A model for organizing crisis intervention efforts outlines three levels of intervention: primary prevention, secondary intervention, and tertiary prevention. Emphasizes the importance of conducting crisis drills, which are an example of secondary intervention. Includes a 15-point crisis intervention checklist. (MLF)

Compared amount of parent (N=159) agreement in rating their children's behavior. Found that mothers and fathers often differed in their perceptions of the behavior of their children. Results suggest parent norming should be separated. (Author/CM)

Describes trends in CD-ROM retrieval software design and discusses the need to evaluate such software in terms of the specific requirements of the purchaser. A checklist of general evaluation criteria for five aspects of access software--hardware/software dependencies, interface features, search and retrieval functions, output functions and…

Cluster analysis on factor analytic symptom profiles obtained from the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist for 204 three- to five-year-old boys including 79 autistic and autistic-like children identified an autistic group as soon as three clusters were formed. This autistic cluster was later subdivided according to presence/absence of anxiety and…

Describes a straightforward, workable strategy that involves a teacher checklist and short individual or student group conferences, with the goal of academic or behavioral improvements. Teachers can easily tick off marks on the checklist and return the form to the counselor; additionally, students can easily understand the format of the checklist.…

Provides a checklist of safety features to look for when purchasing playground equipment or when evaluating the safety of existing equipment. The checklist covers playground surface, all equipment, slides, swings, climbing and stationary equipment, and equipment spacing. Also lists types of equipment to avoid and playground supervision tips. (TJQ)

Offers a checklist for classroom teachers who need a quick and efficient method for reviewing and evaluating nonfiction tradebooks for teaching content area subjects. (SR)

This study describes the development of the Active Treatment Client Rights checklist (ATCR), which was designed to facilitate the assessment, monitoring, and implementation of readily observable client active treatment services for adults with developmental disabilities. The ATCR was found to be highly reliable, valid, and useful in enhancing…

Presents a technique for dividing the teaching/learning process into microcomponents to ease transition to self-direction. The component checklist includes assessing needs, setting goals, specifying content, pacing, selecting instructional methods, controlling the learning environment, promoting reflection, determining the instructor's role, and…

This study investigated the validity of having English-as-a-Second-Language test-takers select from a checklist the strategies they believe they use when answering multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Results suggest that the self-report checklist discussed above exercised to an unknown extent an instrument effect on the readers who…

Presents an evaluation method for written assignments in which students develop an evaluation checklist. (SR)

First and second graders (n=58) were assigned to experimental and control groups for behavior intervention program by matching for scores on Teacher's Report Form (TRF), ability, and achievement. Experimental subjects received classroom-based behavior intervention mediated by teachers. Pre- and postintervention TRFs showed significant…

A checklist/safety quiz from the National Fire Protection Association examines individual knowledge of how to escape if a home fire breaks out. The organization recommends that every household develop a fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year. (SM)

To overcome limitations on nurses' teaching skills, staff shortages, and shorter hospitalizations, a patient education program uses varied methods (one-to-one, small group, videotape, telephone coaching) and aids (teaching standards, patient handbooks, skills checklists) to help nurses teach patients self-care techniques. (SK)

Presents a 35-item checklist of practical activities for school district compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The checklist is based on ADA statutes, other civil rights legislation and litigation, as well as pertinent regulations and the legislative history of the act contained in the Congressional Record. (MLF)