Discusses the unique problems of accommodating the needs of mildly handicapped students in rural schools and the importance of collegial support in overcoming these problems. Describes peer collaboration, a method of facilitating collegial support and mutual problem solving. Summarizes research evaluating the effectiveness of peer collaboration.…

A brief historical perspective on the function of campus child care is followed by a discussion of the agenda of the Holmes Group, a teacher education reform group. The potential of campus child care centers to become professional development schools for universities is considered. A case study of Kent State University Child Development Center…

This article discusses weaknesses in standard approaches to consultancy that have developed out of conflicts between special and regular educators, including a narrow focus on problem solving and an implication of superiority on the part of special educators. Cooperative professional development teams consisting of both special and regular…

Describes the bibliographic instruction component of an undergraduate English course which incorporates concepts of poststructuralist literary criticism and history of the book to develop critical thinking skills. Course objectives, the role of book design and textual study in the course, and library sessions covering information resources and the…

This interview with a longtime experiential educator focuses on effective ways of implementing educational change in a school--by developing trust and communication in the school, working with the strengths of the teachers and principal, expecting improvement, and understanding that change is a slow evolutionary process. (SV)

Wisconsin's Designated Vocational Instruction model emphasizes identification and use of vocational program competencies before placement, during participation, and through transition. It enables special and vocational educators to cooperate in preparing high school students with disabilities in the least restricted environment. (SK)

A survey of 83 Illinois elementary schools with intervention assistance teams found that teams were able to meet the needs of 59% of the students reviewed without referral for a formal evaluation. The survey analyzes the composition of teams, strategies used by teams, and inservice preparation and offers recommendations for team development. (JDD)

Examined the consequences for 5 teachers of joining a school/university partnership to inquire into the routines of 13 of their colleagues in the same district. Sought to determine whether studying peers helped teachers conduct inquiries into their own practice and how the teacher-researchers used the findings from the original study to alter…

Discusses collaboration among small rural schools in Wales and how such collaboration is supported by the education authorities. Recent legislation led to the reorganization of Welsh education authorities and this, together with new demands and reduced resources, affected their support for small rural schools. Three models of school collaboration…

To be committed to family involvement, teachers need to see results and receive support. Administrators can focus on results by exposing teachers to positive outcomes of family involvement through literature and successful teachers' experiences. Administrators can provide support through planning, allocating personnel and resources to help,…

Announces the intention of the Association for Science Education (ASE) to assemble, record, and disseminate science teachers' professional knowledge and skills about science teaching in celebration of the organization's centenary in 2001. (WRM)

Cooperation between university and industry for technology transfer is not only useful for industry but also for students. Describes ways in which students at the Fraunhofer Institute are involved in industrial partnerships and the benefits they gain from their experiences. (Author/WRM)

This article presents an overview of the concepts of collaboration and inclusive schooling within the context of change in public education. It defines the concepts, reviews current legislation and recent research on the effectiveness of collaboration, and discusses major barriers to and facilitators of effective collaboration. Recommendations for…

The Mohawk College diploma program in occupational therapy featured problem-based small group learning and nontraditional fieldwork placements. When Mohawk's program was phased out in 1986, its philosophy was integrated into new bachelor's degree programs at McMaster University. (SK)

The roles of both libraries and schools are changing in light of new technologies and public policies on lifelong learning. Cooperation in the provision of coordinated educational and public library services can help turn national policy into local practice, especially toward the goal of strengthening social cohesion. (SK)