Television for children can help them broaden their experiences, develop values and understand more about human feelings. An example of this type of educational television is Ripples," a series of 15-minute color programs for in-school viewing by children in kindergarten and early primary grades. (AJ)

The systems approach is presented as a workable methodology for managing all of the variable tasks of educational facilities planning. (Author)

The use of volunteers in many types of services and programs may expand in the foreseeable future and libraries should keep certain principles in mind in using them. (AB)

Long range planning for technical education facilities should begin with the school's objectives and include the efforts of administrators, advisory committees, architects, instructional staff and state education agencies. (GR)

The importance of dealing immediately with the trauma of the child's separation from natural parents, siblings, and foster parents is stressed. Placement techniques and procedures involving adoptive parents, foster parents and the child are described. (MG)

Information and guidelines are presented to help high school administrators evaluate educational excursion agencies. (MF)

Reviews children's books that oppose violence, affirm similarities and differences among individuals, value cultural variety, and focus on solving problems peaceably. Indicates stories of a peaceful, soothing nature. (RH)

One of the major theoretical and practical developments in testing is latent trait analysis and item response theory. This report provides a guide for practitioners in understanding, evaluating, and using these developments to meet their testing needs. (Author)

Provides a variety of general guidelines for developing an effective spelling program. Argues that at a minimum, teachers should ensure that spelling instruction for a particular student is comprehensive, individualized, and based on a foundation of research evidence. (RH)