Gives instructions for simple meteorological instruments that students can make and then use to monitor temperature, humidity, dew point, rainfall, and wind speed. (SJL)

Describes the characteristics essential to conduct a good public relations program for the school library media center. Negative views of libraries and librarians are discussed, and strategies for enhancing the school library media center image are presented. (Author/BK)

The growing interest of European institutions of higher education in the question of training and developing administrators is addressed. Topics include: the nature of the challenges; the progress and problems encountered to date; reflections of the possible scope of training; and practical directions for administrator development. (Author/JMD)

The author gives three major reasons for a student being habitually late to class: resistance, disorganization, or unavoidable schedule conflicts. He makes specific suggestions to teachers for dealing with the disorganized and resistant latecomers. (SJL)

To help the classroom teacher identify speech problems in young children, the author presents some basic definitions and correction techniques, plus a chart of phonemes which normal children can articulate correctly at various ages. (SJL)

Presents an approach to developing acceptance of handicapped students in a mainstreaming situation by staff and normal students. Planning should be developed prior to the handicapped child's entrance into a regular classroom. Handicapped learner labels should be avoided. Counselors should provide leadership in this endeavor. (Author/BEF)

A conceptual and practical plan is outlined for campus alcohol abuse prevention programs. Barriers to program success are identified, and a prevention strategy is presented that focuses on methods to: (1) define alcohol-related problems, (2) negotiate a prevention contract, and (3) develop a peer problem-solving approach to alcohol education.…

Outlines ten steps that could be incorporated into training efforts to help new board members learn the ins and outs of school business. (WD)

The scope of an AADS-approved course in the management of medical emergencies at the predoctoral level is described. The dentist should have adequate training in detection of serious systemic emergencies and should be well-informed about the techniques for management of these problems both within and outside the dental office. (MLW)

Several currently functioning techniques are noted for improving school climate and reducing the atmosphere of stress and conflict which leads to violence. Ideas include celebrating learning, providing "cool down" rooms or sustained silent reading periods to relieve tension during the school day, and implementing conflict resolution curriculum.…

Reports that a conference for professional chemists, educators in chemistry, and students was held to explore the issue of teaching chemistry to handicapped students. The ideas generated from the participants are intended to be used in preparing a manual of guidelines. (Author/SA)

Explores the changes in the administration and enforcement of building regulations that will be engendered by the proposed federal energy building standards. Also evaluates the effectiveness of those standards in meeting congressional intent. Available from U.C. Davis Law Review, School of Law, Martin Luther King Jr. Hall, University of…

Skills for creating an atmosphere that enhances communication in the individualized education program (IEP) conference are discussed. Among suggestions are expressing major points in a clear and nonthreatening manner, beginning and ending the conference on a positive note, and using the parent's and child's names. (PHR)

Presents guidelines for employees and employers in the science and engineering fields relative to recruitment, terms of employment, professional development, and termination and transfer. (GS)

Described is a program, with developmental stages and focus areas, which has the potential for guiding supervising teachers, university supervisors, and coordinators of field experiences as they design and implement inservice programs directed toward improving the student teaching experience. (KC)