Cites evidence supporting the author's view that the present national approach to standardizing measurement methods is inadequate. Discusses needs for adequate estimates of precision and evaluation of interlaboratory bias in the mandated measurement methods required by regulatory agencies and other governmental groups. (Author/CS)

Discusses some common issues which face all states in determining the extent and style of library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals. (Author/LLS)

This paper identifies some of the obstacles to telling the truth that are found in the work and practice of social agencies for children. (MS)

Suggests that the most effective way to help gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths in out-of-home care is to provide the same types of supports and services that all adolescents need. Explores a model, organized around five core premises that define the principles and practices of a positive youth development approach, for supporting development of…

Describes potential collaborations between child care and child support enforcement agencies (CSEA). Child care resource and referral agencies can distribute information about child support enforcement and paternity establishment. CSEAs can provide training to child care providers. Child care subsidies may be linked to cooperation with the CSEA.…

Describes discussion groups, newsgroups, Web sites, and electronic publications on the topics of volunteering and volunteer management. (SK)

Discusses how an organization can demonstrate leadership and character through its operating principles and practices based on experiences at the Metro West Airports Authority (MWAA). Explains how the MWAA made the transition from a department within the federal government to an independent, not-for-profit organization. (Author/LRW)

Outlines why reciprocity is an important dimension when studying educational inspectorates and explores the relationship between reciprocity and evaluation. Describes how a minority of European inspectorates are involved in reciprocal relationships with their evaluands. Suggests ways they can become more involved without "negotiating the…

Responses from 20 of 22 Texas state government agencies using volunteers resulted in recommendations for volunteer management: standardize data collection, provide liability coverage, expand recognition programs, hire competent managers, support adequate infrastructure, replicate best practices, share best practices, encourage participation in…

Explores issues related to the increasing role of private agencies in provision of supply teachers across Britain's schools. Draws on 60 interviews with mix of supply teachers, schoolteachers, and employees from two branches of large teacher-supply agency. Concludes that new models of providing temporary teaching cover are needed to address…

Suggests that professional researchers need to act as change agents to convince government officials of the usefulness of performance measurement. Offers guidelines for professional researchers who want to increase the use of performance by governments at all levels. (Contains 53 references.) (JOW)

Lists the postsecondary institutions currently accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in alphabetical order by state and the colleges that are candidates for accreditation. (DMM)

Includes the constitution and rules of procedure of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Lists members of the Board of Directors and commissions of the association, and honorary members. (DMM)

Claims successful institutionalization of emancipation programs for youths in foster care will depend on a variety of factors, including astute political opposition to the current administration, production of accurate outcome data from the programs, community acceptance, and agency change. Contends independent living is a healthy goal for…