This paper examines the merits of the interdisciplinary team model in rehabilitation settings and defines the organizational characteristics and operational polices that enhance the performance of a rehabilitation team. Team structure, leadership, process, decision making, communication, and the roles of team members are addressed. (CR)

Describes a model for planned change in schools that proposes four phases of change: (1) institutional commitment; (2) alteration in policy and practices; (3) alteration in roles and actions of staff; and (4) student learning activities. (JOW)

This paper defines and clarifies the role of professional nurses on interdisciplinary teams in the field of developmental disabilities. Professional services expected from registered nurses are outlined, and the position statement of the American Association on Mental Retardation Nursing Division is presented to provide a framework of practice for…

Discusses how human influence can enhance the learning environment in the college classroom and overall learning community. It explains that all persons connected to an educational institution think of themselves as members of the learning community and describes the roles each group can play in creating and maintaining high standards in their…

Discusses matters that arose from the implementation of a national scheme to provide better career management for research staff. Proposes recognition of a role for researchers in the wider educational functions of a university. (DDR)

Explains output-based job descriptions, which describe the work rather than the worker. Topics include identifying job outputs; job analyses; identifying skills and competencies as support elements; and benefits over traditional job descriptions, including help in achieving business goals, use in strategic planning, clarifying role relationships,…

Currently available Lean tools such as Lean Assessments, Value Stream Mapping, and Process Flow Charting focus on system requirements and overlook human behavior. A need is felt for a tool that allows one to baseline personnel, determine personnel requirements and align system requirements with personnel requirements. Our exploratory model--The…

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the "darker side" of what it means to engage in an international academic career. Extending beyond well-documented themes relating to the difficulties of cross-cultural adjustment and unfulfilled expectations/opportunities for promotion, this paper seeks to introduce "transience and risk" as…

Rural school districts face special problems in serving children with multiple/severe low incidence handicaps. One option not usually considered for this population is full time regular class placement. Five models may be used in regular class placement: (1) team teaching in which two appropriately certified teachers share management…

Examined were the number and nature of interactions between 17 attendants and 15 institutionalized moderately and severely retarded children (4-to 12-years-old). (CL)

A survey was undertaken to examine the roles of supervisor/diagnosticians in the Fort Worth Independent School District Special Education program. Special education classroom teachers were surveyed about time spent in the classrooms by supervisor/diagnosticians, objectives and effects of these visits, and teachers' perceptions of these visits.…