The study examined the tasks performed by paraprofessionals in order to 1) obtain operational job descriptions; 2) establish career ladder hierarchies; and 3) establish bases for recruitment, assignment, and training. Data were gathered by 1) questionnaires on which paraprofessionals and professionals checked tasks performed and rated them for…

In response to the need for a clear understanding of student personnel programs in the Chicago City College system, the following strategies were employed: (1) the Council of Student Personnel Deans adopted a statement titled "Principles and Corollaries for a Philosophy of Community College Student Personnel Services" which was drafted…

Training in design and test development may not be of much help in dealing with the evaluation of Federally funded projects in a large city school system. Planning and carrying out evaluation in a large urban school system requires that much skill and time be spent on typically managerial pursuits. Therefore, a specialist in evaluation and…

The development of pupil personnel services (PPS) has become one of the significant ways for schools to meet the challenges of meeting the needs of each individual child, and providing leadership and assistance in the adjustments necessary to live in a changing environment. Services provided by PPS include working with: (1) all school personnel,…

This nine-part booklet presents guidelines that suggest broad areas of responsibility within which the school nurse practitioner may identify functions and practices that are appropriate in achieving the objectives established by the school district. Part one states the beliefs regarding school health programs. Part two discusses program…

Designed for the high school yearbook staff, this guide contains suggestions and ideas for planning and producing a high school yearbook representative of the entire school. Contents include "Purpose of Yearbook,""Background,""Parts of the Yearbook,""Divisions,""Theme,""Ladder Preparation,""Content with Divisions" (which covers Academics, Faculty,…

This paper defines differentiated staffing, suggests how it might be implemented, and describes the composition and role of the planning board, the professional staff, and the paraprofessional staff. This proposed staffing system relies heavily on the willingness of teachers to assume responsibility for regulating their own profession, with…

This document presents in detail the theoretical basis, history, and patterns of team teaching and ideas about implementing it. The document is divided into 10 chapters: theoretical basis, reasons for team teaching, planning and preparation, patterns of teamwork, programming work, grouping children, materials and equipment, flexible schools,…

This document describes the characteristics of a comprehensive approach to program development in guidance, counseling, placement, and follow-up programs. A comprehensive approach to program development employs a systematic planning model and related process that is derived from the scientific method aimed at development, implementation,…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the leadership behavior of Residence Life staff members, the management styles of the organization and their relationship to each other. Staff members and students within the Residence Life Program at Ohio University comprised the sample used. Staff perceptions on the Profile on Organizational…

This document reports on 14 innovative programs in the United States which promise to have the most effect on staffing patterns and teacher roles. The innovative practices are in three categories: a) differentiated staffing--horizontal and vertical; b) technology-dependent innovations; and c) open learning plans. Among the conclusions drawn by the…

Anticipated junior college staffing problems for the years 1975 to 1980 were considered and discussed in a seminar setting. Several specific position papers were presented to start the discussion. They covered such topics as: modeling needs for long-term staff planning in the public comprehensive community college; need dimensions for staffing…

Although library planners, managers, and administrators are beginning to investigate how to assess library organizations, most of these studies are based on an efficiency aspect of only one part of a library operation and even these are obfuscated by those promulgating the efficiency of computers in supplying library services and carrying out…

This report, the third segment of the first phase of the Indiana Education Facilities Comprehensive Planning Study, investigates programs and staff (professional and nonprofessional) in Indiana colleges and universities. Using the fall of 1967 as a base point, data were collected regarding the distribution of staff, programs offered, degree…

This bibliography attempts to deal mainly with the role of the professional in a differentiated staffing arrangement. Included are books, research reports, theses, pamphlets, and journal articles. Many references cited from RIE are identified by their "ED" order numbers. A list of five other bibliographies on the subject is appended. No attempt is…