Alternative high schools have an important place in our educational system, since exellence in education must mean more than improving the abilities of those who are succeeding in our present school environment. A list of suggestions (nine "dos" and four "don'ts") are offered for consideration before establishing such a school. (MCG)

Discusses differences between chronically and nonchronically abused adolescents, provides two illustrative case examples, and explores implications for different approaches to treating each type of case. (RH)

The article presents guidelines to aid teachers in evaluating students' products during selection of gifted, talented, and creative children to receive school enrichment experiences. Among criteria described are three categories relating to novelty, appropriateness, and elaboration and synthesis. (MC)

This policy statement issued by the International Council for Computers in Education has been endorsed by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Educators', hardware vendors', and software developers'/vendors' responsibilities are each listed. (MNS)

The right of terminally ill patients to decide whether they want to be kept alive by extraordinary means is discussed. Efforts of the Society for the Right to Die, including the living will, are described. (RM)

Careful evaluation of needs is necessary in order to computerize without waste of resources or delay of implementation. This article offers guidelines for selection, acquisition, and installation of computer hardware and software. (DF)

There is a natural unique relationship between non-verbal communication and visual media such as television and film. Visual media will have to be used extensively--almost exclusively--in teaching non-verbal communications, as well as other methods requiring special teaching skills. (Author/ER)

Seven principles are presented that can serve as guides to school principals. (RC)

Few resources in music education are more traditional than the round. Describes numerous uses of rounds, in a variety of classes. (Editor)

Presents guidelines for conducting a school district needs assessment. The guidelines are based on the experiences of the Madison, Wisconsin, school district. (IRT)

This economic assessment informs the public about the implications of the final accessibility guidelines for play areas issued by the Access Board. The guidelines include scoping and technical provisions, which specify when and how access is to be provided to ground level and elevated play components. The guidelines also address soft contained…

This digest highlights the rules or best practices that should be followed by educators in evaluating, selecting, and using technology-delivered assessments. The guidelines adhere to existing professional standards and are presented in checklist form so that educators can determine if the use of technology for their assessment programs are of…

The author, who has been involved in one of New York State's mandated competency-based teacher education (CBTE) programs, comments on and criticizes three articles about CBTE. (JF)