A regional consultative model for visually impaired rural students requires collaboration among the state education agency, residential school for the blind, and local school districts. To be successful, consultants should focus on organization, positive relationships with school personnel, (including providing inservice training and access to…

The world's largest public relations firm brought Humphrey Institute into contact with skilled special events professionals, fund raisers, and promotional strategists, and they didn't have to pay for their services. As pro bono consultants, the firm and the institute have learned to respect each other's needs and different agendas. (MLW)

Contends that current conditions in education indicate that a change is needed in the counselor role. Defines consultation, describes a number of current models of consultation, identifies problems in implementing the consultant role, makes recommendations for resolving these problems, and suggests future trends in the use of consultation. (LLL)

The article describes for classroom teachers the skills of school psychologists in the areas of assessment, counseling, and consultation, with special attention provided to the needs of hearing impaired children. (CL)

Studied the role of such professional contacts as consultants, mentors, and advisors (specifically Blacks) in the selection and placement of Black school superintendents. Found that White consultants were disproportionately selected by school boards to advise on hiring decisions. Holds that sponsorship, mentorship, and networking control and limit…

Although consultation models have expanded, research demonstrating the effectiveness of consultation has lagged behind, thus limiting the acceptance of consultation as a method of intervention in schools. This study presents a preventive consultation framework and demonstrates its effectiveness in working with school principals to change the…

Describes the organization and functioning of a medical consultation program serving a child welfare agency. Shows how child welfare workers, with medical consultation, are in a pivotal position to provide services that promote healthful functioning and facilitate client access to the total health care delivery system. (JH)

Presents views of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter on the role of science advisors in the Executive Office of the President, national energy needs and the nuclear power program, and federal support for basic and applied science. (MLH)

The training departments that need consultant help the most often are the least likely to hire it, because they do not realize the time and money outside consultants can save. Training directors are advised on how to increase training value by effective management of the relationship with outside consultants. (Author/AJ)

Weighing the pros and cons of renovating a historic neighborhood school or building a new one takes preservation "know-how," experience, and creativity. The potential for renovation is routinely dismissed without full consideration of the facts and long-term implications. Central to this decision-making process is the feasibility study,…

Organisational capability is rapidly becoming recognized as the key to organizational success. However, the lack of research on it has been well documented in the literature, and organizational capability remains an elusive concept. Yet an understanding of organizational capability can offer insights into how RTOs might work most effectively,…

This book examines facilitators of change, as viewed by the change agents themselves. It highlights their role and how they can be prepared and supported. In chapter 1, Frances O'Connell Rust, Margot Ely, Maris H. Krasnow, and LaMar P. Miller report on the successful professional development of early elementary teachers in New York City. In…

Consultant discusses guidelines for developing a program for junior high school students who are weak in the fundamental operations of arithmetic. (GB)

Discusses handwriting drills, student reluctance to rewrite or recopy, and practical writing activities. (GB)

Describes a project called Subregional Approach to Improved Nursing Care, the central focus of which is to provide better use of human resources for improvement of patient care. (GB)