This guide, designed to help school staff members evaluate their testing programs, may apply to district-wide or state-wide programs. The four sections contain: forms to be completed of current testing inventory; a form covering the organizational and administrative details of the local testing program; an evaluation form dealing with the…

This manual was developed for the instructor coordinator of an inservice program designed to create an awareness in teacher aides, teachers, and administrators of the potential contribution of teacher aides to comprehensive career education. One of a 4-volume series, (the other three containing the separate programs for teacher aides, teachers,…

This report gives details of the entire process of developing and implementing an instructional service system in mathematics and science. The procedures involved in revising and validating baseline documents, in selecting instructional and supervisory staff, in developing curriculum materials, and in running inservice teacher workshops are…

Parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and service providers must increase their understanding of and sensitivity to the effects of their own interactions and the interactions of others on developmentally disabled persons. Training for these groups should cover such areas as transition into adulthood and integration of education, employment,…

Workforce development organizations are more and more focused on achieving and documenting performance outcomes; yet managers frequently face a challenge getting buy-in from frontline staff about collecting and using data--not only to satisfy funders' needs but to improve services. "Good Stories Aren't Enough" looks at the experience and…

This handbook is designed to provide introductory information for the paraprofessional, the general educator, and the special educator to enable a better understanding of roles and responsibilities in the inclusive classroom and to enable them to work as a team. Specific instructional strategies that are useful when considering how to provide…

This paper addresses, in two parts, some issues in the staffing of early childhood services. Taking an international perspective, the first part of the paper discusses: (1) the structure of the early childhood workforce; (2) the social construction of the early childhood worker; (3) gender; (4) staff to child ratios; (5) processes of transition in…

Reviews current knowledge about the misuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs by the elderly and discusses factors contributing to the problem, particularly the role of information and nonmedical individuals who may influence medication behavior. Also addresses the role of health professionals in the problem and its amelioration. (Author)

Describes problems with the traditional small college placement programs and suggests methods of incorporating career planning and placement into the overall student development program. The role of the placement director is considered and also activities that emphasize career development. Obstacles to installing a new program are noted. (RC)

Studied relationship between student and parent perceptions of school social environment (SE) and school membership. Found that the relationship of parent satisfaction to SE was best explained by school climate, school-parent communication, and empowerment of parents. The relationship of student enjoyment to SE was best explained by staff…

A survey of 54 educators and 62 rehabilitation counselors found the role that rehabilitation counselors serve is inadequate and is exacerbated by the fact that many counselors are not being invited to transition planning meetings by school personnel, parents, or teachers. Recommendations for promoting better collaboration are suggested. (Contains…

Issues involved in preparing personnel for intergenerational work include the following: (1) the scope of intergenerational practice; (2) expanded personnel roles in intergenerational programs; (3) competencies and skills identification; and (4) the need to integrate intergenerational preparation into formal human services training and education.…

This article clarifies the role of the speech-language pathologist in service provision to students with traumatic brain injury (TBI). It addresses variables to be considered in service provision, cognitive deficits that interfere with speech and language function, types of speech and language deficits following TBI, and guidelines for assessing…

This article addresses the educational need for knowledge about language differences and the role that school-based speech-language pathologists can play in mainstream education about language differences. A pilot language awareness program for fourth and fifth graders, which includes humanistic, scientific, and cultural objectives, is described.…

Coordination of schools and child protective services (CPSs) concerning child abuse reporting was studied via a survey of 267 public school principals. National data reveal that school staff generally comply with reporting laws. However, CPS policies limiting reports and focusing resources on the most serious cases counteract school district…