National Humanities Faculty working papers are the result of faculty members' participation in or visits to humanities projects in schools across the country. The papers included in this document are reports to those schools and to the faculty on particular visits. Further documents in this collection, SO 007 915-918, have different…

In the process of planning for the needs of all students, local school officials could use a linear planning guide. Such a procedure calls for moving through several phases: preparation for planning, analysis of the situation, development of alternatives, selection of a plan, implementation of the plan, and evaluation of the plan and of the…

This booklet is a compendium of those individuals identified as experts in human relations who can, as consultants, assist school boards, superintendents, community college trustees, and school presidents in numerous aspects of human relations and minority affairs. Accompanying the name of each person listed is a brief description of her or his…

Using the case history method, this book documents the actual experiences of three top management groups seeking to develop the full potential of the technical and human resources of their organizations and to grow profitably in both economic and human terms. Each of the organizations is at some stage of the process of changing from the…

This paper investigated the consulting role of the elementary school counselor. A six-week training program was instituted which allows teachers to examine their own classroom behaviors through observing and analyzing video-tapes. An evaluation of the program impact on the pupil population indicated significant and positive mean gains in self…

An Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title III project, the 1971-72 Oregon Small Schools Program (OSSP) objectives were (1) to increase member schools receptivity to new and better ideas in education; (2) to implement new programs and apply new techniques consistent with the Oregon Board of Education priority objectives and with the…

The purpose of this brochure is to illustrate the nature, value, and impact of the Foreign Curriculum Consultant Program of the United States Office of Education. This program, in existence since 1964, involves curriculum consultants from other countries who are specialists in the language and culture of their homelands. Twelve articles by a…

This paper provides a brief review of the workshop held by the Human Resources Research Organization in March 1974 to acquaint mental health consultants with the procedures and instruments that have been developed to aid them in planning indirect services with schools. Among the specific objectives were: To disseminate information about the…

Consultants ranked teachers in their school consultation placements on ability to meet academic and socioemotional needs of children, receptivity to change, and likability. Results indicate that teachers most in need of assistance are not selected for consultation. (Author)

Psychologists will become more involved in case conferencing, developing individualized educational plans, and case review as a result of PL 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. They will work on multidisciplinary teams. Four consultation models are described: mental health, organizational process, information giving, and…

Classroom observations are important in being an effective consultant. A form that enables the counselor to record behaviors of a child was offered as a method of improving the observational skills of counselors. Data recorded on the form provide a base rate of the frequency each behavior occurs. (Author)

The cover test and the near point of convergence test are quick, easy tests to help the school psychologist determine if a child should be referred for professional vision care. Results from these tests should be reported to vision care professional to facilitate the determination of the child's visual status. (Author)

Guidelines are suggested which may be of value in establishing a cooperative counselor-consultant relationship with the teaching staff. These guidelines are not original, but they are a combination of points on how to get along with others, principles of leadership, and common sense. (Author)

Intended for parents of children with learning disabilities, the article presents suggestions for obtaining appropriate educational programs, remediation, identification and/or treatment for their children within a public school setting. (IM)

Some entrepreneurial practices and perquisites considered ordinary and legitimate by most coaches are usually forbidden to other members of the university community and abuse the coaches' relationship with the institution. Most institutions are reluctant to place any limitations on such activities and benefits. (MSE)