Summarizes major points of NAEYC's revised position, describing how the revision builds on and expands the previous document through the growing knowledge base and the input of practitioners who used the original publication. Discusses the historical context within which the position statement was written, and summarizes the revisions. Discusses…

The ideal classroom climate promotes deep understanding, excitement about learning, and social and intellectual growth. Students are active decision makers, teachers work with students, and learners' interests and questions drive much of the curriculum. This brief article provides guidelines and a checklist to help administrators, parents, and…

Considers the challenge of leading a research library that is between directors. Discusses issues involved in the transitional period of "acting" directorship. Outlines recommendations for acting directors: seek advice; negotiate well in the beginning; consider the staff; state an objective; build consensus; and consider cautiously the candidacy…

Describes cooperative, long-term work with speech and language pathologists aimed at achieving linguistically-illuminated understanding of discourse-level considerations in speech and language assessment. Highlights the importance of identifying the different assumptions of the applied linguist and her client about project goals and the nature of…

Addresses specific questions on copyright of educational media in distance learning (a field which has no formal minimum copyright guidelines). Explores ethical issues associated with distance learning and argues the need for educators to meet with copyright holders to develop balanced guidelines which serve them both. (AEF)

Explores issues associated with developing Web sites for large organizations based on experiences at AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology). Topics include examining the audience, establishing guidelines, design issues, user expectations, Web site load time, legibility, navigation issues, and recommendations for future…

Describes an eighth-grade unit of study about the Holocaust conducted by a teacher-librarian and an English/Social Studies teacher. Sidebars include guidelines for teaching the subject, an exercise on stereotyping, suggested final projects, and a timeline of the Holocaust. Print resources and Internet sites for additional reading are provided.…

Provides suggestions on how music teachers can encourage parent involvement in students' music education. Identifies six techniques for parental involvement in education that are based upon the ideas of sociologist Joyce Epstein. Includes a list of resources. (CMK)

A review of the research on pharmacological interventions for students with attention deficit disorder finds that psychostimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) are effective in improving focus and impulse control, but should be used in conjunction with psychosocial and behavioral interventions. Comprehensive medical screenings and guidelines…

Four case studies identify six factors affecting successful use of a hearing aid with a cochlear implant: duration of hearing aid use prior to implantation, amount of residual hearing in the non-implanted ear, educational and listening demands, cosmetic issues, hearing aid rejection, and extended period of non-use of hearing aid. (Contains…

This article provides instruction for caregivers on managing and monitoring psychotropic medication for individuals with autism. Includes 20 questions for caregivers to ask about psychotropic medication, 12 guidelines for caregivers to follow when giving medications, and specific examples of data collection methods to measure the effect of…

This article reviews regulations governing Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR), including 1971 ICF/MR Medicaid funding legislation, standards development by professional consensus, development of federal regulations, intergovernmental roles, and possible directions for the future. A need is seen for professionals to…

Presents a systematic plan for developing a district-wide approach to computer based instruction (CBI) for local education agencies (LEAs). Topics discussed include establishing a computer committee to help with planning; identifying goals and objectives; implementation strategies; personnel; equipment purchases; courseware selection; staff…

The Association of Academic Health Centers and the Association of American Medical Colleges approved statements on conflicts of interest. University researchers are asked to disclose any significant personal, professional, or financial relationships, and faculty should not let commercially sponsored research interfere with the education of…

The value of student evaluation depends on whether appropriate questions are asked. Students are in a good position to describe the teacher's ability to communicate at their level, the teacher's professional and ethical behavior in the classroom, student-teacher relationships, what has been learned in the course, etc. (MLW)