The role and contribution to education of physical therapists are discussed. The history of physical therapy within the public schools extends beyond the implementation of special education legislation, but the law did promote a change from the medical to a more educational focus for therapy. Guidelines are summarized on the types of physical…

The project evaluated the need to include nutrition services in North Carolina's Developmental Disability (DD) Programs. Six major evaluation efforts were undertaken: (1) surveys of nutrition care providers within the state and specialists nation wide; (2) site visits to facilities and clinics; (3) a random review of 135 charts from developmental…

For homework to be effective, a clear, written policy should be developed that considers local needs, sound educational theories, and current research. This handbook is intended to assist school districts, particularly in Pennsylvania, in planning, developing, and implementing homework policies and guidelines. The booklet first briefly reviews the…

The community counselor is an advocate, with professional status, of community values within the school and of the school within the community. (NQ)

Discusses how a comprehensive blend of services in a Head Start program can enhance the natural potential of many handicapped children, and at the same time help the family deal with problems relating to the child's specific disability and his normal cognitive, social and physical needs. (Author/CS)

This article is a forthright recipe for leadership. The secret is that the principal must recognize his right and feel his ability to lead. Without this basic knowledge, his school will flounder in disunity. (Editor)

Discussed the state hospital and its future with recommendations for developing and revitalizing its services. (RK)

Explores the use of data bases by scientists and discusses the role of libraries in assisting scientists with computerized literature searches. (JG)

Describes the Human Relations program for secretaries which was experimented with at the University of Northern Colorado during the 1973-74 school year. (Author/JA)

This guide to services of the reference department of Fenwick Library, George Mason University, is intended for use by staff in the department, as well as the general public. Areas covered include (1) reference desk services to users; (2) reference desk support procedures; (3) off desk services; (4) collection development, including staff…

The role of therapeutic recreation in psychiatric settings is examined. The importance of establishing a positive communication pattern is emphasized. Elements of assessment in the therapeutic recreation setting are considered, including thought processes and verbal behavior, nonverbal behavior, and awareness of feelings. Treatment planning is…

Presented is a paper, delivered at the 1975 Annual International Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, on planning and implementing an educational program audit for gifted students (K-12) of the Rowland Unified School District in California. Briefly explained in the introduction are the roles of the district evaluator and the county…

As a resource to the instructors of nursing science at West Valley College, Saratoga, California, an instructional developer served three important roles. As a teacher, he provided encouragement and background information; as a facilitator, he asked questions which clarified the tasks necessary to develop curriculum; and as a counselor, he…

This document is intended to serve as a guide for institutions in the development of data bases to support the implementation of planning and management systems. This publication serves to identify and describe those staff-related data elements: (1) required to support current National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS)…

This book, consisting of five parts, provides a collection of source materials that will assist in implementing individualized instruction; provides examples of interrelated systems for individualizing instruction; and describes the components of individualized instructional systems, including flexible use of time, differentiated staffing, new…