Discusses ways that the special education teacher can prepare the classroom teacher, the handicapped student, nonhandicapped peers, the parents of both types of students, and administrators for the mainstreaming experience. The author's advice is summarized in a one-page checklist. This article is part of a theme issue on mainstreaming. (SJL)

Describes the development and use of an instrument designed to screen young children for emotional and behavioral problems. Focusing on play, language and communication, feelings, relationships, movement and coordination, and regulation of body functions, the instrument can be used by teachers in nursery schools, day care centers, and Head Start…

Describes a process for evaluating career education activities. Discusses the selection of the evaluation sample, selection and development of instruments, data reduction and analysis, comparison standards, and preparation of an evaluation handbook. (JOW)

Discusses the need for standards in education libraries and provides lists of criteria for standards in services, collection, personnel, facilities, budget, and administration and governance to be used as a starting point. A 12-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

Presents guidelines for school district personnel, school principals, and teachers who want to build and sustain an alliance with the parents of children in their schools. (Author/RH)

Legal aspects of field trips are addressed, with special attention on planning and implementation aspects which warrant legal consideration. Suggestions are based on information obtained from studies which reviewed and analyzed court cases, with recommendations geared to lessen the likelihood that negligence suits will result if students sustain…

Ideas on why many nonmathematicians have trouble understanding mathematics are expressed. The focus is on the means that should be used when mathematicians, particularly teachers of mathematics, want to communicate with others. The point is made that teachers should understand their audiences if they wish to communicate with them. (MP)

Examines all 50 states' methods of funding public higher education, handling changing enrollments, and employing formulas to set budgets for higher education administration, instruction, libraries, student services, public safety, and facilities. Presents data on computational methods, base factors, cost categories, and numbers of formulas used…

Offers strategies to encourage girls to see the value of studying science and mathematics and to continue studying these subjects. Strategies focus on career relevance, role models, creating confidence, and developing spatial skills in females. (Author/SK)

Discusses how teachers can effectively begin and lead discussion groups for parents of young children. Needs for and characteristics of parent guidance groups are indicated, aspects of the role of the group leader are specified, and ways to begin a parent guidance group are suggested. In conclusion, common concerns of parents are described.…

Describes approaches to inservice evaluation of early childhood teachers, and provides a rationale and guides for conducting teacher evaluations. A sample form for inservice evaluation is included. (RH)

Presents 15 suggestions for planning successful science fairs with younger children. Includes a list of ways in which the library can help. (SK)

Guidelines and steps for reviewing and selecting computerized instructional materials are reviewed. (MP)

The experience of Ramsey Junior High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in bringing computers into the building is discussed in the hopes that it may help those who are just getting started today. (MP)

The need in many schools for a clearer definition of the job responsibilities of teachers who are "teachers-in-charge,""coordinator," or "head of department," is addressed by providing details on how to write a detailed and comprehensive job description, specification, or definition. (MP)