As bilingual education emerges after the 1974 Lau decision, the additional need to test the language proficiency of bilingual education teachers is recognized. Examination of possible means of validating language proficiency of bilingual education teacher certification candidates shows several alternatives, some desirable and some not. A review of…

This bulletin reviews the 1990-91 term of the U.S. Supreme Court in terms of its impact on public schools, finding that the Court tended to decline to review decisions by lower courts that gave school districts discretion to resolve questions of student and employee rights. Court opinions that were handed down are discussed, and the impact of…

This guide, available in both English and Spanish, answers questions often asked by parents about special education services. Questions and answers address the following topics: where to begin if a parent believes a child needs special education services, services available to very young children, the evaluation process, the Individualized…

This digest describes the Invitational Learning model developed by William W. Purkey, an approach that emphasizes mutual respect and human potential in every aspect of schooling. It presents a brief overview of the invitational learning concept and discusses the theoretical foundations of the model. It describes characteristics of an inviting…

This book discusses the abdication of college/university responsibility for the welfare of student-athletes, the failure of colleges to exercise appropriate controls in the administration of athletic programs, and the intentional violation of institutional policies or regulations governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. The first…

This statement addresses the basic practices of student development professionals that help community colleges assure success on the part of their students in an effort to reaffirm and update the standards of practice that undergird the profession. Introductory material discusses the rationale, philosophy, and purpose of the statement; explains…

This pamphlet considers students' right to privacy and the application of this right to the confidentiality of information disclosed to administrators and counselors. Privacy is also considered in regard to special problems associated with counseling students about drugs, contraceptives, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, and possible threat…

Educational changes in the form of curriculum development are needed in response to post-industrial socioeconomic shifts that have created a legacy of future problems for today's students. "A new general education" must prepare youth to cope with societal issues and define values for a humane world. Educators should consider futurists'…

Developed for the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (CCC) as part of a larger study of academic quality, this report presents a preliminary analysis of student matriculation, a guidance process which brings the student into an agreement with the college for the purpose of achieving the student's educational objectives through…

Community college entrants lag behind four-year college entrants in their educational and economic attainment, and most significantly with respect to baccalaureate attainment. Generally, proposals that address the improvement of community colleges' baccalaureate preparation and transfer functions focus on either "nonstructural" or "structural"…

A discussion is presented on the problems and conflicts that arise over the question of admitting children with Human Immunodefiency Virus (HIV) to the school classroom. Legal, educational, and ethical questions are involved, including the applicability of federal statutes regarding the handicapped, the right to confidentiality, public safety, and…

This publication was designed to assist chief school administrators, school nurses, school physicians, staff, and other school health personnel in developing, implementing, and evaluating sound school health programs for New Jersey public school students. Section I delineates responsibility for school health services, discussing the role of…

A review of the literature regarding computer literacy reveals that schools have much to do to meet their obligation in helping develop a computer literate citizenry. A comprehensive computer literacy instructional program should include the components of awareness, acquisition of skills, and the ability to apply computer knowledge and skill in…

A questionnaire was mailed to 100 high school principals in Michigan in order to determine their strategic planning of administrative policies governing extracurricular speech activities. The survey questions were limited to 10 major items covering six key liability issues: (1) compatibility of school policies with state association rules and…

Values must play an important role in public school curricula. Recent increases in crime rates among youth, and divorces which change a child's family environment, indicate a need for young Americans to have guidance in their moral development. This problem has been considered by professional educational groups for over five decades. A review of…