Examines the decline, death, and resurrection of the Cornish language. Looks at 17th and 18th century writings on the subject and at the problems faced in reviving the language, especially in connection with the reconstruction of its phonological and lexical components. Considers the state of Unified Cornish today. (SED)

Provides a thorough review of single-ply roofing materials (membrane systems). Includes basic descriptions of specific products, installation methods, and maintenance and repair considerations. (MD)

A checklist that drivers can follow to help keep school buses in top condition. (MLF)

Presents a classification of 11 language planning functions or goals that academies, committees, and commissions have been engaged in since language planning began several centuries ago or could adopt in the future. Language planning is defined as deliberate, institutionally organized attempts at affecting linguistic or sociolinguistic status or…

The breakup of the Bell System makes it necessary for educational administrators to understand the types of telecommunications services needed and what services and products are available. (MLF)

The California Postsecondary Education Commission estimated in the year 2000 that the State would need to spend approximately $1.5 billion annually to maintain and expand public higher education facilities to meet student demand. This fact sheet updates information about the dollar amount of maintenance projects that are currently backlogged or…

The planning guide was developed to help readers better understand why and how to develop, implement, and evaluate a school facilities maintenance plan. The guide is designed for staff at the local school district level, where most facility maintenance is planned, managed, and carried out. This audience includes school business officials, school…

Asserting that molds growing in schools can be harmful to children's health and learning, this guide offers information about the issue. It provides an overview of the basics, then addresses testing, types of molds, molds and health, monitoring schools for mold, mold prevention and clean-up tips for schools, and what parents should do if they…

This manual provides essential information for counselors in private practice who are either just starting out or have established practices. It is organized into six sections, which contain forms relating to different aspects of practice. The material can be used to create new forms or adapted for individual use. They can also serve to generate…

This booklet discusses the importance of family rituals as a way of staying connected to children as they move through adolescence. Family rituals give teens a sense of being part of a family that values its time together. Even something as simple as a family meal together can have great impact on maintaining a bond between parents and children.…

A precriptive article on common audiovisual equipment malfunctions. (HB)

Desmonstrates the recommended reflectances in the classroom and suggestions are made for lighting maintenance and designing a new lighting system. Illustrated. (Author)

Helpful advice to buildings and grounds administrators on how to sell plant operation programs to the college chief administrator. (Author/MF)

Kent State University achieved considerable savings through contract cleaning. (Author)

Discusses characteristics of various types of carpeting. (JF)