This membership meeting of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) opened with an overview of library facility design in light of changing institutional and technological environments. The General Program Session included two panel presentations. The first featured architects who have designed library buildings and who offered their personal…

This guidebook presents important reference information for guidance and counseling professionals in Oklahoma as they work to strengthen the career guidance components in a comprehensive developmental guidance program in the public schools, K through 12. The purpose of the guide is to provide a convenient way for users to relate "Building…

This handbook is intended to help local programs build a broad base of support for young children and their families. The strategies described are designed to help early childhood practitioners develop relationships with the community that will establish long-term commitments to early childhood programs and build a foundation for additional…

Recommendations made by the Alaska State Board of Education for achieving Alaska 2000 goals are presented in this document. Standards are outlined for the following areas: assessment; school choice; finance; laws and regulations; facilities planning, maintenance, and construction; the use of technology; teachers and staff; and new programs.…

This document is the fourth revision of a statement by the Centers for Disease Control. Introductory and background chapters present data that indicate significant adverse effects of lead levels in children's blood that were previously believed to be safe. Other chapters discuss: (1) sources of lead exposure, including paint, soil and dust, and…

These guidelines on Maryland school nursing are based on recommendations of a Maryland committee composed of representatives from state and local health and education agencies, schools of nursing, the Board of Nursing, Maryland State School Health Council, directors of nursing, and a physician. The standards established by the American Nurses…

These guidelines present standards for administering medication in Maryland schools, both prescribed and over-the-counter medications. In general, medication during school hours is discouraged unless necessary. The guidelines recommend that, whenever possible, children administer their own medication under appropriate supervision. Specifically,…

The role of child day care licensing is examined in the context of expanding requirements for provider training. A brief background statement is followed by discussion of the training components of goals, content, and delivery systems. Discussion of the role of the licensing agency focuses on what counts as acceptable training, whether licensing…

This report is a summary of a March 1994 meeting to agree on guidelines for making inclusion and accommodation decisions concerning students with disabilities in national and state large-scale assessments. Much of the discussion at the meeting focused on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Factors that lead to the exclusion of…

This two-part handbook presents information on accounting procedures for student organizations, with a focus on the laws, policies, and procedures that affect student body organizations. Part 1 contains information about: (1) legal status of a school's student body organization; (2) principles governing student body finance; (3) administration of…

This guide was developed to help small business owners and managers select effective programs for their companies. Seven guidelines to help the small business manager analyze and compare programs and predict training effectiveness are presented in the forum of questions. They are: (1) Are the training objectives specific? (2) Is the structure…

The "Leader Effectiveness Index (LEI) is a multirater instrument designed to assess the effectiveness of leadership performance of vocational educators. It consists of seven items. The first six items are statements of six broad tasks (or responsibilities) of a leader in vocational education: (1) inspires shared vision and establishes…

These guidelines were developed for serving students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in school settings. An introduction reviews the frequency of TBI, range of severity, and legal responsibility for special education services. Guidelines are offered for creating prevention and awareness programs and for implementing staff development. A section…

Fundamental changes in family life in recent decades have raised parental and familial stress to unprecedented levels. The result is increasing isolation and frustration among families, placing them at risk for a wide range of social problems. Public and private institutions have been slow to respond to the changes in family life, to the needs…

This guide reviews resources local officials can use to improve institutional services for children and families, and offers procedural advice. Chapter 1 examines the role of municipal government in providing human services and identifies two roles local government has in delivering these services: broker and administrator. Chapter 2 examines…