Provides guidelines for evaluation in textbook selection. (MD)

Reviews Task Force's attempts to influence American Psychological Association (APA) policies. Major accomplishments include (1) APA's "Guidelines on Physical and Social Accessibility" and their implementation at the APA annual convention and (2) development, with the American Association of State Psychology Boards, of guidelines for…

A rationale for developing alumni programs at two-year colleges is presented. (GW)

The principal who knows, accepts, and respects himself will be able to respect his teachers, allowing for effective interaction and a positive educational climate. (Editor)

Presented is an edited version of a portion of the publication entitled "Learning Steps--A Handbook for Persons Working with Deaf-Blind Children in Residential Settings" (see EC 081 084). (SBH)

The intent of this article is to: (1) characterize appropriate content for drill activity, and (2) describe various cognitive levels of drill exercises that may be used in a learning situation. The overall purpose is to establish a rationale and guidelines for the appropriate use, rather than misuse, of drill exercises. (Author/ER)

Tips are offered to facilitate planning of travel-study courses in health education. (GW)

Suggestions for a new perspective, based on a marketing management orientation, for the Extension educator/manager to adopt in developing programs for clients. (ABM)

Excellence in Environmental Education--Guidelines for Learning (Pre K?12) (NAAEE, 2004) offers a vision of environmental education and promotes progress toward sustaining a healthy environment and quality of life. The Guidelines provide students, parents, educators, home schoolers, administrators, policy makers, and the public a set of common,…

This is a Guidance Note for designing a UNESCO National Education Support Strategy (UNESS) document. This guide is meant to be indicative, evolving and inclusive. It presents a number of useful questions one may ask when analysing national development policies and priorities, mapping donors' interventions in-country and accordingly, defining…

This document provides suggestions of how parents can keep important records related to their child's special education needs in an organized way. This is key in using these documents for Individualized Education Panning (IEP) and in keeping track of their child's educational progress. A brief list of related resources is also included.

A letter from Rod Paige, United States Secretary of Education, introduces a booklet which provides guidance to state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and the public on constitutionally protected prayer in U.S. public elementary and secondary schools. The guidance also sets forth and explains the responsibilities of…