This qualitative study examined the socialization experiences of novice Louisiana middle school teachers. With the middle school as the unit of analysis, it used the aeronautical metaphor to describe schools as organizations where new teachers' initial flight into teaching occurred. Data collection involved interviews with principals, mentors, and…

Shared leadership among members of a home, school, and community partnership is an idealistic goal that sounds good in theory but can be very difficult to achieve. Based on a review of the literature on issues in collaboration and applied research conducted by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, this paper examines the importance of…

This book provides a guide for those who realize the importance and necessity of proactively countering the negative while, at the same time, making sure that the positive is heard about public education. When people promote schools, they are promoting and reaffirming the efforts and importance of children and those who have dedicated their lives…

This paper discusses the emerging national issues surrounding supervision of paraeducators in the classroom and provides initial guidance on practical ways to supervise effectively. It begins by describing the current situation in the U.S., focusing on two important issues: the training of teachers as supervisors and training for paraeducators.…

My purpose was to understand the essence of a specific change effort that occurred in a select group of public community colleges in Florida. This phenomenological study was undertaken to discover how leaders from seven Florida Community Colleges perceived their experience of organizationally changing their institutions through a unique…

Author outlines in detail how to improve health care in nursing homes by involving nurses, doctors, patients and their families in a teamwork approach to the patients' condition and care. (PD)

Based on a paper presented in the American Association for Children's Residential Centers' task force on The School and Residential Treatment, for the Joint Commission on Mental Health of Children (1967-1968). (JM)

The overwhelming shortage of trained counselors, suggests an approach which makes more effective use of available personnel. A team approach, using a counselor, a guidance worker and paraprofessionals, is described which permits the counselor to do more counseling and consultation, and less guidance and administrative work. (CJ)

Describes cooperative efforts of teachers, counselor, school social worker, psychologist, nurse, attendance officer and principal to identify and work with children and families of children whose behaviors indicate they are potential dropouts. Three-step approach includes (a) practical recommendations, (b) implementation responsibilities, and (c)…

Characteristics of new teams are reviewed with attention being given to variables that must be addressed to ensure their effectiveness. A process model of team building also is described, and implications of research on group effectiveness for multidisciplinary teams in schools are discussed. (Author/PN)

This paper presents four challenges facing multidisciplinary teams (MDT): (1) ensuring efficient use of available time; (2) developing the skills and knowledge base of team members; (3) assigning available personnel resources; and (4) developing strategies for reduction of team member stress guidelines for planning internal MDT evaluation…

Three areas related to decision making are discussed: (1) a research survey summary of multidisciplinary team decision making (MTD); (2) four approaches for structuring MTD decision making; and (3) styles of leadership as a factor that impacts on the decision-making teams. (Author/PN)

In a peer evaluation system, faculty and residents have regular small group conferences to review each other's performance. Physicians, residents, and nurses participate in the discussion when controversy or disagreement arises. In addition to having an educational function, the conference system promotes collegial relationships. Didacticism is…

Generic workshop processes which lead to successful teacher training and enhance skills and concepts for global education are outlined. The processes, used in the Bay Area Global Education Program, include: (1) setting clear objectives; (2) developing teamwork; (3) supporting and encouraging post-workshop follow-up; and (4) listing additional…