Offers strategies that reading specialists can use to promote changes in school reading programs and in content area teachers' attitudes toward reading instruction. (FL)

North Texas State University's recently established faculty development program includes efforts at the university, college, and department levels, such as discussions with consultants, sharing of papers and presentations previously given by faculty members at a one-day conference, and weekday retreats to examine goals and curriculum. (MSE)

Some advice to administrators involved in building or renovating school buildings. (Author/MLF)

Three support staff members--specialists in library/media, curriculum, and reading--of Rochester (NY) School for the Deaf describe their individual functions and interrelationships. Among topics touched on are the organization of instructional resources by the Learning Resource Center, staff training, and the need for a well-defined reading…

Describes a two-year program leading to a Master of Science degree which prepares graduates to enter careers as genetic counselors, public educators in medical genetics, and researchers in the delivery of genetic services. (CS)

The external behavior consultant should address these concerns: reducing the threat of outside intervention; meeting staff and administration expectations; supporting school philosophy; maintaining impartiality; and establishing credibility. A case study with a schizophrenic male, age 16, illustrates the importance of these organizational factors.…

The author asserts that school counselors should involve the teaching staff in counseling functions. He describes how he worked with the English department and other staff members at his school to implement career education. (EJT)

The author describes programs at her school designed to extend the outreach of counseling services. Programs for human relations, assertive training, relaxation training and communications skills are described briefly. (EJT)

The contract learning laboratory program utilized during the 1974-75 academic year is described, including specially-designed experiments and typical results. A student evaluation of the program is also given. (LBH)

Consultation is primarily a problem-solving process. This exploratory research suggests that the consultant's expertise in the problem area, personal characteristics, and the skill to establish a cooperative working relationship are the most critical behaviors for success. (Author)

A consultancy grant was requested by the University of Nebraska at Omaha from the National Endowment for the Humanities because enrollments in advanced language courses were dwindling. It was suggested that language majors be expanded into area and interdisciplinary studies. Details of recommendations and grant application procedures are included.…

The (British) Adventure Activities Licensing Authority ensures that adventure activities are run by competent people who follow good practices. Discusses how the technical competence of technical advisors is determined, and how their role varies in different situations. Legal responsibility remains with the provider, who must ensure that someone…

Describes technical-assistance program offered by University of Kansas School of Social Welfare to community social-service and mental-health agencies. Describes roles of style and communication strategies in technical assistance. Discusses assistance methods, planning, and change. Indicates preliminary success of Kansas effort. (TES)

Compared two Anger Coping group interventions using cognitive-behavioral and social problem-solving training with aggressive boys to control condition. One intervention included teacher consultation component to enhance teachers' behavioral management skills. Treated boys displayed significant improvements in disruptive-aggressive off-task…

A taxonomy was created to measure skills used by consultants and time engaged in various consultation activities. A case study involving use of the taxonomy is reported, with data focusing on: (1) student outcome, and (2) the consultation process, which is described in terms of participants, phases, and behavioral activities. (Author/JDD)