship between culture and reading achievement, (2) the influence of language on reading, (3) levels of cultural knowledge and self-esteem of intermediate grade…

The reading interests of middle-grade children vary widely, are similar for black and white children, and are influenced by socioeconomic factors. (JH)

This book is intended to serve as a guide to many of the newer techniques for the management and evaluation of faculty. It focuses on procedures that are meant to strengthen administrative and faculty skills and perceptions and explains the close relationship between management style and staff success in meeting program objectives. In addition to…

The purpose of this paper is to increase teachers' awareness of the problems of three "hidden minorities"--the handicapped, the aging, and families with nontraditional life styles--and to point out ways in which teachers can help students learn to deal fairly and realistically with persons in these groups. For each of the three minority groups,…

Research literature on trustees and boards and their role in governance is reviewed. Four cases prepared in conjunction with this inquiry are presented that illustrate the critical role process plays in leading to wise decision-making. The pros and cons of academics on boards are examined and some tactics and strategies following these findings…

To assist a neighborhood committee in applying for federal funding of a bilingual/bicultural library with a distinct Latin American emphasis, a student research group from San Jose State University designed and administered a bilingual questionnaire to a stratified sample of 400 households in the Gardner District of San Jose, California. The…

Designed for grades 3-5, "People and Places, U.S.A." represents one part of an instructional program called "Probing Our Wonderful Environmental Resources" (P.O.W.E.R.). These supplementary reading materials were developed by a special project, the Production of Women's Educational Resources, to provide affective learning experiences which help…

To gain a longitudinal look at the censorship problem facing schools and librarians, an analysis was made of the 110 requests for reconsideration of library or instructional materials that were processed by the reconsideration committee of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Community Schools from January 1971 through May 1981. The school district has had a…

From his experience as a teacher organizer, the author offers concrete and detailed advice about preparing for the successful implementation of an educational innovation, Project Follow Through. In an informal format, he discusses the selection of appropriate school sites, recruitment of volunteer teachers, presentation of the innovation, and…

The instructor's manual and participant's guide are designed for the Project RETOOL Institute on Career Education for the Handicapped, a program of continuing education models for teacher educators in regular and special education. The instructor's manual provides guidelines for replicating the Project RETOOL Institute. Sections on career…

As a result of a survey concerning computer assisted instruction in Arizona schools, Arizona State University developed a program to assist districts in computer instructional program development. In the initial planning phase of the program, a list was drawn up of preparatory functions essential for districts making a transition to computer…

Designed to aid school districts to plan and develop library media programs and to evaluate existing programs in Oklahoma, these guidelines are organized along the four essential components of library media programs: facilities, materials and equipment, personnel, and services. The section on facilities explores the relationship of functions to…

Listed are general policies for handling periodicals and specific policies for their acquisition, renewal, and processing, as well as procedures for checking in and claiming periodicals and handling duplicate copies. Flowcharts accompany procedural statements for claiming and checking-in periodicals and for dealing with duplicates. Specific duties…

In a field as varied and as technical as the classical languages, the professional training of the teacher is of paramount importance. An undergraduate major and graduate school work in the field of classical languages give a general view of the field and show which writings are interesting or important and how difficult they are. A graduate…

Noting that schools have long neglected the verbally talented student, this booklet is designed to stimulate educators first to identify such students and then to develop programs that will meet their needs. The first section of the booklet reviews a number of models that have been used to identify students gifted in reading, writing, foreign…